Whoa, whoa, whoa–you drink Natty Light? Okay, I know, it’s freshman year in the dorms, money is a bit tight, and the beer pong championship tourney is just a few days away, but you have to hold yourself to some higher standards from time to time. Don’t get me wrong, there’s a time and a place for low-grade, bottom of the barrel American light lagers, with their relative tastelessness and paltry alcohol content.

That time and place, however, is usually reserved for frat parties, keggers, and all day drinking festivities (which are all the same thing anyhow). But, when you’re not slamming brews with the bros on a kamikaze mission for Operation Blackout, trying out some finer, more expensive beer is quite the treat. You like beer, right? Well, it doesn’t get much better than these 7.  (more…)

Football season kicks off soon – and with it comes the beloved American tradition of tailgating! And while other countries don’t exactly tailgate, they definitely gather in the town square for food, booze and football-inspired festivities. Even better, they look pretty damn sexy doing it! So to get you in the mood for parking lot party season, here are ‘Football’ Pre-Game Party girls from Around the World.

Alcohol-related deaths, heavy drinking episodes and drunk driving have all been on the rise on college campuses over the past decade, a new government study shows.

Using figures from government databases and national surveys on alcohol use, researchers a found that drinking-related accidental deaths among 18- to 24-year-old students have been creeping upward — from 1,440 in 1998 to 1,825 in 2005.

At the same time, the proportion of students who reported “binge drinking” rose from roughly 42 percent to 45 percent.

See all the stats here!

If you’ve been drinking, the best course of action is to just stay put (and hopefully hook up with a hot chick.) What you should NOT do is get in a car, suck at driving, get pulled over, and then proceed to do everything exactly opposite to what the cop is asking you to do.

Drinking with friends at a party is fun. Solitary sipping can be a religious experience. Imbibing with complete strangers is an unsustainable pastime that typically morphs into one or the other of the aforementioned activities, depending on your charisma level.

For most serious drinkers, however, two is the perfect number. Think Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin, Hemingway and Fitzgerald, Homer and Barney. Finding a friend who shares your likes (drinking), your dislikes (being sober), and who shares your ambitions (to get drunk) is one of life’s little joys. Who doesn’t like to while away the semi-comatose hours on a barstool, a set of bleachers, or a busted living-room sofa; secure in the knowledge that the person next to you will not be judging your excess consumption? That he will, in fact, spur you on to even greater achievement in the alcoholic arts?

If you haven’t found your drinking buddy yet, the following tips will help you find that certain special someone. If you know this person already, good for you! Read the list and smile knowingly as you and your DB knock back a shot for each simpatico trait you share. (more…)

Holy frijoles! July 24th is National Tequila Day! And that means as much tequila drinking as you can cram into 24 hours. So, since margaritas get old some time around 4PM, we’ve compiled recipes from our two favorite Tequila makers, Don Julio and Patrón, for 16 of the tastiest tequila cocktails (other than margaritas), to help give your Friday a dose of much-needed variety.

(click thumb to view recipe)

Let’s face it, crazy sh*t happens when you’re drunk. That’s just part of the deal (and part of the fun). But we all know that sometimes, things can get a bit too crazy. Maybe you get in a fight or drunk dial the wrong girl (Mom?) or end up in jail. Fine, it’s all just part of the deal. Unless you’re this guy, in which case you have the absolute most insane night I’ve ever heard of.

WARNING: NSFW Language!

If you’re younger than 21 in South Carolina, you cannot buy alcohol. But what about having it in your possession or drinking it?

A court ruling today suggests state law contains nothing that would make it illegal for many young people to own or use alcoholic beverages.

“This magistrate in Richland County has concluded that the statute that criminalizes possession and consumption is unconstitutional,” says attorney Joe McCulloch.

In a ruling issued Monday morning, Richland Co. Magistrate Mel Maurer sided with McCulloch, acting on behalf of a 20-year-old client ticketed March 9th for possession.

So what does that actually mean?

With the economy in the crapper, who has money to spend out at the bars? I don’t know about you, Mr. Moneybags, but in my opinion $10 NYC drinks are a major ripoff. Not only are bar drinks over priced, but some events and locations don’t serve alcohol, like at all. Not even wine.

So, how do we make this situation better? With the Disposable Flask, of course!

Stop carrying bulky metal flasks and cumbersome containers. Disposable Flasks are the most convenient and inexpensive way to transport 7.5 fl. oz of your favorite booze. The flasks fit comfortably in your pocket or jacket – you can even strap it to your thigh with medical tape to sneak it past pesky security guards.

How to use it: 1. Break safety seal, 2. Rinse flask with cold water, 3. Open bottle of booze, 4. Fill flask with booze, 5. Screw top back on tightly, 6. Take flask with you anywhere, 7. Pour, drink, enjoy!

By the numbers:
5 Beers at a bar $20-$50
5 Beers at a game $35-$75
5 Shots at a bar $25-$50

Or

Buy a disposable flask for $0.99-$1.99 which holds five shots, and fill it with your own booze. The choice is yours.

If you’re entire experience with drinking tequila involves downing endless shots of Jose Cuervo Gold, you’re doing it wrong. Not that there’s anything with doing shots of tequila – never would we say such a thing – but with a little bit of knowledge about this Mexican liquor, a whole new world of beverage enjoyment opens up to you. Luckily, the good people of Details have put together a quick, comprehensive guide to properly enjoying this deliciously intoxicating brew.

Find out how to drink tequila, here!