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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.

sauvage

The Martini is infinitely customizable.

Flanders Red sours strike the perfect balance between biscuity malts and tart fruit.

The Detroit-based importer left a career in law to pursue his dream of bringing Asian tea to America.

martinez cocktail

Why this Manhattan and Martini hybrid is primed for a comeback.

Brewery co-ops don't just benefit their members.

standby

Bookmark this downtown bar for your next trip to Detroit.

saison

Experimentation is exploding within the Saison category.

sauvage

Sauvage, the newest concept from the Maison Premiere team, is wild to the core.

Is Japanese-style iced coffee better than other cold-brews? A few coffee pros weigh in.

gluten-free beer

Think there's no such thing as a good gluten-free beer? Not so fast.

Meet Samantha Harriss, the roving bartender mixing drinks from a vintage camper.

spanish gin tonic

Inspired by Spain, mixed in North America.

From tasting rooms to seminars to parties, another Tales of the Cocktail is on the books.

summer beers

10 beers you'll want to fill your cooler with all summer long.

Imbibe contributing editor Wayne Curtis looks back on the rum category in honor of the 10th anniversary of his book, And A Bottle of Rum.

Gin has always been an underdog in the tiki world, but things are changing.

Polly Watts' recs for the best taprooms and bars for your next trip to NOLA.

trick dog menu

Known for its clever menus, Trick Dog brings politics into the bar for the latest design.