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Articles By Emma

Emma Janzen is an award-winning book author and journalist who reports on global drinking cultures for outlets including The New York Times, PUNCH, The World’s 50 Best Bars, and more. The recipient of two James Beard Foundation awards and two Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Awards, she co-authored The Way of the Cocktail with Julia Momosé, The Bartender’s Manifesto with Toby Maloney, and The Bartender’s Pantry with Jim Meehan; authored Mezcal: The History, Craft & Cocktails of the World’s Ultimate Artisanal Spirit; and has contributed and consulted on other texts including The Oxford Companion to Spirits and Cocktails by David Wondrich and Signature Cocktails by Amanda Schuster. She currently serves as the Midwest Academy Chair for The World’s 50 Best Bars and has been included in the Drinks International Bar World 100, an annual list of the industry’s most influential people, since 2023.

The beautiful Oakland bar pays homage to the record bars of Japan.

Soundtrack at Bar Shiru

At the Oakland bar, records are played in their entirety as an homage to Japanese listening bars and to hearken back to a pre-streaming era.

Sông Cái Việt Nam Dry Gin DOTW

A distinctive gin that highlights the flavors of Vietnam.

Selephant Kokuto Shochu DOTW

An umami-rich shochu that's imported by two of this year's Imbibe 75 People to Watch.

Make the cocktail your own with one of these simple tips.

A mouthwatering mix of forgotten classics, agave-forward drinks, and yes, plenty of Old Fashioned riffs.

A giftable bottle for the holidays.

Ways to ensure the best hot toddy possible.

A feel-good break from the indulgences of the holiday season.

Eight ways to keep your cocktail routine easy and delicious.

A sonic tapestry that reflects Ivy Mix's love for Latin America, Crown Heights, and early 2000's hip-hop and r&b.

A new duo of mezcals perfect for sipping.

agave spirits

Know your mezcal from your raicilla, or bacanora from tequila? This crash course will give you all the intel you need.

Bottles that will pair perfectly with your holiday fare.

An autumnal drink kit that'll leave you craving another round.

A toe-tapping mix of NYC's best blues and jazz.

A hybrid spirit from Japan worth getting to know.

The New Jersey bartender shares tips on making your own seasonal amaro at home.