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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.

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

Blackthorn Cocktail

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

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

Marfa Spirits

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

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

Ghost Donkey

Where the mood is perpetually upbeat, hospitality rules, and agave spirits are the stars of the show.

Fresh-Pressed Sugarcane Distillates

Confused about what makes clairin different from other fresh-pressed sugarcane spirits? We break it down.

bricia lopez

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.

A bright and bold expression of island living.

Derrick C. Westbrook

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

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

Punch Fantasia

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

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

These five West Coast producers are changing perceptions of the style.

canon seattle

Play it on shuffle and pair with a dram of your favorite whiskey.

Amor Y Amargo Brooklyn

New zip code, same bitter vibes.

charanda

Who will keep Mexico's only DO-protected cane spirit from disappearing?

trick dog playlist

An energetic playlist that spans decades and genres.