Booze Issue 2013
- My whiskey obsession: A Weekly editor goes down the rabbit hole
- Killer whiskeys: Ken Miller’s current favorites
- In search of a liquid soulmate
- A drink-this-not-that download with cocktail savant J.R. Starkus
- Prayer with a twist
- Anatomy of a cocktail: Deconstructing Rx Boiler Room’s most active libations
- Booze crawl! Five CityCenter stops for the liquor curious
- The weird science of Vegas cocktails (that don’t look like drinks at all)
- Barley’s Angels brings women together to geek out over craft beer
- Interview with a Sommelier
- Minute mixologist: 6 secrets to making great cocktails in your own kitchen
- Drink better: Products for people who like booze
- Booze calendar: A handy guide to the next three months of tastings, tappings and more
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Beer Belt
From the makers of the Double Beer Bong comes the Beer Belt, which amounts to a waterproof nylon holster (who are we kidding; it’s a fanny pack) for your sixer of Miller High Life. It even has pockets to add convenience to your portable party. $19.99, thebeerbelt.com
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Cocktail Stencils
Serving your ladyfriend a martini is cool, but serving her a martini stenciled with a winky face is what the Most Interesting Man in the World would do. If emoticons aren’t your thing, this set of six also comes with a swirl, star, leaf and heart. $7.95, barsupplies.com
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Metal Bendy Straws
With eight stainless steel straws, you’re ready for the Sloe Gin Fizz party of the century. They’re so much better for the environment than their plastic inspiration, and they’ll make you feel like a kid again while you swill like a grown-up. $24, westelm.com
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Mini Cocktails Shot Glasses
Whether you want to class up that shot of Jäger or savor a few sips of the beverage that matches the silhouette, these minis are freaking adorable. Each holds about an ounce, so having five “glasses” of wine just got way less trashy. $20, dcigift.com
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Opie Green Wine Opener
Blended from recycled wood and plastic, Opie Green is at your service. His beard is designed for no-slip gripping, and his corkscrew (we’re totally blushing) has anti-friction coating so your bottle popping goes off without a hitch. $9.99, bwtc.com
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Death Star Ice Mold
This silicone sphere mold is also touted for chocolate and soap making, but ice is what you want floating in your Maker’s. The sphere will melt just right, and it won’t destroy any planets. See also: Millennium Falcon bottle opener. $9.99, thinkgeek.com