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Cocktails to Drink Before Noon
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.
Cassy DunnPublished 6 years ago in ProofEssential Things You Need If You're a Beer Connoisseur
Only 20 years ago, being a beer snob was relatively rare—but thanks to the recent boom in microbreweries, that all has changed. Being a beer connoisseur has become incredibly common, with many craft breweries offering tasting sessions to newbies and experienced brew fans alike.
Skunk UzekiPublished 6 years ago in ProofGreat Rums to Stay the Winter Blues
Winter libations revolve around warmth. Sweet, spiced Toddies, decadent Blueberry Teas, whipped cream-topped Alpines—all designed to coax drinkers through the cold and wet winter season. But only one spirit can inspire the thought of a warm, tropical respite through the frigidity: Rum.
Published 6 years ago in ProofThirst Quenching Drinks You Can Make With Beer
Whenever most of us head out to lunch, to the beach, to a football game, a concert, or any outing with our friends, we grab a pack of beer. Beer is among the best alcoholic beverages that comes in a wide range of tastes and brands. Whether you love Corona, Heineken, Coors Light, Guinness, or even canned craft beers—many people settle on their favorite type. What's also great about beer is that they have so many beer and food pairings. If you're grabbing pizza, grab a beer. Or you're craving wings, beer goes hand-in-hand with wings, too.
Jennifer VioletPublished 6 years ago in ProofHow Hard Is It to Become a Bartender?
Believe it or not, there's a lot of work to do in order to actually become a certified bartender. Yes, this means attending bartending school to become an amazing bartender who studied in mixology and the art of liquor and spirits. But getting your bartending certification doesn't entirely take a year to get — it's only a couple of weeks of learning and training. And once you've received that certification, it's time for you to go out there into the real world.
James FangsPublished 6 years ago in ProofPointers to Ease a New Year's Hangover
New Year's Eve is here and you are ready for the festivities. All you drinkers out there know tonight will be fun tomorrow morning is payday for it, especially if you have to work.
Jazz & Drinks - 'A Charlie Brown Christmas'
Like perhaps most people, I'm really not a fan of most Christmas music. Traditional classics like "Deck the Halls" and "Jingle Bells" have grown stale to the point where the melodies are simply tiring, even surrounded by a hip new arrangement featuring the likes of Michael Bublé. I applaud attempts at writing new holiday tunes, but they can feel so commercial, you know? And in any case, you can't really write an instrumental Christmas tune. Without lyrics, how can you tell it's about Christmas at all?
Joey KendrickPublished 6 years ago in ProofHow to Make Vodka Gummy Bears
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.
April DemarcoPublished 6 years ago in ProofThoughtful Films About Alcoholism Everyone Should Watch
Speaking as someone who could probably be considered an alcoholic by most, the way that many television series show alcohol addiction isn't really realistic. In fact, most writers have boiled it down to one or two TV tropes.
Rowan MarleyPublished 6 years ago in ProofBest Podcasts for Beer Drinkers
There's something awesome about listening to a great podcast while drinking beer. Whether it's hearing other people getting wasted and talking about life, or just the fact that the podcasters give tips about the best craft brews of the season, certain podcasts for beer drinkers enhance your drinking sessions immeasurably.
Rachel BlanchardPublished 6 years ago in ProofBest American Porters to Try This Winter
Porters are a delicious style of dark beer made from brown malt and, while there is no strict definition, they usually feature chocolate and coffee flavors, dark fruit, and roasted barely.
Best Gifts for Craft Beer Lovers
Craft beer, along with other types of alcohol, is certainly looked at as a form of art. And those who are huge fans of craft beer can certainly agree with me here. There's a lot when it comes to craft beer from both taste to presentation. Those who are very articulate in the field know how to appreciate different types of craft beer. These type of people certainly deserve the best gifts to feed their passion about beer. I'm not talking about buying them a six pack, I'm talking about gifting them handy beer gadgets that they can always use.
Rachel BlanchardPublished 6 years ago in Proof