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Articles By Penelope Bass

Penelope Bass is the Managing Editor at Imbibe, working from Brooklyn. You can find her drinking freezer Martinis in the summer, Boulevardiers in the winter, and way too much coffee all year.
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Where to Find Fancy Cocktails in New York City

Our favorite spots for deliciously elaborate cocktails across the city.
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5 to Try: Age-Worthy Tempranillo Wines

Five bottles that represent the age-worthiness of the Tempranillo grape.
Molly Baz

Q&A: Molly Baz, Author of More Is More

Molly Baz shares her current projects, how she likes to mix her drinks at home, and her glassware pet peeve.
Heimat Black Currant Liqueur

Drink of the Week: Heimat New York Black Currant Liqueur

This black currant liqueur embodies the sweet, juicy flavor of summertime.
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Taste Test: Vermentino Wines

Easy-drinking Vermentino is summertime in a glass.
Bawi Sparkling Agua Fresca

Drink of the Week: Bawi Sparkling Agua Fresca

This RTD homage to the agua fresca is fizzy, fruit-forward, and refreshing.
Four Corners American gin

Drink of the Week: Four Corners American Gin

This new American gin from Portland, Oregon, is an intriguing distillation of flavors.
Uruguay wines

5 to Try: Uruguay Wines

These bottles highlight the impressive range of this under-the-radar wine country.
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Drink of the Week: Tepache Sazón

This ready-to-drink tepache is perfect for quenching that summertime thirst.
The Finnish Long Drink

Drink of the Week: The Finnish Long Drink

A crispy, easy-drinking canned cocktail for summer.
Eric André

Q&A: Eric André

What the actor-comedian mixes at home, what he says his own bar would be like, and which spirit makes him climb up on his high horse.
Spicy Pickle Sour Beer

Drink of the Week: Destihl Brewery Spicy Pickle Sour Beer

Tart gose ale and spicy garlic pickle brine make for a winning combo in this strangely delicious beer.
Natalie's Orchid Island Juice Company Guava Lemonade

Drink of the Week: Natalie’s Guava Lemonade

Sweet, aromatic guava balances perfectly with tart lemonade in this refreshing summer blend.
Tonic Water

Taste Test: Tonic Water

Bitter gets better with tonic water.
John deBary

Q&A: John deBary, Author of Saved by the Bellini

Talking '90s nostalgia, cocktails, and philanthropy with a celebrated bartender and author.
Southold Farm + Cellar Therapy for Liars field blend wine

Drink of the Week: Southold Farm + Cellar “Therapy for Liars” Field Blend

This field blend is a bright and juicy expression of the terroir of the Texas Hill Country.
Best Mint Julep

Acing the Mint Julep

Make the perfect Julep with pro tips from New Orleans bartender Chris McMillian.
Anchorage, Alaska

Where to Drink in Anchorage, Alaska

Laile Fairbairn, native Alaskan and James Beard nominee, shares an imbiber's guide to her hometown.