Over the years, an alcohol's proof has been measured in unusual ways. One thing's for certain, though: The term has always ...

If you've ever noticed the term "proof" on a bottle of alcohol and wondered what it means, that number is telling you ...

though homemade recipes can go up to 76-proof, or 38% ABV. Plus, the high alcohol content also keeps the drink from turning ...

Hard liquor and high-proof alcohol are extremely flammable, and the process could lead to a deadly explosion. "Distilleries have all sorts of equipment that are explosion proof," said Joseph ...

But a night on the town can do serious damage to your diet, especially if you order cocktails made with high-calorie mixers ... 1.5 ounce serving of 80-proof alcohol has 96 calories even before ...

In the 18th century, the British Navy would pour gunpowder on alcohol and ignite it; if the mixture burned, it was "proof" of high alcohol content. Today, proof has evolved to a precise ...