Drinks
Sharp scene reports, definitive taste tests, travel inspiration, and more from the people responsible for our favorite vibes, dives, and speakeasies.

Will the martini ever die? Not if these super fans have anything to say about it.

Looking for quality juice in a cooler-friendly format? These wines are the answer.

Bubbly, bittersweet, and bursting with untapped potential, a bottle of tonic water is the key to a whole summer of compelling cocktails.

Thanks to Cameron George, SirDavis is proving you can simultaneously create a serious product and sparkle at the rodeo.

Instead of waking up inhumanly hungover, I'd feel normal.
The Best Bars
DrinksThe 9 Best Bars in Dallas Right Now
From elegant hotel bars to gay honky-tonks, the Big D’s bar scene is big on style and substance.
portlandThe 8 Best Bars in Portland, Oregon Right Now
From dreamy escapes to a drinking den built for film buffs, the bars in PDX are dripping in personality and vibes.
Los AngelesThe 8 Best Bars in Los Angeles Right Now
Big, national names are building a local audience, while homegrown talent dazzle with their attention to craft.
londonThe Best Bars in London Right Now
From indie bars with mercurial menus to posh hotel watering holes, here are 7 spots to try.
LifestyleThe Best Bars in Singapore Are Going Big on Nonalcoholic Cocktails
The international cocktail destination is leveling up non-alc drinking through clever experimentation centering aroma, flavor, and texture.
chicagoThe 8 Best Bars in Chicago Right Now
From a chic North Side listening room to an acclaimed Pilsen brewery, Chicago’s drinks scene is as diverse as its 77 neighborhoods.
philadelphiaThe Best Bars and Cafes in Philadelphia Right Now
Whether you’re sipping a Japanese whisky or enjoying a traditional chai, these 9 spots reflect Philly’s booming drinks scene
Bar School
DrinksThe Best Tonic Water for Cocktails, According to Bon Appétit Editors
We tried seven widely available like Fever Tree, Q Tonics, Betty Buzz, and more.
Culture48 Ways to Mix Up Your Martini
The cocktail of the moment happens to be the simplest drink to make at home—and the most customizable.
Shopping3 Must-Have Martini Glasses for Your Home Bar
These martini glasses are our new go-tos. Plus, our picks for essential cocktail gear for your bar cart.
trendsUsing Vermouth Changed How I Make Martinis
Quality vermouth will take your martini to places you never thought possible.
LifestyleHow to Make the Perfect Nonalcoholic Cocktail, According to Bartenders
Nonalcoholic cocktails aren’t just a stand-in for the real thing—they mark a new world of flavors. Here’s how to explore the best in spirit-free drinks so you can make any gathering inclusive, tasty, and memorable.
In The Culture
DrinksThe Bars Changing How (and Where) We Watch Women’s Sports
From Portland to Phoenix, America’s first women’s sports bars are redefining game day for fans and expanding the community
LifestyleFrom Girl Beer to Mom Water, Drinks Are Getting Weirdly Personal
By leaning into personality types, emerging beverage brands are trying to catch a vibe.
CultureWhat Drinking Looks Like in 2025
Editor in Chief Jamila Robinson talks about a new era of drinking.
Lifestyle“Does This Coupe Make Me Look Gay?”
Fellas, your cocktail glass is not a threat to your manhood.
CultureIn the Pintxo Bars of Basque Country, I Found a Stranger Who Felt Like Family
Amid the cured anchovies, caramelized hunks of tortilla, and Gilda skewers, an unexpected encounter linked me to my past.
LifestyleAmericans are Rethinking How and Why They Drink
We spoke to a handful of people across the country to hear their thoughts on drinking alcoholic beverages.
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Sommelier Breaks Down How to Order Wine Like a Pro
Feeling overwhelmed by wine lists at restaurants? Sommelier André Hueston Mack returns to Bon Appétit to teach you how to confidently order wine like a pro. Whether you’re a casual drinker or just starting to explore the world of wine, André breaks down everything you need to know–from decoding tricky wine lists to mastering the perfect wine-tasting etiquette. - icon
Sommelier Breaks Down Every Italian Wine
Sommelier André Hueston Mack returns to Bon Appétit, this time to taste and give his expert opinion on Italian wines. With 20 Italian wine regions, Mack is sampling bottles from each to teach you everything you need to know about Italian wine. - icon
Sommelier Tries Every Trader Joe's Liquor
Sommelier André Hueston Mack returns to Bon Appétit, this time to taste and give his expert opinion on over a dozen liquors and spirits sold at Trader Joe's. Which of these discount bottles can hold their own against the pricier brand name options? Watch to discover where it makes sense to save a buck without sacrificing quality during your next trip to TJ's. - icon
Sommelier Tries Every Trader Joe’s Wine
Sommelier André Hueston Mack returns for another edition of World of Wine, and this time he's putting twelve bottles of Trader Joe’s wine to the test. With each bottle costing under $30, will they give you a bang for your buck? - icon
Sommelier Tests 13 Wine Bottle Openers
Sommelier André Hueston Mack is back for another episode of World of Wine, this time testing 13 gadgets designed to make opening a bottle of wine at home much easier. - icon
Sommelier Tries 12 Non-Alcoholic Beverages
Sommelier André Hueston Mack returns for another edition of World of Wine, and this time he's putting twelve non-alcoholic beverages to the test. From ready-to-drink mocktails to non-alcoholic beer, which alternatives are worth a try? - icon
Sommelier Tries Every Costco Wine
Sommelier André Hueston Mack returns for another edition of World of Wine, and this time he's putting eleven bottles of Costco Kirkland wine to the test. With each bottle costing under $20, will they give you a bang for your buck? - icon
Sommelier Tries Every Costco Liquor
Sommelier André Hueston Mack returns for another edition of World of Wine, this time putting every bottle of Costco Kirkland liquor to the test. With every bottle coming in under $50, will they give you a bang for your buck?

Drinks
Stop Stressing About What Wines to Serve at Thanksgiving
The only thing better than pie is what you drink with it. We tap experts to share what wines and digestifs they’re popping this year.

Drinks
We Launched a Wine Shop for People Who Love to Eat
These highly curated bottles are asking to be poured at your next dinner party.

Culture
The Best THC Drinks That Taste As Good As They Make You Feel
Here are some of our favorite thirst-quenching, brain-calming cans of hemp-derived THC, including Artet, Cann, and Wynk.
Drinks
The Future of Weed is Liquid
Weed’s true breakthrough won’t come from smoking, vaping, or even eating, but from beverages analogous to booze.
Drinks
Where Is All the Weed Coming From?
We ask experts questions beyond, “where can I find some weed?”
Drinks
Weed Drinks Can’t Decide If They Belong at Parties or Pilates Class
If you’re trying to capture a vibe, guaranteed there’s a THC beverage brand marketing itself as the solution.

Drinks
We Asked Sommeliers for Their Favorite Wine and Tinned Fish Pairings
From sardines to tuna, here’s our non-comprehensive guide to effortless wine pairings with canned fish.

Drinks
It’s a Fine Time for American Wine
A collective of wine pros is energizing the industry with new perspectives on sustainability and an embrace of native grapes.

Drinks
This Thanksgiving, Skip the Cocktail and Pour Vermouth Instead
It’s low-effort, low-proof, and built for a meal teeming with side dishes

Drinks
The Best Nonalcoholic Drinks at Trader Joe’s
Sophisticated sparkling teas, NA wine, and playful canned spritzes

Drinks
This Cocktail Is a Love Letter to Mexican Spirits
A corn-forward take on a whiskey sour will leave you cob-sessed.

Drinks
Inside LA’s Koreatown Coffee Boom, Fueled by Innovative Lattes and Chic Vibes
Cold brew, colorful matcha, and relaxed environs reign supreme.

Drinks
Feeling Over Rosé? These 8 Bottles Might Change Your Mind
The 2010s roséwave may have gone flat, but wine insiders know there are still gems to be found.

trends
It’s the Summer of Two-Ingredient Cocktails
There is a time and a place for a fussy beverage, but not in this economy.

Lifestyle
Meet the Queer Wine Pros Rewriting the Rules—and the Wine List
“We have to change seeing our job as being all about wine.”

trends
The Food at Epic Universe Is Wild, Weird, and Shockingly Good
Universal’s new Epic Universe takes theme park food to a whole new level.

trends
This Is The Amaro I’ll Be Drinking All Summer Long
Matchbook Distilling puts fruit front and center.

trends
Two New Books Explore Why Food is Gayer Than You Think
Authors John Birdsall and Erik Piepenburg discuss the little-known legacy of queerness in food and dining
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Lifestyle
Yes, Seth Meyers Really Does Get Drunk on Day Drinking
The comedian waxes nostalgic about how his Late Night segment took off, and how Rihanna was central to its success.

trends
The Story Behind Fords Gin’s Cocktail Bar Dominance
With a raconteur’s gift of gab, Simon Ford waxes nostalgic on how he built a world-class gin brand

Restaurants
The 9 Best New Bars of 2025
Pouring dialed-in classics, witchy cocktails, or Japanese-inspired drinks, 2025’s Best New Bars are pushing boundaries.

Restaurants
Making Magic at New Orleans' Newest Witchy Bar, Tatlo
At this Bourbon Street bar, chef Cristina Quakenbush marries her Filipino cooking with her spiritual practice, manifesting divine results.

Lifestyle
Our Protein Panic Is Making Whole Milk Cool Again
How milk has gone from inflammatory villain to main character in just a few years.

Lifestyle
This Ancient African Grain Could Change the Way We Drink Beer
Brewmaster Garrett Oliver and chef Pierre Thiam are betting big on fonio.

Lifestyle
This Philly Bar Embraces Japanese Craft to Create Incredibly Thoughtful Cocktails
Almanac is an ambitious Japanese-style speakeasy that's a love letter to all things local and seasonal.

Lifestyle
Which Tequila Is Best? A Taste Test of Patrón, Teremana, Casamigos, and More
We sipped 16 blanco tequila brands to help you build a better bar.

Lifestyle
How One Man’s Obsession with Fruit Created the UK’s Most Exquisite Spirits
Barney Wilczak and his Capreolus distillery are bottling the wildness of the orchard.

Lifestyle
At This London Bar, Bauhaus-Inspired Cocktails Are Gloriously Minimalist
Cocktails at 🔶🟥🔵 embody functional minimalism, radical simplicity, and the unification of technology, art, and craft.

Lifestyle
How This Nashville Couple Is Reinventing the Coffee Shop Formula
At Now and Then, Demi Chacon and Davy Ball look to omakase and wine bar experiences to shape their coffee shop.