Drinks

Nutella + Martini = Nutellatina

May 23, 2013 // 11:28 am

A DIY Nutella Martini, and just in time to celebrate the controversial return of World Nutella Day. Disappointingly, and maybe a little ironically, the Nutellatina is actually comprised of very little Nutella. It’s used more as a garnish, to dress the glass after being softened in the…

The Multiple Personalities of Coffee [INFOGRAPHIC]

May 22, 2013 // 8:00 am

AKA The Barista’s Guide to Pretentiously Judging Your Customers More Than You Already Do

Around 8:45 a.m. on a weekday, the line at the Starbucks next to our office is at least 15 people deep, mostly business types in their smart suits and police officers with their holsters hanging…

Tony Stark-Level Lifehack: Now You Can Have Your Own Personal Brand of Whiskey

May 9, 2013 // 2:59 pm

If you’re one of the 5% of people living in the developed world who hasn’t seen any of the Iron Man movies, just know that Tony Stark is the king of personal branding (second only, perhaps, to Joel Schumacher’s Batman, for who could forget those lovely Bat-Nipples?). And if…

Stella Artois Brings Upscale ‘European-Style’ Cider to American Markets

May 7, 2013 // 3:04 pm

Stella Artois will take its best shot at conquering the American apple cider market on May 13th with the release of their new Stella Artois Cidre — a “European-style” brew that’s definitely not your grandma’s apple cider. Traditional American-style cider is on the sweeter side and brings back fond…

Insane Bloody Mary Topped with Popcorn, Nachos, Burgers & Obligatory Bacon

May 7, 2013 // 7:00 am

We didn’t think it was possible, but this Bloody Mary may be more insane than this previous behemoth.

This $5 drink-turned-smorgasbord hails from O’Davey’s Pub, a restaurant in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin that unleashes a new food-stuffed cocktail on the first Sunday of every month.

This edition…

Jones Soda Appeals to Our Northern Neighbors with New Poutine-Flavored Soda

May 1, 2013 // 12:54 pm

Enough is enough, America. Yes, Canada has funny-colored money. Yes, their cops are called Mounties. And yes, Justin Bieber is entirely, entirely their fault. But they also have plenty of redeeming qualities (like Ryan Gosling, for instance). And if we don’t wise up and stop picking on them, that…

The Pop-Tarts Vodka We Wish Was Real

May 1, 2013 // 11:44 am

With Carl’s Jr. rolling out with new Pop-Tart ice cream sandwiches, it seems these breakfast-desserts are the hot food item of the moment. Hoping to join the trend, Kellogg’s will be rolling out with new Pop-Tarts-flavored 80-proof vodka. The new line features three different flavor profiles: Brown…

Budweiser’s ‘Buddy Cup’ Instantly Facebook Friends Anyone You Tap

April 29, 2013 // 12:17 pm

Pun not intended. Budweiser Brazil has unveiled the Buddy Cup — a cup that connects to Facebook through a built-in-chip. The idea is simple: Users scan the QR code at the bottom of the cup, then every time they clink glasses with someone else they’re instantly registered as Facebook…