Cinco de Mayo, a.k.a. National Margarita Day

Eight ideas beyond the basic (perfect) margarita.

How Are Nonalcoholic Beer and Wine Made?

Secrets of fake booze revealed. (By Jason Horn)

Wines that Won't Get You Drunk

Alcohol level is one of the more-discussed subjects in the wine world. (By Jordan Mackay)

What Does India Have to Do with India Pale Ale?

It’s where the hopped-up brew first found fame. (By Roxanne Webber)

The Cocktail's Golden Mean

A quest to master the art and science of mixology. (By Jordan Mackay)

Italian Hops, Not Grapes

Italy has some beer for you to drink. (By Jordan Mackay)

Sour Grapes

A vinegar primer. (By Jason Horn)

What's Killing Australian Wine?

Jam overdose poisons a national industry. (By Jordan Mackay)

Tea Bags for Cocktails?

This week’s mission: frozen Italian meals with a reasonably healthy twist and tea bags for your mixed drink. (By James Norton)

How Does Food Affect Your Dreams?

That duck a l’orange was a total nightmare. (By Roxanne Webber)

When Booze Won't Do

There are times when alcohol is just not welcome or appropriate. Ten drinks stand in for the tipple. (By Aida Mollenkamp and Regan Burns)

When Should You Stir Versus Shake a Cocktail?

It depends on what texture and look you are after. (By Roxanne Webber)

Shockingly Tasty Fruitcakes

Start now, finish aging by Christmas.

Dinner's Getting Cold

How to deal with chronically late guests. (By Helena Echlin)

Raiders of the Lost Drink

How to fix a dying party. (By Helena Echlin)