Blackberry and Cabernet Caipirinha

Brazil’s national drink meets Spain’s sangría for one outstanding tail.

Full Moon Punch

Duggan McDonnell concocted this eerily strong pumpkin-hued punch.

Soup of Fregula with Baby Clams (Fregula kin Arsellas)

A Sardinian classic with littleneck clams and a touch of saffron.

You Can Get a Bad Meal in Rome

Here’s what we’re looking for: charm, authenticity, local ingredients, moderate prices. And while most Roman restaurants look perfect from the outside, watch out for these telltale signs.

The Wines of Alto Adige

Perhaps the greatest whites in the world.

The Perfect Drink for Summer Nights

Hot ’n' sweaty? Try a Dark ’n' Stormy.

Recession-Proof Wines

You can still drink well on a budget.

Did She Really Just Say That?

What to do when relatives drink too much and say embarrassing things.

Must I Refuse Free Booze?

What should you do if a stranger buys you a drink and you don’t want it?

Glass Warfare

One bartender, one tail, and one fierce competition.

Bartender Tales

The world as seen from behind the bar.

10 Perfect Tequila Cocktails

Margaritas? Of course. But try something new.

Dude, Where's My Drink?

The absentee tail party host.

Absinthe-Minded

Sure, the spirit is legal. But will it matter?

A Cocktail Is Born

From raw ingredients to tail greatness.