The first sip of a great cocktail can be an almost magical feeling, whether it be a spicy tajin-rimmed mezcal mule, a Negroni sbagliato with prosecco in it or even a bubbly, refreshing sparkling wine.

Over the years (she says in her ripe, old mid-20s), I’ve become more and more of an alcohol snob. Not that I can afford ...

As a spirits writer and judge who tastes thousands of expressions per year, I generally don’t care for bottled or canned ready-to-drink cocktails. They're often too sweet, fruity, or watered down, and ...

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We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Maki Yazawa Maki Yazawa uses her professional culinary experience to ...

As a professional spirits writer and judge who tastes hundreds of cocktails every year, I was the perfect person to put it to the test. I’m not a drinks snob by any means. But I definitely doubted how ...