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Death & Co. “The mad geniuses behind Death & Co have elevated cocktail creation to punk-rock artistry.” — Aisha Tyler, critic So far, in our ongoing dive into the World’s Best Bars, we’ve covered two classic European institutions that set worldwide standards for style at the turn of the twentieth century (Harry’s New York Bar…

American Bar at The Savoy Hotel The now-iconic Savoy Hotel in London was a glittering showpiece from the moment it opened its doors in 1889. The genius behind the hotel was theatrical impresario Richard D’Oyly Carte, who brought his unique flair for the theater to the ambience and service at the Savoy. An essential part…

Harry’s New York Bar What do you feel like drinking tonight? How about a Monkey Gland? The Monkey Gland is just one of dozens of iconic cocktails created by the legendary barman Harry MacElhone at Harry’s New York Bar in Paris (you can find the recipe at the end of this article). Few bars rise…

In culinary school, many classical curricula teach students to become fluent in preparing what are called the “Mother Sauces.” In French cuisine, these are the five sauces that can pretty much be used as the foundation for any sauce you may want to create in the kitchen. (For reference, the five Mother Sauces are Bechamel,…

It’s probably safe to say that it takes something of an outsized personality to create one of the largest empires in the history of the world. Macedonian King Alexander was just such a person. By the time he died at age 32 in 323 B.C.E., ATG had built an empire that stretched from Greece to…

So, here’s the great thing about the martini: It can be as simple or as complicated as you want it to be. Heck, for many people, a gin or vodka martini is a chilled glass with—well—gin or vodka in it. Maybe you drop a little vermouth in there. Or maybe an olive or a cocktail…

If you’ve gone looking for a bottle of Chartreuse at your favorite liquor store lately, you’ve probably found an empty spot on the shelf where this specialty spirit is supposed to be. That’s because there is currently a worldwide paucity, and it’s causing cocktail bars and restaurants to rethink and rejigger their cocktail menus in…

Because we are immersed in the world of cocktails, we at Downtime Cocktails like spending time in bars. In fact, we have to spend time in bars. It’s a critical part of our R&D and our sales and marketing strategy. One of the most fun things to do when sitting at a bar is to…

Add Some Scandi Sizzle to Your Warm Weather Cocktails Ahh, summer cocktails. Just thinking about them can lower your blood pressure.  As summer approaches, it’s time to dust off the ice chests and tune up the fridge so you can enjoy cool, refreshing beverages when the thermometer starts to rise. Summer’s not only about staying…

“2023 Is the Year of Aquavit.” That was the headline of an article published by The Verge earlier this year. According to the article—in which notable chefs, winemakers, and mixologists were asked what they believe will take the food and drink industry by storm in 2023— the conclusion was that “2023 is going to be…