Alcohol How-To Videos & Articles

Put a whole fruit inside a bottle

How to put a whole fruit inside a bottle

Learn about the secret of real natural fruity liquor. The video demonstrates how to put an entire fruit inside a regular bottle. It's a really simple technique, and yet most people will be puzzled how you've ...

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Chill a beer in 5 minutes or less

How to chill a beer in 5 minutes or less

Just got back from the store with the beer for the party and it starts in two hours? Then learn how to chill a beer quickly in a crunch with minimal equipment.

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Open a beer with your forearm

How to open a beer with your forearm

If you can't always crack open a cold one with the usual twisting motion, you might want to try opening it with your forearm. It keeps your t-shirts intact, and saves the humiliation of asking for a bottle ...

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Make Jello Shots

How To Make Jello Shots

One of the more creative ways to serve alcohol at a party is to work it into gelatin, and serve the gelatin in small cups, making what most people will recognize as Jello shots. It's pretty much like making ...

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Shotgun a beer

How to shotgun a beer

Like beer, but disappointed you can’t drink faster? Use the awesome power of atmospheric pressure to slam down that brewski in less time than it takes to regret it!

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How to mix an Xellent lemonade cocktail

Mix an Xellent lemonade cocktail

Vodka, sweet and sour mix, orange juice, and lemon make up the Xellent Lemonade cocktail. Follow along with bartender Mike as he gives step ...more

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How to mix the Cure cocktail

Mix the Cure cocktail

Lemon liqueur, Celtic Crossing liqueur, and vodka make up the sweet Cure martini cocktail. Follow along with bartender Danny as he gives ...more

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How to mix the future ex-husband cocktail

Mix the future ex-husband cocktail

The only thing more perplexing than the name of this cocktail, is the explanation behind the name. Don't let that stop you from giving it a ...more

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How to mix the hot love tequila martini cocktail

Mix the hot love tequila martini cocktail

Tequila, Grand Marnier, grenadine and pineapple juice make up the Hot Love martini cocktail. Follow along with bartender as he gives step ...more

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How to mix the tequiri tequila cocktail

Mix the tequiri tequila cocktail

Tequila, sweet and sour mix, and tobasco sauce make up the Tequiri cocktail. Follow along with bartender Roberto as he gives step by step ...more

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How to mix alcoholic holiday drinks

Mix alcoholic holiday drinks

In this video series, our expert bartender, Greg Trevors will show you how make a variety of alcoholic holiday drinks.

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How To Navigate a Wine Festival

Navigate a Wine Festival

Attending wine festivals can be fun until you realize you have consumed too much alcohol. Follow these steps to avoid problems when ...more

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How to open a champagne bottle with a sword or sabrage method

Open a champagne bottle with a sword or sabrage method

Learn how to perform "Sabrage" or open a champagne bottle with sword ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by priyankpatela17 | Comments 0
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How to open wine with an Ah So

Open wine with an Ah So

If you have a bottle of wine with an old, fragile or broken cork, or if you just want to impress your friends, learn how to use an Ah So, or ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by VideoJug | Comments 0
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How to oxygenate aerate home-brewed wort for beer

Oxygenate aerate home-brewed wort for beer

This how-to video demonstrates a very simple way to aerate your wort after the boil. This method is less expensive then buying an oxygen ...more

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How to pair wines with food

Pair wines with food

LX.com's Cecile Raubenheimer sits down for a wine pairing lesson from NYC restaurant Cru's sommelier. While the meat and red, white and ...more

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How to pick a beer ingredient starter kit

Pick a beer ingredient starter kit

When you decide that you want to brew your own home made beer you will need to pick a starter kit. This video takes you through the ...more

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How To Prepare Absinthe

Prepare Absinthe

drink absinthe Classic French Absinthe Ritual Pour about one ounce (30ml) of absinthe into a glass. There are various types of glasses that ...more

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How To Prevent Skunky Beer

Prevent Skunky Beer

Beer can easily acquire a skunky aroma. This undesirable, commonly encountered skunkiness is caused by a reaction in the beer that occurs ...more

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How to saber a champagne bottle

Saber a champagne bottle

During the Napoleonic era, victories were often celebrated with a champagne sabra. Learn how to remove the top of a champagne bottle using ...more

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How To Select a Bottle of Wine

Select a Bottle of Wine

Most people select a wine because they like the label; which, of course, has absolutely nothing to do with the quality or taste of the wine ...more

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How to shake a cocktail

Shake a cocktail

Learn how to expertly shake cocktail drink recipes from American Bartender Schools.

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How to shotgun a can of beer using your teeth

Shotgun a can of beer using your teeth

This how to video demonstrates how to shotgun a beer! How is this different from all the other beer shotguning videos you ask. Well in this ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by Amie | Comments 0
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How To Stop Guests from Overpumping the Keg

Stop Guests from Overpumping the Keg

Everyone who has been to a keg party will agree, that sooner or later someone will turn the beer to foam by overpumping. A simple solution ...more

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How to store wine properly

Store wine properly

Wine tastes wonderful when it's at its peak, but if you don't store it in the right place, wine quickly turns bitter. To discover all about ...more

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How to store, serve and pair your wine with different foods

Store, serve and pair your wine with different foods

Watch this video for a look at the passionate and devoted world of ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by Yann Tremaine | Comments 0
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How to taste, smell and choose white wine

Taste, smell and choose white wine

The secrets of wine revealed. Skip the sales pitch and know what wine to buy. A Wine expert explains how to reveal the taste and aroma in ...more

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How to use a beer bong

Use a beer bong

Do you go to the kinds of parties where people whip out beer bongs and drink like idiots? Well, maybe you want to drink like a jackass too ...more

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How to use a champagne saber

Use a champagne saber

This brief video demonstrates how to use a Champagne saber to open a bottle of sparkling wine.

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Curated 1 year ago by Amie | Comments 0
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How to use simple sugar in your cocktails

Use simple sugar in your cocktails

This video demonstrates how to make your own simple sugar for your home bar, so you can make great drinks.

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Curated 2 years ago by Fine Living Channel | Comments 0
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How to brew beer at home

Brew beer at home

This video on how to brew beer at home may not be done by professionals, but they are funny and they sing a lot of drunk songs while brewing ...more

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Curated 2 years ago by dmouton | Comments 0
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How to brew bock beer

Brew bock beer

In this series of instructional videos on brewing beer you'll learn how to home brew your own bock beer. Award winning expert brewer Mark ...more

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How to brew homemade amber beer

Brew homemade amber beer

In this video series, our expert will show you how to home brew your own amber beer. You will learn about the ingredients and supplies ...more

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How to learn about bringing wine to a restaurant

Learn about bringing wine to a restaurant

Things to keep in mind when taking wine to a restaurant.Here are some tips on dealing with the waiter, tipping, and offering a taste to the ...more

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How to learn about red wine

Learn about red wine

A wineologist offers pointers on what you should know about aging reds.

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How to make a Blue Undertow shot

Make a Blue Undertow shot

Learn to make this tasty shot that's a big hit with the ladies (so gentlemen, take note).

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
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How to make a mudslide

Make a mudslide

Watch and learn how to make this sweet and creamy classic - the Mudslide with vodka, Kahlua and Baileys.

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How to make a Rock Lobster whiskey shot

Make a Rock Lobster whiskey shot

Another tasty shot lesson from Mr. Downtown: the Rock Lobster! Make any night a party night with this shot.

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How to make homemade pumpkin honey wine

Make homemade pumpkin honey wine

Don't know what to do with all those extra pumpkins in your back yard or do you want to try a new type of wine? Then try this homemade ...more

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How to make home brew blonde beer

Make home brew blonde beer

In this video series, our expert will show you how to home brew your own blonde beer. You will learn about the ingredients and supplies ...more

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How to mix the Fruit Loop martini cocktail

Mix the Fruit Loop martini cocktail

Orange vodka and fruit liqueurs make up the Fruit Loop martini cocktail. Follow along with bartender Federico as he gives step by step ...more

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How to prepare absinthe

Prepare absinthe

A little demonstration on how to prepare absinthe.

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How to store wine

Store wine

Watch this video for tips on creating your own wine storage system.

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How to shotgun a beer

Shotgun a beer

Jake teaches how to gun a beer, without losing any of that sweet, precious nectar. While shot-gunning may look really trashy, it is truly a ...more

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How to enjoy wine tasting

Enjoy wine tasting

This laidback California winery brings a sense of fun to wine tasting. Get rid of all the pomp and stuffiness and learn how to have FUN ...more

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How to make a Chrismatini

Make a Chrismatini

Add a twist to the classic martini, watch this video and make these special Christmas martinis.

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How to make The Salty Fishermans Lament

Make The Salty Fishermans Lament

Watch this weird instructional video to learn how to make a Salty fisherman. A Salty Fisherman is a drink made from 1 tsp caviar and 2 oz ...more

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How to mix Absinthe

Mix Absinthe

Learn how to prepare absinthe, the classic drink of Van Gogh and many other depressed French painters! This video features a great and ...more

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Undulating LED Wave Sculpture

Beautiful LED sculpture made for the 2008 100% Design exhibition in Earls Court. Curious how it was made? Process images below the video. Previously, 24,000 LED Light-Up-My-Dress. LED Wand + RIFD ...

Robot Dance Off Gets Creepy

As November was coming to an end this year, the "6th Robo-One Gate in International Robot Exhibition 2009" dance competition took place. The contenders are just a little bit creepy, to say ...

2009's Most Amazing Scientific Images

Popsci has posted 2009's most amazing scientific images, and there's quite a few great ones in there. A few of our favorites below, click through for all 62. In short, Cow Farts. "Scientists ...

DARPA Develops Explosive Blocking Mega-Shield

DARPA has released footage of the Iron Curtain, a pretty impressive shield system that will protect armored vehicles from oncoming explosives. With $8 million in Army approved funds, DARPA will ...

Big Brother's Watching You (HowTo Un-Google Yourself)

Some think of Google as the ultimate Big Brother, and with good reason. If you use Google (and most of us do), Google potentially has your email history, your complete search history, your travel ...

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