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Expand your knowledge of the rich history of spirits and cocktails, as well as what's happening right now—and soon—in the world of bottling, drinking and mixing.
Why Aperitivo Hour Has Taken Over America
Rhum Agricole Is Booming. But Is What You’re Drinking Real?
Famous Cocktails That Have Evolved Over Time
The Amazing Story of the Bacardí Cocktail and How It Came to Be
The Appletini Is 21 Years Old. Is It Time to Rethink the Famous Cocktail?
6 Things You Should Know About the Aperol Spritz
A Farewell to Pegu Club, One of the Most Influential Cocktail Bars of This Century
6 Things You Should Know About the Piña Colada
6 Things You Should Know About the Aviation
6 Things You Should Know About the Mai Tai
The History and Secrets of the Tom & Jerry
A Mojito Like You've Never Tried Before
6 Things You Should Know About the Mudslide
The 9 Most Important Bartenders in History
Infused Salts Are the Next Big Cocktail Ingredients
The History and Secrets of the Hurricane
6 Things You Should Know About the Negroni
A Letter from Liquor.com: How We’re Drinking—and Helping—Right Now
6 Things You Should Know About the Lemon Drop
The History and Secrets of the Sea Breeze
The Modern Moderation Movement Is Real. This Is What You Need to Know About It.
5 Trends That Will Define Cocktail Culture in 2019
The History and Secrets of the Sazerac
8 Booze Trends That Will Define How We Drink in 2020
The Rise of Texan Bourbon
Everything You Need to Know About Pox, the Mexican Spirit Making Its Way to the US
This Is How to Up Your Cocktail Game on Instagram
Women Are Closing the Drinking Gender Gap. And That's a Problem.
Have Boozy Vending Machines Gone Mainstream?
How Spirits Brands Are Trying to Help Protect Endangered Species
What Kind of Liquor Are You According to Your Sign?
The History and Secrets of the Margarita
In Pursuit of the Perfect Dairy-Free Milk Punch
Are Dehydrated Citrus Peels the Dumbest Garnish Ever?
Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the Dumbest Law Ever Passed
Health-Minded Cocktails: Myth or an Evolution in the Way We Drink?
6 Things You Should Know About the Martini