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ALCOHOL







Mint juleps began as medicine.

The mint julep is the official drink of the Kentucky Derby—but the cocktail's history dates back to long before the famous event was even conceptualized.

Clair McLafferty


















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It may be the most famous American lager. You probably know how it tastes and that it’s now owned by Belgian brewing giant Anheuser-Busch InBev, but how well do you really know the King of Beers?

Alvin Ward