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Laura Reilly

Laura Reilly is a traveler and former bartender who spends all of her money on pasta, new cocktails, craft beer, the extra guac and a wasted gym membership. You can also find her analyzing fictional universes like its the only thing that really matters, or hiking up mountains (please do find her, she’s probably lost).

Latest Posts From Laura

a bartender putting a garnish on a colada cocktail in a pineapple glassware.

Jun 30, 2022

If You Like Piña Coladas, You’ll Love These Other Tropical Cocktails

That feeling when you have a hankering for more than one kind of tropical tipple.

friends playing a drinking game

Apr 25, 2022

The Official Ride the Bus Drinking Game Rules

Play it at your next party.

These Doughnuts Are Filled With Whiskey

Jun 1, 2018

These Doughnuts Are Filled With Whiskey

Doughnuts are following in coffee’s footsteps and going Irish.

How to Set up the Ultimate Bloody Mary Bar

Feb 16, 2018

How to Set up the Ultimate Bloody Mary Bar

It’s your turn to host Sunday brunch, and even though you’ve mastered the classic Bloody Mary, your picky friends make batching out a pitcherful challenging.

7 Best Everyday Vodkas to Always Have on Hand

Feb 15, 2018

7 Best Everyday Vodkas to Always Have on Hand

When made well, vodka is anything but boring—just browse through our favorite new expressions to see how creative and innovative producers are getting.

Hilarious Wine Memes to Celebrate National Drink Wine Day

Feb 15, 2018

Hilarious Wine Memes to Celebrate National Drink Wine Day

Things change, friends come and go, you never quite know where to place your trust.

The 26 Craziest Flavored Vodkas Ever

Feb 15, 2018

The 26 Craziest Flavored Vodkas Ever

So, you think vodka is boring because it’s flavorless?

Soju 101: Everything You Need to Know

Feb 14, 2018

Soju 101: Everything You Need to Know

While the rules of drinking in the Olympic Village vary based on what country the athletes are from (Canada lets their athletes drink as much as they want, while the United States prohibits drinking entirely), most athletes are given the freedom to roam the host city, which for this year’s 2018 Winter Olympics is PyeongChang, South Korea.

4 Limited-Edition Chinese New Years Bottles to Celebrate the Year of the Dog

Feb 13, 2018

4 Limited-Edition Chinese New Years Bottles to Celebrate the Year of the Dog

The Chinese New Year is steeped in tradition, and one of the most fascinating aspects of the cultural holiday is the Chinese zodiac.

7 Delicious Liqueurs That Cost Less Than $20

Feb 9, 2018

7 Delicious Liqueurs That Cost Less Than $20

Liqueurs are the secret workhorses of the cocktail bar.

7 Genius Uses for Leftover Beer

Feb 5, 2018

7 Genius Uses for Leftover Beer

There’s nothing worse than cleaning up the house after hosting a party and finding a bunch of half drunk bottles of beer lying around the kitchen.

What to Drink Based on Your Favorite Childhood Cereal

Feb 2, 2018

What to Drink Based on Your Favorite Childhood Cereal

As an adult trying to live a fairly healthy life, your morning bowl of cereal probably has lots of fiber and decidedly unappealing ingredients like flax and oat flour.