Haley HamiltoninTruly*AdventurousThe Haunting of Eleanor and AnnieUncovering the story that inspired the original novel of The Haunting of Hill House. Two women, an inseparable pair who break barriers in…29 min read·May 18, 2022----
Haley HamiltoninMEL MagazineThese Are the Only Acceptable Drinking Games, According to BartendersThe Devil’s Triangle: Yes, another awful part of the Brett Kavanaugh shit show; no, definitely not a drinking game as he suggested. (It…6 min read·Oct 6, 2018--1--1
Haley HamiltoninMEL MagazineA Gentleman’s Guide to Ordering a DrinkI know it sounds unbelievable, but trust me, there are several ways to order a drink that will cause your bartender to stare at you, head…7 min read·Sep 22, 2018----
Haley HamiltoninMEL MagazineThe Queasy Science Behind the Hangover MunchiesThey’re as bad as the Taco Bell you had just before you passed out last night5 min read·Aug 18, 2018----
Haley HamiltoninMEL MagazineHere’s Why Cocktails in a Can Are No Longer a PunchlineI first encountered canned wine in 2016 in a small market and liquor store down the street from the bar I worked in. Well, okay, let me…5 min read·Aug 9, 2018--1--1
Haley HamiltoninMEL MagazineBartenders Reveal the Summer Drinks No One Orders But Everyone Should TryTry cooling your heels with these oft-overlooked (and under-ordered) greats7 min read·Aug 4, 2018----
Haley HamiltoninMEL MagazineThe Day-Drinker’s Guide to Not Getting Completely Fucked Up Before NoonAs I confessed in our Fourth of July roundtable, I rarely (by which I mean never) drink beer. This is usually fine, as a bartender I have…7 min read·Jul 19, 2018----
Haley HamiltoninMEL MagazineTwo Different States Are Fighting Over Who Invented the Ultimate Trash Drink — the Long Island Iced…There are several combinations of alcohol that cause nearly every bartender to question the age and intellect of those who ordered it…7 min read·Jul 6, 2018----
Haley HamiltoninMEL MagazineAll the Bar Brawls I’ve Witnessed While Slinging DrinksPeople have been getting into fights in bars for as long as people have been drinking in bars. After all, alcohol alters your perception of…12 min read·Jun 28, 2018--1--1
Haley HamiltoninMEL MagazineBinge-Drinking in America Is Now Officially a Public-Health CrisisBartending comes with more than a few occupational hazards. Three, though, immediately come to mind: 1) The hours are late; 2) You’re on…6 min read·Jun 22, 2018--1--1