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Day drunk
Smoothies are the sh*t and I refuse to believe otherwise. If you don't like cold, fruity, and just strong enough on a hot day in good, socially distant company, then close this page and rethink some life decisions (medical conditions exempt).
By Paul Bokserman6 years ago in Proof
Chasing a ‘Summers Kiss’ in winter
June signifies that ‘winter has arrived’ in Australia. The day days are shorter, the weather is horrendous and people opt to stay home (enjoying their creature comforts) rather than head out in the freezing cold. Barbecues, backyard cricket and days lazing on the beach are nothing but a distant memory.
By B Gooch6 years ago in Proof
A Drink for the Allergic.
If you've looked at my profile picture before or after you read the title, you may have estimated an article about the "Asian flush".
By Tiffany Scarlett6 years ago in Proof
Champagne Taste on a White Claw Budget
Sunday Brunch has been a tradition between my friends and me for as long as we’ve been old enough to drink. Nothing starts the week better than spending a Sunday morning with a mimosa in one hand and a dollar bill to tip a Drag performer with the other. Between glasses, we spend time sharing plans for the next weekend while dreading having to go back to work the next day. This is a small luxury we love to take part in, but sadly that came to an unforeseeable break when COVID-19 resulted in a Stay at Home Order. With these new guidelines and restrictions in place, my workplace found it better for everyone to work from home, so I ran to the nearby grocery store after my last shift.
By MR. ERIQ6 years ago in Proof
A Walk in the Park
About 5 years ago I had gotten my bartenders license hoping I’d be able to get a job as a bartender. It was a 4 weekend course in Toronto...I’m sorry on the other end of Toronto; but it was worth it, or so I thought. I never got a job because nobody wants an inexperienced bartender and my family loves to take advantage of everything I had learned especially the fact that I could now basically be the cover for any of their gatherings for events because they could tell owners that “yes we have a licensed bartender on the premises.”
By Meg Robin6 years ago in Proof
Come for the beer, but what about the community?
With Britain’s coronavirus lockdown coming to an end, more and more pubs are talking up the possibility of pulling pints once again after July 4. Welcome as that news is, though, it is far from clear what a post-COVID pub might look like. For many publicans, there’s still some way to go before a ‘new normal’ can be ready.
By Andy Potts6 years ago in Proof
Slip Into A Canadian Favorite
To my shock and dismay there aren’t too many people that know of this drink and I will pass it on for those that want to experience a summer like no other.
By Juniper Jones6 years ago in Proof
4 Steps for Perfecting the Classic Martini. Top Story - June 2020.
With all its many styles, variations and forms, the martini continues to be a mainstay among Americans. In fact, the wildly popular martini is the second best-selling cocktail nationwide, according to Nielsen.
By David Wyld6 years ago in Proof
The Hangover
I think most people can agree that being drunk can be awesome, but being hungover can be worse than death. Some hangovers aren’t that bad, if all you got is a little dry mouth and a light headache; you are one lucky bastard. Some hangovers are like having a demon possess your body and it wants to reenact scenes from the Exorcist.
By Mae McCreery6 years ago in Proof
Pinot Paradise
“I had a full summer drinking Dujac, DRC and de l’Arlot and I thought to myself, these are the kind of wines I want in my cellar.”
By Shane McHugh6 years ago in Proof
The 5 best Disney park cocktails
Yes, I'm a huge Disney fan, and believe that it's a place anyone can love. If you're not one for rides and characters, at least stick around and enjoy the cocktails. Here, we've got some of the best cocktails you'll find around the parks and where to find them.
By Polly Tyler6 years ago in Proof
Blueberry Bourbon Sour
I'm really not much of a drinker-- I got all the partying and fun out of the way between the ages of 17 and 21. By "partying" I mean I drank enough to have lasted an entire lifetime, and by "fun" I mean mostly not at all fun times, a lot of being hit on by creeps, forgetting a lot of details of my evenings, and a lot of throwing up. So you may already be thinking I have no business telling you how to make a delicious cocktail but I guess that's your business. So let's both just mind our own, shall we?
By Hannah B6 years ago in Proof