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  • Three young women drinking soda from a straw in black and white

    The Fruity Vintage Soda That Is Hard To Find Outside Of The South

    Despite the limited options presented on most shelves, plenty of soda brands have come and gone over the years. This fruity lineup is still sold in the South.

    By Joe Hoeffner 3 hours ago Read More
  • Two cans of Four Loko.

    Why Caffeinated Alcoholic Drinks Are Banned In America

    The Food and Drug Administration put regulations on certain types of drinks that combined caffeine ad alcohol, for several reasons that make good sense.

    By Joe Hoeffner 4 hours ago Read More
  • Ina Garten in gray and black scarf smiles at event

    The Over 100-Year Old Coffee Brand Ina Garten Depends On

    Ina Garten is a lover of high-quality foods and coffee is no different. This is the 100-year old brand of coffee she's been enjoying for years now.

    By Erica Martinez 2 days ago Read More
  • Hands pouring a drink through a strainer from a cocktail shaker

    How Much Ice Should You Be Putting In Your Cocktail Shaker?

    When a cocktail calls for ice, how much is too much ? And what about cube size — is bigger better? Our expert has answers for all your cocktail questions.

    By Cassie Womack 2 days ago Read More
  • Three slushies (purple, yellow, and red) in plastic cups with plastic straws.

    How To Turn Your Favorite Drink Into A Frozen Slushie This Summer

    To beat the heat this summer, use these ingenious hacks to make a slushie version of your favorite carbonated drink and cool off at home.

    By Joe Hoeffner 2 days ago Read More
  • An assortment of coffee K-Cups for Keurig

    Putting K-Cups In Your Machine Like This Is A Disaster Waiting To Happen

    Everyone knows that coffee pods are easy and convenient, but if you've been slotting in K-Cups haphazardly you should know there's a right way to do it.

    By Rolland Judd 3 days ago Read More
  • Cans of boozy lemonades by the pool outside

    13 Boozy Bottled And Canned Lemonade Brands, Ranked Worst To Best

    Boozy lemonade is perfect for warm summer evenings, but which brand is the best to drink? We tried and tested 13 different varieties to find out.

    By Dani Zoeller 3 days ago Read More
  • hand pushing plunger on French press

    What To Consider Before Buying Your First French Press

    The French press is a classic for beginner brewers. It's relatively affordable, it's easy to use, and it's hard to mess up. Here's what to consider when buying.

    By Maria Scinto 4 days ago Read More
  • Bartender serving beer over bar

    What Is A "Shift Drink" And What Are The Pros And Cons Of This Industry Perk?

    If you've never worked in the service industry, you might not know what a shift drink is. Allow this chef and restaurant owner to explain this employee benefit.

    By Rolland Judd 4 days ago Read More
  • Whiskey in a Glencairn glass with bottles in the background

    Cut Back The Bitterness In Whiskey With A Single Pantry Staple

    If you don't like the bitterness of whiskey, these drinks experts have a solution. It involves one pantry staple, and works in bars as well as at home.

    By Mariana Zapata 5 days ago Read More
  • Holding a pina colada in front of a crowded pool

    Does Adding Ice Last For A Frozen Cocktail Make It Stay Cold Longer?

    Frozen cocktails are a summer staple, but they aren't as fun once they've melted. Does adding ice last before blending really keep it cold longer?

    By Jonathan Kesh 5 days ago Read More
  • Two glasses of tonic water with lemon and mint

    Why Does Tonic Water Taste Like That?

    Whether you love it or hate it, there's no denying that tonic water has a very unique taste. That bitterness is actually coming from a natural ingredient.

    By Ben Hillin 5 days ago Read More
  • Matcha latte alongside matcha powder and whisk

    How Much Caffeine Is In A Cup Of Matcha?

    Matcha definitely still gives you a buzz, but how much caffeine is in this bright green beverage? Spoiler alert: It probably has more than you think.

    By Ben Hillin 6 days ago Read More
  • different types of fruit smoothes on pink background

    Give Summer Smoothies A Zesty Overhaul With This Sweet And Sour Spice

    When the weather is hot and you're in desperate need of a refreshing beverage, this is the spice blend you should add to your favorite fruity smoothie.

    By Iva Sorsa-Sunic 6 days ago Read More
  • Hands pouring bottle of sparkling water over ice in a glass

    The Sparkling Water Brand That Deserves A Spot In Your Fridge

    If you're a bubbly water drinker, you know not all those cans and bottles have great quality minerality and fizz. But our favorite brand definitely does.

    By Erica Martinez 6 days ago Read More
  • A shot of espresso being prepared

    How Many Espresso Shots Is Too Many In One Day?

    Espresso has concentrated amounts of caffeine, so knowing how much you can consume in a day compared to regular coffee is important.

    By Creshonda A. Smith 6 days ago Read More
  • Can of Diet Coke

    Why Gen Z Is Calling Diet Coke A 'Fridge Cigarette'

    What do Diet Coke and a cigarette have in common? A lot, according to Gen Z, who claim cracking open cold can of soda is akin to a quick smoke break.

    By Jonathan Kesh 6 days ago Read More
  • A bartender slices a citrus peel for a cocktail

    For Impressive Cocktails, Always Express This Side Of Your Citrus Peel

    You could plop a citrus peel in your drink, or you could express your citrus peel for an impressive cocktail that's full of flavor and popping with aromatics.

    By Alba Caraceni 6 days ago Read More
  • Bartender double strains a cocktail into a glass at a bar.

    When You Should Be Double-Straining Your Cocktails

    Double-straining a cocktail involves using a fine-mesh strainer to remove particles that might be left after the initial strain. Which drinks need it?

    By Allison Beussink 7 days ago Read More
  • Can of Fanta on its side on ice

    The Sweet And Synthetic Way American Fanta Differs From Its UK Counterpart

    American Fanta is a completely different product from British Fanta -- these are the ingredient changes that make the US version so distinct.

    By Willow Roberts 7 days ago Read More
  • Multiple cans of Aura Bora herbal sparkling water

    Whatever Happened To Aura Bora From Shark Tank?

    Aura Bora produced botanical-flavored sparkling water with quirky cans and social media presence. How did they do when they brought their drinks to Shark Tank.

    By Creshonda A. Smith 7 days ago Read More
  • Group of people smelling and tasting wine in a vineyard

    What Exactly Does Mousy Mean When Describing Wine?

    There are many terms wine people throw around that seem like another language if you're not in the know. Here's what mousy wine actually is.

    By Creshonda A. Smith 8 days ago Read More
  • Coffee spilling out of a burlap bag

    How Many Cups Of Coffee You Can Get From An Average Bag Of Beans

    If you're stocking up on coffee beans but not sure how much to buy, this is the guide you need. Here's how many cups you'll get from each bag.

    By Ben Hillin 8 days ago Read More
  • A Coca-Cola Freestyle Machine next to two water tanks

    Out Of All The Coke Freestyle Exclusive Flavors We Tried, This One Reigns Supreme

    Coca-Cola Freestyle offers 100 different flavors of soda to enjoy on their own or mix and match into endless combinations. However, one flavor takes top honors.

    By Dylan Murray 9 days ago Read More
  • root beer in mug

    This Root Beer Brand Tastes Too Much Like Apples For Our Liking

    The root beer that came in last in our ranking had a confusing combination of flavors, and apple was actually the taste the was most prevalent on the palate.

    By Mathieson Nishimura 9 days ago Read More
  • close-up of Addison Rae at a red carpet event.

    Here's Addison Rae's Favorite Starbucks Order

    Influencer and popstar Addison Rae has a specific order at Starbucks that she tailors to her preferences, and it sounds delicious.

    By Dylan Murray 10 days ago Read More
  • A bartender makes a drink as two patrons talk to each other

    The Gen Z Habit That Annoys Bartenders

    Maybe Gen Z's glued to the phone, but there's one habit that annoys bartenders even more than asking for that really specific cocktail you just saw on TikTok.

    By Dylan Murray 10 days ago Read More
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