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Behind the Bar

A spirited look at the world of cocktails, from classic recipes and modern mixology to the best home bar tools.

Dublin's BAR 1661 Makes History on World's Best Bars List

Dublin's BAR 1661 has made history as the first Irish venue to be ranked on The 50 Best Bars 2026 list at No. 98. This recognition highlights the bar's unique dedication to championing Irish spirits, particularly poitín, and elevates Dublin's global cocktail scene.

Marco Alves· Sep 29· 3 min read

The Ultimate Guide to Using Cinco De Mayo Rim Dressings for Bar-Quality Cocktails

iDen’s Beijing Duck House Opens in NYC, Highlighting Luxury Trend

Marco Alves · Sep 2

Bluebird Distilling Phoenixville adds Dough House pizzeria

Marco Alves · Jul 7

Tiburon Rum’s Spirits Competition Medals Explained

Whip Up Easy Beer Cocktails with These Simple Home Recipes

Online searches for "beer cocktails" surged by 150% last quarter, according to Google Trends Data, signaling a quiet revolution in home entertaining.

Marco Alves· Jun 12· 2 min

A close-up of an expertly made cocktail in a dimly lit, upscale Seattle bar, with the city's nightlife blurred in the background.

Seattle's Best Bars Define the City's Evolving Nightlife

Russell's, a Seattle bar, has just been included on Esquire's coveted list of the best bars in America, a recognition industry insiders here already knew was well-deserved, according to The Seattle Ti

Marco Alves· Jun 11· 2 min