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To Justify a $20 Cocktail, Bartenders Are Telling Stories With Their Drinks

A $20 cocktail can feel like a gamble: The menu offers just a short list of ingredients and the promise of polished presentation with no real guarantee the drink will taste great....

Meet the Winner of the Le Moné x Happiest Ours ‘Sunshine Cocktail’ Competition

In the high-energy world of competitive mixology, the atmosphere is usually one of intense focus — defined by the percussive rattle of shakers and the bright, cold clink of ice mee...

Cocktail stories: Forget Me Nots, SaikindЕЌ

Music inspires a classy take on fruit Martinis at Abu Dhabi’s Saikindō, with the bar creating its own glassware to match The post Cocktail stories: Forget Me Nots, Saikindō a...

The Anti-Instagram Cocktail Era Is Here

Cocktail Omakase

Cocktail Omakase is a new bar on the Lower East Side from the people behind Superbueno and Katana Kitten.

Cocktail stories: Champs-Élysées 2.0

Hennessy aims to revive a classic Cognac cocktail to celebrate an iconic Parisian avenue, with a 2026 twist The post Cocktail stories: Champs-Élysées 2.0 appeared first on The Spir...

The 2026 Cocktail Report launches

Drinks International has launched The Cocktail Report 2026, the fourth standalone edition of the annual cocktail roundup.

The bestselling classic cocktails at the world�s best bars 2026

Taken from our 2026 Cocktail Report, this latest edition of our bestselling classics list is the result of a poll of award-nominated or award-winning bars from around the world.

A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Chicago’s Most Exciting New Bar Program

In an era of $20+ Martinis, here’s how The Radicle keeps Its cocktail prices at just $10.

Imbibing Mr. Boston: Club Cocktail

Although there are several Club Cocktails that have had a measure of popularity, this is the only one included in the Mr. Boston Guide. The original recipe appeared in Harry Craddo...

It’s (performative) cocktail hour – and this is why your frozen margarita has been declared embarrassing

Every year, as the sun starts to shine, one cocktail rises above the rest to become the show-off drink of the season. After the recent success of the paloma, negroni sbagliato and...

Shiso Fine Cocktail

Photographed by Annie X Photographie — capturing joyful, editorial, and emotional wedding and elopement photography across Lake Tahoe, Truckee, and Northern California. Specializin...

Barracuda Cocktail

Though featured on Trader Vic’s menus, this cocktail appears to have originated on an Italian cruise ship as a marketing vehicle for Galliano liqueur. With its golden color and use...

Cosmopolitan

Let’s talk about the Cosmopolitan—the sleek, pink drink that basically defined cocktail culture in the late 90s. While it’s been around since the 70s, it really became a household...

The Best Canned Cocktails

Everybody Loves a Cucumber Cocktail

From a mezcal Mule to a Southside Fizz, these recipes make the most of the ingredient.

Cocktails Celebrating the Spirit of Bali

On 30 March 2026, ten of the island’s most celebrated bartenders took the stage for the first-ever ‘Spirit of Bali’ bartender competition, presented by Three Peaks Gin and Black Ro...

A Platform for Discovery: Inside the Bols Cocktail Battle

From Neon Nights to Amsterdam, here’s what bartenders need to know about the Bols Cocktail Battle. As cocktail competitions continue to evolve, the focus has shifted from technical...

A Platform for Discovery: Inside the Bols Cocktail Battle

From Neon Nights to Amsterdam, here’s what bartenders need to know about the Bols Cocktail Battle. As cocktail competitions continue to evolve, the focus has shifted from technical...

More than Mai Tais: spotlighting Caribbean mixology

While the Caribbean has a reputation for fun, fruity cocktails, forward-thinking bartenders are steering the islands towards different serves The post More than Mai Tais: spotlight...

GSN Review: Wandering Barman Bottled Cocktails

Wandering Barman is a prepared cocktail brand founded by bartenders, offering authentic, bar-quality cocktails designed for both hospitality and at-home occasions. Produced in smal...

Redefining Cocktail Culture

As cocktail culture evolves and consumers seek more sophisticated flavours, premium soft drinks and mixers are taking on a bigger role behind the bar. Scott Bell, Head of Marketing...

We Asked 17 Bartenders: Which Cocktail Trend Do You Hope Comes Back?

Cocktail culture is as susceptible to trend cycles as any other industry. A peek into any modern bar will reveal tables full of rich Espresso Martinis sitting alongside fizzy Apero...

Caffeinated Cocktails Are Having a More Refined Moment

As coffee culture matures, bars are building more deliberate, better-built drinks for discerning customers.