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Drinks

Cocktails

Where to find the best cocktails in New York and beyond, how to make the best cocktails at home, which cocktails to serve at your next party, and more.

The Festive Food and Drink Holiday Happenings in L.A. for 2025

In addition to decking the halls, many L.A. establishments host seasonal specials and experiences that you can only enjoy during the most wonderful time of the year.
By Allie Lebos

How Luxury, Experience and Education Are Redefining the Global Bar Scene

Adrian Biggs has spent more than 15 years shaping global cocktail culture, drawing on a career that spans fine dining, craft bars, hotel operations and more than a decade with Bacardi across the U.S., U.K. and New Zealand. In this Expert Insights Q&A, Biggs explores how emotional connection, analog experiences and the rise of destination bars are redefining luxury for a new generation of drinkers—and why mentorship, craftsmanship and storytelling remain essential to the future of hospitality.
By Sonia Rubeck

Where to Find the Best Savory Cocktails in Los Angeles

Whether you’re craving a pizza-inspired margarita or a rich mushroom-infused martini, we’ve rounded up the best places to sip savory cocktails in Los Angeles.
By Allie Lebos

Seed Library, New York’s First Mr. Lyan Bar, Takes Root in NoMad

By Courtney Iseman

The Thanksgiving Cocktail Recipes for a Toast to Gratitude 

By Morgan Halberg

The Spectacularly Spooky Halloween Cocktails for the Witchiest Season

By Morgan Halberg

The Most Delicious Fall Cocktails to Sip This Season, From Pumpkin Margaritas to Apple Cider Whiskeys

By Morgan Halberg
Bar Benjamin.

The Coolest Cocktail Bars in L.A.

By Allie Lebos
HOUND DOG LYING DOWN NEXT TO PATRIOTIC AMERICAN JULY 4TH DECORATIONS (Photo by H. Armstrong Roberts/ClassicStock/Getty Images)

Celebrate the Fourth of July With Summer’s Most Festive Cocktails

By Morgan Halberg
a group of people on a boat with cocktails

The Refreshing Summer Cocktails to Sip All Season Long

By Morgan Halberg

The Best Rooftop Bars in L.A. for Cocktails With a View

By Allie Lebos

New York City’s Best Rooftop Bars for Views, Vibes and Cocktails

By Paul Jebara
negroni

Where to Find the Best Negronis in L.A.

By Allie Lebos

The Coolest Cocktail Bars in Downtown Los Angeles

By Allie Lebos
A moody, modern bar with a glowing liquor shelf behind high-back stools and soft ambient lighting.

Async Maps a Flavorful Tour of China, One Cocktail at a Time

By Courtney Iseman
A stylish trio of cocktails is artfully arranged in elegant glassware with garnishes, set against a textured gold and blue backdrop with mirrored accents.

Sip in Style: The Expert-Approved Glasses That Make Every Cocktail Taste Better

By Kelsey Mulvey
A cocktail in a ribbed glass on a

The Best Cocktail Bars in West Hollywood

By Allie Lebos
overhead photo of margaritas and various drinks arranged on a table

Where to Find the Best Margaritas in L.A.

By Allie Lebos
An arched bar with dark wood accents and tarnished mirrors

The Best Bars in Santa Monica for an Elevated Cocktail

By Allie Lebos
mixed cocktail surrounded by strawberries

Fresh and Fun Cocktails for Spring

By Morgan Halberg
Seating area at Dante’s HiFi. There is a long, reddish booth. Behind it, there are velvet curtains

Where to Find the Best Cocktails and Vibes in Miami

By Leila Najafi
A view of an indoor/outdoor space at Ferraro’s Restaurant and Bar. The interior, covered by an overhand, has a bar and dining tables. The exterior patio faces the view of the ocean

The Best Spots for a Cocktail in Maui

By Allie Lebos

Valentine’s Day Cocktails to Toast the Most Romantic Time of Year

By Morgan Halberg
A bottle pouring a red mocktail into a short and wide glass against a white brick backgroun

Embrace Dry January with These Delicious and Delightful Alcohol-Free Alternatives 

By Allie Lebos
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