Such has been the passion for tequila amongst U.S. consumers in recent years that it has surpassed American whiskey in overall popularity. Gone are the days when cheap mixtos dominated shelves and backbars; 100 percent agave tequilas now lead the market. Yet, not all of these tequilas are made equal. The Tequila Regulatory Council (CRT) allows producers to add up to one percent of additives without disclosure, like caramel, oak extract, and glycerin for coloring, extra sweetness, and a...

The Hemingway Daiquiri should, by the very name of the drink, transport you to 1940s and ‘50s Cuba through Hemingway’s tastes. Yet as I drank one on a sweltering 95 degree afternoon in New York City, the drink couldn’t feel further from the author and the island nation. And the reason why is simple: Earnest Hemingway would never be satisfied with his namesake cocktail. Today’s Hemingway Daiquiri is made with white rum, maraschino liqueur, grapefruit juice, lime juice, and simple syrup. It’s a...

Say you’re in a state that allows recreational marijuana and you make a purchase from a recognized dispensary — better yet, you made the trip to one of the best cities for a recreational cannabis vacation. After dealing with exactly how to make your first recreational cannabis purchase, the first question you’re faced with is: How do I get all of these items I just legally purchased to a place where I can legally smoke it? Traveling by car is usually the first option, but the rules about how...

There are only two things you need to understand about Italian wine to fall in love with it. The first is that it is delicious, and the second is that you will never fully comprehend all of the grape varieties grown in the country. While it ranks among the best-known wine-producing countries in the world, the full breadth of Italian wine is known by few. Italy is home to hundreds — some say thousands — of different types of indigenous grape varieties. What the Amazon rainforest is for fauna,...