Beer, Wine, & Spirits
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If You Drink Only One Hard Seltzer This Summer, Make It This One
If you find yourself by a beach, pool, or lake (or even just your front porch), that’s an experience only made better with an ice-cold beverage. It’s hard seltzer season, people, and with so many brands on shelves now, it’s…
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Party Like It’s 1999: Arizona Hard Beverages, Ranked
It may have taken a few decades, but Arizona has finally ventured into the world of alcoholic beverages. The nostalgic brand, known for its iconic 99-cent cans of iced tea, now has 11 different flavors of hard lemonade, juice, and…
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30+ Classic Hole-in-the-Wall Bars That Have Survived the Decades
It’s almost impossible to define what makes a bar great, but longevity is often an important indicator. To survive and retain a core group of regulars as a community changes around it, a bar must have something special, even if…
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Love Whiskey? Here Are 8 American Whiskeys To Splurge On
It’s easy to find great whiskey without breaking the bank, but sometimes life calls for a special occasion. When times of true celebration are upon us, it can feel good to reward ourselves with the good stuff. And there’s nothing…
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Costco’s Crazy Expensive Wine ‘Deals’ Include a $50,000 Wine Collection
Costco has been known to sell some crazy things, but you might not think about the mega warehouse chain as a place to get rare wine. Well, rethink that, because their bulk pricing is alive and well in the acclaimed…
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9 Retro Cocktails That Used To Be Cool But Aren’t Anymore
Just like clothing trends, cocktails go in and out of fashion. What you used to drink when you were in your 20s in the 1970s or 80s is probably not what you’re drinking nowadays, and you’d probably get some confused…
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8 Things You Should Never Order at a Dive Bar
Look, we love dive bars. They’re rough around the edges, full of potentially cranky regulars, and they feel like a warm hug (from someone who hasn’t showered in a couple…
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10 of the Best American-Made Whiskeys Under $100
Looking for a high-quality American bourbon that you can enjoy like a true connoisseur without breaking the bank? There are a lot more options than you think, so there’s no…
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Arizona Hard Iced Tea Will Make You Forget Boozy Seltzer
This story was updated in November 2023. All you 80s and 90s babies who grew up on Arizona iced tea, brace yourself for this news: Arizona makes hard iced tea…
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The 8 Best Costco Whiskeys Under $100, According to Shoppers
Even if you’re a whiskey drinker on a budget, you don’t have to settle for Jack Daniel’s or Crown Royal. They’re widely available, cheap, and popular, but you can do…
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Howdy, Seltzer: 11 of the Best High Noon Flavors, Ranked
While a lot of other hard seltzer brands were out chasing flavors that more or less taste exactly the same, High Noon hard seltzer peeked its head into the arena…
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How to Spot a Good, Cheap Bottle of Wine
Finding a bottle of wine that is inexpensive but still tastes good can be a difficult task — unless you know what to look for. While it may be tempting…
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The 6 Best Wines for Thanksgiving (and How To Pair Them)
It’s well known that certain red wines pair well with steak and white wines pair well with fish. But what’s the best wine for Thanksgiving? Should you aim for something with high…
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14 Fabulous Swim-Up Pool Bars Across America
Floating through crystal-clear water to refresh your margarita at a swim-up bar is no longer limited to private islands and luxury resorts. The concept of the swim-up pool bar started…
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Here’s How to Open a Wine Bottle Without a Corkscrew
If you’ve got an unopened bottle of wine, a few impatient guests, and no corkscrew, you’re in the right place. We’ve got nine ways to open that bottle without one,…
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Boozy Hot Chocolate Recipes for Chilly Fall Nights
Hot chocolate isn’t just for kids. In fact, adults can make this classic cozy beverage a little bit cozier with the addition of alcohol. Since there’s no shortage of liquors…
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Not Quite Beer, Not Quite Seltzer: 13 Non-Alcoholic Hop Waters and Teas, Ranked
Sparkling water trends come and go these days, with everything from spiked, non-alcoholic, and cannabis-based seltzers blowing up in popularity. The latest craze? Hop water, a cross somewhere between sparkling…
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8 Pumpkin Cocktails to Give Your Fall a Boozy Glow
Fall is here and with it comes an inundation of pumpkin spice everything. In the fall drink realm, pumpkin spice lattes pretty well dominate, but what about more … spirited…
