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Suncliffe Gin creators harness the flavor of Arizona with Cultivaro Amaro

By Zach Oden

Jul 2, 2025

The team behind the popular local gin is back with a new spirit and a mission to spread their love of amaro.

Tiki time: 5 spots to get a taste of the tropics this summer

By Melissa Pickering

Jun 13, 2025

Here are our five favorite spots to cool off with a tropical summer sipper.

Utah distiller acquires popular Tempe spirits company. What to expect

By Georgann Yara

Jun 10, 2025

Utah's Outlaw Distillery plans to keep the Arizona grain-to-glass philosophy while making new additions.

These 2 trendy Roosevelt Row spots are coming to Gilbert. What to know

By Sara Crocker

May 22, 2025

East Valley residents will soon have a much shorter drive to some of downtown Phoenix's buzziest bars and restaurants.

4 Phoenix bars, 1 local drink pro named among the best in the country

By Tirion Boan

May 22, 2025

The Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Awards announced its Top 10 Honorees. Five Phoenix names are on the list.

No password required, mostly: The 10 best speakeasies in Phoenix

By Phoenix New Times Writers

May 12, 2025

Go on a scavenger hunt to find these underground and hidden bars.

High design: Phoenix plane bar named most stylish spot in North America

By Tirion Boan

Apr 30, 2025

Phoenix's airplane bar continues to soar, this time winning a top award for its "retro-futuristic design."

9 Phoenix bars named among the best in the West

By Tirion Boan

Apr 16, 2025

The Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Awards named its Regional Top 10 Honorees. Phoenix bars showed up strong.

With a grasshopper on top, this unique cocktail shakes up a classic

By Georgann Yara

Mar 28, 2025

Inspired by the vintage sip, this creative cocktail puts a six-legged spin on the traditional Grasshopper cocktail.

Desert-themed pop-up bar springs into Scottsdale

By Asonta Benetti

Mar 21, 2025

Taste the essence of the desert with cocktails inspired by our unique landscape at this spring pop-up in Scottsdale.

How one determined chef created Phoenix's go-to casual sushi spot

By Mike Madriaga

Mar 13, 2025

Kevin Min went from a frugal catering hustle to Sushi Friend, one of the Valley’s finest, most affordable sushi restaurants.

Bartender from Carry On takes home the trophy at Last Slinger Standing

By Sara Crocker

Mar 6, 2025

Ruben Fernandez, III, has crafted cocktails for nearly a decade in Phoenix. On Monday, he won the coveted mixology competition.

The 10 best rooftop bars for sunset sipping in Phoenix

By Tirion Boan and Sara Crocker

Mar 4, 2025

Offering cocktails, nibbles and unparalleled Valley views, these are metro Phoenix's best rooftop bars.

2025 Arizona Cocktail Weekend: Your guide to the best parties and pours

By Sara Crocker

Feb 28, 2025

Arizona Cocktail Weekend is starting to look like a circus (in a good way). Here’s your guide to the best parties and pours.

A Cadillac-style margarita from Urban Agave.

Say cheers to National Margarita Day at these 10 Phoenix spots

By Sara Crocker

Feb 20, 2025

Salt or not, what better time to enjoy a delicious tequila cocktail than National Margarita Day?

Cocktails in trash cans: Valley bars craft specials for the WM Phoenix Open

By Sara Crocker

Feb 5, 2025

Five restaurants, breweries and bars have come up with unique sips, and vessels to serve them, for this raucous weekend.

Cocktail pro Jason Asher wants to 'rewrite the playbook' for bar business

By Sara Crocker

Jan 31, 2025

After leaving his Phoenix bars, Asher plans to bring immersive experiences and killer drinks to bars around the country.

Arizona Cocktail Weekend returns for another round this spring

By Sara Crocker

Jan 17, 2025

Sip cocktails from the world's best bars, cheer on your local bartender and more during this spirited weekend.

Meet ‘Meaghie Jane,’ a lifestyle brand aiming to raise weed’s profile

By TJ L'Heureux

Dec 27, 2024

Arizona native Meaghan Gould’s company hosts cannabis mocktail hours in Phoenix to demystify recreational weed.

Say 'cheers' to the season at these Phoenix holiday pop-up bars

By Asonta Benetti

Dec 20, 2024

With Christmas lights, drink specials, kitschy decor and spirits galore, these Phoenix bars will get you in the holiday mood.

Cocktails

European dishes, new cocktail menu on deck at Lydia's

Phoenix's train bar launches a new menu

Cocktails

European dishes, new cocktail menu on deck at Lydia's

Phoenix's train bar launches a new menu

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