Alcohol
Manchester’s Best Cider Comes From the City's 'Dodgiest' Area
When Dan Hasler said he wanted to start making cider in the once "dodgy" area of Moss Side, people laughed. Now “Moss Cider” is made with apples donated from the local community and sold in bars across the city.
Tom and Jerry Is Eggnog's Steamy Cousin
The Tom and Jerry—a hot cocktail that’s good for colder weather—originates from England in the 1800s. On Christmas Eve in New Orleans, we make this beverage for locals who take it along with them to walk around the French Quarter.
Inside the Manic Life and Work of Bob Marier, Rob Ford's Sobriety Coach
In our documentary 'Rob Ford's Sobriety Coach: Inside the Manic Life and Work of Bob Marier,' we spent time with Marier to get an inside look at his unique process.
How to Become a Better Eater in 2016
Fully embody your best self and smash every one of those #lifegoals by learning to cook and eat like a badass, courtesy of MUNCHIES’ favourite chefs.
The MUNCHIES Guide to Berlin: Fine Spirits and Handcrafted Beer
From Berliner Weisse on an open lake to handcrafted beer at Hops & Barley to home-infused spirits at Geist im Glas, Berlin has a lot to offer when indulging in a drink-fueled night out.
The Art of Making Mezcal in Oaxaca
I recently found myself making a batch of mezcal de pechuga—a special holiday version of the Oaxacan spirit that incorporates a raw turkey breast into the distillation process—at a backwoods still in Southern Mexico.
Millennials Are Drinking More Gin and Tonic Than Any of Us
According to new market research, 42 percent of Brits aged 18 to 34 have drunk gin in the past 12 months, compared to 27 percent of over-45s, pushing UK sales to surpass £1 billion for the first time.
What It's Like to Eat Everything on the Wetherspoons Christmas Menu
Wetherspoons, the no-frills, no-music, no-need-to-wash pub chain that defines British drinking, does a Christmas menu. I went to try it—all three starters, two mains, and two puddings.
This LA Woman Makes Cocktails in the Forest Out of Foraged Shrubs
I joined herbalist and forager Emily Han on an expedition into the Angeles National Forest to learn about little-utilized herbs and turn them into delicious booze.
The Wildcrafted Word Recipe
Inspired by elderflowers blooming on the trail, here’s a wildcrafted spin on the classic cocktail The Last Word.
Grapefruit and Sage Smash Recipe
Winter is the perfect time to play with citrus in your cocktails. This drink pairs red grapefruit with spicy rye whiskey and aromatic sage.