A Drinking Guide to the 2024 Election

Whew, what a whirlwind few weeks it’s been. Chances are that the political junkies among us have experienced enough whiplash to buy their chiropractors a second home. Between the breaking news alerts, internet memes and constant speculation about whether or not the American experiment is in a death spiral, most of us are feeling it.

Which brings us to a very important question: How are you doing, friend? You good? You need a drink? It’s OK. Us, too.

What are you in the mood for?

Given the wide range of Very Big Feelings currently sweeping the nation, we imagine that the answer is not a one-size-fits-all situation. To that end, the Wine Enthusiast editorial staff has prepared a special lil’ drinks menu for literally any emotion you could possibly imagine this election season.

You want hope? We’ve got hope. You in the mood to wallow? We’ve got some great wallowing picks. Want to burn it all down? Well, don’t. But we’ve got that covered, too.

Use this handy drinking guide a) when choosing what to sip during the upcoming debates, b) on election night, c) while doom-scrolling social media between now and November 5 or d) literally any time except when you’re in the voting booth. (Please don’t take your drink into a voting booth.)