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Explore a world of beverages, from artisanal cocktails to healthy smoothies and everything in between.

A mixologist in a New Jersey bar prepares an Old Fashioned cocktail for takeout, symbolizing the new permanent law allowing cocktails to go.

NJ Governor Signs Law Making Cocktails To Go Permanent

The temporary permission for New Jersey's bars to sell a perfectly mixed Old Fashioned for takeout has officially become permanent, thanks to Governor Mikie Sherrill's signature.

Daniel Moretti· Aug 31· 7 min read

Major Cities Showcase Emerging Craft Cocktail Trends

In Phoenix, "The Little Woody" opened last month, featuring cocktails infused with local prickly pear and mesquite, according to Phoenix New Times .

Daniel Moretti· Jul 8· 5 min

A bartender in an Illinois bar places a sealed cocktail to-go container on the counter, with patrons enjoying drinks in the background.

Cocktails to go permanent in Illinois, effective 2026

On July 1, 2026, Illinois will permanently allow restaurants and bars to sell cocktails for pickup and delivery, a measure born from pandemic necessity.

Daniel Moretti· Jul 6· 5 min

NJ Governor Signs Law Making Cocktails To Go Permanent

Sazerac Acquires UK's Au Vodka, Boosting Ready-to-Drink Cocktail Market

Canned cocktails defy alcohol industry's decline with surprising growth

Ready-to-drink cocktails surge past $3.7 billion

Zero-proof cocktail bar demand surges in the beverage industry

Major Cities Showcase Emerging Craft Cocktail Trends

Cocktails to go permanent in Illinois, effective 2026