All news on the topic: Alcohol

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Drinks expert busts biggest wine myth and warns about 'inferior' bottle mistake
A drinks expert has debunked some of the biggest and most common myths about wine, setting the record straight about leaving bottles to age and 'inferior' screw top wines
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Drunk driver ploughs car into hedge after running over two elderly pedestrians
Sarah Reese, 59, injured two bystanders when she got behind the wheel after drinking. She then drove downhill losing control of the car, mounting the curb and careering into a hedge
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'I'm a bartender and I prioritise certain customers above others waiting'
Bartender Roman Sparkles has taken to social media to share how he prioritises specific customers - and there's one way to ensure quick service
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MLB teams to extend alcohol sales as pitch clock makes baseball games shorter
Major League Baseball franchises have began extending the window for purchasing alcohol at ballparks after the pitch clock - a new rule brought in for the 2023 season - has made games shorter
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Drink expert shares tipples they'd never order on a plane - as one 'loses taste'
Next time you're on a plane, you should avoid drinking these five different alcoholic tipples, because, according to a drinks expert, they can be bad for your health
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Spencer Matthews says he was 'selfish and drinking every day’ amid booze battle
The former Made in Chelsea star previously announced he had quit alcohol for the sake of his marriage to model Vogue Williams and their children.
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Scientists claim to have created an elixir which could mean no more hangovers
Scientists have produced a probiotic which they believe has an enzyme capable of breaking down alcohol, which will reduce the effects of hangovers, as well as potential health issues
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Grieving son killed in 89mph car crash just hours after attending dad's funeral
Dean Heaven had just attended the funeral and wake of his dad when he was killed in a crash after his cousin Michael Stock lost control of the car and smashed into a bus stop
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Sneaky 'code words' bartenders use to talk about customers in front of them
A number of bartenders have been revealing little-known facts about their jobs, including some of the 'secret code words' they use to talk to each other about the people they're serving
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Bartender shares how to get served immediately - but hack sparks furious debate
If you want gold star service at a bar, listen to Roman but his advice for getting your drinks before anyone else has not been met with approval from everyone on TikTok
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Aldi's 'mouth-watering' £14.99 gin ranked one of the best in the world
Available in Aldi stores nationwide, the rhubarb and ginger gin beat tipples from M&S and Waitrose
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Drunk holidaymakers urinate off side of boat - forcing company to ban booze
Hippersons Boatyard in Beccles, Suffolk, said it had to resort to the measure as 'some guests would become over-refreshed' while out on the water
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Alcoholic dog now sober after getting hooked on booze left out by owner
Coco, a two-year-old Labrador cross, became addicted to alcohol when his owner left out drinks. After being treated for alcohol withdrawal symptoms, the animal has recovered
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Foods and medication you should never mix - including dairy and antibiotics
Expert warns of 'risky concoctions' which could have potentially serious consequences
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Drunk man breaks into song after falling from 19th floor and landing on a car
The man crashed down on to a parked car outside a building in the city of Voronezh in southwest Russia on April - but despite the car being wrecked, he was unharmed and even got up to start belting out a tune
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'I tried a tequila flavoured Easter egg – these boozy creme eggs are elite'
Easter Eggs just got more alcoholic as Tequila Rose has joined the cream egg party - so naturally Mirror Reporter Danni Scott had to give them a try and the results are surprisingly good
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Doctor says air fresheners in your home could be causing morning headaches
Waking up with a headache is a common, but terrible, way to start the day. A doctor has shared some of the common reasons you keep waking up with a pounding head, and an easy way to fix it
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Man plunges 130ft to death from ski lift and impales himself on pole
The heavy set French man, who was in the lift with a friend, is said to have smashed through the plexiglass window by "gaining momentum" and ramming into it, before plummeting 130ft and impaling himself on a piste marker
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Teen girls 'served alcohol and sexually harassed' by men at swanky cocktail bar
Police say the group of teenagers were allowed to drink at the Cocktail Club in London's Canary Wharf for six hours, during which time older men made "concerning" sexual advances towards them
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Russian army too drunk to fight effectively in Ukraine, Brit intelligence says
'Heavy drinking' among troops is contributing to Russian losses in Ukraine, according to new intelligence, with officials said to be concerned at incidents, crimes, and deaths caused by alcohol abuse
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Bar staff beg customers to 'stop having sex' in photo booth after sick discovery
Staff at NQ64 Arcade Bar are sick of doing 'constant deep cleans' after randy party goers keep getting it on in their photo booths - with one leaving their bra behind
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Sister of hazing victim speaks out after 'awful' rumours that 'hurt the family'
The sister of Trent Lehrkamp spoke out after an online publication published an article claiming an unnamed source said Trent Lehrkamp’s dad put a lock on the pantry to stop the teen from eating, something the sister says is completely untrue
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Drunk groom threatened to cabin crew 'like Guy Fawkes' in horror flight rampage
During the eight-hour flight, Mohammed Razaq also pinched a crew member's bottom leaving her terrified
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Hazing victim tied up and force-fed magic mushrooms as sick video shows culprits
Trenton Lehrkamp, 19, was taken to hospital unconscious and barely breathing, covered in paint and soaked in urine with his blood alcohol limit six times over the legal limit for driving
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Police officer's handcuffs save his life when he's stabbed while arresting thug
Thomas McComish, 34, tried to slash PC John Rimmer twice with a carving knife after the police officer rushed to his colleague's aid fearing he could be "possibly killed"