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At NYC’s New Tin’s, Frozen Cognac Cocktails Are Topped With Salted Mascarpone Clouds

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Turning up the Heat: The Surge of Spicy Cocktails (Plus 3 Recipes to Try)

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Booze News

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Long Island’s Oyster Crisis Means NYC Restaurants Are Casting A Wider Net

Kendra Vaculin

Long Island’s Oyster Crisis Means NYC Restaurants Are Casting A Wider Net

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Booze News Weekly Roundup: Brown-Forman Turns Down Another Sazerac Offer, U.S. Lifts Tariffs from Scotch Whisky, and More

Booze News Weekly Roundup: Brown-Forman Turns Down Another Sazerac Offer, U.S. Lifts Tariffs from Scotch Whisky, and More

Jameson Announces Partnership With the NFL, Replacing Diageo As Official Spirits Sponsor

Jameson Announces Partnership With the NFL, Replacing Diageo As Official Spirits Sponsor

RNDC Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Seeks Buyers for Remaining Operations

RNDC Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Seeks Buyers for Remaining Operations

Videos

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No, this is not just boozy ice cream. We tried the Dirty Martini soft serve at Unnecessary — the new concept from the team behind Double Chicken Please — and it delivers on its promise of a perfectly balanced cocktail in ice cream form. So how do they translate Dirty Martini flavors into a frozen treat? That’s what we’re here to find out.

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How long does it take to walk into one of the hottest restaurants in NYC? Follow along with your host @jacobkleaf to find out and discover some of the best nearby places to pass the time.

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On this special episode of Bottle Battle, wine pros Nikita Malhotra and Tira Johnson taste Martha Stoumen’s Mystery Date Wine. This mysterious bottling was purposefully released with some key information — grape variety, region, and vintage — missing, so drinkers can try to guess what’s inside.Watch to see the big reveal and to find out if either somm can guess the wine correctly!

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Oddball (@oddball.nyc) Beverage Director Logan Rodriguez (@monsieurturtle) is sending us all over New York for the very best dosas, martinis, and dancing. Where will you be going first? (After you visit Oddball, of course.)

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With the constant flow of openings in New York City, it’s hard to keep track of what is worth the hype. Here are three new places we are loving right now, courtesy of our managing editor, @hannahstaab_

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We love a good night out on the town, but the hottest reservations can be hard to come by. Welcome to our new video series: The Wait. Join @jacobkleaf as he tries to get into NYC’s buzziest spots — and the best neighborhood bars you should keep in mind while you’re waiting for that table.First up is Wild Cherry, the sceney restaurant inside Cherry Lane Theatre. How long will Jacob have to wait? Watch and see, and follow along to see where he goes to next!

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Where should you be eating and drinking in Phoenix? Let Kenzie Flatt (@kenzario_dawson) of the internationally-awarded cocktail bar Bitter & Twisted (@bitterandtwisted_az) tell you exactly where you need to go. And if you have any doubts, head over to the former Arizona Prohibition Headquarters and savor some of Phoenix’s very best at B&T. Cheers!

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When it’s time to throw the budget out the window, look to where New York’s best bartenders go to ball out. Send this to your favorite drinking buddy, or maybe hide it from them...

Buying Guides

The 30 Best Chardonnays for 2026

The 30 Best Chardonnays for 2026

The 8 Best California Pinot Noirs Under $30

The 8 Best California Pinot Noirs Under $30

The 20 Best Vodkas for 2026

The 20 Best Vodkas for 2026

Where to Drink in NYC

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Spirits

We Asked 15 Bartenders: What’s Your Go-To Tequila? (2026)

We Asked

We Asked 15 Bartenders: What’s Your Go-To Tequila? (2026)

Why Is Everyone Just Discovering the Gimlet?

Why Is Everyone Just Discovering the Gimlet?

3 Simple Ways to Elevate Your Martini, According to Bartenders

3 Simple Ways to Elevate Your Martini, According to Bartenders

We Asked 12 Bartenders: What’s the Most Exciting International City to Drink in Right Now?

We Asked

We Asked 12 Bartenders: What’s the Most Exciting International City to Drink in Right Now?

The VinePair Podcast: Studies Show Gen Z Drinks, and Value Is Paramount

Roast Chicken Is Trending in NYC — Here’s What to Drink at Each Spot

The VinePair Podcast: The Paramount Importance of Hospitality

We Asked

We Asked 11 Bartenders: Which ‘Instagram Famous’ Cocktails Are Actually Overrated?

Wine

18 of the Best Wines From the Centre-Loire Beyond Sancerre

Good Wines

18 of the Best Wines From the Centre-Loire Beyond Sancerre

From Post Malone to Cameron Diaz: A Timeline of Every Major Celebrity Wine Launch

From Post Malone to Cameron Diaz: A Timeline of Every Major Celebrity Wine Launch

Wine 101: American Chardonnay Is American Now

Wine 101: American Chardonnay Is American Now

Monarch Tractors Promised to Save American Wine With AI. Then, It Closed. What Happened?

Monarch Tractors Promised to Save American Wine With AI. Then, It Closed. What Happened?

More Than Functional Fungi: How Mushrooms Are Flavoring Wine and Spirits

The VinePair Podcast: Can Wine Build a Bridge From RTDs to Bottles?

The Buildout Podcast: Dante

Wine 101: Château Latour Part II: The Eve of 1855

Beer

The Number of Breweries Per Capita in Every State Has Changed Dramatically Since 2010 — Here’s What the Shift Looks Like [MAP]

The Number of Breweries Per Capita in Every State Has Changed Dramatically Since 2010 — Here’s What the Shift Looks Like [MAP]

How the Upper East Side Became New York City’s Last Bastion for Craft Beer

How the Upper East Side Became New York City’s Last Bastion for Craft Beer

With Trump’s Tariffs Still Flying, Teamsters Target Modelo With Pint-Glass Populism

Hop Take

With Trump’s Tariffs Still Flying, Teamsters Target Modelo With Pint-Glass Populism

The Top 10 Best-Selling Beers in America, Every Decade Since the ’80s [Infographic]

The Top 10 Best-Selling Beers in America, Every Decade Since the ’80s [Infographic]

11 Lesser-Known Beers You Should Try if You Love Hazy IPAs

Europe’s Regional Beer Styles, Mapped

Hop Take

Platner Is Out. Maine Beer Co.’s Owner Wants In. Would You Vote for Senator Lunch?

7 of the Best Bar Hot Dogs in NYC