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Happy Hour: How To Make A See-Through Margarita
When done right, few things hit the spot on a hot night like a margarita. But what if you could take a margarita, retain the same crisp flavour, and make it totally clear? Don’t ask why. Just trust us.
Beer Architecture: 9 Classic American Breweries
Beer is a staple of Americana, so it’s only suitable that the buildings where it’s brewed are often classic examples of American architecture. Even though some breweries eventually fall into disrepair, either because the brewer shuts down or because it moves, many of those have been given second lives as loft apartments, hotels, restaurants and shops.
Warning: Don’t Drink And Internet
You don’t drink and drive. That’s a stupid, terrible thing to do, with a simple, understood cause and effect. So why do we keep waking up, wondering how on earth that drunken Facebook message seemed like a good idea, and oh my god, I ordered WHAT over the internet? We’ve outgrown the drunk dial or drunk text. And oh, the chaos we’ve drunkenly stumbled into now.
Drinks-On With The World’s Biggest, Baddest Bartending Robot
At the Google I/O after party the other night, there was one bartender in particular that stood out. It wasn’t the drink he made, or the friendly chatter. It was more than he weighed several tons and could break you with the flick of the wrist. Meet the Makr Shakr.
Happy Hour: Why So Many Beer Bottles Suddenly Look So Different
You’d know a can of Budweiser anywhere. Like many other major brands, whether it’s Coca-Cola, M&Ms or BMW, Bud’s red and white packaging is instantly recognisable. It’s familiar, it’s safe, and it’s universally likeable. But recently Budweiser, along with several other ubiquitous beer makers including Miller Lite, Heineken and Sam Adams, have made major changes to their iconic packaging. Here’s why.
You Can Actually Buy A Flask That Looks Like An iPhone
Every self-respecting person needs to own a flask, but the problem with flasks is that they almost always look like, well, the owner of the flask has an alcohol problem. If you’re trying to sneak alcohol into anywhere, you’ll always get caught with a flask. But! If your flask is shaped like an iPhone, you’d be in the clear!
























