Anyone who's entered a cocktail competition knows how hard naming a drink is. Apparently, that makes a subject worthy of the New York Times.
If there's one thing bartenders love, it's setting things on fire. Unfortunately, in the 21st Century, that might get you sued - or arrested.
The not-strictly-bar-related section: Apple juice improve behaviour in Alzheimer's sufferers; How to fuel a city; If you're going to the World Cup, you better be supporting the right beer (and not misusing your personal allocation of free tickets).
Who invented the cocktail? Clue: it's not who you think it is. Also, Wondrich has new book coming out.