Alcohol
Here’s How To Make the Margarita’s (Possible) Predecessor, the Daisy
This cocktail has its roots in the nineteenth century, and some of its first recipes are made with brandy, not tequila
How Moonshine Bootlegging Gave Rise to NASCAR
Rotgut and firewater are the founding fathers of our nation’s racing pastime
When Happy Hour Was "Green Hour" in Paris
When the clock struck five, 19th-century Parisians turned to absinthe
The Hot Toddy: A “Medicinal” Drink That Might Actually Work
On National Hot Toddy Day, warm up with this tasty drink, whether you're sick or not
In This New Portrait, George Washington Trades His Curls for a Man Bun
The first president turns hipster at a new D.C. restaurant
The Long, Rich, Boozy History of Eggnog
This December, we’re exploring the drink’s storied history
This Isolated Australian Region Is Home to Over 100 Wineries
An Australian wine region with epic surfing beaches, a welcoming vibe and standout Cabernets and Chardonnays
How a Genetically Engineered Virus Could Help the Brain Fight Alcohol Cravings
Heavy drinking can change the brain to make cravings worse. Can gene therapy change it back?
Are Pumpkin Beers, Thank God, Finally on the Way Out?
Some breweries are slowing production, as the trend may be fizzling
Scientists Stumble on a New Way to Tackle Carbon Emissions: Turn It Into Alcohol
A surprising new use for nanotechnology essentially reverses combustion
Italy Has a Free Wine Fountain
Quench your thirst with what could be the world's most welcome glass of wine
Wacky, Wonderful, Wild Hops Could Transform the Watered-Down Beer Industry
The diversity of hops reflects a diversity of tastes and traditions that are part of an extraordinary evolution in beer
Fur Real: Scientists Have Obsessed Over Cats for Centuries
Ten of the best feline-focused studies shed light on our relationship with these vampire-hunting, sexy-bodied killers
Loud Sounds Can Make Your Drink Seem Stronger
The scientific reason that clubbing and cocktails go hand in hand—but shouldn't always
People Feel More Tipsy if Their Friends Are Already Drunk
Understanding perceived levels of intoxication could help cities combat disorderly conduct
These Stunning Images Capture the Unseen Beauty of Booze
Drink to the magic of polarized light microscopy
What Does a Beer Historian Do?
The American History museum’s latest job opening made headlines. But what does the job actually entail?
Study Shows Primates Prefer a Little Booze With Their Nectar
Two prosimian primates, the aye-aye and slow loris, show a preference for sugar-water with a higher alcohol content
How Drunk Are You? Ask Your Bracelet
The BACtrack Skyn, a wearable similar in style to a Fitbit, tracks your blood alcohol level in real time
Can You Really Tell the Difference Between Bourbon and Rye?
Drexel University puts professional tasters to the test
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