The 49 Bits of Booze Jargon Every Drinker Needs To Know

Jargon is technology. Language was created for communication, and sharing a set of slang makes it all the more efficient. A drink order to a bartender needs to be a particularly quick and clear statement. If not, you're going to look like a novice, and you're not going to get the drink you want. And the booze snobs will rub it in your face.

So learn these fundamentals of the saloon lexicon. You'll look like a smart, sophisticated drinker, and more importantly, your libation will be served the way you want it.

What You Need to Know About Global Booze Trends

Across the globe, liquor is still a local game.

Global brands account for only 60 of the top 180 booze brands, according to the latest annual ranking of liquor brands that have sold at least 1 million 9-litre cases by Drinks International and Euromonitor International.

Social Drinking After 50: The Risks Of Becoming An 'Almost' Alcoholic

As we age, alcohol affects us differently and social drinking can become problem drinking.

A lot of people, including many health care professionals, believe the world is made up only of alcoholics and nonalcoholics. But our research shows us that there is another group. These people are not alcoholics, although they may experience some of the symptoms that alcoholics typically report. They drink regularly, but may not realize that some of their physical or emotional concerns are connected to their alcohol consumption. These are the "almost alcoholics," and while anyone can become one, middle-aged and older adults are especially at risk of joining the group.