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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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Spice up your festivities with a special flight of vermouth.

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Wondering what to do with those seasonal kumquats? Look no further.

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The menu at Spare Key in Houston is a virtual roadmap to drinking around the United States.

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Our favorite cocktail app developer has released his fifth digital recipe compendium—a companion to David Wondrich's successful book Punch: The Delights (and Dangers) of the Flowing Bowl.

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Grower Champagnes put terroir front and center. Bonus: they're typically more affordable than popular commercial brands. Find out which ones to try now.

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Not all vodkas are boring. Here are 10 well-suited for adding to your liquor cabinet.

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Much like red wine, some styles of beer are best served a bit cooler than room temperature.

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The Mexican herb Damiana is surprisingly versatile in cocktails. Here's how they use it at The Pastry War in Houston.

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The drinks makers at Mace in New York City conjure cocktails inspired by a bounty of spices from around the world.

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This year's Great American Beer Festival awards crowned the best new beers in over 92 categories.

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National Bourbon Heritage Month is almost over. Try one of these boundary-pushing whiskeys to get a taste of where the industry is heading.

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Larry Rice of Louisville's venerable whiskey haven The Silver Dollar shares his top 5 special-occasion bourbons for Bourbon Heritage Month.

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Wassail head bartender Jade Brown-Godfrey shared the ciders (and a rogue perry) she's looking forward to sipping this season.

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As part of National Bourbon Heritage Month, Liam Deegan of New Orleans' Barrel Proof shares his bourbon essentials—the brands and cocktails he believes every whiskey drinker should understand and appreciate.

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Taproom Coffee owner Jonathan Pascual on his Japanese-style hopped coffee served on Nitro.

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Mexico's favorite street drink is surprisingly easy to make at home. Here's the do-it-yourself recipe from the crew at Dallas' Victor Tangos.

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Why do Spanish reds get all the love? Here are four exciting (and budget-friendly) white varieties from España to seek out as the summer months start to wane.

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From shrubs and mocktails to sodas and shakes, here's where to find the most creative cold brew concoctions around the country right now.