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.

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It is an occupational hazard of being a professional drinks person that your friends will send you unhinged viral cocktail content and ask you to weigh in.

We Tried the Viral Starburst Coffee Machine Margarita Hack

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Just about anywhere besides the U.S., you’ll discover a long-standing tradition of anise-flavored spirits.

This Drink Brand Will Change Your Mind About Licorice-Flavored Spirits 

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Arranging a cocktail with a suitable sense of place is a tall order at Sierra Mar—because few places on earth afford as epic a sense as this.

This Smoked Old Fashioned Is Best Enjoyed with a Cliffside View

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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Drinks have long been subjects of art, from the chalices of wine in Dutch still life, to the silkscreens of Coca-Cola bottles designed by Andy Warhol.

This Vibrant Limoncello Recipe Is Straight Out of a Painting

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Sometimes it can be hard to stay on top of all the latest trends on TikTok.

Why We’re Putting Balsamic in Our Booze

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The disco ball is certainly having a moment.

Make This Glittery Sherry Slushie for Your Next Summer Party

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Dani is among the most alluring new bars and eateries in all of Spain.

This Mezcal and Vermouth Cocktail Is Reason Enough to Travel to Madrid

Summer Sips

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Summer Sips: Refreshing Drink Recipes for Summer

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Ordering a Ranch Water in Texas is like breathing: You don’t even have to think about it.

This Unassuming Texan Cocktail Is the Drink of the Summer

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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

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.

We Tried the Viral Starburst Coffee Machine Margarita Hack

In short, don’t make cocktails with a coffee maker and try this recipe instead.

This Drink Brand Will Change Your Mind About Licorice-Flavored Spirits

Basbas features the herbaceous hierbas liqueur with notes of citrus, sage, rosemary, and anise.

This Smoked Old Fashioned Is Best Enjoyed with a Cliffside View

Bartender Reylon Agustin of the Post Ranch Inn shares his recipe.

This Vibrant Limoncello Recipe Is Straight Out of a Painting

This new book depicts the art of making and enjoying cocktails.

Why We’re Putting Balsamic in Our Booze

Bartender Jillian Vose shares a cocktail recipe made with chili-infused balsamic vinegar.

Make This Glittery Sherry Slushie for Your Next Summer Party

Bartender Natasha David says she likes all her drinks to have a sense of humor.

This Mezcal and Vermouth Cocktail Is Reason Enough to Travel to Madrid

Bartender Raúl Navarro of Dani at the Four Seasons Madrid shares his recipe.

This Unassuming Texan Cocktail Is the Drink of the Summer

The simple Topo Chico, tequila, and lime combo is sweeping the nation.

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.