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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.

boozy sno cones

Ace that next batch of boozy snow cones with a few simple tricks.

westbound

The latest project from Sarah Meade is an LA bar with an international edge.

coffee julep

Because sometimes iced coffee tastes better with mint.

frozen irish coffee

Heading to New Orleans? Don't miss one of the city's most beloved specialties.

tiffanie barriere

What it’s like to work as a bartender in the world’s busiest airport.

Peek inside the new hub for Spanish drinks in San Francisco.

marianne barnes

Catching up with Kentucky's first female master distiller.

sangria

Up your sangria game this summer with one of these fun variations.

Hard Water Mint Julep

Learn how to grow, store and smack mint for best results.

new-school gose

From watermelon to floral hibiscus, below are five great examples of new-school gose that are widely available around the country right now.

dave pickerell

The whiskey industry vet talks about the rise of rye, how millennials helped boost craft distilling, and where the things are headed from here.

American Brewing History Initiative

The National Museum of American History will pursue a three year initiative to "collect, document, and preserve the history of brewing, brewers, and the beer industry."

where to drink beer in vermont

There's so much happening in the state's beer scene, the Hotel Vermont has a full-time beer concierge to help visitors make the most of their travels.

Move over, tequila. It's time for mezcal to shine.

darling charleston

Oyster bars are a dime a dozen in Charleston, but The Darling brings a welcome set of delicious cocktails to the mix.

where to drink in santa fe

Santa Fe Barman Chris Milligan shares his favorite spots for beer, wine and cocktails.

juniper tar

A bright star on the San Antonio cocktail map.

sam calagione

From growth to changing definitions and the importance of creative freedom, Dogfish Head founder and president Sam Calagione shares his thoughts on where craft beer goes from here.