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Simple Bourbon Cocktail Recipes Everyone Should Know
If you have gotten past the confusion between whiskey and bourbon (spoiler, all bourbon is whiskey, but not all whiskey is bourbon), and you understand that bourbon is always made in the U.S., stored in new charred oak barrels, and distilled to no more than 190 proof, then you are ready to expand your horizons and try some simple bourbon cocktail recipes.
Charlotte BurgundyPublished 6 years ago in ProofClassic Tequila Cocktail Recipes Everyone Should Know
Tequila is one of my all-time favorite spirits. It enjoys immense popularity across North America, but I think its strengths are underutilized in the United States. North of the border, tequila is best known for the Margarita, which is delicious, but almost never properly executed. There are a couple other popular tequila drinks like the Tequila Sunrise or (shudder) tequila shots, but these fail to take advantage of the spirit's true potential.
Joseph D. N. KendrickPublished 6 years ago in ProofMust Have Essential Oils for a Hangover
Drinking alcohol can wreak havoc on your nervous system. The next morning, you wake up to nausea, headaches, shakiness, lack of focus... the symptoms of a hangover can render you useless.
Nicola P. YoungPublished 6 years ago in Proof- Top Story - June 2018
Best Craft Beer of 2018
American Craft Beer Week has come and gone, but don't feel too upset if you missed out on the festivities. We're living in the golden age of American craft brewing, with small and independent craft brewers across the nation succeeding alongside the larger breweries, united by the Brewers Association. Wherever you are in the country, you probably aren't far from a great craft brewing company.
Joseph D. N. KendrickPublished 6 years ago in Proof Prohibition
Prohibition, an exponential social experiment conducted for economic and social reasons, turned into one of the most criminal, corrupt, and socially moving periods in history. During Prohibition, there was an astronomical amount of black market action including speakeasies and bootleggers that conducted the entire alcohol industry. Gangsters were rampant throughout the years of prohibition's reign and controlled the black market, the officials, and the businesses and people through violence and bribery. However, there was also a positive change that accompanied prohibition; women took steps toward gender equality through movement against prohibition and taking part in it. Prohibition was an economic-fueled movement that resulted in social and political events that challenged the American system such as organized crime, change in standards of social behavior, corruption, and an explosion in the black market. All of these events resulted in the most elaborate social experiment in American history.
Victoria GawlikPublished 6 years ago in ProofMy Alcoholic Husband
Here I am again. Sitting up and unable to fully relax. To sleep, that would be peace. I don't think I have slept fully in months. My husband is in the thick of his addiction. It feels worse than ever. Every day is the same. He works, drinks, then passes out. (Vomit optional) He must get his fix on the way home. I am pretty sure he drinks in his car before coming in.
Best Boxed Wine to Take on the Go
Whether it's a romantic picnic with your loved one or a potluck dinner with a dozen friends, wine is still the go-to, never-miss beverage of choice.
Joseph D. N. KendrickPublished 6 years ago in ProofHow To Channel Your Cocktail’s Namesake
Ordering a drink is important business. Because it's not just a cocktail. It's a chance to channel your inner badass. Some say 'liquid courage' comes with alcohol in general, but I say it's all about the history behind the beverage.
Rebecca MoorePublished 6 years ago in ProofBest Copper Moscow Mule Cups & Recipes to Try
Around 1941, a ginger beer producer and two Smirnoff company men invented the Moscow Mule after experiencing their peanut butter and chocolate moment in Midtown Manhattan. The history of the Moscow Mule is rich and fascinating. Today, nearly 80 years later, Moscow Mules are enjoying a huge resurgence in popularity.
Joseph D. N. KendrickPublished 6 years ago in ProofBest Father's Day Gifts for a Dad Who Likes to Drink
There's a certain point in your life where you stop being a kid, and you start being an adult. In most peoples' eyes, this happens when you are 18, when you get a job, or when you move out on your own. On Father's Day, though, it's often best seen when you're old (and wise) enough to share a drink with your father.
Ossiana TepfenhartPublished 6 years ago in Proof- Top Story - June 2018
Irish Pubs
Whether you’re in the heart of Dublin or the beautiful village of Kilsheelan, the pub is the center of life in Ireland. Not just for the Guinness or Jameson, or (the author’s personal favorite) Magners—you go for the stories, the laughs, the football or hurling game, or simply the beautiful Irish smiles.
Hellen Rae GablePublished 6 years ago in Proof Bud Light Orange - Just in Time for Summer
Hi, my name is Jerrica and I hate beer. Ha. I drink it every now and then because I’m cheap and beer is usually cheaper when you go out. What’s better than a $2 PBR? Well honestly, lots of things are. But my bank account and my frugal ways surpass whatever my taste buds have to say. Well, not always, but definitely if I find myself going to the bar more than twice a week. And as long as it contains alcohol, it shouldn’t matter right? That sounds absolutely ridiculous but hey, a broke chick has got to do what she’s got to do to get a buzz going on a budget. Plus, if you get a beer at the bar, it’s probably better to sit on that one drink than to down eight margaritas in two hours, which... ya know... guilty. 😳