cocktails
Your cocktail order reveals a lot about your personality, be it classic, adventurous, or boring; Be careful what you ask for.
Gin and Tonic
Sometimes the winter seems so long, cold, and brutal that the only drinks that keep me warm are a glass of cabernet sauvignon or a double shot of Van Gogh Double Espresso Vodka, with a single ice cube melting slowly away in the glass. However, spring puts a fresh perspective on the cocktail shaker and new drinks are begging to be shaken and stirred. Tanqueray launched Rangpur Gin in the summer of 2006 to a couple of trial cities in the United States. Obviously, Tanqueray realized they had a success on their hands, because two years later Rangpur Gin is widely available throughout the US. This particular gin is aptly named for the essence of rangpur limes, ginger, and bay leaves that have been added during the final stages of the distillation process. This merging of flavor results in Rangpur being a slightly less edgy gin than one might associate with the higher end Tanqueray 10. Tanqueray 10 has the sharpness needed for a perfect straight up martini, while the Tanqueray Rangpur has a softer, fruitier lilt to it, which enables it to mingle well with less traditional gin drinks. It is this factor also that possibly opens gin up to an entirely new demographic of drinkers who may have never considered experimenting with gin before.
By Matthew Evans7 years ago in Proof
Hardest Cocktails to Make
Some cocktails are ridiculously simple to make. A Cuba Libre (rum and Coke) is so widespread in large part because of the ease of preparing it. While these simple cocktails have their place, the increased effort involved in making more complex cocktails is usually worth it. At the same time, there are also some drinks that may seem easy or simple, but are actually some of the hardest cocktails to make. It's not enough to follow a recipe with these cocktails: they can only be conquered through frequent practice.
By Joseph D. N. Kendrick7 years ago in Proof
10 Best Thanksgiving Cocktails to Try this Weekend
I remember the last time I had a Thanksgiving dinner go awry. My mom made the vital mistake of taking the frozen-solid turkey out Thanksgiving morning. It was clear that we weren't going to be able to get the delicious turkey dinner that we had so hoped for.
By Sasha Konikovo7 years ago in Proof
10 Apple Cider Cocktails That Will Warm You Up This Fall. Top Story - November 2018.
Tis the season for warm sweaters, pumpkin pie-eating, expressing thankfulness, and celebrating with family and friends. While hot apple cider and pumpkin spice lattes tend to be the most popular fall drinks, there are also incredible cocktail recipes with autumn-friendly tang.
By Paul Barker7 years ago in Proof
The History of the Cocktail
What is a cocktail? In order to best understand the history of the cocktail, it’s best to first understand what exactly a cocktail is. Is a martini a cocktail? What about a rum and coke? Modern usage and definitions classify just about any alcoholic drink as a cocktail. Officially though, a true cocktail is an alcoholic drink made of a liquor, water, sugar, and bitters. This definition has become a bit more lax over the years, but this basic formulation is a good place to start.
By Nicola P. Young7 years ago in Proof
10 Easy Pumpkin Spice Cocktails You Need to Try This Fall
We all know it: when the leaves start changing color, it's time for pumpkin everything. Candles. Lattes. Pie. Now add cocktails to that list and happy hour just got a little more basic. Some people can't get enough pumpkin during the fall season, while others have to pike their pumpkin battles. No matter what camp you fall into, these pumpkin spice cocktails are the perfect pick-me-ups for the season.
By Joseph D. N. Kendrick7 years ago in Proof
The 11 Best Campari Cocktails That Are Easy to Make
Campari is one of the few old school apéritif liqueurs that managed to stay popular throughout the years. Old world as Campari is, this fruit and herb-infused liqueur has rightfully earned its place on upscale bar setups around the world. It tastes good, looks good, and also just seems "right."
By Riley Raul Reese7 years ago in Proof
10 Iconic Movie Cocktails You Can Make at Home
Pop culture and drinks are inextricably linked, and that's been true for ages. To a point, it almost seems like Hollywood enjoys putting drinks in movies as a way to give people something to tie to their favorite films and shows.
By Buddy Brown7 years ago in Proof
10 Best Keto Cocktails You Will Love
If you’re trying out the keto diet, you’re probably aware that this means you have to carb count, because with ketogenic diets, it’s all about getting your net carbs as low as possible to achieve weight loss through ketosis. Low carb means less bread, but it also means being sugar free, which can be difficult when happy hour comes around. Keto-friendly alcoholic drinks are more difficult to find because sugar is one of the key ingredients in many mixed drinks. However, keto cocktails are out there, and delicious keto recipes do exist, especially if you are drinking these top low calorie alcoholic beverages. Whether you want a low carb cocktail with lime juice or a nice red wine, don’t feel like you can’t indulge on a keto friendly diet. Here are our top keto cocktails!
By Morgan E. Westling8 years ago in Proof
