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The Most Popular Cocktails in the World
There's something to be said about the magic that comes with drink trends. Once a new trend is discovered, it spreads like wildfire. One minute, a drink is obscure. The next, you can find it in every chain restaurant and bar you can imagine.
By Skunk Uzeki6 years ago in Proof
How Do You Remember
How do I remember the first time I got drunk? As a Christian boy who was raised going to church, I was taught that drinking was evil. 15 was the first time I ever saw my parents drink; they worked in the church. When I saw that, I thought for sure they were going to Hell. Looking back at my upbringing, I realize my parents didn’t have anything against drinking; they simply just didn’t do it. The years of inadvertently being taught, not by my parents, but by the church that it was a sin to drink, really affected my perspective on alcohol as I turned 21. The church made me scared to drink and it didn’t help that I had a friend die because he was driving drunk.
By Hunter Adkins6 years ago in Proof
Alcohol Companies Owned by Celebrities
Whether you're trying to support your favorite celeb or just looking for quality alcohol, there is no shortage of alcohol companies owned by celebrities. Celebrities are excellent entrepreneurs who know how to turn their money into even more. Once a celebrity has made a name for themselves, the smartest thing they can do is sell their name, whether that’s through products or services. There is a long list of celebrities who have been strategic enough to buy into the premium vodka market as well as the profitable market of American whiskeys.
By Morgan E. Westling6 years ago in Proof
How to Measure a Shot Without a Shot Glass
When I first started drinking, I bought a bartending book so I could learn how to mix drinks. It was very effective at teaching me great wine cocktails as well as a number of my favorite low-calorie vodka cocktails. It also gave me awesome bartending tips to help me up my mixology game.
By Iggy Paulsen6 years ago in Proof
The Most Famous Fictional Alcoholics
“Here’s to alcohol: the cause of, and solution to, all of life’s problems.” Homer Simpson may be one of the most famous fictional alcoholics of all time, but he certainly knew how to articulate the world's sentiments on drinking. Alcoholism affects many iconic public figures in the world, from actors like Dean Martin to famous writers like Truman Capote. However, this malady isn't restricted to reality. This real world affliction also affects many fictional characters in books, movies, and television, be it for laughs, serious social commentary, or some combination of both. This list will explore some of the most memorable and famous fictional alcoholics of all time.
By Joseph D. N. Kendrick6 years ago in Proof
Drinking Games I’ve Learned at University That You May Not Have Heard Of
They won't tell you this in the lectures during induction week, but in Britain, typical university culture is mostly about drinking. Excessively. Stupidly. And enough so you can't remember that you even drank at all.
By Alexander Casey6 years ago in Proof
10 Famous Politicians Who Were Alcoholics
There are very few vices that are as common as alcohol. It's been featured in many different movies, television shows, plays, and books. Drinking was once such a problem, it actually caused a political movement for its prohibition.
By Cato Conroy6 years ago in Proof
Drinking Rituals from Around the World. Top Story - October 2018.
One of my favorite hobbies is exploring what drinking is like in different parts of the world. Have you tried Japanese whisky or Korean Soju? What about lesser known European spirits like Ouzo and Jenever? Along with tasting these international beverages, it's important to understand the drinking culture in the regions where they originated. Here are some of my favorite drinking rituals from around the world—I encourage you to try them for yourself!
By Joseph D. N. Kendrick6 years ago in Proof
Sobriety Is Not Amnesty
When the Victim of Drunk Driving Is a Recovering Alcoholic One moment you’re proud of yourself for attending yet another Alcoholics Anonymous meeting. The next, you are being thrown around like a rag doll inside the vehicle sobriety gifted you. Being sober does not absolve us from being victims of drunk driving. I am proof of that.
By Eric Hunter6 years ago in Proof
How to Make Your Own Cucumber Vodka
Stores often like to hype up the prices of their flavored vodka, as if infusing your alcohol were somehow difficult. There’s no need to pay extra for cucumber vodka though, as you can make it on your own. It’s actually shockingly easy, and the result is something that you could happily serve over ice, or use to make a wide range of refreshing drinks like Moscow Mules, Bloody Marys, or Negronis. In fact, it’s no more difficult than infusing water, and follows just the same principles—though there are a few differences. Once you know how to infuse vodka, you can do it with a range of flavors, including berries, fruits, and even peppers (ew, I know, but it’s a thing).
By Nicola P. Young6 years ago in Proof