cocktails
Your cocktail order reveals a lot about your personality, be it classic, adventurous, or boring; Be careful what you ask for.
The History of Mixing and Making Cocktails
The history of mixed drinks is surprisingly long, dating back to early China and saloons of the Wild West. Here's what we know about it. People have been mixing drinks almost as long as they have been drinking alcohol (and wine is believed to be at least 10,000 years old and beer and mead to be much older). Homer's Iliad describes slaves who mixed wine, cheese, honey, and raw onions. 3000 years ago, the Minoan Cretans were blending a proto-cocktail of beer, mead, and wine.
By Roy Yerkes4 years ago in Proof
10 No-Fuss Cocktails for St. Patrick's Day . Top Story - March 2022.
Every year for St. Patrick's Day, my husband and I celebrate in a rather heretical fashion: the American way. In Ireland, St. Patrick's Day is not a boozy holiday, but a religious reminder of Saint Patrick and all of his kind deeds. Like most holidays, this Americanized Irish celebration has strayed far from the original intention and meaning, and been replaced with a favored popular pastime; drinking. So, in celebration, I have for you ten of our favorite easy to make cocktails to enjoy at home.
By E.L. Martin4 years ago in Proof
Three Clear Reasons Why Tequila Sales Are Booming
Tequila is hot. Sales are way up, and the visibility of this spirit is higher than it’s probably ever been. There are now over 1500 brands on the market. According to the Distilled Spirits Council of the US, in the past 20 years, tequila volumes have grown 180%. The fastest growth has been in what are called the high end and super premium brands. High end brands have shot up 531% in the same period, and super premium brands, which barely existed 20 years ago, have soared an incredible 1042% in the same time period.
By Brett Peruzzi4 years ago in Proof
Passion Fruit Substitutes – Sweet Ideas To Try
Passion fruit is a beautiful, vibrant fruit with a sweet taste and tangy tartness. Often used in cocktails, passionfruit makes for a refreshing beverage on a hot day or night. Passionfruit substitutes such as passionfruit liqueur or passionfruit juice are great alternatives to the real thing if you can't find it at your local grocery store.
By Georgie Hawthorne4 years ago in Proof
How to Use Cynar, According to Bartenders
Cynar is a bitter Italian tropical liqueur distilled from artichokes, which gives it its unique flavor. It's also traditionally served with ginger ale or seltzer water to take away some of the bitterness. Bartenders are using this in cocktails more and more these days, because when used correctly, it can add depth to both sweet and savory drinks. It can be used in cooking as well, but if you're using it for a recipe make sure to purchase the right kind of Cynar. There are several different flavors available so read labels carefully before buying.
By Georgie Hawthorne4 years ago in Proof
Fruit-Based Spirits to Try this Season
Fruit based spirits like Strawberry or Raspberry liqueur are a great way to add flavor to drinks and cooking. They can be made from fruits that you might not normally think of, like apples or pears. The alcohol is infused with the flavors of the fruit, so they give your drink an interesting twist without adding too much sweetness.
By Georgie Hawthorne4 years ago in Proof
Eternal Summer: Four Variations on the Classic Piña Colada
A Piña Colada is a delicious and refreshing beverage that has been enjoyed by people all over the world for decades. It's made with coconut cream, pineapple juice, and rum. The original recipe was created in 1954 by Ramon Marrero Jr., who was working as a bartender at the Caribe Hilton hotel. He wanted to combine his favorite ingredients of lime, pineapple, and shaved ice into one drink which he called "Pineapple Rum Punch." His head bartender came up with the name "Piña Colada" after adding Spanish words for Pineapple (piña) and Coconut (cole). Since then, there have been many variations on this classic cocktail, some more traditional than others.
By Georgie Hawthorne4 years ago in Proof
Meet the Cocktail That Works With Many Spirits
The Negroni is a cocktail that can be made with many spirits. Whether you are thinking of using a nice fruit liqueur like a strawberry liqueur, or something a little bit stronger tasting. The classic Negroni is a mix of equal parts gin, sweet vermouth and Campari. This drink was created in the early 20th century by Count Camillo Negroni at Caffè Casoni (now called BarCafe' Giacosa). The bartender substituted the Americano's soda water for gin to make an even more refreshing concoction for his customer who had been looking for something new and improved upon on what he usually ordered.
By Georgie Hawthorne4 years ago in Proof
