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7 Dutch Bros At-Home Coffee Pods, Ranked

staff@tastingtable.com (Nicole Adams) — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 21:20:00 +0000

Dutch Bros is known for its flavorful array of coffees, and now you can enjoy certain inspired coffee pods from the comfort of your own home. We tested seven.

How Long Properly Stored Dairy-Based Batch Cocktails Last

staff@tastingtable.com (Luna Regina) — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 15:40:00 +0000

Milky cocktails are a great way to mix up a dinner party menu, but their preparation and storage work a little differently to regular mixed drinks.

Turn Your Mojitos Into Key Lime Pie In A Glass

staff@tastingtable.com (Martha Brennan) — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 22:30:00 +0000

This twist makes mojitos sweeter, creamier, and tangier, and will transport you to the sunny Florida Keys. You can upgrade it further to make it your own.

Why Gin And Tonics Glow

staff@tastingtable.com (A.J. Forget) — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 21:00:00 +0000

This classic cocktail has a built-in party trick, revealing a long medicinal history of one of the drink's key ingredients rooted in the Andes mountains.

2 Cult-Favorite Brands Are Launching A Beer Inspired By A Dive Bar Classic

staff@tastingtable.com (Dee Lopez) — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:43:52 +0000

A beloved dive bar tradition can now be purchased in a beer can across the country thanks to this new collaboration between two cult-favorite brands.

How To Make A Flaming Dr Pepper Shot With Beer As The Main Character

staff@tastingtable.com (Courtney Iseman) — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:10:00 +0000

For something with a fiery kick, give a Flaming Dr Pepper shot a try the next time you tend your home bar - just be sure to choose the right beer to go in it.

Customers Say These 5 Kirkland Whiskeys Are Worth Adding To Your Cart

staff@tastingtable.com (A.J. Forget) — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0000

Before you head to the liquor store for all your whiskey needs, consider what customers are saying by heading to Costco for its Kirkland Signature offerings.

For A Sippable Blast Of Nostalgia, Make A Yoo-Hoo Cocktail

staff@tastingtable.com (Autumn Swiers) — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 15:40:00 +0000

Kids of the '90s are of legal drinking age now -- and rich, creamy, chocolatey Yoo-hoo makes an undersung cocktail mixer.

Think Twice Before Drinking Beer Out Of A Clear Bottle. Here's Why

staff@tastingtable.com (Michelle Welsch) — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 15:10:00 +0000

Though you might not think to consider the color of the bottle your beer comes in, science says the hue of the glass does matter if it's clear.

Keep Your Soda Bubbly For Longer With This Effortless Ice Trick

staff@tastingtable.com (Chesney McDonald) — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0000

If your soda is going flat every time you pour it over ice, it may be due to escaped CO2, the gas that makes your soda carbonated. Luckily, this trick can help.

8 Unwritten Rules To Know Before Visiting A Brewery

staff@tastingtable.com (Samantha Maxwell) — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:20:00 +0000

Visiting a brewery can be both enjoyable and educational, but you don't want to leave a bad impression either by breaking one of these eight rules.

Why This Midwestern Craft Beer Has A Cult Following

staff@tastingtable.com (Chesney McDonald) — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 23:10:00 +0000

Have you ever made a multi-state drive just to get a beer? Folks revere this single-hopped Midwestern brew to the extreme. Here are the reasons why.

Why Your Tea Bags May Contain Microplastics (And What To Use Instead)

staff@tastingtable.com (Amanda Berrill) — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 21:10:00 +0000

Sadly, microplastics are already everywhere in our environment, but if you would like to avoid actually drinking them in your tea, here's what you can do.

9 Cocktails That Inspired Their Own Drinkware

staff@tastingtable.com (Catherine Brookes) — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 17:20:00 +0000

These iconic cocktails inspired the very vessels they're served in, from the martini's sleek, long-stemmed glasses to frosty metal mugs that house Moscow mules.

The '80s Lager You'll Likely Never See Again

staff@tastingtable.com (Autumn Swiers) — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 15:10:00 +0000

It's remembered as a cheap and cheerful beer with major advertisement during the 1980s. Now, however, you're lucky to ever see it on shelves again.

Follow This 3-Ingredient Formula For Perfectly Balanced Batched Cocktails Every Time

staff@tastingtable.com (A.J. Forget) — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0000

If you want to keep things simple, there is a tried and true three-ingredient ratio that can deliver you a (nearly) guaranteed win with your concoction.

Guy Fieri's Key To Better Chili Lies In A Can Of Beer

staff@tastingtable.com (Michelle Welsch) — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 21:10:00 +0000

Guy Fieri's rich chili recipe has a long list of ingredients, packing a serious punch in terms of flavor, and includes a generous pouring of one type of beer.

The Murky Origin Of The Flat White Coffee Begins In The Land Down Under

staff@tastingtable.com (Martha Brennan) — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 20:00:00 +0000

The true origin of the flat white is often debated. Whether or not you believe it was created in Australia or New Zealand, the drink is easy to make at home.

The US States Where Residents Spend The Most And Least On Alcohol

staff@tastingtable.com (Deepak Narayanan) — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 19:40:00 +0000

The United States boasts a $228 billion expenditure in private consumption of alcohol from 2025. Here's how that number is broken down by state spending.

The Reason Tina Turner Never Drank Alcohol

staff@tastingtable.com (Lindsey Reynolds) — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 18:10:00 +0000

It's no secret that Tina Turner had a tumultuous relationship with her ex-husband, Ike. But her reason for avoiding alcohol and other substances saved her life.