Over the last decade, at various events in California wine country, I'd begun running into Scott Beattie, the beverage director at Barndiva in Healdsburg and partner at Goose & Gander in St. Helena, ...

To me, a cocktail garnish is like the bow on a gift; it ties together a drink's flavors, textures, and aesthetic. Unfortunately, cocktail garnishes are in danger of extinction due to rising concerns ...

When crafting an old fashioned, the whiskey you use (whether bourbon or rye whiskey), the sugar, the Angostura bitters, and the water are all important to the overall flavor profile of the drink. But ...

Fresh garnishes are easy to make at home with just a kitchen knife and a vegetable peeler. Fresh ingredients work best for garnishes because they provide the best possible color, flavor and aroma. The ...

When it comes to Martinis, are you on Team Twist? Or Team Olive? Does your heart sink if a Manhattan arrives with a lemon or orange twist rather than a cherry because you forgot to specify? Garnishes ...

After years of maximalist food and beverage trends, many bartenders are starting to embrace minimalism. And no, it’s not just the pointed rejection of the unnecessary for the sake of simplicity — it’s ...

Bartenders predict 2026 will bring refined classics, elevated NoLo hospitality, savory depth, mini cocktails, and bars ...

Upgrade your garnishes with tips from bartenders around the country to make your cocktails stand out at parties this season. “A garnish needs to enhance the drinking experience,” says Ian Alexander, ...

Discarded lemon and lime wedges are create real-world climate impact. Lucy Simon is a New York-based wine, spirits, and food writer has been with Food & Wine since the spring of 2021. After years of ...