Five Craft Cocktails For The Holidays

Signature drinks from NYC, Buffalo, Detroit, Boston and the international Miracle pop-up bars, all carrying the spirit of the season

Not all of the cocktails below were developed specifically for the holiday season, but all do embody the flavor profile bar-goers tend to lean toward this time of year. There is plenty of apple and winter spice, cherries and toasted vanillas and caramels. Some of the mixed drinks will impress with their sheer balance, others with a wow factor. Some of what we’ve included will …

Night Garden of Serenissima

Belly dancers, cocktails and more create this fairytale evening in San Francisco's Albion Castle

Sponsored by Per La Mente

Few cities evoke more wonder and mystery than Venice, a metropolis known for its music, history and art. Violinist and event curator Adriana Molello traveled to the Italian destination earlier this year, and it inspired her to create an evening of performances stateside, in collaboration with Atlas Obscura and media partner Per La Mente. “I wanted to explore the different cultures that make up Venice,” …

Unconventional Booze-Themed Gifts

From a gin-inspired boombox to a bike made with whisky casks, an unexpected take on liquor accoutrements

Inspired by the best liquor industry items we’ve come across this year, here’s an unconventional boozy guide. From a gin-themed boombox to a bike made of old whisky casks, there’s a mix of things you can absolutely buy, as well as some stuff that requires digging around for—or maybe even bartering. Many brands produce items that are solely promotional, and that doesn’t make them impossible …