I just don’t want that soda to be root beer. Let’s start by talking about what a Boston Cooler is not. Shockingly enough, the drink is not from Boston. In fact, it's not even from the Northeast.

If you've enjoyed beer outside, especially if it's one of the best summer beers in warm weather, there's a good chance you've used a beer koozie. Most beer today comes in aluminum, whether it's 12 ...