Eggnog Popcorn Balls

All the flavor without the booze.

Mulled Hard Pear Cider

All ciders are not created equal: This one uses pear instead of the more traditional apple, for a simple change that adds a lot of flavor.

The government proposes “serving facts” on alcohol bottles, and no one is happy.

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The Most Expensive Booze

This week’s mission: $2,000 single-malt Scotch whisky.

How Are Nonalcoholic Beer and Wine Made?

Secrets of fake booze revealed.

Do Dark Spirits Cause Worse Hangovers Than Clear Ones?

Dark liquor, never sicker.

Does Cooking Alcohol Really Burn It All Off?

More booze, more flavor.

The Savvy Wedding

Lessons learned and secrets revealed: An insiders' guide to food, booze, gifts, and more.

Dude, Where's My Drink?

The absentee tail party host.

Creamy Winter Buzz

This week’s mission: upscale takes on Baileys Irish Cream.

Conversation with a Cocktail Epicure

Alberta Straub, once described as "the Alice Waters of booze," has been mixing up sublime adult beverages made with herbs, spices, and fresh fruits and vegetables for the past six years at San Francisco’s Orbit Room Cafe.

10 Good Cheap Liquors

Tips from the experts on the best values in booze.

10 Little Luxuries

Because small splurges can bring big happiness.

Slow Spirits

If booze is to be slow, it has to be right.

What's the Difference Between a Digestif and an Apéritif?

If you speak French, the name says it all.