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Sober-curious or cutting out alcohol completely? You can still enjoy delicious drinks this holiday season.

Want to get your pumpkin spice fix this season? Look no further. These are the recipes everyone is searching for.
CaLea Johnson|
In summer 1993, hundreds of people claimed to have found hypodermic needles inside cans of Pepsi. Was it a hoax, a disgruntled employee, or something worse?
Jake Rossen|
From familiar s’mores to a tropical plant from Southeast Asia, these latte flavors have gone viral in recent months.
CaLea Johnson|
Starbucks fans are raving about the Pumpkin Cookie Crumble Frappuccino. Here’s how to order the secret menu drink that tastes like fall in a cup.
CaLea Johnson|
‘Tis the season for cozying up with a maple latte on a fall morning.
CaLea Johnson|
Americans have a strong preference for what they want to eat before they shuffle off this mortal coil.
Paul Anthony Jones|
For some, drinking this wormwood-flavored Chicago liqueur is a badge of honor.
Lauren Dana|
These mocktails from decades past blend fresh fruit, citrus juices, and herbs for easy summertime refreshment.
Hollie Stephens|
It sounds like a myth, but hot drinks really can make you cooler.
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One key ingredient separates a malt from a milkshake.
CaLea Johnson|
Here’s how to say everything from liquors like cachaça to brands like Moët.
Ellen Gutoskey|
Unlock Starbucks’s secret menu with the app and try one of four new cold drinks.
CaLea Johnson|
Costco shoppers are making ice cream floats for under $3, and you can too with this clever trick.
CaLea Johnson|
Craving something new in your mug? Try this banana bread latte recipe for a sweet start to your morning.
CaLea Johnson|
These beloved sodas may seem similar, but they aren’t one and the same.
Sam Hindman|
Drink like the Sons of Liberty on the Fourth of July with these colonial American beverage recipes, from Fish House Punch to Switchel.
Therese Oneill|
The answer lies in the way our brains and taste buds respond to vanilla.
Tim Brinkhof|
You’ve heard of New Coke and Crystal Pepsi. Here are 12 more Coca-Cola and Pepsi sodas that have been discontinued over the years.
Rudie Obias|
Taco Bell fans are loyal, but not always to the same items. See which menu favorites stand out in each state.
CaLea Johnson|
Lemonade kickstarted the trend. But there’s more to the story than that.
Ellen Gutoskey|

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