My kid has a much beloved playdate buddy. Problem is; playdate buddy's mom is a drunk. A clingy, needy, whining, status-symbol addicted, country-club, drunk. I wouldn't mind if she was a fun drunk, or if she only drank after her husband got home, or if she didn't call me and want to come over when she was drunk...but suddenly, I've got this drunken crazy woman in my sphere. I don't much care for her, but our kids adore each other. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 21, 2009 - 43 answers

LA Gourmet Cocktails? What are the finest, most crafted cocktails you've had in LA? High-end genius drinkology? Even just the best-balanced martini? Is there a molecular gastronomy equivalent here? [more inside]
posted by klangklangston on May 1, 2009 - 15 answers

How did you acquire a taste for scotch? [more inside]
posted by Silvertree on Jan 23, 2009 - 52 answers

Your favorite hot booze in a pot recipe? [more inside]
posted by availablelight on Jan 2, 2008 - 26 answers

My girlfriend says that she's going to leave me at the end of the week if I don't attempt to seek help for my drinking problem. Now what? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 3, 2007 - 120 answers

I'm getting married in September and I want to get my guy a nice bottle of scotch as a wedding gift. [more inside]
posted by sutel on Jun 24, 2007 - 30 answers

Is home brewing beer stinky business? [more inside]
posted by cschneid on Feb 10, 2007 - 19 answers

Inspired by this New Orleans drinking post, but not ready to commit to making my own, I must know: Where in the San Francisco Bay Area can I order a Sazerac? (If you can tell me of a bar that makes them in Oakland, I’ll buy you one.)
posted by serazin on Sep 6, 2006 - 5 answers

I've been drinking for less than a year. Could I still be dependent? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Feb 2, 2006 - 44 answers

Does thawing vodka decrease in alcohol content as it thaws? [more inside]
posted by Grensgeval on Nov 29, 2005 - 8 answers