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For Cinco De Mayo Try Tequila 10 Ways. Top Story - April 2018.
The classic margarita is a simple cocktail made with 4 oz. tequila, 2 oz. triple sec and one and half oz. fresh lime juice. Tequila itself is gluten free because it is made from the blue agave plant which originates in Guadalajara, Mexico.
By Cassy Dunn8 years ago in Proof
Alcohol Dependence, Are You at Risk?. Top Story - April 2018.
Take this simple test to determine if you are at risk for alcohol addiction. If you can claim two or more of these warning signs of alcohol you may be at risk and need to speak to your primary doctor who can help to assess and provide treatment options for problem drinking.
By Carolann Sherwood8 years ago in Proof
The Tipple Tattle: FruitCraft Fermentery. Top Story - April 2018.
There is nothing better than a business with inventive, cutting-edge products that also gives back. That is the real charm of San Diego's FruitCraft Fermentery and Distillery. Originally known as California Fruit Wine, FruitCraft was opened in 2009 by two brothers who were inspired by the growing craft beer community.
By EmmaLeigh Rivera9 years ago in Proof
The Ginger Tea Reviews: Darjeeling and Pear Sangria. Top Story - April 2018.
Hello, and welcome back to another fruity edition of the Ginger Tea Reviews! Tea is my passion, and I am making it my goal to share my passion with the world! Today, we are going to be talking about a recipe from a great cook book, The Culinary Tea.
By Alexis Hustus9 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: Tea Infused Alcohol. Top Story - March 2018.
Hello, and thank you for joining me for another fun review! Tea is my passion, and I am making it my goal to share my passion with the world! Today, I decided to try and make something I've never made before: tea infused alcohol.
By Alexis Hustus9 years ago in Proof
Best Craft Beers for Spring. Top Story - February 2018.
From the Sour Monkey to Hazy Dreams, each of these craft beers for spring will complete your afternoon in the sun. A list of some of the most unique yet fruity and citrusy beers will complete your must-drink list for this upcoming spring, that might just follow over into the summer.
By April Demarco9 years ago in Proof
Best Wine Glass Decorating Ideas. Top Story - February 2018.
Wine glasses are the best simply because they can be used to enjoy my favorite beverage in the world. It's wine, by the way, and wine cocktails. But wine glasses can actually be used for so many other things rather than for drinking. And there are a lot of people out there who get creative with wine glasses. When they come across a new set of wine glasses, what do they do with the old set? Some people toss them out (always recycle though!), give them away to someone in need of wine glasses, or...
By Rachel Blanchard9 years ago in Proof
Beer Styles That Pack a Punch. Top Story - February 2018.
American Barleywine typically ranges from 8–15% ABV; this style is characterized by fruity sweetness and deep complexity. They range in color from amber to very dark brown and are quite thick-bodied, in some cases almost syrupy. The alcohol is easily discerned with these beers. Bigfoot Barleywine-Style Ale (9.60%) by Sierra Nevada Brewing Company is a widely known and excellent example of the style.
By Greg Smith9 years ago in Proof
How Wine Made Me Believe in Horoscopes. Top Story - January 2018.
Two summers ago, I was in the land of Don Quijote—La Mancha, Spain; a dry, vast, anciently enchanting part of the country. One day, my fellow travel buddies and I decided to venture to a local well-known winery, known for its unique growing, cultivating, and tasting experience. Tucked away in the small town of Valdepeñas, La Bodega de Las Estrellas (The Winery of the Stars) would change my view on wine and horoscopes forever.
By Chris MacDonald9 years ago in Proof
Cocktails to Drink Before Noon. Top Story - January 2018.
Morning cocktails have gotten a bad reputation but morning drinking shouldn't be limited to holiday brunches. Before the Temperance Movement which began in the 1820s and picked-up steam until the 1930s, morning drinking was commonplace. Check out these cocktails which were designed to be enjoyed before noon.
By Cassy Dunn9 years ago in Proof
