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Cold Beer, Fast Cars: Drinking at the Daytona 500

Amidst hot dogs, race cars and cans of Coors Banquet, Steven Grubbs questions his ideas about the word "authenticity" as it applies to drink, experience and the merit of both.

• story: Steven Grubbs
• photo: Steven Grubbs

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The Secret World of Cocktail Rituals

Jesse Simon explores why the unseen ingredients and rituals involved in the making of drinks are often the most important factors in our enjoyment of them.

• story: Jesse Simon
• photo: Ed Anderson

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40 Ounces to Freedom

The one bottle that taught an entire generation how to drink, and how not to drink. Besha Rodell on the 40's strange cultural impact and appeal.

• story: Besha Rodell
• photo: PUNCH