Alcohol
Finding True Irish Moonshine Is Harder Than You'd Think
When you ask for poitín, most pubs in Ireland will inform you with a scowl, “That’s illegal,” like you’ve just asked for a rock of crack.
How a Gin Craze Nearly Destroyed 18th-Century London
By 1730, an estimated 7,000 gin shops were turning Londoners into degenerate alcoholics. Historical accounts of violence, widespread addiction, and social devastation call to mind the early 80s crack epidemic.
How a Frozen Daiquiri Hangover Inspired London’s First Alcoholic Slushie Pop-Up
After falling in love with New Orleans' iconic iced cocktails, Sara Shipley returned to London to try making her own. “I thought it was such a cool concept, to go into a bar and order an alcoholic slushie in a massive takeaway cup,” she says.
We Asked Otago Psych Students to Analyse Their Insane Hazing Rituals
"The biggest thing that I’ve found is Reactance Theory."
What Mixing Weed and Alcohol Does to Your Mind
Researchers now understand the science behind the crossfade.
We Asked People What It's Like To Go To Rehab Before Age 21
"I couldn't possibly have a problem; I'm not even old enough to drink!"
This Is the Correct Way to Make a Perfect Manhattan
The Manhattan is the ultimate classic cocktail, and there's a reason it has stood the test of time: It's delicious, and it will get you drunk.
California State Senator Introduces Bill to Allow Alcohol Service Until 4 A.M.
The bill would allow local jurisdiction to determine how long bars and restaurants may serve alcohol.
How to Be A Creative Bartender When Everything’s Been Done
Gabriella Mlynarczyk took her experience working in the cutthroat fashion industry behind the bar, where she finds inspiration using unlikely ingredients including bee pollen, frankincense, and fat-washed simple syrups in her cocktails at Birch.
What Will the Future of NAFTA Mean for Our Tequila Supply?
Your tequila is safe, at least at the moment.
Congrats on Your 12 Steps, But What About People with Addiction Who Don’t Get Sober?
We should talk about them, too.