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Get Punchy With These Communal Cocktail Recipes

These punch recipes are easy to prepare for a crowd when you’re busy with other aspects of your holiday entertaining duties.

Bartender Spotlight: Sother Teague

With three bars and a radio show, Teague adds author to his resume, but he’s still committed to spreading the bitter love.

Featured, Bars, Cocktails, SpiritsAmanda SchusterNovember 16, 2018drinkwire, cocktails, vodka, bartending, tales of the cocktailComment

Fit For Queen: Freddie Mercury-Inspired Cocktails

Freddie Mercury inspired cocktail recipes to celebrate Queen and the opening of Bohemian Rhapsody.

Bar Convent Berlin 2018: Bigger, Longer, Faster

Europe’s biggest bar show Bar Convent Berlin expanded to three days for BCB 2018, but it was still impossible to do it all.

Checking In With the Australian Gindustry

Gin is in! Discover how the spirits industry is changing in Australia as the gin distilleries continue to boom.

Spirits, FeaturedDevon TrevathanOctober 30, 2018gin, melbourne international spirits competitionComment

Bartender Spotlight: William Pineapple Feels At Home in NYC

A spotlight on New York City based bartender William Pineapple.

Featured, Lifestyle, CocktailsAmanda SchusterOctober 26, 2018cocktails, drinkwire, bartending, bartendersComment

Pumpkin Cocktails That Don't Suck

Try something new this fall with these autumnal squash cocktail recipes. And yes, they’re delicious!

Cocktails, Keep ReadingKelly MagyaricsOctober 25, 2018cocktails, brandy, drinkwire, new york international spirits competition, fallComment

Pairing Southern Food With Spirits

Southerners love pairing their meals with spirits instead of beer or wine. Discover winning pairings of delicious Southern comfort food and fine liquor.

Spirits, FeaturedDevon TrevathanOctober 22, 2018gin, calvados, drinkwire, new york international spirits competitionComment

Field Trips: Dutch Genever (Jenever) Distilleries

If you’re planning a trip to Amsterdam, these Dutch Genever (Jenever) Distilleries in and around the city are well worth a visit.

Spirits, FeaturedNickolaus HinesOctober 15, 2018ginComment

The Long, Bending History of the Straw

Plastic straws are now a hot button environmental issue, but how did we get here?

Cocktails, FeaturedBrian PetroSeptember 28, 2018drinkwire Comment

Kentucky To Bourbon Tourists: You're Welcome

The Kentucky Bourbon Trail Welcome Center is open and ready to help start your bourbon journey.

Spirits, FeaturedMaggie KimberlSeptember 27, 2018drinkwire, bourbon, whiskeyComment

Whiskey Tasting: Antique Collection, Fall 2018

What to expect from this year’s special release of limited edition bourbon and rye in the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection.

Featured, SpiritsAmanda SchusterSeptember 25, 2018drinkwire, rye, bourbon Comment

These Cocktails Get Into the Groove

Celebrate Madonna’s 60th Birthday with these favorite cocktail recipes from bartenders who want to get you into the groove.

Featured, CocktailsAmanda SchusterSeptember 20, 2018cachaca, pisco, new york international spirits competition, mocktail, vodka, elderflowerComment

Castle & Key Distillery Reopens After More Than 45 Years

Castle & Key Distillery opens on the hallowed grounds of Old Taylor Distillery in Millville, Kentucky after the property laid dormant for 45 years.

News, SpiritsSara HavensSeptember 19, 2018drinkwire, bourbon, whiskey Comment

Aged Tequila That Keeps Its Character

Barrel-aged reposado and añejo tequilas is “the tequila for whiskey drinkers.”

SpiritsNickolaus HinesSeptember 17, 2018drinkwire, tequila, cocktails Comment

Quirky Bars Around the World

Explore seven weird and creative bars from across the globe.

Lifestyle, Bars, CocktailsElly BlanchardSeptember 14, 2018drinkwire, weird bars, nightlife, travel Comment

Add Sour Power To Your Cocktails With Shrubs

Shrubs, a mixture of fruit, sugar and vinegar, was popular in the 1700s. Shrubs are making a comeback in cocktails as a way to boost flavor & acidity.