About Mickey Lyons

Mickey Lyons is a Detroit-based food and drinks writer. She is especially interested in cocktail and bar history.

Why Whiskey Bottles in Western Movies Look Faker Than You Think

Chaos in a Glass: The History of Cold Duck, the German-American Wine-Dreg Punch

This Eco-Conscious Brit Opened a 1,000-Bottle Gin Paradise in the Azores

As Climate Change Ravages the West Coast, Winemakers Take Refuge in the Great Lakes

New Year, New Marketing Claim: Why ‘Low-Sugar’ Wine Labels Are Misleading

Shift Diaries: What 4 Detroit Bartenders Make in a Night

The Best Places to Drink in Detroit

Making Vermouth Is Easier Than You Think