Hoping to do some bartending this summer—or just to bring some class to your home boozing? Pete Wells, in the New York Times, has an encyclopedia of tips for you. Highlights:
- Chilies: Small amounts of hot peppers can actually lower your body temperature.
- Cola: Some new colas are using actual cane sugar again instead of cloying high-fructose corn syrup, meaning it’s time to revive the Cuba Libre.