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10 Cool Bar Items You Want in Your Next Party
A good entertainer knows how to treat their guests right, get them to unwind, and also manages to make the most of their time while hosting. They know that it's not just about making good conversation or having delicious food available.
By Skunk Uzeki7 years ago in Proof
10 Cocktails Named After Celebrities
Oscar parties are fun, but let's face it, they're common as can be. When it's awards ceremony season, that usually means people are going to throw parties so they can make bets on who wins what.
By Cato Conroy7 years ago in Proof
A Cocktail of Alcohol and Depression—What Are the Consequences?
So let's take a moment to talk about alcohol. Being smashed. Getting wellied. And what a more appropriate time to do it than when I'm still intoxicated at 8:07 AM, from the night before.
By Elle White 7 years ago in Proof
Wine and Dine
For the past couple nights, I’ve been cooking dinner (the above three are such) and it was brought my attention to the fact that I have been drinking a lot more than usual lately. Times are changing from being that young teenager I once was, and I can imagine that I am not the only person in this world going through these changes. This will apply to anyone and everyone growing up in this century.
By Kaye M.7 years ago in Proof
Best Dry Red Wines to Pair with Steak
There is arguably no better beverage to pair with your steak than a full-bodied, dry, red wine. Whether you're a fan of the classic sirloin, a hearty ribeye, or the terrifically tender texture of a filet mignon, there is no doubt that pairing a strong red wine with your favorite cut can make for a pretty exquisite meal.
By Greg Bogart7 years ago in Proof
10 Ridiculously Funny Shot Glasses
I don't typically like to brag, but I really used to be able to pound down shots in my day. I'd even chase them with a nice, frosty cold one.
By Brett Tortorello7 years ago in Proof
How to Overcome Alcoholism?
Alcoholism: Alcoholism can be referred to any condition that results in the continued consumption of alcoholic beverages, whether they be liquor, beer, malt liquor, and any other beverage that contains the slightest alcohol content.
By Daisy Rowley7 years ago in Proof
10 Cool Subscription Boxes for Drinkers
Very few things bring people together like cocktails and liquor. Drinking loosens people up, and gives people something to talk about when all other conversation fails. The best thing about drinking is that there's a million different ways to do it, and even more ways to enjoy it.
By Iggy Paulsen7 years ago in Proof
How Alcohol Can Affect Your Body
For the past six years of my life, I had a serious problem. Like many people my age, I was a functional alcoholic. I would drink anywhere from three to six beverages a day, and on the weekends? It wasn't unusual to see me guzzle bottles of wine down like it was water.
By Riley Raul Reese7 years ago in Proof
10 Funny Wine Glass Sets You'll Love
Wine has become the Millennnial way to kick off a good time, and let's face it, we had to put our own generational spin on wine culture. I'm not just talking about the new appreciation of boxed wine here, either.
By Mackenzie Z. Kennedy7 years ago in Proof
10 Aperitif Cocktails You Need to Try
Far be it from me to sound like Mugatu, but aperitif cocktails are so hot right now. They are light drinks that pair well with appetizers, look amazing, and can also be made quickly enough for a larger dinner party.
By Skunk Uzeki7 years ago in Proof
3 Wine Estates You Must Visit
Stellenbosch is my favourite destination to travel to, I’ve been there four times now and the village next to Cape Town never bores me. One of the main reasons is the unique wine culture. The wine estates are all extremely beautiful in their own way, easily accessible and the first question you’ll get when arriving is “are you joining us for a tasting?”
By Katrien Sprong7 years ago in Proof