House Rules: Drinking with “The Dude”

The idea of drinking to one’s favorite films has spawned an online community dedicated to movie-based drinking games. Drew Lazor on the rules to boozing along with The Big Lebowski, Reservoir Dogs, Labyrinth and more.

Five Low-Proof Punches Made for Entertaining

Low-proof punch was made for holiday gatherings, allowing for multiple festive rounds without the side effects. Here, five large-format cocktails low in alcohol and big in holiday flavor, featuring everything from dry cider to cranberry cordial.

Australian Wine’s Return to Cool

After a swift rise and plateau, Australia is emerging as a hotbed for wine’s avant-garde. In part one of Jon Bonné’s two-part journey through the New Australia, he visits the region that’s become its focal point: the Adelaide Hills.

The IPA Through the Ages

With a wide range of styles and new ones emerging each year, it’s easy to forget that the category we know as India pale ale has been around for centuries. Joshua M. Bernstein on the origins and evolution of the IPA.

What Exactly Is a Royale?

Historically a Champagne-topped twist on a pre-existing recipe, the royale cocktail dates back several centuries. Here, get to know the Kir and Punch Royales alongside their modern interpretations.

Six Cocktails That Rethink the Nightcap

The last drink of the night can come in many forms. Here, six bartenders offer their take on the nightcap, from an amaro-inspired Pousse-Café to a savory, stirred cocktail that incorporates both tequila and mezcal.
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Six Rising Star Winemakers of Australia’s Adelaide Hills

The Adelaide Hills—and, more specifically, the tiny town of Basket Range—has become ground zero for Australian wine’s avant-garde. Here, six winemakers who are symbols of the New Australia.

San Francisco Bar Crawl

Inside the Bars That Kicked Off San Francisco’s Cocktail Renaissance

Most of the bars that sparked San Francisco’s cocktail renaissance still remain as relevant as ever. Here, Robert Simonson and Kelly Puleio go on a tour of the places—and drinks—that started it all.

Sh*t We Found on eBay: The 1980s Robotic Cocktail Butler

Welcome to "Shit We Found on eBay," wherein we plumb the depths of the consumer-to-consumer marketplace to find the weirdest collectibles related to drinking—and then give them away. This round: a hand-shaped robot that delivers drinks.

Thank You, Bartending

There are certain things that only bartending can teach. Adam Erace offers a thank you letter to the profession for all of the late nights, $2 Miller Lites and, ultimately, his wife.
Cocktail Recipe

October’s Best Reads on Drinks and Drinking

Welcome to The PUNCHbowl, a monthly installment where we share our favorite long reads on all things drinks and nightlife. This month: molecularly cloned wine, baijiu’s “tequila moment,” New Albion Brewing’s enduring impact on craft beer and more.

Negroni Cocktail Recipe

Mastering the Negroni with Naren Young

In “Masters of X,” we spotlight bartenders chasing perfection in one drink. Here, Naren Young shares his approach to perfecting the Negroni—and why it’s okay to break the rules.

The Punch A-Z

Infuse

(v.) The practice of steeping herbs, spices, or fruits in alcohol to transfer flavor to the liquid. There are two basic ways of flavoring alcohol: during the distillation process, in which spices and herbs are added to the mash or sugar solution before undergoing distillation, or infusion, in which flavorings are soaked in distilled liquor, […]

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