The smash category of mixed drink dates to the 19th century, and it was, in the words of Jerry Thomas in his monumental Bar-Tenders’ Guide, “simply a julep on a small plan.” In other words, it ...

For the past five years, we’ve been diving deep into the world of cocktails, with bartender Jason O’Bryan—now the lead mixologist at Michelin three-star Addison—building an incredible library of the ...

So many of the cocktails you know and love are simply tweaks on the core classics and that’s certainly the case with the family of drinks that have come to life in the wake of the Whiskey Sour. The ...

While the whiskey sour might be trending on modern cocktail menus, it's actually a classic that dates back to the mid-1800s. British sailors created citrus-based "sours" as a way to make spirits more ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Emily writes about what’s in your glass and why it matters. Ah, Christmas. The season of twinkling lights, overplayed carols, and ...

If you were to craft a list of the world’s most classic cocktails, the Old Fashioned recipe would undoubtedly sit at the very top. For over 200 years, the whiskey-heavy drink has served as a ...