Clear, clean, and consummately mixable, vodka is the go-to drink of the rough commoner and the nightclub VIP alike. And right now, thanks to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, it’s also a political statement. Happily, you can get a great…
Disney World recently celebrated its 50th anniversary, and the party includes access to some of the park’s most delicious recipes: A new cookbook full of Disney’s tastiest eats is slated for release this April. But if you don’t want to wait for the…
Bars, pubs, and watering holes of every kind were hobbled from the outset of the pandemic. Many folded, a few rebelled, and some adapted — but the craft breweries that kept their kegs full learned that beer lovers were thirsty…
The regulation of alcohol has a long and checkered past in many countries around the world, and a number of outdated liquor laws remain on the books. From drinking permits in India to drunk bicycling in Germany, we scoured the…
More and more consumers are realizing that wine doesn’t have to be expensive to be good, allowing stores such as Costco, Aldi, and Trader Joe’s to enter the game. Aside from convenience, the big chains have the power to buy…
Crisp air, the crunch of leaves under feet, leaf peeping, a glowing fire pit — ready or not, autumn is here, and there’s nothing like a belly-warming brew or hard cider on a fall evening to make it feel especially…
The late English author Gilbert Chesterton once wrote: “Let a man walk 10 miles steadily on a hot summer’s day along a dusty English road, and he will soon discover…
Warm weather calls for rum-based mai tais, mojitos, daiquiris, and other refreshing summer drinks. But store shelves are crowded, and plenty of rums good enough for sipping neat or on…
Summer means finding ways to stay cool, and refreshing beverages are always a good start. What better antidote to the dog days of summer than cold, crisp wine? Many of the…
More and more consumers are realizing that wine doesn’t have to be expensive to be good, allowing one-stop shops such as Target and Walmart to enter the game. Aside from…
While Europe may be better-known for its love of wine, the U.S. is no slouch in the wine department either, with literally thousands of wineries. Americans make and drink a…
The uniquely aromatic spirit of tequila is on a major uptick in the United States, up 158% in sales since 2002, the Distilled Spirits Council says. That includes pricier craft…
Are you struggling to find the perfect, last-minute gift for the brown booze lover in your life? Whether it’s bourbon whiskey, Irish whiskey, Scotch whisky (or Canadian or Japanese) or,…
Pittsburgh Gooski’s is beloved in Pittsburgh for its friendly bar service, cheap drinks, wings and Polish pierogies, and floor-shaking punk concerts, but their online presence is so little that it’s…
The United States has been impressing international wine aficionados for decades now, and for good reason. While the country has a relatively young wine culture compared with the thousands of…
As summertime approaches and the heat ramps up, few things taste quite as refreshing as cold-brew coffee. But it can be an expensive treat compared with iced coffee, which is…
Just been invited to an impromptu online cocktail party but don’t have the time to run to the store? Relax. In many cities, you can have booze delivered to your…
Across the country, neighborhood dives and old-school taverns attract patrons with an eclectic atmosphere, low drink prices, and friendly faces. But not all of them are places where law enforcement,…