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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.

The Rock ‘N Roll DNA Playlist of Midnight Rambler

The sonic landscape of the Dallas bar tunes into the history of the genre.
Blackthorn Cocktail

Classic Cocktails Find a Comfortable Home at Lazy Bird in Chicago

Obscure classics come out of the shadows thanks to bartender Lee Zaremba. 

Inside Look: Century Grand, Phoenix

A dream-like destination born from a fascination with North America’s railway system.
Marfa Spirits

Marfa Spirits Aims to Make Spirits in a Distinctly West Texas Style 

The new distillery has set its sights on making regional versions of sotol and whiskey.

What #IAmCraftBeer Means to The Beer Community

How a hashtag sparked a much-needed conversation about diversity.
Ghost Donkey

2020 Cocktail Bar of the Year: Ghost Donkey

Where the mood is perpetually upbeat, hospitality rules, and agave spirits are the stars of the show.
Fresh-Pressed Sugarcane Distillates

A Guide to Fresh-Pressed Sugarcane Distillates

Confused about what makes clairin different from other fresh-pressed sugarcane spirits? We break it down.
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With Mezcal, Bricia Lopez Tells the Story of Mexican-American Culture

With a new book, a new bar program and a mission to illuminate the modern immigrant experience, Lopez is among our 2020 People to Watch.  

Inside Look: Bon Vivants, Nassau, Bahamas

A bright and bold expression of island living.
Derrick C. Westbrook

Large-Format Wine Recs from Derrick C. Westbrook

Why magnums are what you want to have on hand this holiday season.

Road Trip: Copenhagen Cocktails

Five bars that allow cocktails to shine in Denmark's capital city. 
Punch Fantasia

Punch Fantasia Spices Up Winter Cocktails

This traditional Italian liqueur has found a home in American cocktail bars.

Inside Look: Bar Pisellino, New York City

The West Village bar channels the spirit of Italy's most iconic cafés.

California Winemakers Celebrate Nouveau-Style Wines

These five West Coast producers are changing perceptions of the style.
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Canon Seattle’s All-American Playlist

Play it on shuffle and pair with a dram of your favorite whiskey. 
Amor Y Amargo Brooklyn

Inside Look: Amor Y Amargo, Brooklyn

New zip code, same bitter vibes.
charanda

Charanda: A Storied Mexican Spirit at Risk

Who will keep Mexico's only DO-protected cane spirit from disappearing?
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The Soundtrack of Trick Dog

An energetic playlist that spans decades and genres.