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Beam Global Spirits & Wine announced it has acquired the Skinnygirl spirits brand, created by renowned natural foods chef, reality TV star and entrepreneur, Bethenny Frankel.More>>

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Proud to call himself a bartender (vs. a mixologist), the creator of the Cosmo waxes on the bar scene and his next venture (hopefully). More>>

It’s hard to ignore the explosion of barrel-aged cocktails, though I confess I have tried. But with even mainstream bars getting on the bandwagon, it’s clear that our friend Tony Conigliaro has started something big...More>>

Four bartenders named Beard award nominees, the Museum of the American Cocktail sets spring sessions, and the "Pioneers in Mixology" travel the country...More>>

The headman at Boston's cocktail destination Eastern Standard and Island Creek Oyster Bar picks up his NCB Bartender of the Year Award this week. He talks about what it takes to keep both operations lively... More>>

When the recession hit, operators trimmed the number of vodka brands on their backbars, and as serious mixology expands its impact, an expansive vodka selection often is an afterthought when new bars and restaurants open. More>>

Mixing spirits with an energy drink can create a raucous — even spirited — atmosphere at your bar or club while amping up profits. More>>

Bringing back a decade everyone loved has proven profitable for Lola’s in West Hollywood when Owner Loren Dunsworth implemented a vintage cocktail night dedicated to the 1970s.More>>