ALCOHOL

The drink is only part of the experience.

The 25 Best Bars in the U.S.

The best bars in New York City are apparently better than the best bars in Los Angeles … and everywhere else.

Know the difference between the bubble waters.

What’s the Difference Between Club Soda, Seltzer, and Sparkling Water?

They all sparkle. They all bubble. And they’re all water. But they're not interchangeable.

11 Refreshing Facts About Margaritas

It's nearly summer—time to break out the salt and limes.

Cinco por Cinco: 5 Fun Facts About Cinco de Mayo

There is a lot more to Cinco de Mayo, the annual springtime celebration of Hispanic heritage and culture in the United States, than the many margarita-soaked festivities that ensue all over the nation.

How to Tell If Your Bottle of Wine Has Gone Bad

Before tossing out an old bottle of wine, use this test to determine its freshness.

Here’s Why Companies Release Their Super Bowl Ads Early

Ads used to be cloaked in secrecy before the big game. A 2011 Star Wars spot changed all that.

Today's vintners are creating new wine notes with ancient techniques.

Amphorae Amore: Modern Winemakers Are Bringing Back an Ancient Tradition

The use of amphorae is a callback to the past, anchoring modern wine drinkers to history.

Taylor Swift at Texas's AT&T Stadium during her 'Reputation' tour in 2018.

Chicago’s Newest Pop-Up Is a Taylor Swift–Themed Break-Up Bar

Calling all anti-heroes, heartbreak princes, and new romantics: This bar is for you (and every other Swiftie).

Why Southern Couples Bury a Bottle of Bourbon One Month Before Their Wedding

Tradition and culture have always played a deep role in Southern weddings.

How to Preserve Opened Champagne Without a Stopper

A silver spoon won’t save your uncorked champagne, but this trick will.

Ring in the New Year Like a Scot With First Footing—As Long as You Have Dark Hair

If you’re at a New Year’s Eve party in Scotland, don’t be surprised if a guest leaves the house a few minutes before midnight just so that they can re-enter as the first footer after the bells.

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

It’s worth learning the difference between these spirits.

Calling All Cheese Fiends: Velveeta Martinis Are Here

Fearless foodies and Velveeta fanatics should find a participating BLT restaurant stat.

Impress your guests with delicious cocktails without hiring a bartender.

This At-Home Cocktail Maker Will Make You Feel Like an Expert Bartender

Like a Keurig, the Bartesian cocktail maker allows you to expertly mix drinks such as margaritas, whiskey sours, mocktails, and more.

Fun fact: The Brooklyn Bridge has hidden wine cellars.

The Brooklyn Bridge Contains Secret Wine Cellars

The empty vaults beneath the Brooklyn Bridge in New York were used to store wine a century ago.

Rice Vinegar vs. Rice Wine Vinegar: What’s the Difference?

If you need a rice vinegar substitute, reach for the rice wine vinegar—not the rice wine.

The World’s Most Expensive Tequila Will Set You Back $3.5 Million

With a 328.59-carat bottle, Ley del Diamante is the most expensive tequila ever put on sale.

There's a whole lot of history in that pint.

9 Fascinating Facts About IPA Beers

Though its origins are hazy, India pale ales first made their mark during the 18th century as hops became more important in the brewing process.

8 Fascinating Facts About Mead, the World's Oldest Alcoholic Drink

This ancient alcoholic beverage, made by fermenting honey and water, is practically as old as human civilization.

Sean’s Bar, Ireland’s Oldest Pub, Might Also Be the World's Oldest Pub

Sean's Bar's 1100-year-old structure makes it the oldest pub in Ireland—and possibly the world.

Natural Light Wants to Supply You With Free Beer—But You’ve Got to Get a Mullet First

If you post proof of your mullet online, Natural Light might supply you with the funds to buy beer (and cover the cost of your haircut).

This Best-Selling Electric Wine Bottle Opener Has Over 27,000 Reviews—And It’s Now On Sale On Amazon

The Secura electric wine bottle opener is one of Amazon's best-selling kitchen gadgets and is now on sale.

6 Absurd Alcohol Myths People Believed During Prohibition

Dry propaganda deeply penetrated the nation’s educational system and much of it soon became required reading in hundreds of public schools, spreading some truly outlandish misinformation in the process.

How Long Does a Bottle of Wine Generally Last Once It's Opened?

It's true that wine starts to oxidize the moment you uncork it, but that's no reason to pour the leftovers down the drain.