Struck by The Night
"Hey, Hennessey." "How are you doing, Korbel?" "I'm good. You going out tonight?" "Yeah. Me and my girl, Passion, going over to Club X-Rated for a few." "Why you ask; you going out?"
In Observance of National Margarita Day
Every February 22, we come together for National Margarita Day to pay homage to our favorite celebratory cocktail. The margarita is one of the most beloved cocktails in the world, however it’s hard to say definitively who created the margarita. Tales of its origin are as numerous as the variations of the drink itself.
Adrienne SmithPublished 11 days ago in ProofWhy You Should Always Tip Your Bartender
You may be surprised to know that full-time bartenders (unless you have an amazing owner/manager who provides a higher hourly base wage) make pretty much the entirety of their income based on the generosity of others, aka tips. That's right, our customers support our livelihood. It's not just "fun money" or extra money; it's our bills, our rent, our groceries, our medications, our doctor visits, our ability to help others - our basic necessities. For this reason alone, you should always tip your bartender.
Sarahbeth GraulichPublished 29 days ago in ProofNot My Usual
I like vodka. At least, that's what I always told people. What I really like is Smirnoff Ice -- the vodka coolers. I also like vodka when it's in mixed drinks, not just straight vodka. After the recent experience I had, I don't know if I'll be having vodka in any form for awhile.
Kaitlyn DawnPublished 2 months ago in Proof- First Place in The Perfect Pairing Challenge
Pairing Wines to my Top Songs on Spotify Wrapped 2020.
If 2020 did one thing right, it was give us all more time to appreciate a lot of the things we often took for granted before. For me, the two main things I most definitely took for granted would have to be Spotify and fine dining.
Ciarán ColemanPublished 3 months ago in Proof - Second Place in The Perfect Pairing Challenge
Choose Your Own Wine-venture!
It can be difficult to make decisions, but it's something we have to do every day. What will I have for dinner? Is today the day I finally clean my car? Should I like my ex's Instagram post? A study from Cornell estimated that the average adult makes 35,000 remotely conscious choices each day. That's a lot of decisions!
Daniela BishopPublished 3 months ago in Proof The Classic Horror Fanatics Guide to Wine Pairing
Calling all classic horror fanatics and amateur wine connoisseurs! The cold season is upon us, and as you bundle up for a chilly winter in quarantine, maybe it’s time to spice up your evenings. Wine in itself is an experience and when put together with an equally interesting film, it makes for a heightened drinking and watching experience. Throwing it back to the classics that spanned the 1930’s through the early 1960’s, I’ve paired these black and white blockbusters with the most flavorful and colorful wines from the Washington state wine region.
Alesia McNealPublished 3 months ago in ProofThird Place in The Perfect Pairing Challenge
A Parent's Guide to Wine Pairings
Ask any sommelier, casual wine enthusiast or twenty-two year-old college girl what their favorite wine is and you will get answers that run the gamut from dry to sweet, cheap to expensive, and "more about taste" to "will mess you up after just one glass". Wine is an amazing drink like that, it brings people together. There are some who get paid to swish it around in their mouths and spit it out. There are people who buy wine glasses with quirky sayings about their favorite blush. Then, dear readers, there are parents. Parents don't care about the specifics. Parents don't care about whether its supposed to be cold or room temperature. Just pour. It. In. A. Glass. Or don't. We're flexible.
Markita DanielPublished 3 months ago in Proof
Struck by The Night
"Hey, Hennessey." "How are you doing, Korbel?" "I'm good. You going out tonight?" "Yeah. Me and my girl, Passion, going over to Club X-Rated for a few." "Why you ask; you going out?"
Observations on the Via Guadalajara
Cement and cinder blocks dot and bunch in lots alongside the Via Guadalajara. I am on a bus to the city, to get out of the noise of San Pancho, in Nayarit, Mexico, to celebrate a week of slow travel, and maybe to buy a custom motorcycle… we will see. It's an adventure.
Loren EarlePublished 4 days ago in Proof
Keto and Healthy Living ( Alcoholic Beverages) by The Outlaw Micheal Tomsik
Enjoying life and watching how we eat and drink has a direct impact on our overall health. I started my journey with my wife Annie into our Keto lifestyle. You will notice something if you follow my blogs and follow our story that I call it a lifestyle not losing weight.
Micheal TomsikPublished 4 days ago in Proof
My Home Bar
In August of 2019 we bought our first home. It was a stressful and long process that took us pretty much the whole summer to accomplish. After viewing so many houses we surprisingly ended up settling on a cozy 5-bedroom home on the outskirts of town. The price was right, and a benefit of this particular home was that it was next door to my husband’s friend from work, so we already knew we were going to like at least one of our neighbors.
Mandy RaquelPublished 6 days ago in Proof
The Challenge
I was there that night, in my usual chair, with my usual drink. All the flannel-clad regulars were there. Dud was tendin bar. Ole Bear was at his usual spot, standin like Kalija, just inside the heavy plank door.
James KablerPublished 6 days ago in ProofPitcher Cocktails With Rum
Craft cocktails are perfect for nights out, but when you’re throwing a party you might want to ditch perfection in favor of spending more time with your guests. Big batch cocktails stirred up and served up in crowd-sized containers take the pressure off making sure everyone has a drink and let you enjoy yourself. They’re also just as tasty as single cocktails.
Maria Shimizu ChristensenPublished 8 days ago in Proof
My favorite drinking games
I feel like every time I write one of these articles I have to remind everybody multiple times, please drink responsibly and if you have a problem to immediately get help. Now if you're planning to throw a party and want some drinking games to play, I hope this list helps.
Dyllon RodillonPublished 9 days ago in ProofIn Observance of National Margarita Day
Every February 22, we come together for National Margarita Day to pay homage to our favorite celebratory cocktail. The margarita is one of the most beloved cocktails in the world, however it’s hard to say definitively who created the margarita. Tales of its origin are as numerous as the variations of the drink itself.
Adrienne SmithPublished 11 days ago in Proof
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