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How to Make Absinthe at Home
Absinthe is one of the very few liquors that remains as mysterious and edgy as ever. First allegedly used as a health tonic in France during the late 17th century, absinthe has gained an incredibly striking reputation for being one of the only liquors in the world to have hallucinogenic properties.
By Sasha Konikovo9 years ago in Proof
10 Things to Know Before Ordering Sake
In Japan, sake is the most common alcoholic beverage of choice. While it's become popular in America as well, there's still much to understand. First of all, it must be known that sake is a type of wine that is made from sake rice. And though it's a type of wine, it is made and brewed like a beer.
By Claudia Jerro9 years ago in Proof
9 Mistakes People Make When Opening Champagne
From dangerously aiming your champagne bottle, to simply serving your beverage at the wrong temperature, these are the top nine most common mistakes people make when opening champagne. Even the biggest champagne snobs will find themselves guilty of at least one of these mistakes.
By Kelsey Lange9 years ago in Proof
How To Drink Sake the Right Way. Top Story - March 2018.
Sake is a delicious alcohol that’s usually referred to as Japanese rice wine. It’s created through fermenting rice that’s polished to remove the bran. While wine is created through fermenting sugar that naturally comes from fruit, like grapes, sake is made by a brewing method more similar to beer. When the starch is transformed into sugars, it ferments into alcohol. And it's a wildly popular beverage that's enjoyed by the majority of Japan, and even around the world. There are also a lot of other things you probably don't know about sake.
By Penny Newton9 years ago in Proof
The Ginger Tea Reviews: Hangover Cure!
Welcome back, everyone, to another exciting installment of the Ginger Tea Reviews! Tea is my passion, and I am making it my goal to share my passion with the world! After my last two blog posts about boozy teas, I felt it was time to drop some knowledge on the best ways to beat your hangover, with tea!
By Alexis Hustus9 years ago in Proof
How to Make Vodka Gummy Bears. Top Story - December 2017.
When it comes to simple, yet fun alcohol-centric ideas, vodka gummy bears take the cake. There are really only a few steps to make until the gummies do the rest of the work. And they look super fun to have out as a snack/alcohol option at a party. Or work as a great way to sneak some booze anywhere you need it.
By April Demarco9 years ago in Proof
Best Ways to Prevent a Hangover
After suffering from a painful hangover, most people will do just about anything to prevent one from happening in the future. Compared to a headache, nausea, and sometimes vomiting, any precaution will seem like a piece of cake, if it ensures you won't be hugging the toilet after a fun night out.
By Kelsey Lange9 years ago in Proof
Easy to Make Sangria Recipes. Top Story - August 2017.
Sangria has become one of the most popular cocktails in America, and it's a drink that's being sold by the pitcher in restaurants from coast to coast. It's a cocktail that goes well with just about every single meal out there and is available in both red and white versions.
By Ossiana Tepfenhart9 years ago in Proof
Best Indian Food and Wine Pairings
Indian food and wine aren't exactly a combination that most would call intuitive. In fact, most people tend to pair water with almost all Indian food, primarily because the food tends to be pretty darn spicy for people to handle.
By Ossiana Tepfenhart9 years ago in Proof
Tips for Buying Premixed Cocktails
Premixed cocktails come in handy when you're having a large get-together or just want to unwind because the drink is already made; you just need to pour it in a glass and sometimes can add a garnish or ice. Even though the drink already contains alcohol, it can be difficult deciding how to buy the best premixed cocktails.
By Jessica Herring9 years ago in Proof
