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 …
It’s Kentucky Derby Time Again…Mint Juleps All Around!
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 …
What Is the Difference Between Wine and Spirits?
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 …
It’s a New Year! How about Trying Something New at Bengal’s Liquors?
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 …
Beer Here!
Ever have one of those days when you just want a really cold, refreshing beer…like maybe if you’re eating spicy wings at a sports bar, you and your friends are out on the boat for the day or you’re just enjoying a good old fashioned barbeque in the backyard? Well, there’s good news! Bengals Liquor, Daytona Beach’s top beer, wine, …
Is It True that Mixing Different Alcohol Can Make You Sick?
Many people stand by the claim that mixing different kinds of alcohol can increase your risk of getting sick. This belief was likely elicited more from slightly inaccurate personal experiences than scientific research. Experts will tell you that the amount of alcohol you consume is what increases your risk of more intoxication and getting sick, not so much the act …
Is the Liquor Before Beer Rule True?
Have you ever heard the saying, “beer before liquor, never been sicker” and “liquor before beer, you’re in the clear”? Sadly, the truth is that the order of what you drink matters less than what you drink, how much you drink and how fast you drink it. A rule that can help is not to drink on an empty stomach. …