The Best Rye for Manhattans, According to Bartenders
An updated guide to the best rye to mix into the classic, at every price point.
- story: Punch Staff
- illustration: Nick Hensley
I’ll Have a Martini on the Rocks, Please
As the midcentury serve touches down on menus across the country, I welcome its return.
- story: Chloe Frechette
- photo: Lizzie Munro
The Best New Bars of 2024
Five standouts, and one industry icon.
- story: Punch Staff
- photo: Cleveland Jennings
The Essential Guide to Batching and Freezing Cocktails
All of the necessary tips and tools to create exceptionally cold, on-demand Martinis, Negronis and more.
- story: Punch Staff
- photo: Lizzie Munro
Five Recipes From the Best New Bars of 2024
The must-try cocktails from top newcomers across the country, from a two-ingredient rye cocktail to a hazelnut Espresso Martini—plus a beloved classic from an industry icon.
- story: Punch Staff
- photo: Nicola Parisi
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The Only Wine You Need This Holiday Season
The only thing better than a bottle of this crowd-pleasing red is a magnum of it.
- story: Eliza Dumais
- photo: Punch
The Key to My New Favorite Mini Cocktail? An Instant Chicken Soup Kit.
This savory infusion is perfect for holiday entertaining—and comes together in just one step.
- story: Irina Groushevaia
- photo: Heami Lee
What Even Is “American IPA”?
Not quite West Coast– or New England–style, the reemerging label is confusing at best.
- story: Courtney Iseman
- illustration: Andy Bourne
The Best Bottles to Gift This Holiday Season
A terroir-driven Scotch, an under-the-radar rye, Iran's "forbidden spirit" and more.
- story: Punch Staff
- photo: Lille Allen
This New Amaro Has Become a Citywide Obsession
Even beyond its hometown of Portland, Maine, Handshake Digestif Bitters is becoming a fixture in Paper Planes, Negronis and more.
- story: Adam H. Callaghan
- photo: Davis Digital
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A Grand Marnier Twist on the Margarita by Way of New Orleans
Deniseea Head, industry pioneer, cocktail consultant and educator, draws inspiration from NOLA’s local drinks scene and Grand Marnier’s unexpected ingredient combinations for her elevated spin on the classic Margarita cocktail…
- story: Punch Studio
- photo: Grand Marnier
A Boulevardier for Every Mood
From a Braulio-spiked spin to a "Bananavardier" and beyond.
- story: Punch Staff
- photo: Lizzie Munro
The Cocktail Syrups You Actually Need This Season
From a sherry-honey syrup to Guinness caramel, these easy DIY sweeteners add an extra festive twist to your rotation.
- story: Punch Staff
- photo: Lizzie Munro
The Best Bourbon Under $50
Amid the boom of high-end bourbon, there are still plenty of affordable options worth seeking out. Here are the ones to look for.
- story: Punch Staff
- photo: Lizzie Munro
Stick Your Sazerac in the Freezer
Bars across the country are batching and chilling the NOLA classic. Here’s how to do it at home.
- story: Punch Staff
- photo: Gab Bonghi
Sake and Wine, Together at Last
At the Los Angeles restaurant Camélia, the two get equal billing on the menu, a promising showcase for a more inclusive drinks landscape.
- story: Megan Krigbaum
- photo: Emily Ferretti