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The Newest Summer Booze Trend: Kalimotxo (You Won’t Believe What’s in It!)

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Sometimes, we Americans are slow to adopt trends from overseas. But one longstanding European drink tradition is starting to gain a foothold here in the US. It's a Spanish cocktail called kalimotxo or calimocho, and you might be surprised to hear how popular it is once you learn what's in it. You wouldn't think that cheap red wine cut with Coca-Cola would be so tasty, but that's exactly what's… [Read more]

Weird and Unusual Uses for Vodka (Besides Drinking It)

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Vodka is insanely popular, but not only among drinkers. Surprisingly, there's more you can do with vodka than just make cocktails. Save your premium vodka for drinking: these weird tips should only be tried with cheap stuff from the bottom shelf. Funky Feet Because of the high alcohol content, vodka can kill bacteria on your feet. In addition to feeling really refreshing after hitting the gym,… [Read more]

Korea Takes a Page from the US Playbook, May Ban Sports Stars in Beer Ads

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The Korean Academy of Addiction Psychiatry made an announcement this past weekend, stating that the country should consider a ban on the use of professional athletes in alcohol advertising. The doctors of the academy singled out a series of beer ads featuring South Korean figure skater Kim Yu-Na. According to Academy doctors, the use of sports stars in booze ads is responsible for high levels of… [Read more]

Does NYC Plan to Ban Happy Hour?

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Over the past few weeks, there have been dozens of conflicting reports about the future of happy hour in New York. Some articles have claimed that the city's health department plans to ban the practice of cheap mid-afternoon drinks, while other sources are quick to refute the claim. So what's really going on with New York City's happy hour laws? The NY Post wrote an article about the possible happy… [Read more]

Vermont’s “Sap Beer” – The Latest Weird Booze to Hit the Scene

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Tree sap might not sound like the most appetizing thing to stick in your craw, but a group of Vermonters are bringing back a little-known brewing technique that's big on flavor. It's called sap beer, and it tastes better than it sounds. Using the strong-tasting sap from the last run of tapped maple trees, brewers create a boiled-down concentrate that forms the base of the mapley beer. The style… [Read more]

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