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The 7 Best Ready to Drink Cocktails, According to Retailers
This article was originally published in August 2024 and has been updated. Such has been the popularity of ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktails at Julio’s in Westborough, Massachusetts, that this summer the retailer hosted its very first Ready-To-Go Fest. Customers bought a $10 gift card for entry and that allowed them and a plus-one to peruse tables from 25 brands and enjoy samples of everything from Two Chicks to Snoop Dogg and Dr Dre’s Gin & Juice.
What the Numbers Really Say about Gin in the U.S. Market
Walk into any craft cocktail bar today and you’re likely to see a young person drinking a Martini. This shouldn’t be remarkable, except that it is. Thanks to its straight-up booziness, for years the Martini remained an acquired taste.
The 7 Best Amaro Bottles, According to Bartenders
For many drinkers, Campari and Aperol are the gateway to the rich and diverse world of bitter Italian herbal liqueurs. The category was once most associated with an after-dinner digestif while on vacation in Italy, but the U.S. embrace of European drinking culture changed amaro’s fortunes, later galvanized by the craze for spritzes, among other low-proof cocktails. American palates have also shifted, with seasoned drinkers developing a new taste for bitterness.
11 Wine, Spirits, and Non-Alcoholic Beverages to Stock for the Holidays
Retailers are already preparing for the dizzying run-up to the holidays. This make-or-break season offers the potential to net most of the year’s annual sales in just one quarter—which is why it’s so important to order enough of those in-demand bottles at every price point to anticipate the holiday rush. This is also the time of year when customers are most often looking for staff picks or seeking guidance, so having some new recommendations at the ready always helps with hand selling.
The 9 Most Exciting Gins, According to Bartenders
There was a time when gin was the spirit of choice in the U.S. That time was 1979, the original peak Martini era, when gin sales hit a high of 19 million cases. It fell out of fashion, and there’s been little movement in the market since the Millennium, despite occasional talk of a gin renaissance. Last year, 8.3 million cases sold, according to the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS), down from 10 million in 2014.
A millennial ‘It Girl’ has created a fantasy of old England in upstate New York
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Searching for Terroir in Tequila—Beyond the Highlands and Lowlands | SevenFifty Daily
Standing in an agave field opposite Tequila Ocho’s new distillery in Arandas, Mexico, in the blinding Spring sunlight, the ever-dynamic Carlos C. Camarena is schooling the assembled group, myself included. “With tequila, we have three ingredients and the only quality you can control is the agave,” he says. “If you have first-quality agave, you have first-quality tequila. Depending on where the agave has grown will affect the characteristics.
How American Alcohol Importers Are Adapting to the Tariff Rollercoaster
Sweeping tariffs on all imports. Threats of 200 percent tariffs on European wines and spirits. Sudden and unpredictable tariff enactment and postponement, often broadcast in social media posts. This is the reality of the trade war that is unfolding in the U.S., and no industry is immune—certainly not the beverage industry.
The 7 Best Mezcals, According to Bartenders
This year marks the 30th anniversary of Del Maguey mezcal. Founded by visual artist Ron Cooper in 1995, it was the first commercially available mezcal in the U.S. at a time when few drinkers here could name the spirit. In the decades since, Del Maguey has been acquired by Pernod Ricard; Bacardi entered the game after buying Illegal Mezcal; and the once fringe spirit is now stocked in 95 percent of bars, with over 80 percent offering three or more expressions.
Tariffs on European Wine Will Harm American Producers—Here’s Why | SevenFifty Daily
Update: Since this story was published, the situation surrounding tariffs has continued evolving. To stay informed about the latest developments, read our unfolding coverage here. Since President Donald Trump took office in January, a new trade war has begun as multiple tariffs have been threatened, enacted, and paused in various succession.
What do neo-prohibitionists really want?
In May 2024, the U.S. Alcohol Policy Alliance (USAPA) hosted their annual conference, Alcohol Policy 20, in Arlington, Virginia, gathering hundreds of state and local organizers, researchers, community activists, and public officials working on alcohol policy. One workshop was titled: “What’s Our Movement’s Name?” In a studio room of the Renaissance, attendees hashed out ideas.
The 9 Best Non-Alcoholic Beers to Stock Right Now
Back in 1970, Clausthaler took a punt on launching the first non-alcoholic beer brand in the U.S. After that, O’Doul’s came along in 1990 from Anheuser-Busch, with little of interest happening in between. To say it was a slow start for non-alcoholic beer is an understatement.
5 Bottles from Experimental Cocktail Club’s Rare Spirits Collection
Xavier Padovani, a partner in the Experimental Group, shared a story to demonstrate the ethos of the Experimental Cocktail Club (ECC)’s back bar. If a customer asks for a vodka and tonic with a big-name vodka—he uses Belvedere as an example—they’ll offer the alternative that they stock with a promise: “If you don’t like it, don’t worry about it. I’ll send someone to the shop to get that Belvedere,” says Padovani. “Very often people are like, ‘Okay, why not?
What Do Neo-Prohibitionists Really Want?
In May 2024, the U.S. Alcohol Policy Alliance (USAPA) hosted their annual conference, Alcohol Policy 20, in Arlington, Virginia, gathering hundreds of state and local organizers, researchers, community activists, and public officials working on alcohol policy. One workshop was titled: “What’s Our Movement’s Name?” In a studio room of the Renaissance, attendees hashed out ideas.
Lessons From Cinema: Writing Young Protagonists
In our Craft Capsule series, authors reveal the personal and particular ways they approach the art of writing. This is no. 216. In the mesmerizing 2012 film Beasts of the Southern Wild, directed by Benh Zeitlin, nine-year-old Hushpuppy, living in a bayou community called the Bathtub, punches her father in the chest during a fight. A sonic boom strikes—is it thunder? Then her dad collapses, gripped in a seizure.
Lessons From Cinema: Blurring the Line Between Magical Realism and Metaphor
In our Craft Capsule series, authors reveal the personal and particular ways they approach the art of writing. This is no. 215. There is an unexpected transformation at the heart of my debut novel, Amphibian (Ig Publishing, 2024). It appeared accidentally while I was writing, but then the metaphor grew and swallowed the book whole. As this fabulist thread crept onto the page, I found myself asking: What purpose does it serve? Or, the more layered question, is it real?
Lessons From Cinema: How Scriptwriting Saved My Novel
In our Craft Capsule series, authors reveal the personal and particular ways they approach the art of writing. This is no. 214. It was one of those calls you never forget: A Hollywood producer wants to talk to you about your book—and not just any producer, but Lynda Obst, who made The Fisher King and Interstellar, who paved the way for women in the industry and practically invented the nineties romcom. On the phone, I was nervous; she was sharp, funny, and deliciously no-nonsense.
Portal to a Forgotten Land: Finding Your Character’s Voice In Old Diaries
I recently found an item that I assumed was lost to time: My “Snog Log.” Snogging, if you’re unfamiliar with the term, is British slang, common in the 90s, for making out. It’s apt for the type of kissing we do as teens, conjuring the wet slugs of tongues, the mouth wiped on the back of the sleeve. Snogging. It sounds like medieval torture.
The 9 Best World Whiskeys, According to Beverage Pros
The map of world whiskey has been steadily expanding. In the 2024 World Whisky Awards, over 40 countries competed—twice as many as a decade ago—with entries from Sweden to South Africa. Investment has followed. The Diageo-backed drinks business accelerator Distill Ventures took on Australia’s Starward in 2015 and invested $10 million in Denmark’s Stauning Whisky, which launched stateside last year and is fast gaining cult recognition.
The 9 Best World Whiskies, According to Beverage Pros
The map of world whisky has been steadily expanding. In the 2024 World Whisky Awards, over 40 countries competed—twice as many as a decade ago—with entries from Sweden to South Africa. Investment has followed. The Diageo-backed drinks business accelerator Distill Ventures took on Australia’s Starward in 2015 and invested $10 million in Denmark’s Stauning Whisky, which launched stateside last year and is fast gaining cult recognition.
What Will It Take To Destigmatize Female Masturbation?
I did it while playing Barbies, pressing the plastic faces of my dolls together in a kiss. I had only the vaguest notion of sex beyond making babies and knew even less about my own anatomy. But I had discovered that if I knelt with my heel wedged neatly between my legs, and shimmied around in just the right way, I could summon a feeling so immense it made time stop completely. The pleasure naturally felt forbidden.
Amphibian by Tyler Wetherall
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Curating a Small-Batch Mezcal Selection from Scratch
For Steven Sadri, the co-owner of Tahona Mercado, the fate of tequila is a cautionary tale. A victim of its own success amongst U.S. consumers, the enormous demand and power of celebrity-backed brands led to a market dominated by mass-produced labels and production standards in Mexico dropping, all of which has devastated many small producers.
My Childhood on the Run From the FBI
No one talked in the waiting room. A man with his back bent swept the clean floors, slowly. I wondered if he was a prisoner too. We were late because I had tried on one outfit and then another, reverted back to the first, put on some makeup and then took it off. I was 13 years old, visiting my father in prison for the first time, and it was easier to worry about what to wear than what I might feel when I saw him.
A Culinary-Inspired Margarita Riff from Leo Robitschek
On the plant-filled rooftop of the Penny Hotel Williamsburg in Brooklyn, the recently opened elNico plays homage to the rich Latin American heritage of its team, and not just in the Mexican-inspired dishes from the restaurant.
Is the Negroni the Ultimate Riff Cocktail?
The Negroni’s appeal has endured since its purported origins in Florence in 1919. Count Camillo Negroni is said to have asked the bartender at the Caffè Casoni to swap out the soda water in his Americano for gin, and the rest is (unverifiable) history. So, it’s little surprise that a cocktail which began its life as a riff lends itself so well to new iterations.
Confronting Gender Bias in the Whiskey World
In the early days of OurWhisky in 2018, Becky Paskin and cofounder Georgia Bell (who has since parted ways with the organization) went to a conference to give a talk about their work: empowering and supporting women in the global whiskey industry. “We took to the stage, and once we started talking about women in whiskey, half the room stood up and walked out,” Paskin says.
’90s Nostalgia Fuels This Cosmo Riff
“The Cosmopolitan has been having a bit of a resurgence following the Sex and The City reboot,” says Keith Larry, the beverage director at Little Rascal Greenpoint, who says he gets an order for the classic ’90s cocktail at least once a week. It’s little surprise then that one of the most widely ordered cocktails on the menu is a riff on that very classic.
In Quito, Ecuador, a New Wave of Creatives Are Transforming the City Into a Design Capital Original
All listings featured on Condé Nast Traveler are independently selected by our editors. If you book something through our links, we may earn an affiliate commission. While visiting the home of Oswaldo Guayasamín, now an outstanding museum dedicated to his life and work as one of Ecuador’s most esteemed 20th-century artists, I am struck by a painting of Quito’s cityscape.
A Go-To Aperitif That Adds Complexity to Cocktails
This Americano-style aromatized wine has everything going for it, according to Kate Boushel of Montreal’s Barroco Group. Boushel is the director of beverage and education across their seven properties, but she can still be found behind the stick at Milky Way and Atwater Cocktail Club, which was recently ranked in North America’s 50 Best Bars.
The ‘Sleeper Hit’ on Chez Zou’s Cocktail Menu
It is as true in cocktail creation as it is in life that inspiration comes in many forms—from scouring history books to sourcing new ingredients. For Joey Smith, the beverage director at Chez Zou and Zou Zou’s at the Pendry West Hotel in Manhattan, the idea for his favorite cocktail on the list started with a game. “The Bekaa Highball was based on a game my roommate and I would play to order the most off-the-wall highball,” he says.
Sink Your Teeth into the Best Piece of Meat in London
Sink Your Teeth into the Best Piece of Meat in London BY Tyler Wetherall Travel Expert — When you buy through a link on our site, 10Best may earn a commission. Our editors operate independently of affiliate relationships. There has never been a better time to be a meat eater in London. First came the nose-to-tail trend spearheaded by Fergus Henderson of St. John restaurant in the 90s.
Maison Premiere’s Signature Riff on a Victorian Classic
The Sherry Cobbler was to the 1860s what the Cosmopolitan was to the 1990s—an era-defining cocktail. It was said to be instrumental in the invention of the straw as it was impossible to finish the second half of the heavily-garnished, crushed-ice drink without tipping the glass and spilling its contents. It is this history that William Elliott, the bar director at Maison Premiere, was tapping into when he added the Maison Sherry Cobbler to the menu in 2015—and to great success.
What Does an Extreme Climate Do for Whisky?
In the last 20 years, there has been a wave of distilleries from outside of the traditional whisky-producing countries that have been getting the world’s attention with outstanding expressions. M&H Distillery in Israel is one such producer, and many, like Scott Stroemer, the bar director at Chicago’s James Beard Award-winning Middle Eastern restaurant Galit, eagerly awaited its 2020 arrival in the U.S. As Stroemer says, “Killer whisky from Israel in a Middle Eastern restaurant?
An American-Made Bitter Liqueur for Aperitivo Hour
Unlike most new discoveries, which come through word-of-mouth, sales reps, and social media, Tia Barrett, the beverage director at Chicago’s Esmè, discovered the Misoo Aperitivo at her local Foxtrot Market, and decided to give it a shot. She was glad she did. “Misoo is a product to be on the watch for as more and more consumers are looking for more flavorful low-ABV and no-ABV options outside of teas, kombuchas, and juices,” she says.
A Case Study in Growing an Emerging Wine State
In 2029, New Mexico will celebrate 400 years since Mission grapes were first planted along the banks of the Rio Grande by Franciscan monks to make sacramental wine. It’s the oldest wine growing region in the U.S. and, before Prohibition, the fifth-largest wine producing state. But widespread flooding in the early 1900s devastated the industry, and its significance ended there. Today, the well-versed wine drinker would be hard pressed to name a New Mexico producer aside from Gruet.
Make America cheap again: The secrets to a cost-effective US holiday
usa affordable cheap camping hiking restaurants cheap things to do hotels where to stay budget travel breaks holidays - Valentin Weinhäupl/plainpicture.com On a road trip from Austin, Texas, to Los Angeles, California, we were lost along the old Route 66, now a scenic byway, somewhere in Arizona. We passed majestic red rock canyons as far as we could see, and then, unexpectedly, around dusk, we pulled into a bonafide ghost town.
Make America cheap again: The secrets to a cost-effective US holiday
usa affordable cheap camping hiking restaurants cheap things to do hotels where to stay budget travel breaks holidays - Valentin Weinhäupl/plainpicture.com On a road trip from Austin, Texas, to Los Angeles, California, we were lost along the old Route 66, now a scenic byway, somewhere in Arizona. We passed majestic red rock canyons as far as we could see, and then, unexpectedly, around dusk, we pulled into a bonafide ghost town.
How to visit the Hamptons without an invite
reform club hotel hamptons long island The first time I went to the Hamptons, I was invited by a friend’s parents to their summer timeshare. Wanting to be a good guest, I offered to help in the kitchen. I was met by a gentle laugh and a guiding hand back to the pool. “Don’t worry, dear, we have a chef,” I was told. I ate two fat lobsters for lunch that day, learning fast how holidays here are done. It’s safe to say that everyone in New York wants a friend with a house in the Hamptons.
Looking for Low-Carbon Wine Shipping? Try Sail Freight
In May, Grain de Sail, an 80-foot steel-hulled schooner, arrived in Brooklyn Marina with a French flag flying against its white sails and its hull packed with 18,000 bottles of organic and biodynamic wine. Shepherded by a four-person crew through stormy seas, the wine had traveled for 25 days across the Atlantic from Brittany, France, in a temperature-controlled cellar on board, to be distributed across New York.
New summer life for old Catskills ski towns
Windham and Tannersville boost offseason options to appeal to the summer traveler Tyler Wetherall May 27, 2022Updated: May 27, 2022 10:28 a.m. The mountain towns of Windham and Tannersville might be best known for winter sports, but like much of the Catskills, they’ve undergone something of an accelerated renaissance in recent years, with a spate of new openings that are fast establishing the region as a year-round destination.
The 22 Best Places To Travel In The U.S. In 2022
What’s on your travel list for 2022? For the past two years, with borders closed around the globe, Americans have been rediscovering what’s in our own backyard. As a result, domestic travel has never been stronger—or more exciting. According to recent data from Destination Analysts, 87.2% of Americans are excited to plan a vacation in the next 12 months.
The latest artist canvas is the beer can
“There’s a very symbiotic relationship,” says Cohen, whose illustrations and comic book art are now featured in the New York Times and the New Yorker. “It’s been one of the largest collaborations I’ve done. Thousands and thousands of cans with my art on it, which is crazy to think about. I’ve been tagged in pictures from Israel, Europe, all over.
A beer lover's guide to Beacon
It goes without saying that Hudson Valley is a destination for beer lovers. Much of the revitalization of the past two decades has gone hand-in-hand with the explosion of craft breweries here — over two dozen and counting — which has attracted beer connoisseurs from far and wide. And Beacon has become one of its most vibrant beer culture hubs. Three breweries and a handful of high-end taprooms cement the city’s status as a destination for hop heads.
Is the ocean the latest platform for the climate change conversation? Meet the creative collectives taking their message to the seas
A 75ft antique sailing vessel glides towards a spit of sand in Indonesia. This is no ordinary journey. Arka Kinari is no ordinary ship. The hull is brightly decorated with stars and geometric patterns, painted by US street artist Shrine, and it’s packed with subwoofers, lighting rigs and costumes. The crew are carrying drums and guitars. The spit of Indonesian sand is home to Koja Doi, a stilt village teetering in the Flores Sea.
Cabin vs castle: quirky places to stay
Hoteliers build hotels. Artists reimagine places to stay. When husband-and-wife Mina Teslaru and Richard Tazzara, both artists, dreamt of their ideal Catskills getaway, high-thread-count sheets and room service were not part of the vision. Instead they imagined a small village in a natural reserve, where they would build everything by hand themselves, and bring their ideas to fruition. Bellfire Farm is just that village.
Could magic mushrooms be the next marijuana?
New mothers are doing it to relieve postpartum depression. Tech CEOs are partaking to enhance productivity. Artists seek a creative boost, and chronic pain sufferers want relief. Microdosing — taking very small doses of psychedelic drugs, such as LSD or psilocybin mushrooms — has entered the cultural consciousness as the panacea of the moment.
Weekending with Hudson artist Tschabalala Self
Tschabalala Self has been hard at work. Since graduating in 2015, the 31-year-old artist and Bard graduate has had three solo shows and six group shows, including prominent exhibitions at the Hammer in Los Angeles, the Institute of Contemporary Art in Boston, and Galerie Eva Presenhuber last November, her first major gallery exhibition in New York City. It’s little wonder she needs a break when the weekend rolls in. “I prioritize my space and my rest,” she says.
Why it's time Britons discovered the anti-Hamptons that bohemian Americans love
Catskills in the snow - Urban Cowboy Lodge There is no sock hop or conga line, cha-cha-cha lessons have been replaced with aerial yoga and the only watermelon is in the craft cocktails. A new generation of hotels is drawing visitors back to New York’s Catskills, which last experienced a hospitality boom in the 1950s with its abundant Dirty Dancing-style resorts.
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