Drinks

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A vibrant California bar's takeout window is busy serving bottled cocktails to customers, highlighting the permanent shift in the bar industry.
Drinks

To-go cocktails are here to stay, permanently reshaping California's bar scene.

During the pandemic, one San Francisco bar reported 40% of its weekly revenue came from bottled Negronis sold through a takeout window, a practice now permanently enshrined in California law.

Kenji Nakamura·August 28, 2026
A vintage bartender in a dimly lit bar carefully preparing a classic cocktail, evoking the drink's historical and debated origins.
Culture

What Is a Cocktail and Why Does Its Origin Still Matter?

Before 'cocktail' became a global shorthand for mixed drinks, its name might have been a mispronunciation of a French eggcup, a reference to barrel dregs, or even a term for a docked horse's tail.

Kenji Nakamura·August 14, 2026
A classic cocktail and a modern, complex drink on a bar counter, symbolizing the debate between traditional and contemporary mixology.
Culture

Classic Cocktails Resurge, Re-evaluating Pricey Modern Mixology

At a recent gathering in Macau, top bartenders from six major cities debated "The Death or Rebirth of the Classic Cocktail," ultimately agreeing that foundational drinks are paramount, even as some ex

Kenji Nakamura·August 9, 2026
A sunlit picnic table featuring a refreshing watermelon salad, a golden spritz cocktail, and a homemade pesto pie, showcasing trending summer recipes.
Recipes

Popular Food Publications Share Trending Summer Recipes

This July, home cooks are blending raw corn into creamy pasta sauces and repurposing stale croutons into watermelon salads, while drinkers are simply reaching for anything that promises a 'golden hour

Isabela Costa·July 31, 2026
A close-up of a vibrant margarita cocktail on a bar, with a blurred background of a lively chain restaurant.
Restaurants

Chain Restaurant Margaritas: Price, Quality, and Value

A 'Best Fridays Margarita' at TGI Fridays costs $16.

Kenji Nakamura·July 19, 2026
Elegant Atlanta cocktail bar interior with patrons savoring unique, artfully garnished craft cocktails in a sophisticated atmosphere.
Restaurants

Top 8 Atlanta Cocktail Bars With Unique Offerings and Experiences

At Hartsfield Jackson's Concourse E, One Flew South, an airport bar, has garnered two James Beard Award nominations.

Kenji Nakamura·July 5, 2026
An artfully presented bottle of artisanal mezcal on a bar, with a bartender preparing a cocktail in the background.
Drinks

Top Mezcal Selections Beyond Tequila and Rum

While many associate mezcal with a single smoky flavor, brands like Yola Mezcal achieve their unique profile through an extended six-day natural fermentation—double the typical three days—according to

Kenji Nakamura·June 18, 2026
A stylish home bar featuring an assortment of colorful and refreshing beer cocktails garnished with fruits and herbs, ready for a party.
Drinks

Whip Up Easy Beer Cocktails at Home With These Recipes

Last month, online searches for 'beer cocktail recipes' surged 300% in major metropolitan areas, Google Trends reports, signaling a dramatic shift in home entertaining preferences.

Kenji Nakamura·June 12, 2026
A collection of five colorful and refreshing summer cocktails garnished with fresh fruit, set on a patio table on a sunny day.
Drinks

5 Easy Refreshing Summer Cocktails Recipes for 2026

While 13 top bartenders predict intricate drinks like the wormwood-infused Blueberry Bijou for Summer 2026, rising food prices and a desire for nostalgia are quietly pushing consumers towards simpler

Kenji Nakamura·June 6, 2026
Two expertly crafted cocktails, a creamy Piña Colada Milk Punch and a bright Yellow Parrot, sit on a bar counter under soft lighting.
Drinks

May's Top Cocktails Feature Piña Colada Milk Punch, Yellow Parrot

In May 2026, cocktail enthusiasts gravitated towards drinks like the Guillotine, a three-ingredient marvel, and the Rhubarb Gimlet, featuring a no-cook syrup.

Santiago Vargas·May 30, 2026
A celebratory outdoor gathering with bottles of Aubert & Mathieu's 'Boogie Woogie' blouge wine, highlighting its 20,000 bottle sales achievement.
Drinks

Aubert & Mathieu Boost Blouge Sales

Aubert & Mathieu's 'Boogie Woogie' blouge wine sold 20,000 bottles in 2023, according to The Guardian .

Maya Lin·May 28, 2026