Gin Farallon and the Science of Tinkering
How science journalist Brad Plummer built his award-winning distillery from the ground up.
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Craft Spirits Carnival 2016 in Pictures
The San Francisco Craft Spirits Carnival has become an annual tradition in the world of California distilling, and 2016’s installment proved as big a hit as ever. This year marked the transition to a new venue—the City View space atop SoMa’s…
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Warren Bobrow on the Rebirth of Cannabis Cocktails
The acclaimed author discusses marrying two of the world’s favorite vices.
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The Best Cognac Under $60
Despite being a pricey category, these 9 bottles are some of the best we’ve tried.
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Champion Bartender Ran Duan on the Human Side of Cocktails
The first ingredient in a great drink is hospitality.
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The Classic Whiskey Sour
Raise a glass to National Whiskey Sour Day with this old-school favorite!
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What Is Cachaça, Anyway?
A toast to Brazil’s most famously misunderstood spirit.
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How Venus Spirits Puts a New Spin on Classic Booze
Meet the Santa Cruz team that’s never satisfied with the status quo.
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A Dark ‘n Stormy for Those Thundery Summer Nights
Thanks to weird trademark law, this simple cocktail is surprisingly complicated.
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What is Shochu, Anyway?
This traditional Japanese spirit is finally getting the recognition it deserves.
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8 Classic Drinks from Clubs and Secret Societies
We’d never join a club that would have us as members, but at least we can drink like it.
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Cheryl Charming: Building an Oasis on Bourbon Street
How the Bourbon O Bar is bringing craft back to the heart of the French Quarter.
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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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The 15 Best Rooftop Bars in Chicago
Where to get a drink with a view this summer.
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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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How Julia Momose Masters the Craft of the Cocktail
This rising star draws experience and inspiration from all over the world.
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The 21 Best Bars in Dallas
It’s no secret that folks in the Big D like to drink, and these days they’ve got some of the best bars in the country.
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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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