Bringing Bitters Back

Give your home bar a backbone with homemade bitters.

Sweet, Sour, Salty, What?

Americans have historically hated bitter tastes, while other cultures loved them. Until now. Chefs are playing with bitter in new ways, and U.S. diners are finally appreciating it. (By Lessley Anderson)

What Does India Have to Do with India Pale Ale?

It’s where the hopped-up brew first found fame. (By Roxanne Webber)

Bringing the Bee to Its Knees

Think every squeeze bear is filled with the same sweet golden goo? (By Stephanie Rosenbaum)

Why Does Orange Juice Taste So Bad After You Brush Your Teeth?

Sodium lauryl sulfate is the culprit. (By Michele Foley)

Kakawa Cocoa Beans

Chocolate-covered magic.

What's the Origin of the Word "Cocktail"?

Theories abound about the etymology. (By Michele Foley)

Conversation with a Cocktail Epicure

Alberta Straub, once described as “the Alice Waters of booze,” has been mixing up sublime adult beverages made with herbs, spices, and fresh fruits and vegetables for the past six years at San Francisco’s Orbit... (By Lessley Anderson)

What's the Difference Between Bittersweet and Semisweet Chocolate?

They’re just labels. (By Jason Horn)

Brewed in March, Drunk in October

How convenient that Märzen beers appear just in time for Oktoberfest. (By Jordan Mackay)

That's Amaro

For some, it’s amore; for others, it’s just bitter. (By Jordan Mackay)

10 Recipes Using Vodka

Have your way with vodka, from tails to dinner and dessert. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Hops Luxury

Damn the world shortage of my favorite beer ingredient. (By Jordan Mackay)

A Kinder, Gentler Apéritif

Aperol storms the States. (By Jordan Mackay)

Hot Cocoa Hotties

We like our chocolate rich and a little bitter. Hold the marshmallows. (By Sharron Wood)