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![The Grasshopper is one of the most well-known ice cream drinks, and it's been served at Midwest supper clubs for decades. Refreshing creme de menthe and rich creme de cacao take center stage in this vivid green beverage. If you're a mint chocolate lover and haven't enjoyed a Grasshopper, you're long overdue for a delicious treat. Get Recipe.]({"default":"//img-s-www.3ly15.cn.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBTV8Pi.img?h=350&w=624&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg&x=736&y=584"} "Grasshopper - Courtesy of thedrinkblog.com")
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Taste of Home
![]({"default":"//img-s-www.3ly15.cn.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBTVd6X.img?h=350&w=624&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg"} "Why the world is flipping for Japanese whisky - Photo: Jeremy Sutton-Hibbert (Getty Images)")
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The Takeout
![International Delight's Reese's creamer is available in 32-ounce bottles and single-serve packets you can stash in your purse to sweeten up any potentially bad office coffee.]({"default":"//img-s-www.3ly15.cn.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBTXBgy.img?h=174&w=300&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg"} "OMG, Reese's Flavored Coffee Creamer Exists - International Delight")
![Coming to stores March 3, the new line, called "The Collection," includes five classic wine varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, a red wine blend, and rosé.]({"default":"//img-s-www.3ly15.cn.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBTXjZA.img?h=174&w=300&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg"} "Target's 'The Collection' Features $10 Wine - Target")
![Goose Island Will No Longer Distribute Honker’s Ale in the U.S.]({"default":"//img-s-www.3ly15.cn.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBTWVY0.img?h=174&w=300&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg"} "Goose Island Will No Longer Distribute Honker’s Ale in the U.S. - Scott Olson/Getty Images")
![Why British Pubs Are Closing]({"default":"//img-s-www.3ly15.cn.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBTWTXe.img?h=174&w=300&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg"} "Why British Pubs Are Closing - phaustov/Getty Images")
![Champagne may get all of the celebratory credit, but that doesn't mean that they're the only sparklers worthy of a spot in your champagne bucket. From California bubbly and Spanish cava to Austrian sekt and even French sparkling wine from beyond the champagne region, these are some of our favorite non-champagne sparkling wines worth toasting to.]({"default":"//img-s-www.3ly15.cn.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBR9eqA.img?h=174&w=300&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg"} "Champagne may get all of the celebratory credit, but that doesn't mean that they're the only sparkle... - Courtesy")
![]({"default":"//img-s-www.3ly15.cn.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBTUrnG.img?h=174&w=300&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg"} "The Most Popular All-Day Cocktails, According to Nielsen - honey_and_milk/Getty Images")
![Order these drinks at the beginning of the night. You won't want to forget them.]({"default":"//img-s-www.3ly15.cn.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBTRUbE.img?h=174&w=300&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg"} "G Cocktail, Giada - Kathryn Wirsing")
![Celebrate the season with these essential summer cocktails. Need some non-boozy options? Try our favorite non-alcoholic summer party drinks.]({"default":"//img-s-www.3ly15.cn.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBTPkSN.img?h=174&w=300&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg"} "Celebrate the season with these essential summer cocktails. Need some non-boozy options? Try our fav... - Ethan Calabrese")
![Without booze, it's just breakfast. Looking for more brunch recipes? Check out our 50 best-ever brunch dishes.]({"default":"//img-s-www.3ly15.cn.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBMhY1z.img?h=174&w=300&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg"} "Beermosas - Charlie Gillette")
![So crazy, they're basically a meal. Need some food to go with your drinks? Try our next-level baked egg dishes.]({"default":"//img-s-www.3ly15.cn.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBTP5Ad.img?h=174&w=300&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg"} "So crazy, they're basically a meal. Need some food to go with your drinks? Try our next-level baked ... - Chelsea Lupkin")
![The new Orange Vanilla Coke looks delicious, but how does it taste?]({"default":"//img-s-www.3ly15.cn.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBTEbqP.img?h=174&w=300&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg&x=571&y=359"} "Orange Vanilla Coke Review - Coca-Cola")
![Drink These 25 Wines to Be a Chardonnay Expert]({"default":"//img-s-www.3ly15.cn.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBTEma9.img?h=174&w=300&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg"} "Drink These 25 Wines to Be a Chardonnay Expert - chris van dolleweerd/Getty Images")
![How a Moonshiner's Daughter Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Craft Bourbon]({"default":"//img-s-www.3ly15.cn.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBTDFzJ.img?h=174&w=300&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg&x=676&y=447"} "How a Moonshiner's Daughter Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Craft Bourbon - AlexeyMarchuk/Shutterstock")
![On St. Patrick's Day, you need to have a drink in your hand (or, you know, both).If you need some food to go with those drinks, try our Irish-inspired dinners.]({"default":"//img-s-www.3ly15.cn.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBTBa5P.img?h=174&w=300&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg"} "On St. Patrick's Day, you need to have a drink in your hand (or, you know, both). If you need some f... - Ethan Calabrese")
![You can't host a party without drinks - these mocktails, punches, and lemonades got you covered.And for everyone else who's drinking, we've got some next-level summer cocktails you totally need to try.]({"default":"//img-s-www.3ly15.cn.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBTyKUC.img?h=174&w=300&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg"} "You can't host a party without drinks - these mocktails, punches, and lemonades got you covered. And... - Ethan Calabrese")
![One thing is for sure and it’s that coffee is incredible. The smell of a fresh cup brewing in the morning is invigorating. Will you enjoy it on the terrace as you watch the sun rise? Will it coax you through the pages of a good book or inspire you to seize the day at work? Just imagine the rush of walking to your local coffee shop — the light that ignites inside us when we see our names written on the side of paper cups.Here’s where things get tricky… There are so many coffee brands on the market these days and countless places to get them. Which java is the best? Well, we asked — and you answered. Using a reader survey as a guide, we were able to determine which coffees are No. 1 in every category. Below are the results for the best pre-ground, instant, decaf, Keurig, high-end, fast food, cold brew and canned coffees, in addition to the best coffee shop.]({"default":"//img-s-www.3ly15.cn.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBTBbG4.img?h=174&w=300&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg"} "One thing is for sure and it’s that coffee is incredible. The smell of a fresh cup brewing in the mo... - Tara Moore/Getty Images/The Daily Meal")
![Everybody else's coffee routine will seem prehistoric once you set your eyes on these cool gadgets. From self-stirring mugs to portable espresso makers, these brilliant inventions are game changers. Make your morning a little easier, and get these products for yourself.]({"default":"//img-s-www.3ly15.cn.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBTyJnJ.img?h=174&w=300&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg"} "13 Coffee Gadgets So Wildly Creative, You'll Forget How You Stayed Caffeinated Without Them - Wacaco")
![Hot Ale Flip]({"default":"//img-s-www.3ly15.cn.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBTyrSS.img?h=174&w=300&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg&x=800&y=426"} "Hot Ale Flip - Courtesy of Porterhouse Brew Co.")
![Portland's Bridgeport Brewing to Close After 35 Years]({"default":"//img-s-www.3ly15.cn.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBTysoX.img?h=174&w=300&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg"} "Portland's Bridgeport Brewing to Close After 35 Years - GarysFRP/Getty Images")
![America’s Biggest ‘English’ Beer Will Be 'Reimagined' by Lagunitas]({"default":"//img-s-www.3ly15.cn.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBTvgVQ.img?h=174&w=300&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg"} "America’s Biggest ‘English’ Beer Will Be 'Reimagined' by Lagunitas - John Giles - PA Images/Getty Images")
![]({"default":"//img-s-www.3ly15.cn.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBTuC8w.img?h=174&w=300&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg&x=592&y=365"} "Beyond the Michelada: 6 Hot Sauce Cocktails to Spice Up Your Home Bar - Courtesy of Cholula")
![Orange Vanilla Coke]({"default":"//img-s-www.3ly15.cn.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBTuVAW.img?h=174&w=300&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg"} "Orange Vanilla Coke - Courtesy of Coca-Cola.")
![Shake Shack just added a?sweet and savory drink to?the menu.]({"default":"//img-s-www.3ly15.cn.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBTsKoU.img?h=174&w=300&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg&x=415&y=337"} "Shake Shack Introduces New Salted Vanilla Toffee Milkshake - Courtesy of Shake Shack")
![5 Japanese Craft Breweries Making Inroads in the US]({"default":"//img-s-www.3ly15.cn.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBTsdJo.img?h=174&w=300&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg"} "5 Japanese Craft Breweries Making Inroads in the US - COEDO")
![Part of a good college education should really involve in-depth research of the bars on and around campus - let's call it a course in "social sciences" - but lucky for the slackers out there, we did your homework for you. This rundown of the top college bars in every state will ensure you won't go thirsty.]({"default":"//img-s-www.3ly15.cn.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBTlKQb.img?h=174&w=300&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg"} "Part of a good college education should really involve in-depth research of the bars on and around c... - Provided by Hearst Magazine Media, Inc.")
![Martinis may seem old school, but we can all agree sipping a cocktail from a long-stemmed martini glass feels fancy. Plus, there are tons of variations beyond the classic gin-vermouth-bitters combo. Sugar cookie martinis, anyone? For more drink and party-food ideas, check out our comprehensive drinks guide.]({"default":"//img-s-www.3ly15.cn.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBTlGeC.img?h=174&w=300&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg"} "Martinis may seem old school, but we can all agree sipping a cocktail from a long-stemmed martini gl... - Parker Feierbach")
![WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 8:
Hario v60 dripper cone photographed in Washington, DC. Photo by Deb Lindsey/For The Washington Post via Getty Images)]({"default":"//img-s-www.3ly15.cn.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBTl7cu.img?h=174&w=300&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg&x=1421&y=2421"} "Hario v60 dripper cone - Deb Lindsey/For The Washington Post via Getty Images")
![3 Campari Cocktails You Don't Need a Gazillion Ingredients to Make]({"default":"//img-s-www.3ly15.cn.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBTk5Ej.img?h=174&w=300&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg"} "3 Campari Cocktails You Don't Need a Gazillion Ingredients to Make - Photo by Chelsie Craig")
![This Startup Created Coffee That Doesn’t Use Any Beans]({"default":"//img-s-www.3ly15.cn.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBTiPZD.img?h=174&w=300&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg"} "This Startup Created Coffee That Doesn’t Use Any Beans - Kwanchai Lerttanapunyaporn / Eye/Getty Images")
![Got Bad Wine? Here's How to Fix It Using Science]({"default":"//img-s-www.3ly15.cn.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBTfBJQ.img?h=174&w=300&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg"} "Got Bad Wine? Here's How to Fix It Using Science - karelnoppe/Shutterstock")
![Spirits or liquors like vodka,
tequila, rum, gin, brandy, and whiskey can be left out at room
temperature, or chilled depending on personal preference,
according to beverage expert Anthony Caporale.
White wine, champagne, beer,
and cider should all be chilled in the refrigerator prior to
consumption, per Caporale.
There are two main categories
of beverage alcohols: fermented and distilled, according to
Caporale.
The alcohol industry is a billion
dollar business in the US.
According to the Distilled
Spirits Council's sales report released in Feb. 2018, supplier sales toppled
out at $26.2 billion in 2017 - that's up to $1 billion more from
the previous year. Given that people are spending so generously
on booze, it begs the question, "Are people storing their alcohol
properly?"
Some spirits are meant to be left
out in your liquor cabinet, while other types of alcohol are
better off left to chill in your refrigerator. Anthony Caporale,
beverage expert, and
director of Spirits Education at
Institute of Culinary Education's New York
campus, told INSIDER
it's important to understand the difference between fermented
beverages and distilled beverages before your next trip to the
liquor store.
"There are two main categories of
beverage alcohols: fermented and distilled. Fermented beverages,
like wine, cider, beer, and mead - also known as honey wine - are
a one-step process. This means they you add yeast to a sugar
solution and get a fermented beverage, usually with low alcohol
content," said Caporale. "If you take a fermented beverage and
put it in a still, that will give you a spirit or liquor that's a
distilled beverage and those typically have a higher alcohol
content."
Fermented beverages are best kept
in the fridge, while distilled drinks can be left out. There are
a few exceptions to the rules.
Here are the 10 types of alcohol
you should keep in the fridge before you pour your next
drink.]({"default":"//img-s-www.3ly15.cn.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBTcFsc.img?h=174&w=300&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg&x=1225&y=1025"} "Schnapps is sometimes consumed neat. - Shutterstock")
![What's the Difference Between Light and Dark Roast Coffee?]({"default":"//img-s-www.3ly15.cn.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBTc4tw.img?h=174&w=300&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg"} "What's the Difference Between Light and Dark Roast Coffee? - Photo by Chelsie Craig")
![What's the Best Grocery Store Coffee?]({"default":"//img-s-www.3ly15.cn.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBT1BOq.img?h=174&w=300&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg&x=147&y=1559"} "What's the Best Grocery Store Coffee? - Epicurious")
![The Daily Meal walks into a bar and — we peruse the menu, the clientele, and the drinks list; we scrutinize the drink, the place, the vibe; we take mental notes. Then we decide to grab a wad of cocktail napkins and start scribbling notes for a list like this, which we’ve been compiling annually since 2011.Choosing a bar is a personal matter, and just as every person is unique, so is each bar. Sure, there are plenty of cookie-cutter Irish pubs, tacky tourist joints with sticky-sweet frozen drinks, and lackluster lounges with watered-down booze, but there are thousands of wonderful drinking places across the United States, too.From simple beach bars and swanky cocktail lounges to innovative houses of "molecular" mixology to dusty dive bars and dens of iniquity, there’s a bar for everyone. Bars are ubiquitous and unifying. They are the great socioeconomic equalizer: Nearly anyone of legal age can enter a bar, pull up a stool and buy him- or herself a refreshing glass of liquid luxury in its many forms: from a budget ice-cold brew to a fine wine to a potent shot to a classic cocktail to a spectacular modernist creation. Bars are relatable and welcoming; they are a comfort to many in good times and bad.Whether you like it neat, dirty, on the rocks, up, with a twist, shaken, or stirred, there’s a watering hole on this list that’ll have your whistle wet in no time. So pull up a stool, tip your bartender, and check out our annual ranking of the 150 best bars in America for 2019.For the full methodology, please click here.]({"default":"//img-s-www.3ly15.cn.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBSYnoA.img?h=174&w=300&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg"} "The Daily Meal walks into a bar and — we peruse the menu, the clientele, and the drinks list; we scr... - Courtesy of Sweet Liberty")
![From the Highlands to the Islay, the Scottish isles are known for their production of Scotch whisky. With hundreds of distilleries across it's regions, the diverse landscape offer an array of flavors and textures and have created some of the premier brands in the world. Although Scotch is a type of whisky it varies from the American whiskey's such as bourbon. Similar to champagne, Scotch can only be classified as such when the whisky is distilled within the Scottish region and it must be distilled to 94.8 percent alcohol by volume (ABV). Whether you consider yourself a scotch expert or have just begun to enjoy the infamous tipple– here are some of the best bottles to fill up your glass with.]({"default":"//img-s-www.3ly15.cn.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBSXSzh.img?h=174&w=300&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg"} "From the Highlands to the Islay, the Scottish isles are known for their production of Scotch whisky.... - Michael Stillwell")
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![Whether you're celebrating Irish heritage or just looking for another way to serve excellent Irish whiskey, it's always a good idea to have a delicious Irish whiskey cocktail recipe on hand-for St. Patrick's Day and any other day of the year. Below we've rounded up some of the tastiest ways to serve an Irish-influenced tipple, from classic sips to innovative new combinations that will have you saying "Sláinte!"]({"default":"//img-s-www.3ly15.cn.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBSWWei.img?h=174&w=300&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg"} "OTT Irish Coffee - Courtesy")
![Need a boost? Matcha has got you covered.]({"default":"//img-s-www.3ly15.cn.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBSS7Nn.img?h=174&w=300&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg&x=973&y=519"} "This Tea Has Just as Much Caffeine as Coffee - bhofack2 / istockphoto")
![Come for the Serenity, Stay for the Food: the Luxury Resort That Has It All Included]({"default":"//img-s-www.3ly15.cn.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBSJnoT.img?h=174&w=300&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg"} "Come for the Serenity, Stay for the Food: the Luxury Resort That Has It All Included - Bon Appétit")
![Pepsi's new drink is infused with nitrogen.]({"default":"//img-s-www.3ly15.cn.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBSGyKi.img?h=174&w=300&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg&x=422&y=324"} "Pepsi’s New Nitro Cola Tastes Like a Creamy Root Beer Float - Courtesy of Pepsi")
![Coffee is incredible. The smell of a fresh pot is intoxicating. The taste of a first sip is sensational. The caffeine buzz is, in most instances, necessary. Could you imagine life without it? Back in the day, thanks to some true fuddy-duddies, some civilizations had to wake up on their own accord. You know, naturally. We’re talking bans on coffee. The first one happened circa 1511 in Mecca, Saudi Arabia because the governor thought it encouraged people to hang out and brainstorm ways to overthrow him. Eventually, the rule was overturned and order was restored. Thank goodness, because that would not fly today. For more fun trivia about the world’s most beloved beverage, here are 17 things you didn’t know about coffee.]({"default":"//img-s-www.3ly15.cn.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBSHg4R.img?h=174&w=300&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg"} "Coffee is incredible. The smell of a fresh pot is intoxicating. The taste of a first sip is sensatio... - istockphoto")
![]({"default":"//img-s-www.3ly15.cn.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBSBQ8M.img?h=174&w=300&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg&x=1702&y=3057"} "Is This the Secret Ingredient Behind Chick-fil-A’s Perfect Lemonade? - Courtesy of Chick-fil-a")
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![How to know if an opened bottle of alcohol has gone bad]({"default":"//img-s-www.3ly15.cn.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBShCex.img?h=174&w=300&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg&x=456&y=174"} "How to know if an opened bottle of alcohol has gone bad - FOX")
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5 uniquely Japanese beers you can actually buy in the U.S.
I’ve traveled from northern Iwate all the way down to Ishikawa in search of beers made with special ingredients native to the Pacific island nation, and rounded up the best of those that can also be found in the United States.
The Daily Meal Food & Drink
![The unmatched camaraderie of America’s beer industry is both its greatest strength and its greatest weakness: On one hand, shared ideas promote innovation and growth; on the other, trends that spread like wildfire can tire out even the most devoted brew-hounds. For all of the industry’s creativity, Americans are often inundated by beer styles in waves — be it with fruity sour ales, hazy IPAs, or decadent pastry stouts.So it’s no wonder that seasoned drinkers have begun seeking out more exotic flavors found only in far off places. Sure, beer of any category can be made all over the globe by importing hops or malt, but as with wine, terroir — the expression of an origin’s specific climate, soils, and terrain in liquid form — is becoming a greater influence on the beverage than ever before.Nowhere is this felt more than in Japan, where unique ingredients — whether indigenous malt, hops, or adjuncts such as fruit or spices — define many of the country’s best beers. And thanks to America’s unquenchable thirst, more and more of these beers are being exported to the United States.I’ve traveled from northern Iwate all the way down to Ishikawa in search of beers made with special ingredients native to the Pacific island nation, and rounded up the best of those that can also be found in the United States. Seek out the following five delicious, intriguing brews to enjoy a taste of Nippon from the other side of the world.]({"default":"//img-s-www.3ly15.cn.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBShh8O.img?h=174&w=300&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg"} "The unmatched camaraderie of America’s beer industry is both its greatest strength and its greatest ... - Ethan Fixell")
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Take Your Hot Chocolate From Good to Great With These Spiked Hot Cocoa Recipes
While some people love Winter and all the things that come with it (Skiing! Sweaters!), it's also the time of year where the cold makes you want to bundle up, put on a pair of cozy socks, and plop yourself on the couch. Luckily, there's another Winter staple to add to the mix: hot chocolate. Since childhood, the sweet treat is something to enjoy on a cold night or during a snow day. Now that we're all adults here, we can do what we want, and you know what that means? Boozy hot chocolate. Adding vodka, bourbon, or other liqueurs to hot cocoa elevates it to fancy cocktail level without losing its comforting traits. So whether you're snuggling up solo under your blanket, with your sweet pet, or next to the person who makes your heart skip a beat, here are some spiked hot chocolate recipes that you'll want to make all season long.
PopSugar Food & Drink
![Take Your Hot Chocolate From Good to Great With These Spiked Hot Cocoa Recipes]({"default":"//img-s-www.3ly15.cn.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBRxThi.img?h=174&w=300&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg"} "These Decadent Spiked Hot Chocolate Recipes Will Keep You Warm All Winter Long - Provided by POPSUGAR Inc.")
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This state drinks the most wine in America
As Tupac once said, “California knows how to party” — and he was right. The National Institutes of Health examined national drinking trends, and according to the findings, residents of the Golden State drink more wine by volume than any other state, which isn’t that surprising considering California is home to the most wineries in America by a longshot — 86 percent of them, to be exact. 20 Reasons You Should Drink a Glass of Wine Every Day...
![Californians are thirsty.]({"default":"//img-s-www.3ly15.cn.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBS5eTF.img?h=174&w=300&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg"} "California Drinks More Wine Than Any Other State - Urs Flueeler / EyeEm / Getty Images")
![#CSL]({"default":"//img-s-www.3ly15.cn.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBRXtjw.img?h=174&w=300&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg&x=703&y=455"} "Starbucks’ New Cinnamon Shortbread Latte Is ‘Cookie Butter in a Cup’ - Courtesy of Starbucks")
![The hot toddy is not simply a mixture of hot water and booze. It's a miracle worker, a doctor, and a life coach in a cup. This version omits the usual honey or sugar and plays up the herbal and spicy notes instead. See recipe.]({"default":"//img-s-www.3ly15.cn.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBQOG5u.img?h=174&w=300&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg"} "Hot Toddy Pick-Me-Up - Michael Graydon + Nikole Herriott")
![The cost of drinking can quickly add up.
To save money, consider drinking at home or
prioritizing happy hours.
Buy pitchers or bottles of wine when you're drinking
with friends.
Drinking isn't cheap. Whether
you're a wine connoisseur or just love going out for cocktails
with friends, the cost of booze adds up quickly.
Factor in the tips you're handing
your bartender and it's easy to blow your budget pretty quickly
after a night at the bar. If you want to get your booze spending
in order, try these tips to save money on alcohol
before
you totally liquidate your
checking account.]({"default":"//img-s-www.3ly15.cn.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBRLIHe.img?h=174&w=300&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg&x=1270&y=1061"} "Join a wine club. - Shutterstock")
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Here’s Why Soda Tastes So Much Better in Glass Bottles
While the folks at Coca-Cola claim that their drink tastes the same whether it’s served in a can or a two-liter plastic bottle, most people swear it just tastes better when it comes in an icy cold glass bottle. (Ideally from a gas station cooler after a hot day of fishing on Lake Pontchartrain.)
Southern Living Food & Drink
![]({"default":"//img-s-www.3ly15.cn.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBRLx0N.img?h=174&w=300&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg&x=679&y=702"} "Here’s Why Soda Tastes So Much Better in Glass Bottles - Ralph Morse/Getty Images")
![These Are the Best French Presses]({"default":"//img-s-www.3ly15.cn.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBRLDk9.img?h=174&w=300&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg&x=2152&y=1164"} "These Are the Best French Presses - Photo by Chelsea Kyle")
![A Rent Week Gingerade for Dry January (and All the Time, TBH)]({"default":"//img-s-www.3ly15.cn.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBRLcEe.img?h=174&w=300&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg"} "A Rent Week Gingerade for Dry January (and All the Time, TBH) - Bon Appétit")
![Is it Ever OK to Ask For Your Wine Back At the End of a Party?]({"default":"//img-s-www.3ly15.cn.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBREeCJ.img?h=174&w=300&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg&x=1132&y=418"} "Group of young people celebrating Christmas party dinner with clinking glass of wine - Getty / Nattakorn Maneerat")
![It's possible to make
Starbucks' drinks in the comfort of your own home.
Starbucks chai latte is possible to recreate using
store-bought chai powder.
To make a
Frappuccino, you'll need coffee, ice, and flavored
syrup.
Save yourself a hefty chunk of
change this year by making your favorite Starbucks drinks at
home. It's not as difficult as it may seem. Former Starbucks
employee McKenzie Krochmalny revealed how to make similar
versions of your favorite coffee drinks in the comfort of your
own home. All you need is a little bit of patience to perfect
your favorite sip and the dedication to waking up five minutes
earlier to put the coffee on.
"It's not too complicated to make
similar drinks at home," Krochmalny told
INSIDER.
"Before I worked at
Starbucks and had no idea how the
drinks were made, I thought it was just magic, but actually the
drinks themselves are pretty simple and have all the same
components: syrup, coffee, steamed milk, whipped cream"
According to the former barista,
recreating these drinks at home are pretty simple, especially
when you consider that the different drinks are only defined by
which syrup and spices you blend together. Krochmalny noted that
you're able to purchase bottles of your favorite core Starbucks
syrups in the store, which is great news for vanilla, caramel,
and toffee nut fans. Unfortunately, you'll have to look elsewhere
for seasonal syrups like pumpkin spice and gingerbread. "I would
say the seasonal beverages would be worth spending money on since
Starbucks doesn't sell those syrups."
Nevertheless, learning to make
versions of your favorite Starbucks drinks at home is not as
difficult as you may think.]({"default":"//img-s-www.3ly15.cn.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBRuUgA.img?h=174&w=300&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg&x=760&y=556"} "Gingerbread lattes might require a bit of science. - Photo courtesy of Starbucks")
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26 over-the-top bloody marys across America
Bloody marys are a brunch staple, but some U.S. restaurants take the tomato juice and vodka cocktail to outrageous levels. Stacks of garnishes go beyond pickle spears and olives — think burgers, slices of pizza, and fried chicken. Or, alternative liquors and fun spices can make for new twists on the savory classic.
Cheapism Food & Drink
![The bloody mary's history is much more refined than you might think: It was created at Harry's New York Bar in Paris and then popularized in the U.S. at the St. Regis Hotel in New York in 1933. But its upscale, refined image has long been abandoned for a more popular brunch trend that loads garnishes, sandwiches, seafood, and sometimes entire multi-course meals on top of its glass. Some areas of the country are well-known for embracing the shift, like Wisconsin and Southern California, where you can get an outrageous bloody mary at almost any bar. Other places, like New York City, prefer to update a bloody mary's mix or use a simple but unusual garnish. Either way, you get something like these 26 over-the-top bloodies found across the country.]({"default":"//img-s-www.3ly15.cn.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBRntdL.img?h=174&w=300&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg"} "BLOODY BRILLIANT - Lauri Patterson/istockphoto")
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![There are lots of beers to try from around the world.
Some are well-known brands, like Ireland's Guinness.
Some are local favorites, like Three Horses Beer in
Madagascar.
Others are special finds, like the brew from Trappist monks
in Belgium.
Most everyone in the world loves
beer. While pouring and brewing techniques may differ from
country to country, washing down food with a cold brew is a
near-universal activity.
From Germany to Jamaica, here are some iconic world beers
everyone should try.]({"default":"//img-s-www.3ly15.cn.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBRgrWz.img?h=174&w=300&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg&x=530&y=334"} "There are lots of beers to try from around the world. Some are well-known brands, like Ireland's Gui... - Syda Productions/Shutterstock")
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![]({"default":"//img-s-www.3ly15.cn.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBQXWSu.img?h=174&w=300&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg&x=3136&y=1689"} "There's a Childhood Classic Lurking in the Costco Food Court — But It's Off-Menu - Steve Heap/Getty Images")
![Confession: I am a souvenir addict. Whenever I travel anywhere, especially abroad, I become a buying machine. Little animal figurines, beaded bracelets, endless tote bags, hats of all kinds (even though I never actually wear hats)—all of them go into my already-full suitcase until it’s packed so tight that the zipper breaks open and underwear explodes onto the baggage carousel like some kind of very sad firework.
It seems worth it, until I get home. Suddenly all these treasures that seemed so magical back when they were among their brethren—tucked into the stands of brightly colored markets, air thick with the scent of grilled meats—have become, well, what they are: cheap souvenirs. I half-heartedly plan to give them as gifts but forget. They end up on a high shelf collecting dust until one of my cats bats them off and all I’m left with is buyer’s remorse.
But you know what kind of souvenirs I never feel remorseful about? Edible ones. Even better? Drinkable ones. And thus, my latest realization: Whether you plan to give it as a gift, hoard it for yourself, or pretend to buy it as a gift but actually hoard it for yourself, the best and least regrettable souvenir you can buy is a bottle (or two, or five) of local booze. And when you’re in Mexico City, that booze has gotta be mezcal.
Which mezcals should you buy? To answer this question, I consulted Ricardo Mu?oz Zurita: chef, culinary historian, and unofficial “anthropologist of Mexican cuisine” (be sure to check out one of his three Mexico City restaurants, Azul y Oro, for the best tortilla soup you'll ever taste). Zurita had his first sip of mezcal three decades ago, back when Oaxaca was the only place you could find it. But over the past 12 years, he’s developed a fierce passion for the stuff, traveling all over Mexico to find the best bottles.
When I met Zurita in Mexico City, he invited me to his house for—what else?—a mezcal tasting. We sat in his light-soaked living room sipping samples from his enormous collection and chewing on orange slices dipped in worm salt. Zurita spoke encyclopedically about sourcing and techniques and tasting notes, and even gave me a printed booklet of his favorites with star ratings organized by agave type.
So when it came time for me to pick out the bottles to take home, I whipped out my notes and stuck to his advice—which, just because I’m that kind of person, I’ll be sharing here with you. Sure, you can find many of them stateside if you live in a major city (and you can use this guide for that too!), but they’re a helluva lot less expensive if you buy them closer to the source. Read on for your official Zurita-approved CDMX souvenir checklist.]({"default":"//img-s-www.3ly15.cn.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBQShYG.img?h=174&w=300&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg"} "These Are the 5 Mezcals You Should Bring Home from Mexico City - Photo by Chelsie Craig")
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20 Toast-Worthy Sparkling Wines for $20 or Less
You don't want to spend a mint on bubbly to toast the new year, but you also don't want undrinkably cheap Champagne. Here are 20 sparkling wines under $20 worthy of a big event. Not only do they add festive cheer to holiday celebrations, they can also liven up a quiet night and deserve a place at the table year-round.
![Champagne — the real stuff from France — has a reputation for astronomical price tags. Luckily, options for bubbly on a budget abound. Cheapism consulted wine experts to create a list of sparkling wines that can be enjoyed for about $20 or less. Whether prosecco or cava from overseas or sparkling wine produced in the United States, good-quality Champagne alternatives boast piquant textures and clean flavors that make them ideal for pairing with food or enjoying on their own. So indulge this holiday season — and then buy a few extra bottles to savor year-round.
Prices and availability may vary.]({"default":"//img-s-www.3ly15.cn.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBQQeNu.img?h=174&w=300&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg&x=536&y=945"} "BUBBLES UP - Luis Alvarez/Getty Images")
![You’ve Never Heard of Hybrid Grapes, And They’re Everything You Want to Be Drinking Right Now]({"default":"//img-s-www.3ly15.cn.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBQQvTf.img?h=174&w=300&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg"} "You’ve Never Heard of Hybrid Grapes, And They’re Everything You Want to Be Drinking Right Now - Photo by Marissa Ross")
![Should you tip at coffee shops? It turns out, most people do]({"default":"//img-s-www.3ly15.cn.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBQOTOM.img?h=174&w=300&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg"} "Should you tip at coffee shops? It turns out, most people do - Shutterstock")
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20 Good White Wines for $20 or Less
If you think cheap white wine is only for grandma's spritzer, think again. There's a white wine costing no more than $20 to satisfy almost anyone's palate. The best cheap white wines range from chardonnays and pinot grigios to less common varieties like furmint and moschofilero, with prices as low as $6 a bottle.
![If you think cheap white wine is only for grandma's spritzer, think again. As a wine and spirit educator and judge, I've encountered hundreds of wines working with Ultimate Beverage Challenge and selling and purchasing for restaurants and stores. Based on my experience, there's a white wine costing no more than $20 to satisfy almost anyone's palate. At Cheapism, we've spoken with experts and wine vendors, read reviews, and held tastings to round up white wines that achieve a certain level of quality at a low price. Often the trick is to look beyond the chardonnays and pinot grigios to less common varieties of grapes.]({"default":"//img-s-www.3ly15.cn.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBQKBM1.img?h=174&w=300&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg"} "SIP, SAVOR, SAVE - zoranm/istockphoto")
![After a long day of playing in the snow and having a holiday cocktail or two, keep the party going with a hot toddy in the evening. Hot toddies can be a variety of things, as long as there's some booze, some spice, and some sweetener - and, of course, they have to be warm.
Make any one of these recipes during the cold Winter months and curl up on the couch with your hot drink to watch your favorite Christmas movies by the fire. Does that sound like the perfect holiday evening or what? Now all you need are some hot toddy recipes. Keep reading for 23 of them.]({"default":"//img-s-www.3ly15.cn.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBQvtjC.img?h=174&w=300&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg"} "20+ Hot Toddy Recipes to Keep You Warm and Cozy This Winter - The Cookie Rookie")
![Basically Gift Guide 2018: The Cheap, Chic Glassware You Need for Your Next Party]({"default":"//img-s-www.3ly15.cn.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBQuTOj.img?h=174&w=300&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg"} "Basically Gift Guide 2018: The Cheap, Chic Glassware You Need for Your Next Party - Chelsie Craig")
![]({"default":"//img-s-www.3ly15.cn.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBQjK2Q.img?h=174&w=300&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg"} "How to Chill a Bottle of Wine Faster - Provided by Food52")
![The Best English Breakfast Tea You Can Buy in the Store]({"default":"//img-s-www.3ly15.cn.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBQjBWZ.img?h=174&w=300&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg"} "The Best English Breakfast Tea You Can Buy in the Store - Photo by Chelsie Craig")
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![It's one of the world's most beloved foods - and it deserves the perfect glass of wine to go along with it. Pizza is typically consumed with cheap beer or soda but the right glass of wine can make a simple slice of pizza transcendental in a way beer can't. From red tomato sauce pizzas, white pizzas (pizza bianca), and wild toppings (pineapple to mushrooms to clams) we asked top sommeliers and beverage directors how they would pair classic (and not-so-classic) slices of pizza with the perfect glass of wine.]({"default":"//img-s-www.3ly15.cn.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBPSVtJ.img?h=174&w=300&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg"} "It's one of the world's most beloved foods - and it deserves the perfect glass of wine to go along w... - NatashaPhoto/ iStock")
![This Fall Spritz Tastes Complex, But It Couldn’t Be Easier to Make]({"default":"//img-s-www.3ly15.cn.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBPST65.img?h=174&w=300&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg"} "This Fall Spritz Tastes Complex, But It Couldn’t Be Easier to Make - Bon Appétit")
![While the classic relies on lemon juice, this potent mix of scotch, grapefruit juice, and honey-ginger syrup is a winter-friendly twist on the original. See recipe.]({"default":"//img-s-www.3ly15.cn.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBPSGaJ.img?h=174&w=300&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg"} "While the classic relies on lemon juice, this potent mix of scotch, grapefruit juice, and honey-ging... - Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Matt Duckor")
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50 Great-Tasting Red Wines Under $20
These wines were chosen based on professional reviews and competition results, as well as insider knowledge, to ensure that every bottle is a great value. From easy-drinking pinots to bold cabernets, discover a wide variety of inexpensive red wines for every palate. Find out which to pick up for your next dinner party.
![While expensive wine can be amazing, great wine does not have to cost a lot This roundup of red wines under $20 is based on professional reviews and competition results, as well as insider knowledge, to ensure that every bottle is a great value. Most are widely distributed across the country, although prices and availability vary by state. (No vintages are specified, because these inexpensive wines are generally made in a consistent style year after year.) Weather and grape yields also play a role, and many of these reds are cheaper from when Cheapism looked a year ago.For more great dining and grocery tips, please sign up for our free newsletters.]({"default":"//img-s-www.3ly15.cn.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBF0Aox.img?h=174&w=300&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg&x=1184&y=1298"} "Pouring red wine in glasses - Getty/Instants")
![]({"default":"//img-s-www.3ly15.cn.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBPcX1Z.img?h=174&w=300&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg&x=392&y=113"} "Provided by Food52")
![]({"default":"//img-s-www.3ly15.cn.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBPbnCO.img?h=174&w=300&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg&x=810&y=448"} "Sugar Cookie-Flavored Milk Is Here to Make Your Holidays Even Sweeter - Target")
![With less than five ingredients, the Manhattan just works. See recipe.]({"default":"//img-s-www.3ly15.cn.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBPaPk8.img?h=174&w=300&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg"} "What's so cool about this punch? You can make it in a cocktail shaker. Make your own batch of grenan... - Photo by Annabel Mehran")
![Along with cooler temperatures, pumpkin-spice everything, the arrival of autumn also means new flavor profiles for your drinking repertoire. The sangrias, margarita pitchers, and endless Aperol Spritzes of summer give way to ciders, Oktoberfest beers, and - best of all - brown spirits taking their rightful place in your liquor cabinet. To really optimize the rich, smoky possibilities of your fall cocktail game, you'll want to focus on one spirit in particular: bourbon whiskey. Here, we're bringing you a beginner's guide to bourbon; what it is, when it's good, how to mix it, and how to pair it. And to help guide you on the right path, we enlisted Trey Zoeller, founder and CEO of Jefferson's Bourbon, to provide some valuable words of bourbon wisdom.]({"default":"//img-s-www.3ly15.cn.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBP55LP.img?h=174&w=300&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg&x=1320&y=887"} "Along with cooler temperatures, pumpkin-spice everything, the arrival of autumn also means new flavo... - FrauTori/Shutterstock")
![Whether it's your first cup of the day or a mid-afternoon pick-me-up, coffee can not only makes you feel good but also give you the jolt you need to carry out the day. But if you're a habitual java drinker, you may have realized that after a while, this love of coffee certainly adds up. In the interest of saving you time and money on your coffee addiction, INSIDER asked several coffee experts to share their favorite hacks.]({"default":"//img-s-www.3ly15.cn.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBP534x.img?h=174&w=300&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg&x=1415&y=1000"} "Coffee on beans - Getty Images")
![If a classic margarita on the rocks with salt is undeniably perfect for you, then this watermelon version will exceed all your notions of cocktail perfection. It’s refreshing, naturally sweet without added sugar, and just look at that color. See recipe.]({"default":"//img-s-www.3ly15.cn.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBOB7oS.img?h=174&w=300&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg"} "If a classic margarita on the rocks with salt is undeniably perfect for you, then this watermelon ve... - Photo by Chelsie Craig, Food Styling by Molly Baz, Prop Styling by Emily Eisen")
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44 Unique Sodas You Have to Try — If You Can Find Them
America still has many hometown soda brands that have stayed close to their roots with unique ingredients and flavor combinations. The Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin recommended basting holiday hams with Vernors ginger soda, for example. See what other local favorites you might enjoy — if they were available nationwide.
![In certain industries, the biggest brands are so dominant we sometimes forget there's a wider variety of options to choose from. This is surely the case when it comes to soft drinks, with Coca-Cola and Pepsi products typically occupying all the supermarket shelf space and edging out smaller regional soda bottlers. Nonetheless, America still has its fair share of locally distributed sodas worth sampling — you just might have to drive to another part of the country to do so. The following list highlights some of the best regional sodas produced in the U.S., as well as a few other unique flavors found internationally.]({"default":"//img-s-www.3ly15.cn.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBOshCd.img?h=174&w=300&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg&x=900&y=396"} "In certain industries, the biggest brands are so dominant we sometimes forget there's a wider variet... - jacoblund/istockphoto")
![How to Chill Beer: 5 Ways to Frost Your Ale and Lager]({"default":"//img-s-www.3ly15.cn.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBOr956.img?h=174&w=300&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg"} "https://assets.epicurious.com/photos/587e901e662a112d66d6b619/master/pass/super-bowl-stacked-beer-ca... - Photo by Alex Lau")
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We Tried the Walmart and Target Wines, and These Are the Best
Walmart and Target are now selling their own house wines, and there are some tasty bargains from both retailers. Cheapism has sampled four different varieties: whites, reds, sparkling, and rosés. Wine lovers who savor a good deal will want to pore over our list and find out which wines came out on top in each category.
![More and more consumers are realizing that wine doesn't have to be expensive to be good, allowing one-stop shops like Target and Walmart to enter the wine retail game. Aside from convenience, the big stores have buying power to purchase large quantities for a discount and pass the savings on to their customers. As a professional wine judge and Cheapism's resident wine expert, I tasted through all of the house wines from Target and Walmart to see how they stack up and ranked them based on quality using a 3-star system with 3 stars indicating high marks. In general, the Target wines offered the lowest prices, often less than half the cost of Walmart wines of similar quality. In turn, the Walmart wines scored slightly higher across the board. When it comes down to it, both stores offer a lot of value for the price tag by offering solid wines at low prices. Click through to find out which wines topped our list.Prices and availability subject to change.For more great wine and food tips, sign up for our free newsletters.]({"default":"//img-s-www.3ly15.cn.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBNRWC0.img?h=174&w=300&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg"} "More and more consumers are realizing that wine doesn't have to be expensive to be good, allowing on... - ipopba/istockphoto")
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40 hole-in-the-wall bars that have survived the decades
If you thirst for a healthy dose of down-to-earth service, inexpensive brews, and a friendly atmosphere, these 40 hole-in-the-wall bars have you covered. Whether it's a former haunt of writer Charles Bukowski or an underground nook dating back to Prohibition, they've got longevity on their side. Cheers.
![It's almost impossible to define what makes a bar great, but longevity is often an important indicator. To survive and retain a core group of regulars as the surrounding community changes around it, a bar must have something special, even if that something is as simple as friendly service, cheap drinks, or a dazzling view. The following drinking establishments aren't necessarily the fanciest or even the most popular in their respective neighborhoods, but they're reliable and unfussy — and each with something unique to offer that's helped them stay in business over 40 years.]({"default":"//img-s-www.3ly15.cn.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/AAAEA09.img?h=174&w=300&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg"} "It's almost impossible to define what makes a bar great, but longevity is often an important indicat... - La-Carafe/facebook.com")
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The 60 Coolest Coffee Shops in America
The best, coolest coffee shops in the country tend not to just serve coffee and a few good meals, but bring in local performers and artists for shows that truly connect communities. These shops stretch from Los Angeles to New York, with countless sips in between in Oklahoma, Georgia, and even Seward, Alaska.
![The concept of the coffee house dates back to the second half of the 15th century in Constantinople. Though Constantinople didn't survive, the coffee shop did, exported from what's now Istanbul through Europe and eventually to England, whose colonists brought the concept to the New World. The American coffee shop is as old as America itself, and the best cafes are — and always have been — more than just a place to sip coffee, but about showcasing the arts, cultivating a sense of community, and giving an outlet for ideas and expressions ranging from politics to poetry.For more great restaurant guides and dining tips, sign up for our free newsletters.]({"default":"//img-s-www.3ly15.cn.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/AAAF98P.img?h=174&w=300&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg"} "The concept of the coffee house dates back to the second half of the 15th century in Constantinople.... - Geber86/istockphoto")
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17 Cheap Beers that Locals Love
Forget fancy craft beers and look for these local brews that are the hometown pride of towns from Baltimore and New Orleans to New Ulm and La Crosse. Several of them have resurrected recipes, relit signs to solidify their standing as literal neighborhood icons, and have moved production back home after years away.
![As beer drinkers, we take pride in our hometown brews. And while there's plenty of great local craft breweries, we also enjoy having the option of drinking something tasty but cheap found at the liquor or grocery store on the way home. They may not always be the highest quality, but they're still a point of pride for locals and perfect for occasions when all that's needed is something easy to sip. As an extra point of pride, some are from the oldest breweries in the country.]({"default":"//img-s-www.3ly15.cn.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/AAAF9dg.img?h=174&w=300&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg&x=1396&y=638"} "As beer drinkers, we take pride in our hometown brews. And while there's plenty of great local craft... - momente/shutterstock")
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20 of the Oldest Breweries in America
A recent craft beer explosion means many U.S. breweries wouldn't even be old enough to drink — but then there are those dating back to the 1800s. From long-running classics like Yuengling to more recent favorites like Samuel Adams, many offer free tours and tastings and should all be added to your beer bucket list.
![In 1873, there were more than 4,000 breweries in the United States. That number dropped to zero with the arrival of Prohibition in 1920, and although a handful survived the Volstead Act, there were fewer than 300 in the entire country for most of the 20th century. Today, the industry has bounced back — to more than 6,200 breweries, most of which are small and independent craft breweries with numbers that continue to climb dramatically each year. Still, if they were people, the oldest breweries in most states would hardly be old enough to buy a beer. Here are 20 that likely wouldn't have to show ID.Related:The Oldest Eateries in All 50 States]({"default":"//img-s-www.3ly15.cn.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/AAABQZM.img?h=174&w=300&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg"} "Founded: 1981 City: SeattleWhile the original Red Hook Brewpub in Woodinville, Washington, recently ... - Elaine K./yelp.com")
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Sparkling, Seltzer, Soda: A Primer on Carbonated Water
Soda water, seltzer, club soda, sparkling water, mineral water: there are so many different fizzy waters out there. Are they all the same thing? Carbonated water - water into which carbon dioxide has been dissolved - is a broad term that encompasses all fizzy waters; it's used interchangeably with sparkling water and soda water (a prewar term for the same thing). Within this category, there are several distinctions: seltzer, club soda, and...
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![After a long day commuting in the Summer heat, the last thing I want to think about when I get home is doing anything too elaborate. While in the Winter I don't mind standing over my stove, cooking a big dinner, this time of year is all about simplicity - this goes for my drinks as well. Even though beer and wine are obviously staples in my house, sometimes my day isn't complete without a cocktail. Instead of spending too much of my precious evening trying to figure out how to make a delicious drink, I've streamlined my bar cart by making homemade honey lavender simple syrup. This syrup is super simple to make and even easier to use. The richness of the honey adds a depth of flavor that's superior to traditional simple syrups, and the delicate floral scent of lavender makes even the simplest of cocktails stand out. What's best about this simple syrup is that it works wonders in all kinds of beverages, not just cocktails. A simple splash into your morning latte will have you feeling extra fancy, even if you only got a couple hours of sleep. Here is a step-by-step guide to making your own syrup.]({"default":"//img-s-www.3ly15.cn.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/AAzA3Rz.img?h=174&w=300&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg"} "After a long day commuting in the Summer heat, the last thing I want to think about when I get home ... - POPSUGAR Photography / Laurel Niedospial")
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![Starbucks has added yet another "pink drink" to the menu, but this time it's a Frappuccino. The new Serious Strawberry Frappuccino is what Starbucks is dubbing its first "magenta" Frappuccino, and the blended beverage is a sweet treat that strawberry fanatics will go crazy for. The coffee-free drink starts with a swirl of strawberry fruit puree and is mixed with the new version of Starbucks's Strawberries and Creme Frappuccino (a blend of ice, milk, and "strawberry infusion blend"), and it's finished with strawberry puree and vanilla whipped cream. Starting on Tuesday, June 5, the Serious Strawberry Frappuccino joins Starbucks's permanent menu in the US and Canada (in other words, it's not a limited-edition offering!). This exciting release comes not long after the launch of the Ultra Caramel and Triple Mocha Frappuccinos, which recently became the first permanent Frappuccino additions in more than a decade. This definitely calls for an afternoon Starbucks run!]({"default":"//img-s-www.3ly15.cn.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/AAyupQT.img?h=174&w=300&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg&x=1038&y=1097"} "Starbucks has added yet another \"pink drink\" to the menu, but this time it's a Frappuccino. The new ... - Starbucks")
![8 Things You Never Knew About Starbucks, Straight From a Former Employee]({"default":"//img-s-www.3ly15.cn.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/AAy4cfW.img?h=174&w=300&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg&x=548&y=685"} "8 Things You Never Knew About Starbucks, Straight From a Former Employee - POPSUGAR Photography / Anna Monette Roberts")
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![Like many health-conscious millennials, I'm more than a little obsessed with flavored sparkling water. For a long time, Pamplemousse and Tangerine LaCroix were my go-tos, with a wild card picked up here and there, but I knew there had to be other gems. Over the past couple of months, I've made it my mission to try each and every flavored seltzer, sparkling water, and mineral water I can get my hands on to find the best of the best. After trying a whopping 91 varieties across 18 brands, these bottles and cans stood out as the winners. Related: The Definitive Ranking of LaCroix Flavors]({"default":"//img-s-www.3ly15.cn.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/AAxWVOK.img?h=174&w=300&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg"} "Like many health-conscious millennials, I'm more than a little obsessed with flavored sparkling wate... - POPSUGAR Photography / Nicole Perry")
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Olive Garden's New Rosé Is Made in Italy - Pass a Bottle and the Breadsticks, Please!
Olive Garden has its own exclusive rosé that's hitting menus for summertime, and we just got another excuse to enjoy endless breadsticks. Beginning on May 29, Olive Garden menus will include Head to Head Rosé, which was created by siblings Giulia and Andrea Zingarelli of Tuscany's Rocca delle Macíe winery. The coral-pink wine is made from Sangiovese grapes (nice and sweet) grown in eastern Sicily, and it has "intense, complex red fruit aromas dominated by apple and cherry notes," according to Olive Garden. A bottle of red might be more commonly passed around the table at Italian dinners, but a refreshing glass of rosé next to a comforting plate of chicken fettuccine alfredo sounds pretty lovely. Given the fact that rosé everything is having a major moment, Olive Garden wanted to get in on the trend. "We wanted to launch our new wine in Summer because rosés are refreshing in hot weather," said Robyn Albert, director of beverage strategy at Olive Garden. A trip to Tuscany might not be in the books, but this will satisfy some of our cravings in the meantime!
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