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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.

coconut water cocktails

Goodbye coconut cream, hello coconut water!

holy matcha

A new design standard for tea shops.

The Vermont company blends Old World and modern techniques for a truly unique take on American cider.

carrot punch

Bartenders are adding carrot juice to the cocktail glass—here's why it works.

cincinnati's beer scene

Craft brewing history is alive and well in Queen City.

So easy, you'll never have to toss leftover lemons or limes again.

latin spirits

Bars like Leyenda and Boleo are leading the charge.

american pale wheat

A style that offers hopheads and hefeweizen fans common ground.

18.21 bitters

The cocktail ingredient company is a one-stop shop for clever flavors.

The sights, smells and mood of the Northwest come alive in these unique blends.

decaf coffee

All the flavor without caffeine.

#imbibegram

Our latest gallery captures some bright moments of winter.

makgeolli

Get to know one of Korea's oldest drinks.

industrial arts brewing company

Take a tour of the brewery's pre-Civil War building.

sotol

If you like mezcal, chances are you'll find a new favorite in sotol.

The juicy New England IPA appears to be here to stay.

Another spot that's putting St. Louis on the national cocktail map.

The Belgium native has helped make the brewery one of Georgia's best.