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Cocktail

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A vintage bartender in a dimly lit bar carefully preparing a classic cocktail, evoking the drink's historical and debated origins.
Culture

What Is a Cocktail and Why Does Its Origin Still Matter?

Before 'cocktail' became a global shorthand for mixed drinks, its name might have been a mispronunciation of a French eggcup, a reference to barrel dregs, or even a term for a docked horse's tail.

Kenji Nakamura·August 14, 2026
A refreshing michelada cocktail made with fresh tomatoes, garnished with lime and celery, ready for a party.
Recipes

Craft Your Perfect Fresh Tomato Michelada Recipe

Forget store-bought mixes: this michelada recipe starts with squeezing fresh tomatoes by hand, transforming a simple drink into a vibrant, make-ahead cocktail centerpiece.

Maya Lin·June 15, 2026
A refreshing michelada cocktail made with batch-juiced fresh tomatoes, garnished with lime and a chili salt rim, ready to be served.
Recipes

Make a Fresh Tomato Michelada Recipe Using Batch-Juiced Tomatoes

Forget muddling individual tomatoes for every drink!

Santiago Vargas·June 15, 2026
A sophisticated cocktail served in a short-stemmed NUDE's Bar/Giani glass, evoking a coastal Italian feel in a stylish bar setting.
Shopping

Cocktail glassware: Beyond function to statement and style

A short-stemmed NUDE's Bar/Giani cocktail glass can instantly transform a drink, giving it a 'spritz-y coastal Italian feel' before the first sip, according to PUNCH .

Isabela Costa·May 26, 2026
An elegant, modern cocktail glass showcasing a colorful drink in a chic, upscale bar setting, highlighting the 2026 trend in sophisticated glassware.
Recipes

Cocktail Glassware Trends: Shaping the Drink Experience in 2026

Forget the clunky pint glasses of old.

Maya Lin·May 26, 2026