Most of us have had a run-in (or three) with tequila at some point. The more adventurous among us may even have faced down the mighty mezcal. But do you really know your tequila? Let’s get down and dirty to find out how best to build a quality buzz. Tequila, first of all, is a … Read more
No one wants to ring in the New Year with a splitting headache and a sandpapery tongue, and yet “Hangover Cure” tends to be the number one Google search on New Year’s Day: There’s no silver bullet cure for the side effects of boozin’. But based on what we know about hangovers, scientifically speaking, there … Read more
1. The Fighter Whether you’re attending a night out on the town or maybe even your little cousin’s 10th birthday party, if there’s booze, The Fighter drunk will find a way to draw blood. There’s no stopping them. Somewhere inside of these people there exists a real-life hulk whose childhood angst must be played out … Read more
Currently, there’s no hangover “cure.” Sure, one day some brilliant scientist may solve our bender-induced woes, but until that day comes, we’re left with simply making them more bearable. Luckily, we’ve got a few scientifically proven ways to do so. Skip the hair of the dog and go with one of these methods to make … Read more
Our American forefathers learned how to make Root Tea from Native Americans, a drink that was at the time considered a tonic. Root from Art In The Age in Philadelphia is inspired by that same Root Tea, using 13 organic ingredients and pure cane sugar. And while it’s most easily associated with root beer, this … Read more
The Kentucky Derby—always celebrated on the first Saturday in May—might be the fastest two minutes in sports, but that doesn’t mean your revelry should end that soon. Feel like you’re in the crowd at Churchill Downs in Louisville by sipping on one of these revamped julep recipes from top mixologists across the country. Even if you aren’t donning a fierce fascinator … Read more
Thanksgiving is behind us and Christmas just around the corner. But before we get to caroling, gift-giving, and watching our favorite Yuletide classic films, there’s a holiday worth toasting: Repeal Day! The brainchild of bar manager, bartender and author Jeffrey Morgenthaler, Repeal Day celebrates the ratification of the 21st Amendment, which ended the 18th Amendment’s … Read more
We may have to wait until December for Episode Seven in the Star Wars series, but with the “official” Star Wars day upon us we thought we’d throw together a list of cocktails worthy of the Mos Eisley Cantina. JAVA THE HUTT Maybe if Jabba the Hutt, the infamous gangster from the original Star Wars … Read more
A number of states have laws and regulations you might not expect to run up against when you head out for a night (or afternoon, or morning) on the town, so read up and make your plans accordingly. Or you know, store up some good party conversation starters. Will we cover every weird law out … Read more
Over-indugling in alcohol and over-indulging in food often go hand in hand. Both may lead to waking up the next morning hungover and full of regrets. Vegetarians may wake up with one regret that regular meat-eaters don’t face in the morning. They may have fallen off the meatless wagon during their alcohol-fueled snacking binge. A … Read more