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Food & Drink | Booze

11 Drinks That Are Red Flags For Bartenders - Tasting Table

Seasoned mixologists are always looking for warning signs of potential mischief or mayhem. Here are drinks that are red flags for bartenders.

Food & Drink | Food & Drink

Does ‘Hair of the Dog’ Really Work as a Hangover Cure? | Mental Floss

The hair of the dog is one of the oldest hangover cures still around today. But can it really save you from that pounding headache?

Food & Drink | The Cocktail Hour

How To Master The Martini, Shaken or Stirred

Want to feel like James Bond on World Martini Day? Here are three tips for mastering the classic cocktail every time.

Food & Drink | Wine

11 Best Alcohol Delivery Services for Liquor, Beer, & Wine Across the Country - Condé Nast Traveler

Whether you're looking for a new craft beer, a DIY cocktail kit, or your favorite bottle of bourbon, these alcohol delivery services will bring it to your door.

Food & Drink | The Cocktail Hour

What’s the Difference Between Whiskey, Scotch, Bourbon, and Rye?

Flavor-wise, Scotch is smoky, bourbon is sweet, and rye is more astringent

Miscellaneous | This is stuff I like

10 Surprising Facts About America's Drunken Shopping Habit

An inflatable bouncy castle, 200 pounds of bamboo, and a splinter removed from basketball player Olden Polynice's foot are among the stranger online purchases people have made while drinking.

News | News

From grain to glass: Israel is poised for a whisky revolution

Distillers in Israel say that the hot climate makes the whisky age faster, and are convinced they can be competitive in the market.

Entertainment | Television/Film/Books

Which James Bond Is the Biggest Drunk?

Only one 007 could drink all the others under the table.

Food & Drink | Booze

Cocktails every gentleman should make - and 3 to skip

When making - or ordering - your favorite drink, keep it simple and classy.

Miscellaneous | Interesting Links

Budweiser's new beer is based on George Washington's handwritten recipe

Budweiser's newest beer, Freedom Reserve Red Lager, out this month, is inspired by a handwritten recipe in George Washington’s military journal. This is the latest marketing move by Budweiser to tap into historical notes for its beers.

Food & Drink | Food & Drink

Is Guinness really 'good for you'? - CNN

Guinness, like other Irish stouts, enjoys a seasonal popularity every St. Patrick's Day. It has also been touted as "good for you," at least by its own advertising posters.

Food & Drink | The Cocktail Hour

39 Great Whiskeys You Can Actually Find at Your Liquor Store

A comprehensive guide to the whiskeys that you can actually buy right now. Whether you’re looking for massive peat smoke for a fireside winter night, an easy summer daytime sipper on the rocks, or a bold budget bourbon for a batch of Old Fashioneds, we�

Miscellaneous | Potpourri

Archaeologists discover 18th century pub full of untouched bottles of brandy

Archaeologists have uncovered a forgotten 200-year-old pub beneath the city of Manchester, England. And the best part? It still has full, untouched bottles of brandy inside

Miscellaneous | Interesting Links

The L.A. chocolatier that makes beautiful chocolate you can pair with booze

According to Jonathan Grahm, owner of the Brentwood-based Compartés Chocolatier, "everything is better with chocolate," including alcohol.

Entertainment | Entertain Me

“If you love me, you’ll drink this”: 7 movie cocktails you shouldn’t try at home

1. Schnapps on white bread, Taxi Driver (1976)According to Hollywood legend, acclaimed film composer Bernard Herrmann wasn’t interested in scoring Taxi Driver. But Martin Scorsese did enough arm twisting to make Herrmann read the script, and when the ma

Food & Drink | Food

9 Things To Drink This Summer If You Hate Beer

If you’re anything like me, sitting by the pool with a drink in your hand is the perfect remedy to a hot summer day.

Home Improvement | Household Tips & DIY

10 Fun Ways To Upcycle Empty Booze Bottles - Neatorama

Enjoying a libation or ten with friends can be fun, but the next day you're left with a heavy head and a heavy load of bottles and cans to clean up.Depending on how much you and your friends drank the night before you might end up with hundreds of bottles

Miscellaneous | Guy Stuff

6 Fascinating Things You Didn't Know About Liquor Brands

We've all witnessed the heroic wit of the Most Interesting Man in the World. But have you ever wondered about the real-life tales associated with some of the world's biggest alcohol makers? Behind every great liquor brand is a great story.

Miscellaneous | Guy Stuff

ManMade Guide: Everything You Need to Know to Make Awesome Beer Cocktails

Our love for beer is sincere and it grows stronger every year (and so does our beer belly, but it's so worth it.) Like whiskey or quality tequila, it can...

Miscellaneous | Interesting Links

Fried Twinkies Soaked in Bourbon - Thrillist Recipes

Twinkies soaked in bourbon and fried to a golden, boozy crisp.

Food & Drink | The Cocktail Hour

You KNOW you wondered. How Is Whiskey Produced?

Often considered to be the great American spirit, whiskey in all its forms is also a wonderful introduction to distillation science.

Miscellaneous | Los Angeles Stuff

Alcohol-Delivery Apps For Safe And Saucy Summer Entertaining

Angelenos have long envied New Yorkers for their ample, all-hours delivery services. Now we have our own, and they're doing door-to-door service of some seriously delicious craft spirits.