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It doesn’t matter if you’re looking for the best 40-ouncer of beer or the best $40,000 whiskey, because we cover it all. From profiles of industry-leading chefs and bartenders to recipes for homemade cocktails or brisket, The Manual serves up content that will make you hungry, thirsty, and ready to put your apron on.

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A glass of beer on a beach

Florida craft beer continues to ride significant wave

Craft beer has slowed in most places in America. Not so in Florida, where the industry is booming.
Gose beer

Craft beer rallies around LA in wake of fires

A pouch of Stone Street Cold Brew Reserve,

Stone Street Coffee offers discounts of up to 25% in Valentine’s Day Sale

Barrell

Barrell Craft Spirits releases Barrell Foundation Double Barrel Bourbon

Firestone Walker Mind Haze Rage.

Firestone Walker goes all-in with imperial radler beer

Mulled wine or christmas sangria with aromatic spices, apple, cherry and citrus fruits. Traditional Christmas festive warming spiced drink with orange, berry, cinnamon, cardamom and anise.

Create the perfect winter cocktail using these bartender-approved ingredients

Mezcal Unión

Mexico meets Asia in these mezcal cocktails for the Year of the Snake

Lux Row

Lux Row is launching a bourbon finished in Pedro Ximénez sherry casks

Beer

Say hello to clear beer

Two glasses of cognac on a wooden table

These are the 7 most expensive cognac bottles to hit the market

Rémy Martin

Raise a glass to the Year of the Snake with these cognac cocktails

Sāe Coffee Studio

The art of luxury coffee: Sāe Coffee Studio’s farm-to-cup process

Des Moines, Iowa.

The best restaurants in Des Moines for every foodie craving

Des Moines is Iowa's biggest city. Here's where to bring your appetite if you plan to visit.
A bottle of whiskey with two glasses of whiskey

World Whiskey Society launches an eco-friendly Kentucky straight bourbon

It's packaged in an eco-friendly, fully recyclable bottle with an 84% lower carbon footprint than traditional glass bottles.
Penelope

Penelope Bourbon is releasing a new wheated Bourbon

This 95-proof wheated bourbon whiskey joins an award-winning lineup.
A Starbucks cup sitting on a counter inside of a store

Starbucks to cut about 30% of menu options by late 2025

By late 2025, Starbucks plans to remove roughly 30% of its menu offerings, including food and beverage items.
Person pouring a line of shots in a bar

How many shots are in a handle of liquor? We’ll walk you through it

Buying enough liquor for a crowd can be tough. We recommend doing a bit of math before you get the party started, but we'll make it painless.
Buffalo Trace

Buffalo Trace’s new Experimental Collection spirit is perfect for hop heads

Master Distiller Harlen Wheatley infused a raw distillate with Czech-grown Saaz hops and American-grown Zythos hops for thirty minutes.
WhistlePig

WhistlePig is launching a 10-year-old Snout-to-Tail Bourbon

A decade after the launch of WhistlePig Small Batch Rye - Aged 10 Years, the brand is releasing WhistlePig Snout-to-Tail Bourbon
The Firecracker

Mix up a last-minute cocktail for tonight’s Lunar New Year celebrations

Tonight is Lunar New Year, and with the imminent arrival of the Year of the Snake, people are getting ready to celebrate across the globe.
Coffee cup on a saucer

Can coffee cause bloating? Here’s what you need to know

If you've felt bloated after your morning cup of joe, you'll want to understand how coffee can affect your digestive system.
Michter's

Michter’s releases Bomberger’s PFG: Kentucky Straight Bourbon

This innovative whiskey begins as a Kentucky Straight Bourbon matured in a new, toasted, charred American oak barrel.
Pacsun Chiefs hoodie

PacSun is ready for the Super Bowl with NFL collection

No matter who you are rooting for in the Super Bowl in less than two weeks, PacSun is providing plenty to rep your team
Dunkin' cold foam

Dunkin’ launches new cold foam creamers for at-home creations

Fans of Dunkin's popular cold foam flavors offered at stores can now enjoy new flavors at home with the launch of Extra Extra and Chocolate cold foam flavors.
Hot Toady

We’ll be making this warm, spicy whiskey cocktail to sip by the fireside

Deep, dark winter is warm cocktail time, whether you're enjoying a traditional Hot Toddy or exploring the underrated world of hot gin drinks.
coffee bean

How is decaf coffee made? Inside the process that takes caffeine out

The question of "regular or decaf?" is a familiar one, but less often do we think about how decaf coffee is made.
Pouring a glass of whiskey

World Whiskey Society is releasing Doc Holliday Bottled in Bond Bourbon

It joins the portfolio that already includes 7, 8, 10, 11, and 15-year-old expressions.
batch tequila sunrise

Show off the best of your tequila with these bright, fruity cocktails

From sharp grapefruit to tangy pineapple, fruit juices make for a great base for a tequila cocktail.
Glenmorangie

Harrison Ford is the new face of Glenmorangie Single Malt Whisky

Glenmorangie Highland single malt Scotch whisky recently announced a new global campaign starring Indiana Jones himself, Harrison Ford.
Beer next to sunglasses

How to make Dry January (or Damp January) stick year-round with these expert tips

How to drink more responsibly, with tips from an expert. Use these tools to carry out your goals.
Good Luck Babe 2

We’ll be welcoming Lunar New Year with these gin cocktails

Tomorrow night is Lunar New Year, when it's time to welcome the Year of the Snake.
New Riff

New Riff Distilling is releasing its popular Balboa Rye Whiskey

Not to be confused with a fictional Philadelphia-based boxer, New Riff Balboa Rye gets its name because of the type of rye used to make it.
Herradura

Tequila Herradura launches Herradura Blanco in US

This rare and historic tequila is set to join the lineup of popular tequilas already available in the U.S
Sugarfield Spirits

Stave off the winter chill with these four warm cocktail recipes

If there's something good about being in the depths of a cold winter, it's enjoying a cozy evening somewhere nice and toasty with a delicious warm cocktail.
Starbucks Condiments

Starbucks expands refill policy in locations nationwide

Beginning today, January 27, Starbucks visitors can now enjoy new and returning new and returning coffeehouse amenities at most locations nationwide
Cuervo Tradicional® Blanco Tequila

Tequila gets romantic in these bittersweet cocktails

In advance of Valentine's Day, you'll be seeing lots of sweet and fruity drinks -- but romance can be a little bittersweet too, as these tequila cocktails show.
Casa Chi by Chef Richard Sandoval

Welcome the Lunar New Year with the Year of the Snake cocktail

To welcome to upcoming Year of the Snake, the Chicago lounge Casa Chi by Chef Richard Sandoval has a new cocktail featuring edamame, lychee, and kumquat.
Stubborn Seed

Michelin Guide picks the world’s hottest food spots for 2025

Michelin has unveiled its much-anticipated 2025 guide, spotlighting the world’s most exciting food destinations for the year ahead.
Iced coffee in a a glass

How to make iced coffee: Ways to make a cup that isn’t watered down

If you know the correct method, it's more than possible to make an iced coffee at home similar to the one you'd order at a coffee shop.
Old Commonwealth

Old Commonwealth relaunches Colonel Randolph 16 Year Bourbon

This 106-proof single-barrel bourbon begins with a mash bill of 75% corn, 13% rye, and 12% malted barley.
J. Mattingly 1845

J. Mattingly 1845 Distillery is launching custom bourbons for Valentine’s Day

Give the gift of whiskey this Valentine’s Day thanks to the J. Mattingly 1845 Distillery’s custom bourbon experience.
Rum barrel

Captain Morgan and T-Pain are transforming Bourbon Street into ‘Rum Street’

Unsurprisingly, this brand would rather football fans congregate on a street named for the sugarcane-based spirit
Whiskey

Colorado whiskey is redefining American spirits — here’s how

Colorado may just be the future of American whiskey, as these two grain-to-glass producers suggest.
shot of espresso

Drip coffee vs. Americano: A showdown of coffee styles

At first glance, an Americano and a cup of traditional drip coffee look the same to the naked eye.
Peanut butter and rice cakes

The secret superfood for a good night’s sleep is in your pantry

According to Mark Overbay, co-founder and president of Big Spoons Roasters, the nut butter in your pantry can help support healthy, restful sleep.
Lavazza

A new Lavazza x Lamborghini Blend offers a bold fusion of luxury

Italian coffee pioneer Lavazza and Lamborghini, the world's leading supercar brand, have partnered to offer an exclusive whole-bean coffee blend, available now
Tamales

How to reheat tamales: Top methods for keeping them delicious

Learn how to reheat tamales six ways and retain the flavor. Use these tips for perfect tamales in a steamer, microwave, stove, oven, air fryer, or Instant Pot.
Scotch

Raise a dram to Burns Night with this take on the Bobby Burns cocktail

Tonight, January 25, is Burns Night -- the traditional Scottish celebration of beloved national poet Robert Burns.
Keeper’s Heart

Cozy up against the cold with these recipes for National Irish Coffee Day

The Irish Coffee is a beloved favorite drink for many, especially when it's cold outside.
Salmon Pasta Primavera dish from HelloFresh

How to cancel HelloFresh (whether you want to pause or stop for good)

Canceling your HelloFresh meal kit delivery service is quick and easy, and it can be done right from your account page. Here's how.

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