Welcome to a tongue-in-cheek, but sometimes super serious column documenting adventures with spirits and cocktails when out and about or from the comfort of my own home. Let's discover new things ...

The beloved half of a gin and tonic has actually been around for centuries, and was even the cause of some pretty major riots in Britain. So, break out the classic martini and celebrate with this ...

Gin and tonic—the popular summer cocktail hailing from Britain and known for its crisp, clean taste—is made from gin, which is having a moment across the globe. The spirit saw a rise of 15 percent in ...

Editor’s Note: This article previously appeared in a different format as part of The Atlantic’s Notes section, retired in 2021. I came across so many gems while I was reporting this story about the ...

Centuries before scientists figured out how to force carbon dioxide into water, naturally carbonated spring water was drunk for its unique properties. Then, around 1767, Joseph Priestly suspended a ...

Spain is in the midst of a passionate love affair with a cocktail: the gin and tonic (or “gin-tonic,” as they call it there). In Madrid, Barcelona, Alicante, Granada, San Sebastian and other cities ...

A gin and tonic is a classic cocktail, but it's also a pretty simple one. Mix gin and tonic, pour over ice. Perhaps it'll be garnished with lime. A simple drink isn't less special though, and these ...

They’re refreshing and ridiculously easy to make, and come with just enough bitterness to help you get through this miserable year. By Jennifer Finney Boylan Contributing Opinion Writer They’re called ...