The creator of "Palcohol" gives a full-throated defense of the powdered alcohol, and a demonstration, in response to criticism and calls to ban the product. Eric Mack has been a CNET contributor ...

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Each powder pouch of Palcohol is the equivalent of one shot of liquor and comes in two straight alcohol options — "V" is vodka and "R" is rum — and three mixed drinks: ...