PremiumM. Carrie AllanWashington Post·20 Jun, 2026 04:00 AM8 mins to readLearn how to decipher a cocktail menu so you end up holding a drink you love. Photo / Getty ImagesLearn how to decipher a cocktail menu so you end up holding a drink you love. Photo / Getty ImagesCrack the bar menu code with this guide to understanding drink names, descriptions and ingredients.
The best craft cocktail menus offer a fine balance of art and information. I want a menu that’s just right: an objet d’art that brings me into the bar’s culture, transporting me to a new
