Tyler Zielinski

Tyler Zielinski is a freelance journalist with a passion for drink culture. In addition to his writing, Tyler serves as a consultant for bars on cocktail development and other creative direction. His previous work has been featured in outlets such as Condé Nast Traveler, Imbibe Magazine, Wine Enthusiast, Whisky Advocate and more.

Obsessions

Make Mine a Piña Colada Royale

This easy riff on the tropical classic is just as indulgent as the original, but lighter on its feet.

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photo: Punch

High Concept

This Gibson Goes All In on Pulque

At Los Angeles’ Mírate, the ancestral Mexican drink is used three ways for an ultra umami spin on the classic.

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photos: Dylan + Jeni

High Concept

This Irreverent Cocktail Doubles as a Rebuttal to “Bumps and Bubbles”

Made with cell-cultured milk and spherified black garlic, the Caviar Papi takes a thought-provoking jab at the trend.

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photo: Courtesy of FURA

High Concept

For This Crisp, Yet Lush Milk Punch, the Secret’s in the Cream

With sour green apple mix standing in for citrus and local cream in place of milk, the bestselling cocktail at Stockholm’s innovative Röda Huset is the perfect showcase for local…

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photo: Axel Svahn

Cocktails

In the U.K., It’s Not a Spicy Marg. It’s a Picante.

The riff on the tequila classic went from the least-selling drink on the Soho House menu to a staple at bars across the country.

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photo: Lizzie Munro

High Concept

A Martini Built From the Bounty of the Arizona Desert

Phoenix’s Bar 1912 calls on more than a dozen local botanicals—cactus paddle to ocotillo blossom—that have been foraged, extracted and preserved in its take on the classic.

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photos: Shelby Moore

High Concept

What Does an “Irish Mojito” Taste Like?

At Bar 1661 in Dublin, the Kelly Green leans on Ireland’s unsung spirit, poitín, alongside several herbal infusions and aloe syrup to transform the Cuban classic.