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What's the History of the Irish Car Bomb?

Cole Stryker — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 22:30:08 +0000

The Irish car bomb (a shot of Irish whiskey and Irish cream dropped into a pint of Guinness) is a standard St. Patrick’s Day cocktail, though its origins aren’t commonly known. First of all, it didn’t originate in Ireland. In 1979, Charles B. Oat created the drink at Wilson’s Saloon in Norwich, Connecticut, according to [...]

5 Post-St. Patrick's Day Hangover Remedies

dianavilibert — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 15:45:55 +0000

Step away from the Bloody Mary. The hair of the dog may go down easy, but it won’t cure that hangover. Instead, try these remedies that we swear by—and some (sour pickle juice?!) we’ll pass on.

Top 5 Valentine's Day Drinking Games

Keith James — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 22:22:34 +0000

Every holiday is an excuse to drink but this one especially as we're all drowning away our sorrows for either being cursed with singleness, or for us guys getting accidentally in trouble for not being mushy enough or getting the wrong thing (or nothing) for our women. I mean we show our love all year round right?

Taylor Swift Doesn't Drink Much Alcohol Since 'It Doesn't Taste Like Candy or Sparkles'

Amy Sciarretto — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 15:21:01 +0000

Taylor Swift was chosen as a 'Woman We Love' by Esquire staffers, an accolade she was happy to receive. She touched on several topics, such as the length of the title of 'We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together' ("it's very final, it's very aggressive and it's not subtle") and the fact that she rarely drinks alcohol because it's not sweet "like candy or sparkles."

Parents Who Let Kids Try Alcohol May Want to Rethink That Plan

Mike Adams — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 21:53:06 +0000

Some parents believe that not only is it okay to share a sip or two of alcohol with their young children, but that it is also good for them to have that type of exposure to liquor to keep them from going on benders later on in life. However, public health experts disagree with that [...]

What Makes Some College Kids Drink So Much?

Shauna Wright — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 20:10:53 +0000

Binge drinking is a real problem on many college campuses, and new research could reveal why: students who chug-a-lug enjoy a higher social status among their peers. Because of that, the binge-drinkers — those who down at least four drinks in one sitting — reported being happier overall. And it could be a never-ending cycle, [...]

Coke and Pepsi's Newest Ingredient Is Booze

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 16:10:17 +0000

When you drink your favorite sodas, you’re getting more than just a kick of caffeine. France’s National Institute of Consumption tested 19 popular carbonated soft drinks and found that 10 — including Coke and Pepsi — contained a very small amount of alcohol. “It is possible alcohol traces come from the process of making our drink according [...]

Can Weight-Loss Surgery Lead to Alcoholism? [VIDEO]

Don Deane — Sat, 23 Jun 2012 21:20:48 +0000

There’s no denying that gastric bypass can be an effective way to treat morbid obesity, but new research suggests the surgery may actually increase the risk of alcoholism, as well. Conducted by researchers at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, the study shows that people who have Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery — where the stomach [...]

Could It Really Be Okay to Drink While You're Pregnant?

Shauna Wright — Fri, 22 Jun 2012 22:47:14 +0000

For years, most pregnant women have regarded alcohol as fearfully as they might a knife-wielding maniac. But a new study suggests that light to moderate drinking early in pregnancy might not be as bad as we’ve all thought.

Japan Lives Hard With Soft Serve Beer

Danny Gallagher — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 00:21:38 +0000

Summer is just around the corner and thanks to climate change, we’re looking at a scorcher. With the heat turned up, there are ton of ways one can stay cool but the best and simplest way is to just crack open a nice cold beer. Leave it to Japan to make that weird. One Japanese beer [...]

If Only PB&J Came In Vodka Form… Oh Wait

Patrick Bateman — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 23:06:52 +0000

Over the past couple years, we’ve seen a proliferation of uniquely flavored liquors that have drawn the ire and criticism of party poopers who say booze companies are targeting the underage. The latest flavor will definitely be a hit with brown baggers. Van Gogh vodka has introduced their newest and most offbeat entry to their [...]

New Last Night Never Happened App

Dave Wheeler — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 18:21:47 +0000

Have you ever been completely embarrassed the next day after a night of a couple of drinks with friends? You looked at your phone, and your Facebook and realized “why didn’t something stop this?” Well now there’s an app for that. Maybe you had a crazy night like the gang from The Hangover. The only [...]