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11 Craft Beers that Will Blow Your Mind

Posted by Alexander Davies Thu May 17, 2012 04:16 PM ET | 0

I won’t mince words: beer is good. But too many people settle for the lame lagers pitched to them by large breweries, unaware of just how good a beer can really be. For the uninitiated and the knowledgeable alike, this list ... Read more

6 Brewery Tours Worth Crossing the Country for

Posted by Alexander Davies Tue May 15, 2012 02:33 PM ET | 0

Sure, you can find all your favorite beers at the supermarket or liquor store, but for a real connection to your brew, you need to see how it’s made. Many breweries around the country now offer tours (usually with ... Read more

Bone Luge: Hot New Drinking Trend or Just Plain Silliness?

Posted by Eric Rogell Thu May 10, 2012 05:36 PM ET | 0

First there was the “Pickle Back” (taking a shot of pickle juice after a shot of whiskey). Then there was “fat washing” (adding meat to spirits, creating bacon vodka or short rib bourbon, for instance). Now there’s a... Read more

Alcohol Spray Gets You Drunk Instantly, but Only for a Few Seconds

Posted by Alexander Davies Tue May 8, 2012 07:00 AM ET | 0

College students have made many advances in the field of getting drunk quickly- the beer bong and shot luge come to mind- but their work pales in comparison to a new alcoholic spray that promises to get you drunk ... Read more

3 Tequila Cocktails to Shake Up your Cinco de Mayo

Posted by Eric Rogell Fri May 4, 2012 02:57 PM ET | 0

If you’re planning on a Cinco de Mayo celebration this year, you’re probably going to include tequila. But rather than just doing shots (lame) or mixing the same old margarita (lazy), try one of these tequila-based cocktails from... Read more

Spicy Margarita Recipes Will Add Some Heat to Your Next Party

Posted by Eric Rogell Fri Apr 20, 2012 03:20 PM ET | 0

The margarita. It’s one of the most popular, and most often ordered, cocktails in the world. A backyard party staple, it’s a drink that everyone has their own unique twist on — one that can stand up to a ... Read more

St. Patrick’s Day Facts & Trivia to Share Over a Pint

Posted by Eric Rogell Thu Mar 15, 2012 09:00 AM ET | 0

Trading trivia and debating facts over drinks is a longstanding tradition in bars and pubs around the world. (In fact, that’s how the Guinness Book of World Records got its start.) In keeping with that tradition, here are some ... Read more

6 Steps to Pouring (and Drinking) the Perfect Pint

Posted by Eric Rogell Wed Mar 14, 2012 11:39 AM ET | 0

Did you know there is an art and a science behind pouring the perfect pint that actually allows you to enjoy the flavor more fully? According to Fergal Murray, Master Brewer at Guinness, there is. Murray is a man ... Read more

Don’t Drink Green Beer: Our Top 10 St. Patrick’s Day Cocktails

Posted by Eric Rogell Tue Mar 13, 2012 03:40 PM ET | 0

This St. Patrick’s Day put down the cheap green beer and slowly back away. Back all the way up to the bar, where you can mix one (or more) of our Top 10 St. Patrick’s Day cocktails. Sure the ... Read more

Spring Travel: The 6 Worst Places to Spend Spring Break (If You’re Not in College)

Posted by Alexander Davies Wed Mar 7, 2012 03:44 PM ET | 0

Every spring, untold number of college and high school students stream south for a week of binge drinking on the beach. That’s all well and good if you’re among them, but if you’re not, you’ll want to avoid them ... Read more

How to Mix Classic Whiskey Cocktails: The Manhattan, Rob Roy and Whiskey Sour (Video)

Posted by Eric Rogell Mon Mar 5, 2012 11:47 AM ET | 0

In case you’ve been too busy ordering vodka and tequila drinks to notice, whiskey is making a big comeback. And while some still prefer to drink it neat or on the rocks, bartenders are using this timeless spirit in ... Read more

Pong Beer Perfect for Frat Boys

Posted by Alice Truong Fri Feb 17, 2012 05:27 PM ET | 0

Pong isn’t just an arcade game classic. It’s also the name of a new beer made specifically for beer pong, Time reports. READ MORE: Beer Good for the Bones Drop that Keystone. Put down that rack of Natty Ice. ... Read more

Creating the World’s Most Expensive Starbucks Drink

Posted by Alice Truong Thu Feb 16, 2012 12:06 PM ET | 0

When it came time for Logan Warren to cash in on his Starbucks birthday drink, he decided to be a little more creative than a mocha Frappucino. Instead, he set out to create a custom beverage that is the ... Read more

What to Order from Starbucks’ Secret Menu

Posted by Alice Truong Thu Feb 9, 2012 11:18 AM ET | 0

Did you know Starbucks has a secret menu? You just need to know what to ask for. The Daily Meal identified 12 off-the-menu concoctions submitted by readers. But first a warning: These drinks and their oh-so-clever names are not ... Read more

Jack in the Box’s Bacon Milk Shake Packs in the Calories and Fat

Posted by Alice Truong Tue Feb 7, 2012 11:33 AM ET | 0

Everything’s better with bacon, Jack of Jack in the Box says. So much so he decided to marry America’s favorite crispy, meaty snack with milk shakes. You hear that? That’s the sound of your arteries clogging up. A regular ... Read more