Mark Stock
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Mark Stock is a writer from Portland, Oregon. He fell into wine during the Recession and has been fixated on the stuff since. He spent years making, selling, and sipping Pinot Noir in the Dundee Hills before a full return to his journalistic roots in 2016. He's helplessly tied to European soccer, casting for trout, and grunge rock. In addition to The Manual, he writes for SevenFifty Daily, Sip Northwest, The Somm Journal, The Drake, Willamette Week, Travel Oregon, and more. He has a website and occasionally even updates it: markastock.com.
These dive bars don’t care about trends—and that’s exactly why we love them
Breaking down the very best of the dimly-lit, wonderfully simple American dive bar circuit.
Stone Brewing drops a big beer for a big anniversary
A colossal beer for a generation in the craft business.
How to make a Pornstar Martini using passion fruit liqueur
A recipe from a top brand that's as tropical as can be.
How to make a Mountain Mule cocktail during Bourbon Heritage Month
A high-elevation take on a classic drink.
BrewDog greets the Oktoberfest season with a proper Marzen lager
It's German beer season so seek this fall option out.
Elysian Brewing drops Pumpkin Variety Pack full of autumnal beers
Three beers made with the seasonal gourd.
How to make a Verde Old Fashioned, a Texas cocktail that supports family farms
Make a genuine grain-to-glass drink, Texas style.
West Palm Beach travel guide: What to eat, see, and do
West Palm has so much to offer without the overcrowded hot spots. Here's what to do and where to eat.
How to make a Spicy Cempasúchil cocktail (hint: it involves infused tequila)
How to make the ultimate pepper-infused tequila cocktail.
How a winemaker makes vermouth: Building a new American tradition
Chatting up a former winemaker about his new passion: making vermouth.
How to make Tequila Corralejo’s Cocoa Old Fashioned
A proper cocktail to honor Hispanic Heritage Month.
Raise a glass to Beyonce’s birthday with a fitting cocktail
Beyonce has a whisky brand. Here's how to utilize it from your home bar.
This secret food festival in the Wisconsin woods is every foodie’s dream
Tucked away in the Wisconsin woods, Campfire Jamboree is an exclusive three-day food event where top chefs cook over open flames. Here’s why it’s one of the most magical culinary experiences in America.
This new kit pairs gourmet hot dogs with craft cocktails — and delivers to your door
Franks & Dranks just dropped their first launch. It's a gourmet tasting kit pairing up fully-loaded hot dogs with signature cocktails.
How to mix a mini mezcal Cosmo straight out of the ’90s
The 90s are back and the Cosmo is proof. Here's how Mezcal Union makes a mini version of the drink.
Fresh hop beer season is upon us
It's late summer and the fresh hops are starting to come in. It's the best time of the year for IPA lovers.
How to make the Campfire Coffee, a drink for Labor Day Weekend gatherings
Strahan's makes some good bourbon. They also have some good cocktails up their sleeve, like this one.
How to make the Channel Orange, a cocktail evoking early fall
A blueprint for a timely cocktail from Ketel One.
How PATRON does a spritz, an ideal Labor Day Weekend drink
Tequila is dynamic stuff. Here's how to plug it into a spritz cocktail.
What the 2025 Spirited Awards tell us about the future of cocktails
Discover the biggest mixology trends from Tales of the Cocktail 2025, including award winners, rising tropical flavors, Spain's influence, and how women are reshaping the bar world.
2 must-try bourbon cocktails for Bourbon Heritage Month in September
Bourbon Heritage Month is all September long. Here are two fitting drinks for the stretch.
Labor Day Weekend calls for a Pineapple Smash
A Pineapple Smash is a great way to beat the heat. Here's how top bourbon brand Basil Hayden makes one.
The classic whiskey cocktails I always come back to (and you should know too)
Learn how to make 6 essential whiskey cocktails—from the Old Fashioned to the Hot Toddy—with expert tips, whiskey pairing recommendations, and easy-to-follow recipes.
Cherry is trending, here’s how to figure it into a boozy float
Cherry is trending. So put it in your boozy float as you make a cocktail for Labor Day Weekend.
How to give a classic Ranch Water the berry treatment
Ranch water is refreshing stuff. We especially love this berry twist on the cocktail from 1800 Tequila.
Meet the Cuban rum punch perfect for your end-of-summer nights
The Cuban Rum Punch us a lively drink ideal for September. Here's how a top NYC bar makes it.
How to make a Grilled Peach Margarita, the drink of late summer
Grilling season is here. Try this cocktail, a riff on a classic which involves grilled fruit.
How to make the Up the Town Fizz with Aviation Gin
Aviation Gin is great in a lot of things. Here's how to fit it into the Up the Town Fizz cocktail.
Coors and Wrangler collaborate in the most western way
Two of the biggest brands in the west have teamed up. The results are rugged and stylish.
Make cocktails like you’re at a world-class resort in Bodrum—here’s how
Casa Sol is the bar and restaurant within a top resort on the planet. Here's how to make some cocktails from the revered Turkish outpost.
Cheers to a classic cocktail turning 125 (and a fitting recipe)
The Cuba Libre is an easy-to-make drink that just turned 125 years old.
These are the 23 easy cocktails I always come back to
Learn how to make 23 easy, classic cocktails at home with just a few ingredients. No fancy tools or skills needed — just great drinks made simple.
Want better sleep and a brighter mood? Try these 10 foods high in tryptophan
Discover the top 10 foods high in tryptophan that boost sleep, mood, and well-being—plus serving tips, tryptophan benefits, and plant-based options.
Why my stay at the St. Regis Longboat Key Resort felt like a 6-star dream come true
Anatomy of a six-star resort
I traveled to Miami to see Messi play — and it was the soccer trip of a lifetime
A firsthand account of seeing the greatest soccer player of all time.
Dip your fries? Here’s how to make the French Fry Frosti from Baileys
How to make the French Fry Frosti, a creamy frozen cocktail from Bailey's.
How to make the viral Honey Deuce cocktail in time for the U.S. Open
The U.S. Open approaches. Here's what the tournament's biggest fans will be sipping on.
How to make a Mai Tai like they do at Three Dots and a Dash
Three Dots and a Dash is one of the best bars in America. Here's how they serve up a Mai Tai.
How to mix up Hennessy and pineapple for a tropical summer cocktail
Hennessy goes great with tropical juice. Just ask this refreshing cocktail recipe.
The flavor of August might just be this frozen cocktail
If late summer was a mixed drink, it might be this frozen recipe.
These are the classic vodka cocktails I always come back to
Discover 12 classic vodka cocktails you can easily make at home, from Bloody Marys to White Russians. Perfect for parties, brunch, or a night in.
Three cocktails that sum up the purple drink trend
Purple is in, especially behind the bar and in the glass.
National Mai Tai Day is coming up, here’s an apt recipe
The rum holidays are coming. Here's a recipe to celebrate them all with.
How they make the ideal late-summer cocktail at Charlotte’s highest rooftop bar
Summer might be winding down but we're still thirsty. Here's a great cocktail recipe from a top bar.
A grown-up cocktail pulled straight from the lemonade stand
Lemonade and whiskey do quite well together. This recipe from Bushmills is proof.
Cereal cocktails are having a moment — and yes, they taste as fun as they sound
Exploring cereal infusions in cocktails and how they've become so popular.
Daiquiris done by Chinola for National Rum Day
National Rum Day is coming up. Here are some Daiquiri recipes to celebrate.
How to make an Orange Dreamsicle cocktail, Texas style
They do great barbecue, beer, and wine in Texas. They also make great cocktails, as this recipe suggests.