History & Trends
Expand your knowledge of the rich history of spirits and cocktails, as well as what's happening right now—and soon—in the world of bottling, drinking and mixing.
Ginger Ale vs. Ginger Beer: Breaking Down the Differences
These ginger drinks are common in cocktails and enjoyed on their own, but have very different production processes. Here’s your simple guide to ginger beer vs. ginger ale.
A Guide to Martini Glassware: Coupe vs. V-Shaped vs. Nick & Nora Glasses
The Martini has gone through an evolution since the 1800s and so has the glass that it’s served in. We break down the differences between these stemmed glasses and why the vessel can make the difference.
What Is Calvados? A Guide to France’s Famous Apple Brandy
Normandy, in northern France, is home to nearly 20,000 acres of apple orchards that are transformed into cider and a historic brandy called Calvados. Here is everything you need to know about this famous apple brandy.
What’s the Difference Between Column and Pot Stills?
What's the Best Martini Glass?
Lady Kahlúa: The Woman Behind Kahlúa’s All-Female Management Team in the 1960s
What Is Bourbon? A Guide to America’s Original Whiskey
Whiskey vs. Whisky: What’s the Difference?
Bourbon vs. Tennessee Whiskey: The Main Differences
The Evolution of Martini Styles
Exploring the Range of Caribbean Rum Punches
Martinis and Caviar, Together Again
How Contemporary Bartenders Are Reinventing the Martini
6 Trends That Will Define How We Drink in 2022
7 Trends That Defined How We Drank in 2021
The 10 Most Popular Cocktails Right Now
Tejuino Is the Fermented Corn-Based Drink That Bartenders Are Embracing
Scotch and Bonds: How to Invest in a Liquor Collection
8 Trends That Will Define How We Drink in 2021
7 Trends That Defined How We Drank in 2020
Why Aperitivo Hour Has Taken Over America
Rhum Agricole Is Booming. But Is What You’re Drinking Real?
Famous Cocktails That Have Evolved Over Time
The Amazing Story of the Bacardí Cocktail and How It Came to Be
6 Things You Should Know About the Aperol Spritz
A Farewell to Pegu Club, One of the Most Influential Cocktail Bars of This Century
6 Things You Should Know About the Piña Colada
6 Things You Should Know About the Aviation
6 Things You Should Know About the Mai Tai
The History and Secrets of the Tom & Jerry
6 Things You Should Know About the Mudslide
The 9 Most Important Bartenders in History
Infused Salts Are the Next Big Cocktail Ingredients
The History and Secrets of the Hurricane
6 Things You Should Know About the Negroni
A Letter from Liquor.com: How We’re Drinking—and Helping—Right Now
6 Things You Should Know About the Lemon Drop
The History and Secrets of the Sea Breeze
The Modern Moderation Movement Is Real. This Is What You Need to Know About It.
5 Trends That Will Define Cocktail Culture in 2019
The History and Secrets of the Sazerac
8 Booze Trends That Will Define How We Drink in 2020
The Rise of Texan Bourbon
Everything You Need to Know About Pox, the Mexican Spirit Making Its Way to the US
This Is How to Up Your Cocktail Game on Instagram
Women Are Closing the Drinking Gender Gap. And That's a Problem.
Have Boozy Vending Machines Gone Mainstream?
4 Spirits Brands Trying to Help Protect Endangered Species
What Kind of Liquor Are You According to Your Sign?
The History and Secrets of the Margarita
In Pursuit of the Perfect Dairy-Free Milk Punch
Do Dehydrated Citrus Wheels Add Anything to Drinks?
These Tours Celebrate Prohibition, aka the Dumbest Law Ever Passed
Health-Minded Cocktails: Myth or an Evolution in the Way We Drink?
6 Things You Should Know About the Martini
What Happens When a Hometown Liquor Finally Becomes Homegrown?
The History and Secrets of the Shirley Temple
The History and Secrets of the Mint Julep
10 Trends That Defined How We Drank in 2018
Everything You Need to Know About Soju, the Most Popular Spirit in the World
9 Clever and Sometimes Over-the-Top Cocktail Glasses Being Used Around the Country
Drinks Named After Celebrities: Do You Know These Famous People's Namesake Drinks?
6 Delicious Milk and Oatmeal Stouts to Try Right Now