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Emma Janzen is a journalist, photographer, and book author. Her first book, Mezcal: The History, Craft and Cocktails of the World's Ultimate Artisanal Spirit, was nominated for a James Beard Foundation award in 2018; She co-authored The Way of the Cocktail with Kumiko owner Julia Momosé (2021), contributed to David Wondrich's The Oxford Companion to Spirits and Cocktails (2021), and is currently working on The Bartender's Manifesto with Toby Maloney of The Violet Hour (2022). Writing and editing from her home base in the Midwest, she prefers her mezcal neat, her martinis made with gin, and her champagne served in a coupe.

Drink of the Week: Tussock Jumper Shiraz-Grenache-Viognier Blend

A big bold red fit for a night of leisurely grilling.

What Re-Opening Looks Like For Cocktail Bars Across America

Dispatches from Texas, North Carolina, Alabama and beyond.
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200 Episodes of Bartender at Large with Erick Castro

The story behind the award-winning podcast as it hits episode number 200.

How Do You Operate a Wine Bar in a COVID-19 World?

Three firsthand accounts from Seattle, Boston and San Francisco.
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Drink of the Week: Empirical Spirits Charlene McGee

The genre-bending spirit brings an earthy depth to the Negroni.
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Heavy Metal Meets Hospitality at Kindred in San Diego

The SoCal bar's soundtrack is a mix of melodic metal, British new wave metal and classic rock. 
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Fever-Tree Sparkling Pink Grapefruit

This new release makes for a pitch-perfect Paloma.
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A Southern Playlist Sets The Tone for Atlanta’s Kimball House

The soundtrack mixes Americana, southern soul, country and a dash of cowpunk.
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Amid Bar Closures, Cocktail Ice Companies Shift Strategies

How these businesses are pivoting in a quickly and ever-changing environment.
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Sal De Gusano: The Perfect Companion to Mezcal

Learn more about the traditional companion to mezcal.
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Drink of the Week: Rare Tea Cellars Shizouka Matcha

Digital content editor Emma Janzen finds new meaning in her daily tea routine.
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Lesser-Known Classic Cocktails Worth Discovering

16 recipes you might not know but should definitely try.
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How to Make and Mix With Oleo Saccharum

Extend your citrus supply while adding extra flavor to your drinks.
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How Distilleries Are Navigating the Challenges of Making Hand Sanitizer

The logistics are far more complicated than they seem.
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How to Bring Your Favorite Bar’s Vibes Home & Support Them With Your Next Virtual Happy Hour

Curated playlists, recipes and donation links for bars like Cure, Trick Dog, Smuggler's Cove and more.
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Rob Roy Seattle’s Unexpectedly Modern Bar Playlist

Modern tracks from Lizzo, Janelle Monae, HAIM, or Phantogram make for an especially upbeat soundtrack.
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Cocktail Bars Demand Action in Light of COVID-19 Closures

Industry leaders are calling for larger action to help mitigate devastating losses.
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Inés De Los Santos’ Perfect Day in Buenos Aires

Orilla's owner and bar director shares her go-to spots for drinks in Argentina's capital city.