Julia Larson, VinePair

Julia Larson

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New York, NY, United States

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Past articles by Julia:

Bridgette Taylor Makes Vodka for Witches (Literally)

VinePair spoke with Bridgette Taylor about the inspirations behind creating Harridan Vodka and the tricks of the spirit industry. → Read More

The Best Places to Drink in the Twin Cities

The drinks scene in the Twin Cities has always been cool — literally. Here are some of the best places to discover it for yourself. → Read More

How Luxury Wines Overcome Stigma at the Grocery Store

Some wines don’t look as good under fluorescent lights, but luxury wines are making strides in improving your grocery store’s wine aisle. → Read More

Ask a Sake Pro: What Sake Should Be Served Hot?

According to Austin Power, owner of Accidental Bar in Manhattan's East Village, there is an entire range of temperatures to serve sake. → Read More

Ask a Bartender: What Is Grenadine?

Unlike the bright red colored stuff from childhood, real grenadine is rich, fragrant, complex, and most certainly not cherry-flavored. → Read More

We Asked 10 Bartenders: What’s the Most Underrated Gin? (2022)

With many new styles of gin flooding the market, we asked 10 bartenders to tell us which overlooked bottles deserve a spot on our bar carts. → Read More

These Cognac Fudge Brownies Put Boxed Mix to Shame

These brownies are great a working double-duty: perfect for bringing to relaxed summer barbeques or even as indulgent dinner-party desserts. → Read More

8 Things You Should Know About Bud Light

Bud Light is a true American classic — the cobalt-blue-label can be seen everywhere from ballparks to summer barbecues. → Read More

We Asked 8 Bartenders: What’s the Most Underrated Rum? (2022)

From cachaça to clarin, here are eight rums that bartenders across the country think deserve a bit more love. → Read More

Ask a Bartender: Why Are Bar Spoons Spiraled?

The spiral spoon isn’t just a decoration for classical bartending, but is in reality a practical and ergonomic tool. → Read More

Wine Economist Karl Storchmann Thinks There Should be a Statistical Approach to the Wine Industry

VinePair chatted with NYU's Karl Storchmann about his work as a wine economist and the trends wine lovers should be paying attention to. → Read More

Ask a Bartender: Does a Cocktail on the Rocks Have Less Alcohol in It?

Nikki Fairman, a beverage industry pro from Charleston, discusses the myth that a cocktail on the rocks has a lower alcohol content. → Read More

Ask a Bartender: What Is Orgeat?

If you love tiki, you love orgeat, the almond syrup that is a staple ingredient in famous drinks such as the Mai Tai. → Read More

Ask a Bartender: What Does ‘Behind the Stick’ Mean?

First encountering the confusing slang "behind the stick" is a rite of passage for bartenders across the United States. → Read More

Ask A Wine Pro: Should I Ever Buy the $10 Bottle of Wine?

Whether a splash is going in tonight's dinner, or you’re operating on a tight budget, you still want a wine that's satisfying and enjoyable. → Read More

European Court Rules That ‘Glen’ Can Only Be Used for Scotch Whisky

A German distillery has been banned from using the term “Glen” in the name of its single-malt whisky, according to a German Regional Court. → Read More

How American Tipping Culture Became So Different From the Rest of the World

Middle Age lords, the hotel industry, and Prohibition all went in to forming American tipping culture as we know it today. → Read More

Queen Elizabeth Releases English Sparkling Wine to Celebrate Her Platinum Jubilee

Buckingham Palace English Sparkling Wine will benefit the Royal Collection Trust, a charitable branch of the Royal Household. → Read More

Vodka and Tequila are Leading the Spirits RTD Market, According to IWSR

According to the IWSR, Drinks Market Analysis, 90 percent of RTD volume in the United States is malt-based drinks, such as hard seltzers. → Read More

The Legal Drinking Age in Each Country [MAP]

For many, being able to buy a legal drink is a sign of maturity and freedom. Check out our map of drinking ages across the globe! → Read More