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Stop Bringing Wine: 15 Host Gifts That Prove You Actually Showed Up
Lifestyle

Stop Bringing Wine: 15 Host Gifts That Prove You Actually Showed Up

What to bring to a holiday party, Thanksgiving or dinner party: 15 host gift ideas that actually get used, how much to spend, and what to do when they say don't bring anything.
Nobody Wants Your Mulled Wine: 10 Holiday Batch Cocktails for a Crowd (Each With a Zero Proof Twin)
Lifestyle

Nobody Wants Your Mulled Wine: 10 Holiday Batch Cocktails for a Crowd (Each With a Zero Proof Twin)

Ten make ahead holiday cocktails that serve 10, from Thanksgiving to New Year's Eve, each with a zero proof twin so every guest gets a real drink
How Long Does It Take Agave Plants to Grow? | León y Sol
Culture

How Long Does It Take Agave Plants to Grow? | León y Sol

Blue Weber agave takes six to ten years to grow. Learn how jimadores decide when to harvest and why patient producers pay more for every bottle.
Tequila Regions Explained: Highlands vs Lowlands | León y Sol
Culture

Tequila Regions Explained: Highlands vs Lowlands | León y Sol

Highland tequila tastes like cooked fruit and citrus. Lowland tastes like pepper and earth. Here's what separates Los Altos from the Valle, and how to taste it yourself.
How Many Shots Are in a 750ml Bottle? 16 or 17 Explained
Lifestyle

How Many Shots Are in a 750ml Bottle? 16 or 17 Explained

A 750ml bottle holds 16 full 1.5 oz shots, with almost enough for a 17th. See the math for different pour sizes and bottles.
Does Tequila Really Have a Worm in It? The Truth Behind the Myth
Culture

Does Tequila Really Have a Worm in It? The Truth Behind the Myth

Tequila has never had a worm. The worm belongs to mezcal, and even there it's a 1950s marketing invention. Here's what's actually going on.
Tips for Curing a Tequila Hangover | León y Sol
Lifestyle

Tips for Curing a Tequila Hangover | León y Sol

Nothing cures a hangover outright, but these tips will get you upright hours sooner. Rehydration, real food, what to skip, and why your mixer matters more than your tequila.
Drinks That Match the Moment: A Tequila Guide
Lifestyle

Drinks That Match the Moment: A Tequila Guide

The right drink doesn't make the moment. It meets it where it is. A guide to what to pour for eight of life's most worth-remembering occasions.
What Is a Paloma? Complete Guide to Mexico's Favorite Cocktail
Cocktails & Recipes

What Is a Paloma? Complete Guide to Mexico's Favorite Cocktail

The Paloma is Mexico's most popular tequila cocktail and most Americans have never tried one. Here's what it is, where it came from, and how to make it right.
Signs You've Become a Tequila Snob (And That's Okay)
Lifestyle

Signs You've Become a Tequila Snob (And That's Okay)

Checking labels before ordering, wincing at shot glasses, knowing what a NOM number is. If any of this sounds familiar, you've become a tequila snob. Welcome.