Well-Stirred

Recommendations for the best liquor and cocktails out there, and the stories of the people behind it.

Well-Stirred: Recommending the Best Liquors & Cocktails Out There

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Find the best spots daily to eat and drink in hipster neighborhoods. Hit the roof, drink a beer and eat delicious at top-tier restaurants. Plan your nightlife adventure with maps and reviews of unknown micro-brews, rooftop parties, and independent drink.

Best Restaurants & Bars - Places to Eat & Drink - Thrillist

Successful founders and entrepreneurs are often asked what they wanted to be when they grew up.

How Cambodian Refugee Steven Yeng Built a Thriving Whiskey Brand

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Checking into The Watergate Hotel in Washington DC, it’s impossible to forget where you are.

Watergate Hotel Launches New Drink Menu Dedicated to Whistleblowers

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National Park Week, running April 16 to 24, is a great time to get outside, learn more about the history of what’s around you, and, if you’ve got a penchant for foraging, make some locally sourced cocktails.

This Appalachian Lemonade Cocktail Celebrates Our National Parks

Weekend Project

We share a recipe from an expert and allow them to share the best tips and tricks for a home cook or bartender to get it done.

Weekend Project: Home Cooking and Cocktails Made Easy

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We’ve seen Julia Child depicted many times on screen—portrayed by Meryl Streep in Julie & Julia, in last year’s documentary film from Sony, or simply being herself for a decade on The French Chef.

Drink Julia Child’s Favorite Martini While Watching New HBO Max Series

One of my favorite things about rum is its diversity.

Make These Famous Caribbean Hotel Drinks to Pretend You’re on Vacation

Hunkering down for the winter months means lower physical activity, less exposure to sunlight, and (scarier than ever right now!) vulnerability to seasonal bugs, and beverages that impart comfort are in high demand.

Make These Immunity Boosting Cocktails to Ward Off Winter Blues

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The first Saturday in February marks International Pisco Sour Day, a holiday honoring Peru’s most famous cocktail.

Whip Up This Refreshing Eucalyptus Pisco Sour

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Based on the explosion of tiki drinks and new releases of rums that are every bit as complex as whiskey, it seems like everyone suddenly remembered that rum is delicious.

These Easy, 3-Ingredient Rum Cocktails Will Transport You to the Islands

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Do It For The Cocktail Culture is a brand that shares Black history through cocktails.

This Kwanzaa-Inspired Bourbon Cocktail Celebrates the Fruits of the Harvest

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How to Properly Batch Cocktails for Your Next Party

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The resurgence of the espresso martini continues to live on.

Forget the Espresso Martini and Choose the Carajillo Instead 

The Global Table

From sushi and tamale how-tos to crispy catfish and vegetarian congee recipes to tips on mixing cocktails like a pro and mastering imperfect presentation, here’s how to throw your own globally inspired holiday potluck this year.

The Global Table - Thrillist

It's not Christmas in Puerto Rico without our traditional coquito drink.

How Cambodian Refugee Steven Yeng Built a Thriving Whiskey Brand

The first taste of peanut butter changed his life forever.

Watergate Hotel Launches New Drink Menu Dedicated to Whistleblowers

These three cocktails honor freedom of speech and the power of the press.

This Appalachian Lemonade Cocktail Celebrates Our National Parks

Chef William Dissen uses the Staghorn Sumac plant to make this tequila drink.

Drink Julia Child’s Favorite Martini While Watching New HBO Max Series

Bartender Shannon Evans shares a recipe for the Upside-Down Martini.

Make These Famous Caribbean Hotel Drinks to Pretend You’re on Vacation

Rums with a view.

Make These Immunity Boosting Cocktails to Ward Off Winter Blues

Let ginger, dragon fruit, and mushrooms lift your spirits during these cold-weather months.

Whip Up This Refreshing Eucalyptus Pisco Sour

Bartender Lynnette Marrero shares her tips for mastering the classic Peruvian cocktail.

These Easy, 3-Ingredient Rum Cocktails Will Transport You to the Islands

These simple recipes will up your at-home bartending skills.

This Kwanzaa-Inspired Bourbon Cocktail Celebrates the Fruits of the Harvest

Toast to Black history with this festive drink.

How to Properly Batch Cocktails for Your Next Party

This champagne-tequila cocktail is the perfect welcome drink.

Forget the Espresso Martini and Choose the Carajillo Instead

Lead bartender Dillon Keeler, of Suerte in Austin, shares his version of the carajillo.

How to Make Coquito for the Holiday Season

Puerto Rican coconut eggnog is the holidays in a bottle.