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While winter is for hunkering down in one cozy spot all night with a warm cocktail or glass of red, once summer hits New York City, it’s sidewalk-seating season, and bar crawls are the name of the game. A Spritz followed by a Martini, then a bitter-leaning nightcap (with some shots and a few snacks thrown in for good measure) sounds like a per

If you’ve ever perused the beer aisles at a grocery, convenience, or liquor store, you’ve probably noticed a skeletal character with gold teeth, a park ranger or aviator hat, and a keen sense of style. His name is Voodoo Ranger, and he’s the face of the eponymous brand that makes some of the country’s most popular IPAs. Founded and produced by

Today’s episode of the “VinePair Podcast” is brought to you by Domenica. Domenica Pinot Grigio by Mezzacorona is not just a wine; it’s an invitation to embrace the “Sunday state of mind” any day of the week — a perfect choice to celebrate National Pinot Grigio Day on May 17. This elevated expression of Trentino Pinot Grigio comes from stunning

They say imitation is the highest form of flattery. But then again, they hadn’t yet seen Lytt. Lytt? That’s right: Lytt. Spelled like that and everything. Lytt is the latest product launch from Boston Beer Company (BBC), which really isn’t much of one these days. The firm’s Lytt-erature touts this line as “the newest single-serve beverage to l

Every weekday morning, between the hours of 9 and 11 a.m. ET, Rob Bralow sits down at the computer at his home in suburban Connecticut. He logs into a system called Proof, which is the online ordering system for Southern Glazer’s, the largest wine and spirits distributor in the United States. And, for those two hours, every 15 minutes, they of

With enough planning, you can find a great drink in just about any city in America. But some cities simply outperform the rest when it comes to shaking up a cocktail or curating an excellent wine list. Aside from perennial picks like New York City and New Orleans, other cities with great bar scenes can fly under the radar, but many are gaining

Aperitivo hour hits different when you have a Negroni in hand. The bitter-yet-refreshing combination of Campari, sweet vermouth, and gin is a way to unwind after a long day that’s time-tested and approved across the globe. A traditional Negroni follows a straightforward three-equal-parts formula, but plenty of bartenders bend the rules to jazz

A Gallup survey shows the number of Americans who drink alcohol was in consistent decline between 2022 and 2025. Fewer people imbibing directly correlates to a drop in the yearly volume of alcohol the country consumes, and data from 2023 on the country’s drinking habits from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) reflec