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These Are the Top 50 Craft Breweries of 2025

These Are the Top 50 Craft Breweries of 2025

White Claw Maker Mark Anthony Group to Acquire The Finnish Long Drink

White Claw Maker Mark Anthony Group to Acquire The Finnish Long Drink

Reports Suggest Sazerac in Talks With Brown-Forman Following Rumors of Pernod Merger

Reports Suggest Sazerac in Talks With Brown-Forman Following Rumors of Pernod Merger

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Legendary Bartender Victor Lopez is rarely away from his station at Coctelería Mixteca, but when he’s out on the town, this is where he goes. Find out where your favorite bartender’s favorite bartender eats, drinks, and parties the night away when he’s not dreaming up new flavor combinations to feature at his Pueblan-inspired paradise.

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Presenting one of the most refreshing Martinis in New York right now — and the winner of our 2026 Martini Madness — Kabawa’s Kabawa Martini. A tropical-leaning twist with serious technique behind it. 🍸Here’s Creative Bartender @pepperkathryn to walk us through it.

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Hidden behind the historic Cherry Lane theater, Wild Cherry leans into the setting’s dramatic side with a menu full of elaborate presentations, though the bar team decided on a more traditional route for its signature Dirty Martini.Here’s Karlos Hernandez (@barlos.hernandez), Head Bartender at Wild Cherry, on how he crafts this expertly balanced Dirty Martini.

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We finally made it out to Phoenix, Arizona, and thank goodness we had some of the best guides in the biz. Local favorite, @tales_of_the_cocktail Top 4 US Bartender of the Year 2025 Libby Lingua gave us the insider scoop, and now the only question is: when are you heading to Phoenix?

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We tried cocktails both simple and complex this year, but our winning Martini is sure to be a crowdpleaser.A big thank you to everyone who followed along and made our third annual Martini Madness a success. Dive into our full tournament breakdown at the link in our bio, where we recap all 32 contenders. Until next year! 🍸

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Bev Director and Bartender Aaron Deary knows where to find all the best spots in Philly. Be sure to check ‘em out on this episode of Bartender’s Guide to Philadelphia.

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Get your notebooks out Brooklynites — this list is for you. We caught up with bartender Koharu Usui from Downtown Brooklyn’s Bar Goto Niban on this installment of Bartender’s Guide to New York.

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Let the madness begin! 🍸For our third annual Martini Madness, we narrowed down the list of top-tier Martinis in NYC to just 32 and set off on a mission to taste them all. This new batch, in addition to the 64 we've already tasted in the past two years, pits a range of cocktails from classic to kooky against each other.Tap the 🔗 in bio to learn more about each Martini, check back in this Friday to see who makes it to the Sweet 16, and let us know who you're rooting for in the comments!

Buying Guides

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The 30 Best Red Blends for 2026

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Spirits

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The Definitive Ranking of Bloody Mary Garnishes

This Austin Bar’s Pimento Cheese Martini Is Ready for the Masters

This Austin Bar’s Pimento Cheese Martini Is Ready for the Masters

7 Things You Should Know About Appleton Estate Rum, Jamaica’s Oldest Continuously Operating Distillery

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7 Things You Should Know About Appleton Estate Rum, Jamaica’s Oldest Continuously Operating Distillery

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At the Seattle Mariners’ Stadium, a Secret Door Is Dispensing Gonzo Cocktails

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Famously Non-Smoky, Here’s the One Time The Macallan Resorted to Peated Malt

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We Asked 16 Bartenders: What’s Your Go-To Airport Bar Order?

Wine

10 Winemakers Defining the Next Generation of Burgundy, According to Sommeliers

10 Winemakers Defining the Next Generation of Burgundy, According to Sommeliers

We Asked 14 Sommeliers: Which Expensive Pinot Noir Is Worth the Splurge?

We Asked

We Asked 14 Sommeliers: Which Expensive Pinot Noir Is Worth the Splurge?

Ask a Wine Pro: Do Grape Clones Really Matter?

Ask a Wine Pro: Do Grape Clones Really Matter?

The VinePair Podcast: We’re Looking for Wine Marketers in the Wrong Places

The VinePair Podcast: We’re Looking for Wine Marketers in the Wrong Places

How Champagne Chavost Won Over the Young Wine Drinker

8 of the Most Iconic Hotel Bars in NYC

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7 Things You Should Know About Beringer Vineyards, Napa’s Oldest Continuously Operating Winery

Beer

How Dogfish Head Finally Found Growth Again — With the Grateful Dead

How Dogfish Head Finally Found Growth Again — With the Grateful Dead

Molson Coors Needed a Slam-Dunk RTD Play. Instead, It Went for the Layup

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Molson Coors Needed a Slam-Dunk RTD Play. Instead, It Went for the Layup

The 13 Best Sh*tters in NYC

The 13 Best Sh*tters in NYC

The Forgotten Heyday of Athlete-Owned Bars and Restaurants

The Forgotten Heyday of Athlete-Owned Bars and Restaurants

The VinePair Podcast: Do Restaurants Need to Rethink Their Revenue Ratios?

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At Banshee, Jen Murphy Goes All-In on Martinis, Guinness, and Neighborhood Hospitality

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