- Alcademics Alert: Website Extreme Maintenance
The website host/software I have been using for this site since about 2008 is suddenly shutting down with barely any notice. I will attempt to transfer much of the content under a different provider, but I expect a lot of problems with it- broken links, missing images, messy. My message...
- San Francisco Cocktail History Tour Dates for August and September
I’ve added more dates to the calendar for my SF Bar and Cocktail History Tours. I’m doing the tour every Saturday. Can’t make a Saturday afternoon? I can do private tours most anytime- reach out. On the tour, which begins in San Francisco’s Financial District and end in North Beach,...
- September 2025 Drink Book Releases
Here are new cocktails and spirits books being released in September 2025. To see all the New Drink Books of 2025, visit this link. Savory and Sweet Shrubs: Tart Mixers for Delicious Cocktails and Mocktails Amazon Bookshop American Whiskey Master Class: The Ultimate Guide to Understanding Bourbon, Rye, and Other...
- Glow in the Dark Ants in Ice Cubes
I was trolling the dollar store for things to freeze into ice cubes, as I do, and found these large fluorescent ants. I froze them into ice cubes using my Clearly Frozen tray. Then I shined a blacklight on them. They look awesome, even better in a glass with a...
- Bartender’s Ketchup is Back on the Menu in SF
I wrote a story for the SFStandard about elderflower liqueur making a huge comeback. It was so popular when the brand St. Germain first launched in 2007 that it was given the nickname “bartender’s ketchup.” It’s so back, but now bartenders are using a wide range of products. Read the...
- Our Favorite Easy Whiskey Cocktails
Go beyond the classic Manhattan and Old-Fashioned with these simple recipes that require just a few ingredients.
- Time to Tackle a Cocktail Project
Here's how to master at-home clarification, fermentation, force carbonation and more.
- Nonalcoholic Amaro Is More Exciting Than Ever
A guide to the growing category with top recommendations from bartenders.
- Beware the Between the Sheets
At Lonnie’s in Brooklyn, the 1930s Cognac sour is a surprising hit with guests.
- The Most Popular Cocktails of August
Here are the drinks that you couldn’t get enough of this month.
- Chilled Awards Winner of the Week: Crater Lake Hazelnut Espresso Vodka
Some flavored vodkas are built around sweetness. Crater Lake Hazelnut Espresso Vodka takes a more cocktail-minded approach, layering fresh coffee character, hazelnut richness, vanilla, and dark caramel into a spirit that impressed Chilled Awards judges across both flavor and function behind the bar. The Bend, Oregon vodka earned a 95-point score and Platinum honors in [...] The post Chilled Awards Winner of the Week: Crater Lake Hazelnut Espresso Vodka appeared first on Chilled Magazine.
- Drinks With Benefits Returns to NYC for an Alcohol-Free Celebration
New York City’s alcohol-free drinks scene takes center stage this month when Drinks With Benefits returns to Manhattan on September 17, 2026, bringing together non-alcoholic wines, spirits, functional beverages, food, mixology, music and wellness under one roof. Presented by The Daily Pour, the festival will take place at 135 West 18th Street in New York [...] The post Drinks With Benefits Returns to NYC for an Alcohol-Free Celebration appeared first on Chilled Magazine.
- Chilled’s Top 20 Wine Drops for September 2026
September is when the cellar doors really start swinging. New vintages leave the barrel, mailing lists fire, and bottles that spent two or three years getting ready finally hit the market. Napa still owns the headlines—Insignia, Georges de Latour, Rubicon, Realm, Corison, PlumpJack—but the month is bigger than one valley. Oregon Pinot from Yamhill-Carlton, Ribbon [...] The post Chilled’s Top 20 Wine Drops for September 2026 appeared first on Chilled Magazine.
- MONIN Cup 2026 Crowns North American Champions Heading to Paris
The road to Paris is officially set. MONIN has crowned its 2026 North American regional champions, with three emerging bartenders earning the opportunity to represent Mexico, Canada, and the United States & Puerto Rico at the MONIN Cup global finals in Paris this December. This year’s competition centered around “Timeless Twists,” challenging bartenders to look [...] The post MONIN Cup 2026 Crowns North American Champions Heading to Paris appeared first on Chilled Magazine.
- Drink of the Week: The Original Pickled Lemonade
Put a briny twist on a warm-weather classic with The Original Pickled Lemonade, a bright, refreshing cocktail from The Original Pickle Shot. Fresh lemonade brings the tart citrus, while the brand's signature pickle flavor adds a savory edge that makes this easy sipper anything but ordinary. Created as part of The Original Pickle Shot's “Make [...] The post Drink of the Week: The Original Pickled Lemonade appeared first on Chilled Magazine.
- Exclusive: Impact’s “Hot Prospect” Wines Point The Way Forward
Every year, Impact salutes the most promising smaller brands across the wine, spirits, and RTD categories with its “Hot Prospect” awards. This year, a total of 70 brands earned Hot Prospect accolades, with each showing stellar results despite the challenges … Continue reading → The post Exclusive: Impact’s “Hot Prospect” Wines Point The Way Forward appeared first on Shanken News Daily.
- Beau Joie Champagne Links With Christina Aguilera
Beau Joie Champagne has struck a deal with pop star Christina Aguilera, who will serve as partner and global creative director for the brand moving forward. Known for low- and no-added-sugar cuvées, Beau Joie is primarily partnered with Southern Glazer’s … Continue reading → The post Beau Joie Champagne Links With Christina Aguilera appeared first on Shanken News Daily.
- Most Major U.S. Alcohol Markets Showing Subdued Demand: NIQ
Most of the top 10 beverage alcohol markets in the U.S. showed declines in both volume and dollar value in the four weeks through August 29, according to NielsenIQ, as inflation, higher gas prices, and lower disposable income took a … Continue reading → The post Most Major U.S. Alcohol Markets Showing Subdued Demand: NIQ appeared first on Shanken News Daily.
- News Briefs for September 10, 2026
•Brown-Forman has announced Kentucky Boy, a one-off release celebrating 50 years of service from master distiller emeritus Chris Morris. The release is a revival of a brand the company owned and marketed from 1923 through the 1940s. The celebratory whiskey … Continue reading → The post News Briefs for September 10, 2026 appeared first on Shanken News Daily.
- Constellation Execs Say Reshaped Wine And Spirits Unit Outperforming
After dramatically reshaping its wine and spirits portfolio over the past few years, Constellation’s top executives say the company is now well outperforming the category, led by brands like Mi Campo, The Prisoner, Kim Crawford, and Ruffino. In the company’s … Continue reading → The post Constellation Execs Say Reshaped Wine And Spirits Unit Outperforming appeared first on Shanken News Daily.