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Susan LaMarca

Left: Two women looking into camera. Text overlay reads, "No spritz when you are siting down to have a main meal please." Right: Group of friends cheers with aperol spritz in restaurant. Italian wine-based cocktail.

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“I’ll do what I want”: Italians say spritz is only for before dinner, not during, and Americans are getting pissy

Anna is a freelance writer with far too much time on her hands. When she&#8217;s not writing about memes and internet slang, she can be found running TTRPGs online.

Anna Good

Cans of Arizona brand ice teas in various flavors isolated on black. Caption overlay from tweet reads: "Life won't be worth it when AriZona Iced Tea costs more than $0.99."

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“Like DEFCON 0”: AriZona Iced Tea’s iconic 99-cent cans may soon see a price hike thanks to Trump’s tariffs, and people aren’t happy

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“Cutwater is the devil in a can”: People share their shocking experiences with the “new Four Loko” on TikTok

Lindsey is a Seattle area writer interested in all things society, including internet culture, politics, and mental health. Outside of the Daily Dot, her work can be found in publications such as The Mary Sue, Truthout, and YES! Magazine.

Lindsey Weedston

Spicy frozen Sauvignon Blanc recipe: 3 panel

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Frozen spicy sauvy b: The viral jalapeño sauvignon blanc drink just got an icy upgrade

Left: Frozen jalapenos + sauvignon blanc Right: Man saying do not put jalapenos in your sauvignon blanc

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Man issues warning after drinking too much “Spicy Sauvy B,” the jalapeño wine summer drink

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“Crisp martini” fans say it’s the drink of the season—maybe their life

Ljeonida is a reporter and writer with a degree in journalism and communications from the University of Tirana in her native Albania. She has a particular interest in all things digital marketing; she considers herself a copywriter, content producer, SEO specialist, and passionate marketer. Ljeonida is based in Tbilisi, Georgia.

Ljeonida Mulabazi

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Is Texas changing its liquor laws? Here’s what you need to know about cocktails at the grocery store 

Amelie Allen is a trending intern at the Daily Dot. She&#8217;s a senior at the University of Arizona, where she studies political science and journalism. In her free time, she enjoys reading, puppetry, and watching old movies.

Amelie Allen

Girl panicking, 4 hands cheering a shot of tequila

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‘He picked out the tequila himself’: Man orders 5 old-fashioneds with Komos tequila. His server didn’t tell him they’re $100 each

Phil West is a veteran professional writer and editor, and his works include two nonfiction books and articles in myriad print and online publications.

Phil West

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‘It wasn’t your choice’: Woman is 3 years sober. Then she orders a non-alcoholic beer at a restaurant

Braden Bjella is a culture writer. His work can be found in Mixmag, Electronic Beats, Schon! magazine, and more.

Braden Bjella

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‘I was going to free pour but now…’: Woman says bartender put too much ice in her Long Island Iced Tea. Then he pulls out the measuring cup

Bartender preparing espresso martini with overlaying text that reads: "When someone orders an Espresso Martini during a rush" on left. Coffee beans spilling out of bag on right.

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‘I would let you know real quick’: Bartender reveals what they really give customers who order espresso martinis during a rush

Steve Ecker is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot based in Austin, Texas. He has an extensive background in consumer marketing and is also an artist running Get Lost Collages.

Steve Ecker

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‘It’s the same’: Woman orders $16 margarita with one large ice cube. Then she asks for the manager

Grace Rampaul is a social and multimedia intern at the Daily Dot. She is a senior at the University of Texas at Austin, with a major in Journalism and focus on Media and Entertainment Studies. Grace is based in Austin and covers trending stories, entertainment, cultural phenomenon, and all things social.

Grace Rampaul

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‘What was it before?’: Man drinks Copper Club canned cocktail. Then he peels back the label

Alexandra Samuels is a national political reporter and contributor to the Daily Dot, where she started as an intern covering politics in the summer of 2016. She enjoys all things Marvel, keeping up with the latest TikTok trends, long walks with her pup, and reading murder-mystery novels.

Alexandra Samuels

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‘They cut me off’: Man says Applebee’s dollar margaritas are a ‘scam.’ Here’s why—and what to expect next time they’re back

Ana Valens is a reporter specializing in online queer communities, marginalized identities, and adult content creation. She is a former Daily Dot staff writer, current contributing reporter. Her work has appeared at Vice, Vox, Truthout, Bitch Media, Kill Screen, Rolling Stone, and the Toast. She lives in Brooklyn, New York, and spends her free time developing queer adult games.

Ana Valens

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