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Premium liquor gets its higher price tag in a variety of ways. Many premium liquors use higher quality or natural ingredients, the distillation process for some is more involved and some are aged longer. However, while it is true that a mastery of ingredients, the premium liquor distilling process and timing can add wonderful texture and viscosity, a higher price …
First things first! There are some things you can do prior to a night of drinking to help ward off a hangover. Since alcohol dehydrates you, the best preventive medicine is water. So nip that hangover in the bud and drink water before you head out, as well as intermittently while you are drinking alcohol. Alcohol also lowers the body’s …
The first rule of thumb, of course, is never drink too much and drive, but it is also important to know your alcohol tolerance levels. For instance, I know that I can meet up with friends, drink a beer or a glass of wine and drive myself safely home, but if I indulge in several beers or glasses of wine, …
Jimmy Buffet crooned about their virtues; and although margaritas are a lively participant in Cinco de Mayo celebrations, these luscious libations are a delightful addition to any social event, all summer long and throughout the year. In fact, the margarita rose to its height of popularity in 2004, when it was given its prestigious title of most popular drink in …
Mint Juleps became popular in 1938, when they were first served at the Kentucky Derby. Since then, the mint julep has become a staple at the Kentucky Derby, with over 120,000 sippers of the minty stuff there per year! However, the esteemed history of the mint julep began long before it became a popular beverage at the Kentucky Derby. In …
If you’re a guy and you occasionally like to swill a fruity cocktail, don’t despair! There are tons of fun alcoholic beverages out there, like the manmosa, that won’t have any negative impacts on your manhood while they positively affect your taste buds; and I have a story to prove it… This Christmas, I happened to be on my own …
The main differences between wine and spirits are their production processes, the ingredients from which they are made and their alcoholic content. While wine is made from the juice of fruits, spirits are made by distilling fermented products. Wine is fermented with yeast to create alcohol. Spirits are heated with mash, which is typically made from grains or corn. Once …
Every year, there are new alcoholic beverages to try…options that can be more fun, more flavorful and more convenient. Since we’ve all had enough of the challenges we’ve faced this last year or so, what do you think of livening things up a bit by trying out some new adult beverages? For instance, how about rum and coke the easy …
How can you add a little more Christmas cheer to your holidays? Mix up some yummy holiday cocktails! Here are some easy ones to get things started. Just add some butterscotch schnapps to your eggnog for a little extra holiday kick and a sprinkle of cinnamon on top. Or place some Baileys straight up in a cocktail glass rimmed with …
In the islands with a pina colada made from fresh coconuts and pineapples, on the French Riviera winding down with a cognac for sipping or in Mexico, or with a margarita in hand after waking refreshed from a rejuvenating siesta…It’s five o’clock somewhere. Hmmm, it’s probably 5 o’clock in Ireland, where the whisky flows freely. So tip some drams until …