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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.

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Which stateside breweries are making the best Belgian-style brews? Beer director Greg Engert shares his picks.

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From Casablanca to the Big Lebowski, the Alamo Drafthouse beverage director pegs a few iconic cocktail moments in cinema.

Where to Drink Cocktails in Moscow

Saxon & Parole bar manager Masa Urushido shares his favorite bars in Russia's cocktail metropolis.

Chicago's Queen Mary is a cozy neighborhood tavern with maritime-centric cocktails.

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Go behind the scenes with Good Beer Hunting's Michael Kiser.

Filmmaker Jason Wise shares his favorite wines, tasting terms and what's next on his plate after SOMM: Into the Bottle debuts this month.

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Go behind the scenes at our Cocktail Bar of the Year, Lost Lake.

Take a photo tour of our Imbibe 75 Cocktail Bar of the Year, Lost Lake.

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From cucumber gin and tonics to Negroni riffs, 2015 was a great year for mixing up drinks at home.

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You'd be surprised how many ways a Milk Punch recipe can be spun.

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Sommelier Tara Herrick shares her favorite post-meal wines, perfect for ending holiday festivities on a sweet note.

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The sweeter, creamy style of stout is experiencing a comeback in craft brewing.

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The actress dishes on holiday traditions, why she loves the Boulevardier and who she'd love to grab a drink with this season.

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Forget the Champagne this season and reach for Cava or Tasmanian sparkling wine instead.

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Cicerone Collin Clark shares bottle share party tips for your next holiday gathering.

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Craft brewers are increasingly looking to the world of bartending for recipe inspiration. Here, we look at the beers inspired by classic cocktails springing up around the country.

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Not into wine or cocktails? Try one of these great fall beers for Thanksgiving instead.

Traveling just got a whole lot more pleasant thanks to this collection of the best hotel coffee bars.