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If you’re looking for a recipe to dull the pain of summer’s end, you’ve come to the right place. Simply mix one part rum to two parts pineapple juice, then toss in some orange juice and cream of coconut. Shake, pour over crushed ice, garnish with fresh grated nutmeg and the pain will melt away. That delicious libation is aptly …
We humans have had quite an intriguing relationship with alcohol. Here are some interesting facts about alcohol that may surprise and astound you or give you a giggle… Muscles absorb alcohol faster than fat. What that means is that people with more muscle weight have a higher alcohol tolerance than their chubby brethren…one more reason to hit the gym! Did …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …