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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, …
Alcohol is served in a bunch of places. We enjoy a cold beer on a hot summer day, a glass of wine with a nice meal, margaritas with friends…and it’s all delicious and fun. However, do you know when it is time to put the bottle down? It’s good to understand the facts about alcoholism, just to keep things in …
While the variety of grape and precisely how that grape is grown largely contribute to the flavor of wine, there is a multitude of flavor-enhancing factors that a barrel can add to the aging process of wine. Material from which a barrel is made; surface area within a barrel; the unique evaporation and low-level oxygen exposure within a barrel; the …
Remember the old adage, “Good things come to those who wait”? Well, it’s true, especially with liquor. Aged liquor IS better, and here’s why… Whiskeys and spiced rum tend to be aged in charred oak barrels and scotch in old sherry, Madeira or port barrels. Basically, the longer the maturation process, the more flavor is infused – to a point. …
What’s that thing they say? Oh yeah, “There’s always room for Jello!” especially when it comes in the form of a shot! Jello shots can kick your party up a notch and make things a little more fun, and they are great for any occasion. You can use color to make them even more festive. Make red and blue Jello …
Are you a straight shooter? If so, you may like shots of Crown Royal, Jagermeister, chilled Seagrams Extra Smooth Vodka or some high end Patron Tequila. The holidays are great for Rumpleminz, which tastes like a candy cane or cinnamon shots such as Fireball and Jack Fire. If you have more of a sweet tooth, you may want to try …