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Drinks in the Age of COVID

The latest news on how the pandemic is impacting the hospitality industry, plus essays, recipes, and DIY drinks projects for time spent at home.

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The Pandemic Has Proved the Value of Local, Independent Wine Shops

The past year's challenges gave local wine shops an opportunity to cultivate more meaningful relationships with their regulars.

Chasity Cooper

How Lauren Paylor Has Helped Hospitality Colleagues Navigate Difficult Times

The bartender and co-founder of Focus on Health turned the challenges of 2020 into an opportunity to give back.

Erick Castro Contemplates the Year That Wasn’t

The bar owner and podcaster reflects on the challenges and hopes of the past year.

Paul Clarke

After a Difficult Year, What Does 2021 Have in Store for Craft Spirits?

Imbibe 75 Person to Watch Becky Harris offers a cautiously optimistic outlook.

Emma Janzen

How Don Lee Is Finding a Hopeful Way Forward

The former partner in NYC's Existing Conditions on how the COVID crisis has affected him and what gives him hope moving into 2021.

Paul Clarke

Claire Sprouse Stepped Up To Help Her City and Colleagues In 2020

The owner of Hunky Dory in Brooklyn is one of our Imbibe 75 People to Watch for her efforts.

Robert Simonson

Organization Spotlight: No Us Without You LA

Penelope Bass

How Hospitality Workers Are Navigating an Uncertain Holiday

Paul Clarke

Virtual Festivals and Online Events Help Breweries Bring People Together

Joshua M. Bernstein

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How COVID-19 Is Rippling Through the Coffee World

Jeff Koehler

Drafting Fresh Plans: How the Beer Industry Continues to Navigate COVID-19

Joshua M. Bernstein

Greg Boehm on Classic Cocktails in the Time of COVID

Paul Clarke

Thirst Group Unites Bars Across America In Fight For Insurance Protection

Emma Janzen

How Co-Roasting Spaces Are Grappling With COVID-19

Emma Janzen

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

Emma Janzen

In the Wake of COVID-19, Coffee Companies Reimagine Community

Emma Mannheimer

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Will To-Go Cocktails Become a Permanent Fixture?

Penelope Bass

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The Emotional Toll of COVID-19 on the Hospitality Community

Paul Clarke

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How COVID-19 is Impacting Craft Breweries

Penelope Bass

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Cocktail Bars Demand Action in Light of COVID-19 Closures

Emma Janzen

How the Atlanta Cocktail Scene Is Grappling With COVID-19 Closures and Re-openings

Penelope Bass

What Re-Opening Looks Like For Cocktail Bars Across America

Emma Janzen

Cocktail Ice Companies

Amid Bar Closures, Cocktail Ice Companies Shift Strategies

Emma Janzen

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How Distilleries Are Navigating the Challenges of Making Hand Sanitizer

Emma Janzen

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The Negroni Offers Solace in Troubled Times

Brad Thomas Parsons reflects on the comfort to be found in one of the world's most beloved cocktails.

Contemplating a Future for Bars

St. John Frizell reflects on how COVID-19 has impacted his bars and wonders what the future might have in store.
Seltzer

Finding Solace in Seltzer

Max Falkowitz on his home remedy for worry.

Drink of the Week: Freezer Martinis

For executive editor Paul Clarke, a small comfort during trying times.

Essays

Essays

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Drinks at Home

Looking for an easy recipe to mix up, or a fun weekend project? Scroll down for our best collections.

Simple Syrup cheat sheet

A Simple Syrup Cheat Sheet

Recipes for syrups of all kinds, from fruits to herbs and spices.
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How to Make and Mix With Oleo Saccharum

Extend your citrus supply while adding extra flavor to your drinks.

10 DIY Projects

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Dante NYC Sbagliato Sicilia

Low-ABV Cocktails

Easy Booze-Only Cocktails
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Lesser-Known Classic Cocktails Worth Discovering
Queen Garden Swizzle

Zero-Proof Drink Recipes

Simple Cocktail Recipes

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Hanky Panky

Hemingway Daiquiri
oaxaca mule

Oaxaca Mule
White Russian Recipe

White Russian
Bitter Giuseppe Cocktail

Bitter Giuseppe

Americano Cocktail
Flame of Love Cocktail

Flame of Love
Harvey Wallbanger

Harvey Wallbanger
genever daisy

Genever Daisy
last word cocktail

Last Word Cocktail
jack rose cocktail

Jack Rose Cocktail

Virtual Happy Hours

How to Bring Your Favorite Bar’s Vibes Home & Support Them With Your Next Happy Hour

Curated playlists, recipes and donation links for bars like Cure, Trick Dog, Smuggler’s Cove and more.

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Cooking Projects

Coffee Bourbon Gingerbread

Coffee Bourbon Gingerbread
roasted cauliflower

Roasted Cauliflower with Creamy Beer and Leek Sauce
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Kare Kare Recipe
refrigerator pickles

Rye Whiskey Refrigerator Pickles

Cracked Green Olive and Armagnac Prune Relish
beer cheese soup

Beer Cheese Soup
Apple Masala Chai Cake

Apple Masala Chai Cake
mushroom thyme sherry soup

Mushroom Thyme Sherry Soup
Pear Banana Rum Tart

Pear, Banana, and Dark Rum Tart
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Coffee + Tea

Acing the Chemex Brewer at Home

A few ways to master your next batch of coffee.

Jessica Dupuy

New-School Breakfast Teas

Blends that pay homage to tradition while pushing new flavor boundaries.

Emma Janzen

chai blends

4 Chai Blends to Try

The perfect mug filler for crisp days ahead.
oat milk

Taste Test: Oat Milk

Alt-milk's biggest bet.

Emma Mannheimer

gyokuro

Get to Know Gyokuro

Grown under cover, this Japanese tea steps into the light.

Tracy Howard Garton

DIY Shibori Tea Towels

DIY Shibori Tea Towels

Use an ancient Japanese technique to make these unique towels.