We asked spirits expert Shannon Mustipher to hand-pick great gift-worthy tools, gear, and accessories for cocktail enthusiasts looking to step up their at-home drinking exploits.

We’re constantly reminded that the most popular things in life aren’t always good (we’re talking of course about Coconut La Croix), and the good things in life aren’t always the most popular (Blade Runner was NOT appreciated in its day).

In case you haven’t already heard, we’re throwing a holiday party that’s going to put all your post-work, BYO-, ugly-sweater parties to shame.

Things you’ve probably done in New York: killed a cockroach, overpaid for a craft cocktail, waited for a delayed train on an A/C-less platform.

Somehow, while you were busy getting caught up in Game of Thrones fan theories, the entire summer passed by.

One of the greatest things about visiting NYC is the sheer access to just about every type of food you could ever want -- both within the confines of Manhattan and in far-reaching neighborhoods outside the borough.

Ask anyone what their favorite bar in the world is, and -- when they get around to picking one -- inevitably there will be a story.