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How to Get Started in the Wine Industry!
Have you ever wondered, after your fourth glass of pinot, what it would take to work in the wine industry? Well look no further, I'll tell you some of the things you need to do to make a successful career which revolves around wine
By Halldór Guðmundsson7 years ago in Proof
10 Easy Pumpkin Spice Cocktails You Need to Try This Fall
We all know it: when the leaves start changing color, it's time for pumpkin everything. Candles. Lattes. Pie. Now add cocktails to that list and happy hour just got a little more basic. Some people can't get enough pumpkin during the fall season, while others have to pike their pumpkin battles. No matter what camp you fall into, these pumpkin spice cocktails are the perfect pick-me-ups for the season.
By Joseph D. N. Kendrick7 years ago in Proof
Drunk Moms Aren't Cute. Top Story - October 2018.
Oh how pop culture likes to glamorize moms who drink. It's all so fun and silly, right? And heck, moms work super hard! We deserve a little drink right? Yeah!!! Even Hoda and Kathy Lee have a healthy glass of wine on their desk every MORNING on their show. So see, it's okay to get started early!
By C.Ing IsBelieving7 years ago in Proof
The Most Popular Cocktails in the World
There's something to be said about the magic that comes with drink trends. Once a new trend is discovered, it spreads like wildfire. One minute, a drink is obscure. The next, you can find it in every chain restaurant and bar you can imagine.
By Skunk Uzeki7 years ago in Proof
How Do You Remember
How do I remember the first time I got drunk? As a Christian boy who was raised going to church, I was taught that drinking was evil. 15 was the first time I ever saw my parents drink; they worked in the church. When I saw that, I thought for sure they were going to Hell. Looking back at my upbringing, I realize my parents didn’t have anything against drinking; they simply just didn’t do it. The years of inadvertently being taught, not by my parents, but by the church that it was a sin to drink, really affected my perspective on alcohol as I turned 21. The church made me scared to drink and it didn’t help that I had a friend die because he was driving drunk.
By Hunter Adkins7 years ago in Proof
Alcohol Companies Owned by Celebrities
Whether you're trying to support your favorite celeb or just looking for quality alcohol, there is no shortage of alcohol companies owned by celebrities. Celebrities are excellent entrepreneurs who know how to turn their money into even more. Once a celebrity has made a name for themselves, the smartest thing they can do is sell their name, whether that’s through products or services. There is a long list of celebrities who have been strategic enough to buy into the premium vodka market as well as the profitable market of American whiskeys.
By Morgan E. Westling7 years ago in Proof
How to Measure a Shot Without a Shot Glass
When I first started drinking, I bought a bartending book so I could learn how to mix drinks. It was very effective at teaching me great wine cocktails as well as a number of my favorite low-calorie vodka cocktails. It also gave me awesome bartending tips to help me up my mixology game.
By Iggy Paulsen7 years ago in Proof
The Most Famous Fictional Alcoholics
“Here’s to alcohol: the cause of, and solution to, all of life’s problems.” Homer Simpson may be one of the most famous fictional alcoholics of all time, but he certainly knew how to articulate the world's sentiments on drinking. Alcoholism affects many iconic public figures in the world, from actors like Dean Martin to famous writers like Truman Capote. However, this malady isn't restricted to reality. This real world affliction also affects many fictional characters in books, movies, and television, be it for laughs, serious social commentary, or some combination of both. This list will explore some of the most memorable and famous fictional alcoholics of all time.
By Joseph D. N. Kendrick7 years ago in Proof
Drinking Games I’ve Learned at University That You May Not Have Heard Of
They won't tell you this in the lectures during induction week, but in Britain, typical university culture is mostly about drinking. Excessively. Stupidly. And enough so you can't remember that you even drank at all.
By Alexander Casey7 years ago in Proof
10 Famous Politicians Who Were Alcoholics
There are very few vices that are as common as alcohol. It's been featured in many different movies, television shows, plays, and books. Drinking was once such a problem, it actually caused a political movement for its prohibition.
By Cato Conroy7 years ago in Proof
Drinking Rituals from Around the World. Top Story - October 2018.
One of my favorite hobbies is exploring what drinking is like in different parts of the world. Have you tried Japanese whisky or Korean Soju? What about lesser known European spirits like Ouzo and Jenever? Along with tasting these international beverages, it's important to understand the drinking culture in the regions where they originated. Here are some of my favorite drinking rituals from around the world—I encourage you to try them for yourself!
By Joseph D. N. Kendrick7 years ago in Proof
