Drinking Posts

  1. Man Up: The Negroni

    As sage Peggy Olsen reminds us, “you need three ingredients to make a cocktail.” Two is...“an emergency.” We can think of plenty of exceptions, but she’s got a point. Here’s a perfect Spring cocktail with three ingredients—none of which will go flat or bad (at least for a while).

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  2. Man Up: A Fourth of July Watermelon Cocktail

    If you find yourself inundated with uneaten watermelon, a bottle of tequila can help you put it away.

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  3. The Overserved Society Presents: The Whiskey Smash

    When the guys behind The Overserved Society can't find a cocktail recipe that satisfies, they start experimenting. This month, they came up with Smash, a smooth whiskey drink ideal for summertime porch and rooftop drinking.

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  4. Man Up: How to Talk about Wine

    We tapped a wine expert for some tips on how best to enjoy New Zealand Sauvignon Blancs—and how to sound smart while (attempting) to talk about them. The result is a cheat sheet worth framing, or at least writing on the back of your hand before a big date.

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  5. Video: Gary Vaynerchuk for Birchbox Man

    Author, entrepreneur, and wine aficionado Gary Vaynerchuk on the best advice he's ever received, the importance of hustle, and his growing My Little Pony collection.

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  6. The Overserved Society Presents: The Hemingway Daiquiri

    When the guys behind The Overserved Society can't find a cocktail recipe that satisfies, they start experimenting. This month, they took combine some rum, sugar, and a splash of citrus to recreate the Hemingway Daiquiri and restore the good name of what was once the most masculine of libations.

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  7. Five Top-Shelf Whiskies Under 50 Dollars

    Here we offer a shortlist of low-priced but highly drinkable whiskeys to help you keep your downtime dignified.

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  8. Video: Whiskey 4 Ways with Jim Meehan

    Jim Meehan, Managing Partner of PDT in New York's East Village, talks glassware, chill, dilution, proof, and presentation when serving whiskey.

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  9. The Overserved Society Presents: The Manhattan

    When the guys behind The Overserved Society can't find a cocktail recipe that satisfies, they start experimenting. This month, the Chicago team engineered the perfect Manhattan.

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  10. The Ultimate Autumn Drink: The Great Pumpkin

    Jim Meehan, Managing Partner of PDT, teaches Birchbox Man how to make the ultimate fall cocktail—The Great Pumpkin. Watch as he mixes pumpkin ale, rye whiskey, apple brandy, maple syrup, and a raw egg to make an enticing concoction.

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  11. The Overserved Society Presents: The Martinez

    When the guys behind The Overserved Society can't find a cocktail recipe that satisfies, they start experimenting. This month, the Chicago team engineered the perfect Martinez.

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  12. Man Up: Use Your Leftover Champagne

    It’s New Year’s Day. Your countertop is strewn with half-empty bottles of bubbly. Pouring it down the sink is no way to kick off the New Year. Here are a few tips for polishing off that sparkling wine in style.

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  13. 3 Valentine’s Day Cocktails She’ll Love (and You’ll Dig Too)

    This year, woo your date with a handcrafted and seasonally-appropriate libation. Don’t let all the pink fool you—these three libations are for serious tipplers.

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  14. The History of the Koozie

    From the Australian “Stubby Holders” of the ‘70s to the sleek customized neoprene zip-ups we know today, the colorful history of the koozie is worth savoring.

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  15. 4 Beers that are Good for your Skin

    Drinking to one’s health always had a tinge of the tongue-in-cheek to it, but lots of recent studies are actually extolling the virtues of the occasional tipple. Here are some of the hoppiest (and tastiest) beers for your mug.

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  16. The Overserved Society Presents: The Matador

    When the guys behind The Overserved Society can't find a cocktail recipe that satisfies, they start experimenting. This month, the Chicago team engineered the ideal Cinco de Mayo tipple: The Matador.

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