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Cocktails

Luxardo Maraschino Cherries

Real maraschinos were born more than a century ago in an Italian distillery.

Pinch 'n' Sip

At a subterranean Edinburgh bar, drinkers can assemble their cocktails via kitschy claw machine.

A canelazo made with citrus and cloves.

Canelazo

A sweet, warm cocktail to chase away the chill of Andean nights.

Gazoz

A bit of the past bubbles up in Israel's reinvention of its classic summer sipper.

Rabarbaro

Chinese rhubarb imparts an organic smoky aroma to this Italian amaro.

A Negroni featuring iceberg ice.

Iceberg Ice

In Newfoundland, the icebergs that float along the coast may end up in your cocktail.

Cynar

Artichokes form the backbone of this vegetal liqueur.

A glass of Turbo, made with Bedele Special beer.

Turbo

The potent cocktail of beer, wine, and soda is a favorite in the bars of Addis Ababa.

Rock N' Rye Pop

A Prohibition-era flavor from a soda company beloved by Detroiters and Juggalos.

Tepache

This fizzy, tropical drink has ancient roots in Mexico.

The "Battle of the Tea" is on.

Was the Long Island Iced Tea Invented in ... Tennessee?

"Not since the 'Battle of Long Island' has Long Island's honor been so challenged."

Anne Ewbank May 21, 2018

A maraschino cherry adorns a slice of pineapple upside down cake.

How a Vibrant, Factory-Made Sweet Usurped the Original Maraschino Cherry

The same term describes two wildly different cherries.

Robert Lamb April 24, 2018

Asiático Coffee

This is what happens when a bartender spices up a classic fisherman's coffee cocktail.

Once a florist in Utah, Victor V. Morris lived half his life in Peru and opened a famous bar.

How a Mining Boom Led a Mormon Florist to Invent the Pisco Sour

The unorthodox backstory of Peru's signature cocktail.

Saxon Baird March 1, 2018

The acidity and light carbonation of magkeolli pairs well with the spicy-sweet flavors of Korean cuisine.

Makgeolli

South Korea's oldest alcoholic beverage is making a comeback.

The vodka martini was brought to the mainstream in the 1960s as the preferred drink of James Bond.

How America Fell in Love With Vodka

The “white whiskey” traded on its tastelessness.

Natasha Frost January 25, 2018

Tonka beans look a bit like raisins.

Tonka Beans

A legume so loved, it’s caused a “fever” in France and made Americans break laws.

Each branch grows radial branches from its head.

Swizzle Sticks

These natural cocktail stirrers sprout from the Caribbean swizzlestick tree.