New York And Boston Are Ready To Get Blitzed For The Blizzard
People in the path of Winter Storm Juno seem to be turning to alcohol as they get ready for what could be one of the worst blizzards New York City has ever seen.Drizly, an on-demand app for alcohol...
View Article10 classic cocktails everyone should know how to make
Some cocktails are classics for a reason. They are so tasty that they never go out of style.With the help of our friends at Food52, we've put together recipes for the 10 of the best classic cocktails....
View ArticleSome colleges want to ban liquor — but that won't change their binge drinking...
Young people in any country will indulge in inebriating activities excessively and recklessly by whatever means is available to them: negotiating laws with devious enthusiasm, aging fake IDs in the...
View ArticleMore people are getting drunk for the very first time in college
It's no secret that college students drink — a lot.But surprisingly, alcohol and cigarette use among high school students has dropped significantly over the past few decades, according to a new report...
View ArticleDrivers under the influence of drugs now outnumber those who are drunk
(Reuters) - The number of U.S. drivers under the influence of alcohol is steadily dropping, but the use of illegal drugs by drivers is on the rise, new data from a U.S. Transportation Department survey...
View ArticleOne of the best stories of a president at a party involves Gerald Ford...
In their new book, Party Like a President: True Tales of Inebriation, Lechery, and Mischief from the Oval Office, humor writer Brian Abrams and illustrator John Mathias reveal a humanistic,...
View ArticleSales of absinthe — once blamed for driving drinkers to insanity — are...
Pontarlier (France) (AFP) - It's the drink that, more than any lover, drove a generation of artists, from Van Gogh to Oscar Wilde and Verlaine, to distraction. Absinthe was their muse, their creative...
View ArticleWhiskey's domination could last for decades
Whiskey's popularity is growing at breathtaking speed, and according to Citi, demographics indicate that its domination could last for years and years."...the key younger consumer segment (ages 21 to...
View ArticleStudy suggests that booze is 114 times more lethal than weed
President Obama called it last year, and now a duo of European scientists is backing it up: Marijuana is not more dangerous than alcohol. Or so says a new study, which looks into the deadliness of...
View ArticleThis is why doctors recommend that women drink less than men
Most doctors suggest that men consume no more than two alcoholic beverages a day, while woman should only have one. So, why the difference? Produced by Alex Kuzoian. Illustrations by Mike...
View ArticleThe laws on alcohol and marijuana are totally out of sync with the science
If you've had a rough day at work today, you're free to go home and crack open a beer or pour yourself something stronger.But unless you live in Colorado, Washington State, Alaska, or now, the District...
View ArticleHere’s what you need to know about cooking with booze
Deciding what to drink is easy.Sure, you might be debating whether to go for a Margarita or Whiskey Sour, but you already know you like both of them.Unless it’s poorly made, it’s not going to taste...
View ArticleScience says you look more attractive after 1 drink, but not 2
People who are trying to impress a date with their good looks might want to limit themselves to one drink, a new study finds.People in the study were rated as more attractive after one glass of wine,...
View ArticleHow to drink Tequila without looking like a total amateur
The world is waking up to Tequila with the category quickly becoming the choice of drink for a new generation of consumers focused on seeking out super — and ultra —premium expressions.Tequila exports...
View ArticleNew analysis suggests the health benefits of drinking have been exaggerated
(Reuters Health) - Based on a new analysis, the health benefits of having a drink a day may be exaggerated, UK researchers say.Only women over age 65, if anyone, might get a protective effect from...
View ArticleOne chart shows when in their lives people drink the most
Think about when you drank the most alcohol in your life so far.Was it big nights out in your college years? Or later on, every day out to happy hour with colleagues and then at brunch with friends on...
View ArticleEverything you've ever wanted to know about Pappy Van Winkle — America's...
Pappy Van Winkle is an excellent bourbon that is hard to find to low production volume. If you see this "white whale," buy it, Tommy Tardie of the whiskey bar Flatiron Room tells Business Insider...
View Article30 Crazy Things You Didn't Know About Russia
Back in 1939, Winston Churchill famously remarked that Russia was "a riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma."For most people, his words ring true to this day.Although Russia is the largest...
View ArticleThis mobile breathalyzer will help you plan your night out [57% off]
A mobile breathalyzer can help you make smart decisions next time you're out on the town.The gadget estimates both your blood alcohol content (BAC) and how long it will take for you to get back to...
View ArticleIs draft beer better than bottled beer?
Brooklyn Brewery general manager Eric Ottaway debunks one of the most common beer myths.Produced by Alana Kakoyiannis & Kamelia Angelova. Additional camera by Daniel Goodman.Follow BI Video: On...
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