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The best martinis to make for the holidaysTown and Country
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There's a childhood classic lurking in the Costco food court — but it's off-menu
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Town and Country
![You know it's a special occasion when someone busts out a bottle of bubbly. While a fizzy explosion looks awesome in the movies, it's not ideal in the middle of your living room. Steer clear of a messy - and scary - uncorking by following this foolproof guide from Good Housekeeping's Culinary Director Susan Westmoreland and Winc's Wine Director Brook Matthias.]({"default":"//img-s-www.3ly15.cn.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBQRN04.img?h=350&w=624&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg"} "4) Pour two fingers worth per glass. - Poike - Getty Images")
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Good Housekeeping
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Southern Living
![Mixing up everyone's go-to Moscow mule is as easy as 1-2-3. Just combine ginger beer, vodka and lime in a pitcher; pour over ice; and sip your refreshing beverage. (The garnish is encouraged, but not required.)]({"default":"//img-s-www.3ly15.cn.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBQW0sV.img?h=350&w=624&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg"} "Moscow Mule - Taste of Home")
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Taste of Home
![Michter’s has produced one of the finest dessert bourbons in the world with Toasted Barrel. This double barreled whiskey adds marshmallow and vanilla notes on top of typical Michter’s bourbon, which makes this a real treat for just about everyone.
[$60; drizly.com]]({"default":"//img-s-www.3ly15.cn.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBQVzYn.img?h=350&w=624&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg"} "pouring whiskey into a glass with ice cubes on black background - Getty / ronstik")
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Men's Journal
![Welcome to Town & Country’s first-ever Bar Cart Awards, a celebration of the classic bottles and essential mixology gear that every home bar needs.]({"default":"//img-s-www.3ly15.cn.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBQX86d.img?h=174&w=300&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg"} "Welcome to Town & Country’s first-ever Bar Cart Awards, a celebration of the classic bottles and ess... - Courtesy")
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![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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16 Big-Batch Cocktails So You Can Mix Once, Then Actually Enjoy Your Party
It's the most wonderful time of the year—so bring on the comfort & joy, we say. In The Art of Chill Holidays, we'll show you how we keep celebrations low-key, with festive decor tricks, clever time-saving tips, and scrumptious spreads of snacks (always snacks!). During this busy-busy time of year, I'm open to any and all time-saving tips. Packing a few days' worth of lunches in advance? Check. Freezing logs of cookie dough ahead of time, so I can just slice and bake when the time comes? Double check. And when it comes to party-planning, any efforts at efficiency are especially welcome. Once the guests start milling in, I aim to be in full-on host mode, shmoozing and making guests feel welcome—and not wondering if I have enough ice to go around. How to Make Cocktails for a Crowd (Only Simple Math Requi... by fiveandspice Party Planning Tips & Hacks You Can Steal From the Profes... by Erin Alexander That's where big-batch cocktails come in. Don't get me wrong: I love a single, well-crafted drink; but I also love spending actual face time with loved ones. You can, simultaneously, enjoy a thoughtful cocktail while making yourself present and available at your next shindig. This holiday season, do yourself a favor and mix up some larger format drinks and bases well ahead of the first guest's arrival. Modern Crystal Punch Bowl Vintage French Silverplated Ladle Metallic Rimmed Cocktail Glasses (Set of 6) Nordic Ware Heritage Bundt Pan A few helpful tips before you get started: Don't forget the mixers and soft beverages: Make sure there are refreshing options for everyone, whether they are partaking your boozy delights or not. Use what you do have: No Bundt for the ice mold? No problem. A round cake pan or even a large, freezer-safe food storage container will do in a pinch. Stay chill: We also like putting cocktails and cocktail bases in large flip-top bottles or jars. That way, you can have them sitting on ice so they stay cool without any dilution. Take, for example, the Negroni Sbagliato Punch, which you can store in bottles or half-bottles in advance. Guests can pour it themselves and choose to top off further with fresh Prosecco or seltzer if they'd like. 1-2-Punch Negroni Sbagliato Punch by Cory Baldwin Rum Punch by Erik Lombardo Mother's Ruin Punch by Kenzi Wilbur Rosemary Grapefruit Milk Punch by Samantha Weiss Hills Bowery Punch by Food52 Crimson Bulleit Punch by Oui, Chef Updated Charles Dickens Punch by fiveandspice Apple Rye Punch by Kate Williams Friendly to Scaling Up Winter Spritz by sandy peccerillo Whiskey & Apple Cider Syrup (aka the Only Fall Cocktail Y... by Cory Baldwin Bourbon, Orange, and Ginger by inpatskitchen Boulevardier by Erik Lombardo Grab a Pitcher “Adult” Shirley Temple Pitcher Cocktail by Food52 Paloma by Erik Lombardo Eggnog Any Which Way, Even for Those Who Claim to Not lik... by Caroline Lange How to Make Sangria Without a Recipe by Kenzi Wilbur And if you have friends pinging you about what they can bring: Back to that ice. Always bags of ice. What is your favorite big-batch cocktail for a crowd? Let us know below!
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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.
Cheapism Food & Drink
![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")
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![It's not a party without sangria. The big-batch drink is pretty universally loved, and way more festive than a six-pack. Here are some of our favorite winter sangria recipes, from classic red to cranberry and apple-flavored. For more holiday drinks, check out these whiskey cocktails, too!]({"default":"//img-s-www.3ly15.cn.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBMVByx.img?h=174&w=300&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg"} "It's not a party without sangria. - Parker Feierbach")
![Get inspired by our best ever recipes for making mimosas.]({"default":"//img-s-www.3ly15.cn.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBQMlHa.img?h=174&w=300&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg"} "Get inspired by our best ever recipes for making mimosas. - John Komar")
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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")
![Festive, fancy, and perfectly effervescent, Champagne has become the universal beverage of choice for celebrations. Whether you're celebrating a loved one's success, toasting with your besties at a holiday gathering, or dammit, you're just really feeling yourself and looking for a little something special to sip as you dine, Champagne always brings the cheer. It's a classic, crowd-pleasing, and food-friendly beverage choice perfect for virtually any special occasion. In order to find the very best bubbly, the BestProducts.com team tasted our way through 10 top-selling Champagnes and sparkling wines under $100. We gathered over 15 editors' honest feedback on five main criteria areas: First impressions, tasting notes, recommended pairings, overall versatility, and value. The kicker: We also conducted this tasting with the price tag hidden until the completion of testing, so that cost wouldn't affect our honest critique. After tasting everything from wallet-friendly sparkling wines from California, to some of France's most popular and beloved Champagnes, we've compiled our findings and are here to guide you in the right direction for the holiday season. Hey, it was a tough job, but someone had to do it! Here are our top picks for the best Champagne for every budget. Now pop bottles!Note: Some wine retailers listed below offer limited delivery. Enter your ZIP code in the provided link to determine delivery zones.]({"default":"//img-s-www.3ly15.cn.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBQuttC.img?h=174&w=300&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg"} "Festive, fancy, and fantastically bubbly, Champagne has become the universal liquid indicator of cel... - Kayla Ramsey")
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![The name cognac conjures up images of brown leather and crystal tumblers, exuding old world luxury. And yet, it's precisely that je ne sais quoi that keeps many of us from making it our nightcap of choice; the sense that we don't know enough to truly appreciate the experience. But as cognac has started to break into the mainstream cocktail scene, it's becoming more accessible to drinkers of all stripes, which makes now the perfect time to study up. Here's a rundown on the most elegant bottles to add to your bar cart.]({"default":"//img-s-www.3ly15.cn.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBQDDSL.img?h=174&w=300&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg"} "The name cognac conjures up images of brown leather and crystal tumblers, exuding old world luxury. ... - Courtesy")
![From the stocking stuffers to the tree trimming to the perfect holiday frock, there's a lot of prep work that goes into hosting a Christmas party. So much to focus on, even, that sometimes cocktails can get lost in the mix or left to the very last minute. To avoid the same old red or green punch recipe (come on - 'tis the season!), we've rounded up 15 tasty and festive Christmas cocktails to get you and your guests in the holiday spirit.Note: We've listed ingredients you can easily shop online - but perishables and produce we recommend buying in stores.]({"default":"//img-s-www.3ly15.cn.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBQBtk5.img?h=174&w=300&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg"} "From the stocking stuffers to the tree trimming to the perfect holiday frock, there's a lot of prep ... - NOLET’S")
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![Skip the boring beer this year - holiday parties deserve fun, festive drinks, like Christmosas and Jingle Juice. For even more Christmas party cocktail ideas, try these hot cocktails, holiday punch recipes, and perfect pear cocktails.]({"default":"//img-s-www.3ly15.cn.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBPgeTR.img?h=174&w=300&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg"} "Apple Cider Old Fashioneds - Jon Boulton")
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![Most Starbucks locations will be open on Christmas day this year, but here's how to check the location closest to you to be sure.]({"default":"//img-s-www.3ly15.cn.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBQxe0b.img?h=174&w=300&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg"} "Is Starbucks Open On Christmas? The Answer Is... - Starbucks")
![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")
![If you're anything like me, you don't really think about which hot chocolate to buy. You just buy the one you grew up drinking. Which is totally fine-hot cocoa is meant to be nostalgic. BUT you should know that there are some really amazing products out there. I was tasked with the lonely journey of drinking over a dozen mixes to determine the bests. (It sounds way more fun that it actually is.) There were a lot of pretty good ones, but these are the four best.]({"default":"//img-s-www.3ly15.cn.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBQvc6w.img?h=174&w=300&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg&x=2019&y=1423"} "If you're anything like me, you don't really think about which hot chocolate to buy. You just buy th... - Parker Feierbach")
![As any true Moscow Mule lover knows, having the proper copper drinkware is what makes the cocktail. Pick your favorite mug from these top-rated finds, then just add your favorite vodka, ginger beer, and lime.]({"default":"//img-s-www.3ly15.cn.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBQhaPA.img?h=174&w=300&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg"} "Moscow Mule Mugs for Even Better Happy Hours - Stocksy")
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![Just because a mocktail is non-alcoholic doesn't mean it has to be boring! Whether it's for your guests or yourself, it's always a good idea to add a fun and refreshing mocktail into the mix. Here are 35 easy, delicious, and non-alcoholic recipes for you to serve up at your next event.]({"default":"//img-s-www.3ly15.cn.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBQukcd.img?h=174&w=300&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg"} "Just because a mocktail is non-alcoholic doesn't mean it has to be boring! Whether it's for your gue... - Designed by Michael Stillwell")
![The holiday season just makes us want to curl up with a mug
filled with something hot and aromatic, preferably if it
includes alcohol. Christmas
cocktails objectively make the holiday season more festive, and
many cultures have their own version.
From
North America's eggnog to Swedish Gl?gg (hot mulled wine),
these are our favorite drinks from around the world that are sure
to be the star of any Christmas get-together. All of the drinks
listed below are boozy, but several can be made without
alcohol.]({"default":"//img-s-www.3ly15.cn.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBPI5os.img?h=174&w=300&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg"} "First of all, realize that you can’t — and you won’t — please everyone. - Pixabay")
![It's the classic, creamy comfort drink of the holidays - but eggnog's use doesn't end at the punch bowl. From pudding and pies to ice cream and hot chocolate, this frothy beverage flavor can spice up any old dish. For more sweet holiday treats, check out these easy Christmas cookies, delicious desserts, and snowball cookies.]({"default":"//img-s-www.3ly15.cn.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBQrByf.img?h=174&w=300&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg"} "It's the classic, creamy comfort drink of the holidays - but eggnog's use doesn't end at the punch b... - Ethan Calabrese")
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![If you're drink of choice is vodka, you're probably tiring of the typical vodka tonic– so why not try something new? We've rounded up a list of the best vodka cocktail recipes where everything from mules to mix drinks and the legendary martini have been given a fresh twist. With unique flavors and easy to follow recipes it's never been easier to ditch that straight-forward drink and try out fun cocktails that any vodka drinker is sure to love.]({"default":"//img-s-www.3ly15.cn.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBQrcXM.img?h=174&w=300&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg"} "If you're drink of choice is vodka, you're probably tiring of the typical vodka tonic– so why not tr... - Courtesy")
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This celebrity wine was named the best rosé of 2018
Rock star Jon Bon Jovi has another major accomplishment under his belt, and this time it has nothing to do with music. The singer’s recently launched rosé, Hampton Water, has been named the best rosé of 2018 by Wine Spectator. We Bet You Didn’t Know These States Made Wine Hampton Water ranked No. 83 on Wine Spectator's Top 100 list, which highlights wines the magazine has reviewed in the past year. It was one of two rosés on the list, the other...
The Daily Meal Food & Drink
![Hampton Water, Jon Bon Jovi’s wine made in collaboration with an acclaimed French winemaker, was named the best rosé of 2018 by Wine Spectator.]({"default":"//img-s-www.3ly15.cn.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBQjVTa.img?h=174&w=300&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg&x=675&y=255"} "Bon Jovi's 'Hampton Water' Named Best Rosé of 2018 - Hampton Water")
![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")
![It can be hard to know what to look for when it comes to buying a good de-alcoholized wine. From bubbly champagne to full bodied cabernet, we've rounded up the best brands of your favorite varietals. Whether you're a teetotaler yourself or just want to be prepared for all requests at your next party, here are six non-alcoholic wine substitutes that ensure everyone can take part in the celebration.]({"default":"//img-s-www.3ly15.cn.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBQiWuT.img?h=174&w=300&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg"} "It can be hard to know what to look for when it comes to buying a good de-alcoholized wine. From bub... - Courtesy")
![Applebee’s Blends Vodka and Jolly Rancher for Its New $1 Drink Deal]({"default":"//img-s-www.3ly15.cn.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBQiIdF.img?h=174&w=300&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg"} "Restaurant Chains Applebee's And IHOP To Close Over 100 Stores - Scott Olson/Getty Images")
![Applebee's Is Serving $1 'Jolly' Holiday Cocktails for All of December]({"default":"//img-s-www.3ly15.cn.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBQiuNz.img?h=174&w=300&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg&x=658&y=399"} "Applebee's Is Serving $1 'Jolly' Holiday Cocktails for All of December - Edited/Courtesy of Applebee's")
![Looking for a hands-off way to serve drinks at your holiday party this year? Try one of these big-batch punch recipes. These easy, make-ahead cocktails are delightfully boozy and guaranteed to impress your guests. Add some holiday party appetizers to the table, too.]({"default":"//img-s-www.3ly15.cn.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBQgXKO.img?h=174&w=300&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg"} "Looking for a hands-off way to serve drinks at your holiday party this year? Try one of these big-ba... - Jon Boulton")
![3 Delicious Ways to Spike Your Apple Cider]({"default":"//img-s-www.3ly15.cn.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBQgEQO.img?h=174&w=300&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg"} "3 Delicious Ways to Spike Your Apple Cider - Alexey Dulin / EyeEm/Getty Images")
![Christie’s to Auction Off Whiskey Stash Hidden Since Prohibition]({"default":"//img-s-www.3ly15.cn.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBQgJla.img?h=174&w=300&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg&x=1027&y=314"} "Christie’s to Auction Off Whiskey Stash Hidden Since Prohibition - GraphicaArtis/Getty Images")
![]({"default":"//img-s-www.3ly15.cn.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBQfDRV.img?h=174&w=300&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg&x=2159&y=1122"} "Beer - Getty")
![No holiday celebration is complete without a signature drink and a slice of cake. From candy cane cocktails to spiked hot chocolate, this menu of options is our gift to you. Cheers!]({"default":"//img-s-www.3ly15.cn.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBQdvMM.img?h=174&w=300&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg"} "No holiday celebration is complete without a signature drink and a slice of cake. From candy cane co... - Mike Garten")
![Take your love of whiskey to the next level with these cocktails tailored for chilly weather. Trying to stay even warmer? Make one of these hot cocktails for cold nights and get more winter cocktail recipes!]({"default":"//img-s-www.3ly15.cn.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBQdDFC.img?h=174&w=300&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg"} "Take your love of whiskey to the next level with these cocktails tailored for chilly weather. Trying... - Alexa Payesko")
![Coffee perks us up in the morning and helps us power through lulls in the afternoon. But if you want a cup of joe later in the evening or need to order something for kids or adults who might literally bounce off the walls if they come within arm’s reach of espresso, we’ve got you covered.It seems like Starbucks is always debuting new specialty beverages, but there aren’t many exciting caffeine-free holiday drinks on the menu (no surprise there, considering it’s a coffee chain). So if you want something a little more festive than your average hot chocolate, you have to hit up the secret menu.Most, but not all of the items included in this list were sourced from the Starbucks Secret Menu blog, which publishes drink recipes submitted by real-life baristas and consumers across the globe. A good amount of the caffeine-free varieties are Frappuccinos — what Starbucks calls its blended beverages — but there are other hot and cold yummies peppered throughout.We aren’t qualified to tell you how to care for children, but if you give them caffeine before bedtime you might regret it at 3 a.m. when you’re chasing a very fast tiny person armed with seven different-colored crayons they are dragging across a white wall. Although they contain sugar and trace amounts of chocolate, these 14 caffeine-free holiday drinks from Starbucks won’t keep you or your kids up all night.]({"default":"//img-s-www.3ly15.cn.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBQdurc.img?h=174&w=300&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg"} "Coffee perks us up in the morning and helps us power through lulls in the afternoon. But if you want... - Starbucks")
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Cheers! Keurig Now Sells A Machine That Makes Cocktails Instead Of Coffee
Keurig machines are known for being a quick way to make a variety of hot drinks, from coffee to tea to cocoa to cider, using prepackaged K cups, also called pods. But now Keurig and Anheuser-Busch have partnered to produce a similar machine that does the same thing for cocktails: The Drinkworks home bar. The Best Food and Drink in Every State According to a fact sheet, the machine can make 15 cocktails, including Moscow mules, margaritas,...
![Drinkworks home bar]({"default":"//img-s-www.3ly15.cn.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBQapWv.img?h=174&w=300&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg"} "Drinkworks home bar - Keurig")
![Eggnog is a bit like Marmite, in that you either love it or you hate it. But regardless of your feelings, like clockwork, after Thanksgiving, the shelves in the dairy aisle of most supermarkets are suddenly full of the cartoned, ready-to-drink holiday cheer that is eggnog.Historically known as milk punch or egg milk punch, eggnog is chilled, rich, creamy, and sweet — a perfect accompaniment to candy canes, holiday cookies, and Christmas chocolates! The name eggnog (as you may have suspected) comes from the whipped egg whites and egg yolks that are traditionally used (to create the delightful frothy texture) when making this festive beverage, though the namesake ingredient is generally not used in commercial varieties. Many delight in the sneaky addition of brandy, whiskey, or rum to their glass of “nog” to further push the boundaries of holiday merriment.If you’re looking for a basic, dependable, homemade eggnog you can use to in place of the store-bought kind, it’s worth keeping this trusty old-fashioned eggnog recipe up your sleeve. If you’re looking for more eggnog adventure, the collection of tasty recipes in this slideshow will open your eyes to 12 delightful eggnog possibilities. (You can even use the recipe above as the foundation for some of them.) From chia pudding and fudge to French toast and cookies, we tracked down some wonderful ways to take your eggnog game to the next level with these 12 days of eggnog recipes.]({"default":"//img-s-www.3ly15.cn.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBQalKV.img?h=174&w=300&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg"} "Eggnog is a bit like Marmite, in that you either love it or you hate it. But regardless of your feel... - istockphoto.com")
![Gin]({"default":"//img-s-www.3ly15.cn.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBQ7Ovk.img?h=174&w=300&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg&x=591&y=450"} "Gin - Aldi UK")
![]({"default":"//img-s-www.3ly15.cn.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBPVliT.img?h=174&w=300&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg"} "Provided by Food52")
![Somewhere between the boxed wine of your college days and fancy bottles packed away in neat gift bags lies canned wine. The increasingly trendy boozy bev is easy to carry, usually low-budget, and makes for the perfect party contribution. From reds to whites to rosés, these are some of our favorites.]({"default":"//img-s-www.3ly15.cn.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBPV7yj.img?h=174&w=300&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg&x=1885&y=775"} "Somewhere between the boxed wine of your college days and fancy bottles packed away in neat gift bag... - Madison Flager")
![We love a world class bar here at The Daily Meal, trust us. But sometimes, you don’t want a $15 cocktail, a bartender who scoffs at you when you simply want a lager out of a can, or a candlelit speakeasy experience. Sometimes you just want a good old-fashioned dive bar. No matter where you live in the country, from the biggest coastal cities to a small town in Wyoming, we think everyone can appreciate a laid-back drinking atmosphere and some quirky wall décor. So we sought out the best dive in every state.These places aren’t necessarily the filthiest or the roughest dive bar in every state. You may want to stay clear of those. But these joints offer some very, very important things: cold beers, friendly folks, and a nice getaway from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. At these 51 dive bars, you can walk in happy or walk in grouchy, slouch on a stool, and drink Bud Light out of the bottle without anyone asking any questions.So whether you’re looking for a new local watering hole or simply want to find new and unusual places with plenty of personality to them while you travel across the county, these are the places for you. So pop open a cold one, put some Led Zeppelin on in the jukebox, and check out the best dive bar in every state.Alyssa Haak, Carolyn Menyes and Taylor Rock contributed to this article.]({"default":"//img-s-www.3ly15.cn.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBPUTNY.img?h=174&w=300&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg"} "We love a world class bar here at The Daily Meal, trust us. But sometimes, you don’t want a $15 cock... - iStock")
![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")
![Champagne is the universal drink for celebration. Graduated college? Pop open a bottle. Celebrating New Year’s Eve? You know Champagne is involved. Special occasions just wouldn’t be the same without a fresh bottle of bubbly. But there’s a whole world of history and know-how behind both producing and serving Champagne that most eager drinkers just don’t know much about.Like, how is Champagne made? Where do those prized grapes come from? And why are there international laws governing this one type of booze? In sum, what makes Champagne so special?Turns out, there’s a lot about Champagne that’s cause for celebration. And not just because it gets you drunk faster than any other drink (even a shot!).Champagne is centuries-old, and the industry has worked really hard to maintain its celebrity. It was invented in the Champagne region of France (hence the name) and has been a delicacy ever since kings started to use Champagne to celebrate their coronation.The Champagne region, including quaint towns such as Epernay and Reims, is quite small. But Champagne production is huge. Beneath the acres of vineyards, there are thousands of underground cellars and caverns storing millions of bottles of aging bubbly. As residents often say, “Reims is a piece of cheese.” Like Swiss cheese, the land is filled with holes. But unlike Swiss cheese, which gets its holes from a strange source, Reims’ caverns come from clay quarries carved in the Middle Ages.There are approximately 15,000 sparkling wine producers packed in the region. Some of these producers are called “growers,” meaning that they are small, often family-owned businesses. Others are called Champagne “houses,” which produce a majority of the Champagne distributed around the world. These are likely the Champagne brands you’ve heard of, the largest one being Mo?t & Chandon.But all Champagne has a few things in common — and some little-known quirks that make this dazzling drink even more special.]({"default":"//img-s-www.3ly15.cn.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBPSULv.img?h=174&w=300&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg"} "Champagne is the universal drink for celebration. Graduated college? Pop open a bottle. Celebrating ... - istockphoto.com")
![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")
![A Fall-Ready Cranberry Margarita]({"default":"//img-s-www.3ly15.cn.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBPGh7M.img?h=174&w=300&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg"} "A Fall-Ready Cranberry Margarita - POPSUGAR Photography / Nicole Perry")
![Whether you're having a festive fete or opting for a more low-key celebration with the family, choosing the right wine to pair with your Christmas meal is an important part of creating the perfect holiday experience. We surveyed master sommeliers and wine experts around the country to determine the best bottles to serve at your celebratory Christmas meal. Here are 18 wines that will make your feast especially memorable.]({"default":"//img-s-www.3ly15.cn.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBPKA4D.img?h=174&w=300&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg&x=2075&y=1136"} "Christmas, New Year's holiday wines with lights - Getty / fstop123")
![Starbucks is currently offering six holiday drinks: the Peppermint Mocha, the Toasted White Chocolate Mocha, the Gingerbread Latte, the Eggnog Latte, the Chestnut Praline Latte, and the Caramel Brulée Latte. I tried them all. While they're all sweet enough to please even the biggest sugar enthusiast, the winner was one of the least sweet drinks, and an underdog: the Chestnut Praline Latte. In the US at least, the second the clock strikes midnight on November 1, people toss their Halloween garb in the closet for another year and bring out the tinsel and Christmas music. For better or worse, it's officially the holiday season. This means that it is also time for Starbucks' famous holiday drink menu. Not surprisingly, it's filled with holiday staples like eggnog, peppermint, and gingerbread. In fact, it features six holiday drinks this year: the Peppermint Mocha, the Toasted White Chocolate Mocha, the Gingerbread Latte, the Eggnog Latte, the Chestnut Praline Latte, and the Caramel Brulée Latte. Here at INSIDER, we love a taste test, so we decided to put all of these drinks to the test. Each one cost $5.45 for a grande (medium) size, with a range of caloric values. Read on to see what we thought.]({"default":"//img-s-www.3ly15.cn.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBPuPJr.img?h=174&w=300&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg&x=359&y=292"} "Starbucks is currently offering six holiday drinks: the Peppermint Mocha, the Toasted White Chocolat... - Starbucks")
![]({"default":"//img-s-www.3ly15.cn.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBPuAiz.img?h=174&w=300&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg&x=371&y=173"} "Provided by Food52")
![Combining favorite fall flavors with sparkling cider gives sangria a refreshing new spin. It couldn't be easier to throw together yet it's sure to impress at any Thanksgiving celebration. See recipe.]({"default":"//img-s-www.3ly15.cn.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBPnZeK.img?h=174&w=300&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg"} "Combining favorite fall flavors with sparkling cider gives sangria a refreshing new spin. It couldn'... - Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Anna Surbatovich, Food Styling by Olivia Mack Anderson")
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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")
![The bar. It’s where we go to relax, celebrate, hang with friends, catch the big game or otherwise hide away from the rest of the world for a while. Every state in our nation has a rainbow of watering holes treasured for remarkable beer selections, carefully-crafted cocktails, unforgettable customer service and beautifully designed, warm and welcoming environments. Is it even possible to accurately declare which ones are better than the rest?To determine the absolute best bar in every single state and Washington, D.C., we looked at rankings and lists published by local and national outlets, reviews and customer feedback on sites such as Yelp, and the annually released “World’s 50 Best Bars” for 2018, which was decided by 510 drinks writers, bartenders and “cocktail aficionados” in 58 countries.There’s no magic formula to finding one bar to represent a whole state. Some are the oldest or most famous, while others have highly sought-after signature cocktails or munchies. We’re confident that our finalists have those “it” factors that’ll entice you to throw one back, either in solitude or in the company of friends, at the best bar in your state.Syjil Ashraf and Taylor Rock contributed to this article.]({"default":"//img-s-www.3ly15.cn.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBP7U2c.img?h=174&w=300&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg"} "The bar. It’s where we go to relax, celebrate, hang with friends, catch the big game or otherwise hi... - Daniel Krieger")
![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")
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Saving Your Champagne for a Special Occasion? Don’t
Ooh, la la! You’ve gotten your hands on a fancy pants-bottle of sparkling wine. And it’s not just sparkling wine — it’s Champagne. (Yes, there’s a difference!) Classy gal or guy that you are, you don’t want to down this Champagne on just any old Tuesday. No, you want keep your bottle of bubbly on reserve for a special occasion. It is the drink of celebration, after all. Why not wait for something to celebrate? 15 Reasons to Drink a Beer Every...
![The best time to drink Champagne? Any time.]({"default":"//img-s-www.3ly15.cn.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBOWp4c.img?h=174&w=300&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg"} "champagne - istockphoto.com")
![You probably don't think about it every time you crack open a cold one, but beer is one of the oldest bedrocks of human civilization, brewed all over the world for longer than recorded history. From the Agricultural Revolution to the American Revolution, beer has been around to quench the thirsts of virtually all classes of all societies. Here are some facts you may not have known about the history of beer.]({"default":"//img-s-www.3ly15.cn.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBOW6ns.img?h=174&w=300&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg&x=1339&y=537"} "You probably don't think about it every time you crack open a cold one, but beer is one of the oldes... - Douglas Miller/Keystone/Getty Images")
![This Thanksgiving, Have a Cocktail While You Cook]({"default":"//img-s-www.3ly15.cn.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBOQuRQ.img?h=174&w=300&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg"} "Perfect Circle - Epicurious")
![The average change in prices paid by consumers over time for goods and services is measured by a figure called the Consumer Price Index (CPI). The US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) has tracked the CPI for beer, ale, and other malt beverages since the 1950s. According to the Official Data Foundation's Inflation Calculator, the data from the BLS shows that the price of beer in the US was 475.62% higher in 2018 than it was in 1953. Here's what buying a pack of beer cost the year you were born.]({"default":"//img-s-www.3ly15.cn.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBOJAsV.img?h=174&w=300&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg&x=730&y=312"} "Inflation rate: 1.82% - Dave Martin/File/AP")
![We spoke to bartenders to find out what drinks they hate making the most.Sometimes the simplest drinks can be the most annoying to make.Whatever you do, don't say "surprise me." Everyone has a "go-to" drink order, whether it's a gin and tonic, a whiskey sour, or a Long Island iced tea. But what if your favorite drink is secretly irritating the bartender? We spoke to Elena Alvarez, a bartender at The Airliner in Iowa City, Iowa; Chelsea Jenssen, a bartender at Tao Downtown nightclub in New York City; and heard from various bartending Redditors to find out what drink orders irritate them the most.]({"default":"//img-s-www.3ly15.cn.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBOB8yA.img?h=174&w=300&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg&x=788&y=456"} "We spoke to bartenders to find out what drinks they hate making the most.Sometimes the simplest drin... - Sarah Jacobs/Business Insider")
![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")
![Few drinks get people as excited as pumpkin spice lattes.We decided to pit the pumpkin lattes at Starbucks and Dunkin' - the two biggest coffee chains in the US - against each other.Starbucks was way more expensive than Dunkin', but also better. The PSL uses real pumpkin purée, and was less sweet. It's officially fall - though Dunkin' and Starbucks have been selling their signature fall drinks since August. Few other flavors incite more outrage - or devotion - than pumpkin spice. As part of an ongoing taste test series at INSIDER - we've tried fast food chocolate chip cookies, coffee, and apple pie, to name a few - we decided to pit the two biggest coffee chains in the US against other, and sampled pumpkin lattes from Starbucks and Dunkin' (formerly known as Dunkin' Donuts). While the latte at Dunkin' was substantially cheaper, Starbucks is still the reigning pumpkin spice champion. Keep scrolling to see why we prefer the PSL from Starbucks over its Dunkin' counterpart.]({"default":"//img-s-www.3ly15.cn.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBOwhWr.img?h=174&w=300&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg&x=1316&y=1020"} "Few drinks get people as excited as pumpkin spice lattes.We decided to pit the pumpkin lattes at Sta... - Gabbi Shaw/INSIDER")
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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")
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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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Hold On to Summer with These Five Cocktails
It’s not that we don’t like fall. We love fall for a lot of reasons: chunky sweaters, gorgeous foliage, and autumnal-flavored lattes. But that doesn’t mean we can’t make one last-ditch effort to extend summer, what with its warm city strolls and lazy afternoons on the beach, on blankets in the park, and across balmy rooftops everywhere. While we can’t do anything about the impending change of the season, we can cue up your taste buds with a few [CÎROC VS French Brandy](https://www.ciroc.com/en-us/brandy) cocktails to embrace the end of summer. They may not turn back time, but they can make every moment worth savoring a little longer.
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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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25 of the Most Exclusive Bars and Restaurants in America
If you yearn for the luxurious in secret clubs where the food, drink, entertainment, and sports are the best and most exclusive, you'll want to know about the San Francisco grove where presidents rub shoulders, the New York hangar filled with classic cars, or Disney hideaway that costs $50,000 just for starters.
![Private clubs are the last line of bar and restaurant exclusivity. Speakeasies just aren't the same without the threat of prohibition, and anybody with internet access can figure out there's a hidden door in the phone booth of that hot dog joint that leads to a really pricey cocktail lounge. Word-of-mouth passwords aren't what they used to be either, not when you can post them from your phone. Fortunately, there are still plenty of places that exist solely to keep folks in exclusive communities away from the rabble. You may have to pay your way in or get someone to vouch for you, but a bar or table of one's own is worth the hassle.]({"default":"//img-s-www.3ly15.cn.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBNuTIg.img?h=174&w=300&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg"} "Private clubs are the last line of bar and restaurant exclusivity. Speakeasies just aren't the same ... - NCHANT/istockphoto")
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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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10 Best Summer Wines For Day Drinking
Nothing says Summer quite like patio drinks at 2 o'clock, and no drink is more refreshing for daytime sipping than a nice, light-bodied wine. While Fall and Winter lend themselves to fruity, bold reds, Summer is all about those crisp whites, smooth Rosés, and, contrary to popular belief, even a few light-bodied reds. Hand-picked straight from the experts, these 10 wines are highly rated, affordable, and perfect for day drinking. Put them on a bucket of ice and get ready to sip and savor them all Summer long.
![Nothing says Summer quite like patio drinks at 2 o'clock, and no drink is more refreshing for daytime sipping than a nice, light-bodied wine. While Fall and Winter lend themselves to fruity, bold reds, Summer is all about those crisp whites, smooth Rosés, and, contrary to popular belief, even a few light-bodied reds. Hand-picked straight from the experts, these 10 wines are highly rated, affordable, and perfect for day drinking. Put them on a bucket of ice and get ready to sip and savor them all Summer long.]({"default":"//img-s-www.3ly15.cn.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/AAzYnrw.img?h=174&w=300&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg"} "Nothing says Summer quite like patio drinks at 2 o'clock, and no drink is more refreshing for daytim... - Pexels / Pixabay")
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For the best chocolate milkshake, make it this way
One of my first gigs as a food writer was at my college newspaper. I reviewed local restaurants and covered breaking news like: The campus diner now has milkshakes! There were half a dozen flavors: vanilla, chocolate, coffee, Nutella, blueberry, and strawberry. But there was something odd about the chocolate. It tasted less like chocolate ice cream—which I’ve never, ever enjoyed, don’t @ me—and more like a melted hot fudge sundae, or frozen chocolate milk.
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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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![We love the citrusy sour flavor of hibiscus, not to mention its amazing color. See recipe.]({"default":"//img-s-www.3ly15.cn.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/AAzbLbg.img?h=174&w=300&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg&x=1068&y=1675"} "We love the citrusy sour flavor of hibiscus, not to mention its amazing color. See recipe. - Linda Xiao")
![Transform the classic iced tea–lemonade combo into a refreshing frozen cocktail to sip on the back porch while the grill does its thing. See recipe.]({"default":"//img-s-www.3ly15.cn.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/AAymvIR.img?h=174&w=300&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg&x=654&y=461"} "Transform the classic iced tea–lemonade combo into a refreshing frozen cocktail to sip on the back p... - Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Kat Boytsova")
![Prove you're proud to be an American by blending up this boozy milkshake. The patriotic fruit skewers really take it to the next level and make for great snacking.Get the recipe from Half Baked Harvest ?]({"default":"//img-s-www.3ly15.cn.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/AAyAURp.img?h=174&w=300&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg&x=342&y=366"} "Prove you're proud to be an American by blending up this boozy milkshake. The patriotic fruit skewer... - Courtesy of Half Baked Harvest")
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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")
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This Magical Coffee Will Make You Feel Like a Wizard
Every so often you eat something magical. Something so special you can’t decide between taking your time to savor it, or chewing it as fast as possible so you can swallow it, so you can tell everyone around you just how good it is.
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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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10 Canned Wines Better Than Anything in a Bottle
Welcome to the new, improved, and way more convenient way to drink wine. We're declaring 2018 the year of all things canned. From cocktails to cold brew, many brands are ditching glass bottles and opting for more sustainable cans. This summer, before you grab that six-pack of beer or bottle of wine and hunt around for a bottle opener, consider this other revolutionary option: canned wine. A more convenient, sustainable, and easy-to-transport alternative, these canned wines are the perfect summer sipper. Here are our top 10 favorite canned wines.
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![$27 BUY NOWIf you're a fan of dessert destination Serendipity3 in NYC, you'll love this mix. You can now make their famous Frrrozen Hot Chocolate from home! It'll squash your chocolate craving, and it's not limited to cold weather, because you serve this mix over ice.More: The 15 Tastiest Dark Chocolate Bars of All Time]({"default":"//img-s-www.3ly15.cn.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/AAv4OJ2.img?h=174&w=300&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg"} "Woman holding mug of hot chocolate - Annabelle Breakey/Getty Images")
