The 5 Best Things from Tales of the Cocktail 2016
From fascinating seminars to late-night fun, this was another year for the history books.
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Getting to Know the New Orleans Frozen Daiquiri
Because nothing cools you down quite like a boatload of booze.
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The History of the Mojito
From Sir Francis Drake to Ernest Hemingway, we trace the origins of this classic cocktail.
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The History of the Daiquiri
From the Spanish-American War to Hemingway’s jaunts around Cuba, it’s one of the most colorful stories in the cocktail world.
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Cannella Spirits Brings Sicily to San Francisco
How a fortuitous trip to Italy gave rise to one of the Bay Area’s finest liqueurs.
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2016 Spirited Awards Top 10 Nominees
See who made this year’s list of the best bars, bartenders, and booze writers in the world!
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The Wild History of the Negroni
A tale of hard-drinking Italian cowboys and controversial family disputes that gave rise to one of the world’s most iconic cocktails.
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How to Make a Negroni
Celebrate Negroni Week with a simple, classic recipe for this beautiful Italian original.
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Are Shrub Drinks Just a Fad?
They might just be weird enough to leave a lasting impression.
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Seven Stills, the Alchemists Turning Craft Beer into Whiskey
All whiskey starts out as beer, but these guys are taking it to another level.
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How Summer-Jane Bell is Transforming the USBG
From glassblower to bartender to tech entrepreneur, she’s bringing San Francisco together like never before.
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Why Cocktails Love Citrus
Sometimes the most complex ingredients are hiding in plain sight.
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Tales of the Cocktail: Why You Should Care (and Attend)
A week of cocktails, spirits, and something called a Bar Fight Club. What could be better?
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Corbin Cash: Sweet Potato Spirits from Farm to Bottle
How a 100-year-old family farm became home to a line of truly inventive booze.
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Bloody Mary History, Distilled
From Hemingway’s favorite bartender to a beloved American comedian, untangle the confusing mess that is this classic drink’s origin story.
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Andrew Meltzer, San Francisco’s Competitive Cocktail Whiz
Meet the 15 Romolo barkeep who’s determined to land a national title.
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How to Make a Long Island Iced Tea that Doesn’t Suck
Sometimes, it’s okay to forgo the craft ingredients in favor of something a little more casual.
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Solbeso Shows Us a New Side of Cacao
How a by-product of chocolate production has given us a whole new kind of booze.
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The Gin and Tonic: An Imperial Cocktail
While not the most complicated drink in the world, the Gin and Tonic is certainly one of the most historic.
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Ventura Spirits, Crafting the Flavors of California
Nestled in the foothills of the Central Coast, these guys are bottling the land they call home.
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