Gina Pace is a drinks and travel journalist covering spirits, food, hospitality, and the people shaping them. Her work appears in Men’s Journal, Food & Wine, and other national publications, where she highlights both legacy and innovation. She previously served as a Senior
How Diego Osorio Turns Creative Instinct Into Lobos’ Brand Strategy
How Lobos 1707 founder Diego Osorio builds a tequila brand defined by heritage, culture, and a premium narrative that extends far beyond the bottle.
How To Make A Kentucky Hot Brown, The Ideal Derby Day Dish Turning 100
The Kentucky Hot Brown turns 100 this year, and it remains the perfect pairing for mint juleps—rich, comforting, and built to soak up the race’s signature cocktail.
Peter Luger And Faccia Brutto Team Up On A New Brooklyn Amaro
Lugermeister brings the steakhouse’s German roots into focus through a Kräuterlikör crafted with Faccia Brutto, blending old‑world heritage and modern spirits culture.
Why Maple Syrup Works In Cocktails—And How To Use It Correctly
Maple syrup adds texture, depth and structure that sugar can’t. Bartenders and whiskey makers explain how to balance it, what to pair it with and the mistakes to avoid.
On The Rocks Releases A Bourbon‑Forward Whiskey Sour With Jim Beam
The new On the Rocks Whiskey Sour leans on Jim Beam’s signature profile, a rich mouthfeel, and orange cordial depth to deliver a bar‑quality classic in a bottle.