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Articles By Robert Simonson
Robert Simonson writes about bars, bartenders, cocktails, spirits and travel for
The New York Times
, where he has been a contributor since 2000 and the paper's primary cocktail writer since 2009. He also writes regularly for
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and other publications. His books include
The Old-Fashioned: The World's First Classic Cocktail
(2014);
A Proper Drink (2016), the first history of the cocktail renaissance
;
3-Ingredient Cocktails
(2017), which was nominated for a 2018 James Beard Award;
The Martini Cocktail
(2019), which was nominated for a 2020 James Beard Award and won a Spirited Award;
Mezcal and Tequila Cocktails
(2021), which won a 2022 IACP Award;
Modern Classic Cocktails
(2022); and, most recently,
The Encyclopedia of Cocktails
(2023). His writing has been nominated for more than a dozen Spirited Awards and four IACP Awards. He was the recipient of the 2019 Spirited Award for Best Cocktail and Spirits Writer; and the 2021 IACP Award for Narrative Beverage Writing Without Recipes. He is the co-author, with Martini Doudoroff, of two apps, "Modern Classics of the Cocktail Renaissance" and "The Martini Cocktail." He is also the author of the Substack newsletter
"The Mix With Robert Simonson."
A native of Wisconsin, he lives in Brooklyn with his wife Mary Kate.
The Lime Rickey Endures
Trendy drinks come and go, but this NA delight has stood the test of time.
Imbibe 75 Place to Watch: Paradise Lost
This New York City bar takes tropical escapism to an intriguing place.
Imbibe 75 Person to Watch: Dale DeGroff
This world-famous bartender isn't slowing down anytime soon.
Bartender and Educator ms. franky marshall Takes Center Stage
A career bartender who lights up the cocktail world.
Restaurateurs Francis Schott and Mark Pascal Set the Stage for Craft Cocktails
The most-celebrated bar guys the world is still discovering.
In Lorain, Ohio, Kurt and Page Hernon Are Building a Cocktail Culture From the Ground Up
A small-town bar helps a community overcome its inferiority complex.
Imbibe 75 Person to Watch: Dmytro Shovkoplias
Ukrainian bartender turned activist tirelessly travels the world raising funds for his war-torn country.
Classic Citrus Sodas Endure Behind the Bar
How these fizzy pops have endured thanks to loyal fans, regional devotion, and creative bartenders.
Clay Risen on Working the Whiskey Beat
How the acclaimed writer moves seamlessly between obituaries, history, and whiskey.
Birch Beer Remains a Classic in the Northeastern U.S.
Like certain species of flora or fauna, birch beer can tell you where you are.
Imbibe 75 Place to Watch: Forget Me Not Denver
This Imbibe 75 Place to Watch is at once an inviting neighborhood spot and a chic destination bar.
Imbibe 75 People to Watch: Celina Perez and Jelani Johnson
Navigating the challenges of operating the first legal whiskey distillery in Manhattan since Prohibition.
How the Negroni Cocktail Became an American Icon
Exploring the stateside rise of the one of the world's most beloved cocktails.
Imbibe 75 People to Watch: Claire Sprouse
How the Brooklyn bar owner stepped up to help her city and colleagues during a most difficult year.
No One Is More Surprised by F. Paul Pacult’s Career Path Than the Man Himself
How Pacult became one of the world's foremost spirits tasters.
Hanna Lee Has Set a New Standard for Bar PR
How the publicity dynamo helps craft the stories of bars, bartenders and brands of the cocktail world.
Milwaukee Takes a Corner-Bar Approach to Cocktails
Robert Simonson explores the city's community driven cocktail scene.
In Birmingham, Alabama, LeNell’s Is Back and Better Than Ever
One of Brooklyn's most beloved beverage retailers finds a new home in the South.
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