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How to Make Absinthe at Home
Absinthe is one of the very few liquors that remains as mysterious and edgy as ever. First allegedly used as a health tonic in France during the late 17th century, absinthe has gained an incredibly striking reputation for being one of the only liquors in the world to have hallucinogenic properties.
By Sasha Konikovo8 years ago in Proof
10 Reasons Why Winc Is the Best Monthly Wine Subscription Box
For us wine lovers, we tend to find it a hassle to constantly head to our local liquor store to grab a few bottles of wine. We do this usually once a month, but at a certain point... it can get really annoying. All we want is for our homes to be stocked with great bottles of wine in case we need a night to just binge drink. Don't you just wish there was a company where they shipped cases of wine straight to your door so you wouldn't have to always go to the liquor store? If they can send food straight to our doors, why can't they do that with wine?
By Jacqueline Hanikeh8 years ago in Proof
Best Airplane Cocktail Recipes
If you're 30,000 feet in the air without a glass in your hand, something's not right. I know your nerves are bubbly (not all of us are like this, but flying is nerve wracking, after all). I suggest buying at least one of their massive amounts of mini bottles. Why not? You may not be in Rome, but it's also not everyday you're flying over the world. That's just how I picture it, though.
By Gerald Oppugne8 years ago in Proof
Soju Cocktails That You Need to Try Right Now
"I'm on a 24 hour soju diet. Sipping while I spill it; I encourage you to try it!" That's one thing I have in common with Lil Wayne: I love drinking! Straight or in a cocktail, I'll glug it down and have a good time. So, when someone told me about soju, I rubbed my palms together in anticipation.
By Ben Kharakh8 years ago in Proof
10 Things to Know Before Ordering Sake
In Japan, sake is the most common alcoholic beverage of choice. While it's become popular in America as well, there's still much to understand. First of all, it must be known that sake is a type of wine that is made from sake rice. And though it's a type of wine, it is made and brewed like a beer.
By Claudia Jerro8 years ago in Proof
I'm An Alcoholic
Hi, my name is Iria, I’m an alcoholic. This is a piece on why you do not offer a sober person alcohol in any manner. You do not bring alcohol to the house of an alcoholic who doesn’t want alcohol to exist on the inside of the house. This is a rule of my house. I do not drink alcohol anymore. I am no longer an alcoholic after all. I also got rid of the pot smoking boyfriend, and the pot-smoking friend who thinks that keeps her stable as a rapid cycler.
By Iria Vasquez-Paez8 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 Hustus8 years ago in Proof
The Science Behind Why You Turn Red When You Drink Alcohol
Ever wonder the science behind why you turn red when you drink alcohol? It's more intricate than you think, and your body is trying to tell you something. A condition that many people suffer from, it is primarily effective in those of Asian descent.
By Kelsey Lange8 years ago in Proof
What Six Months of Sobriety Has Taught Me
Six months ago, I didn’t know how this was going to go. I didn’t know if I’d quit for a week, a month, two months, the classic one hundred days, or more. Here I am today, six months after I chose to take a break from drinking, which was how I thought about it at the time. Taking a break— something that is temporary. I didn’t know how long this would last, and I still don’t. I do, however, know that six months is longer than I originally predicted I’d be able to go. As someone that had spent the past five years or so drinking regularly, I wasn’t sure I’d be able to stick with the sober lifestyle. What would Saturday nights be like if I wasn’t going to my favorite bar and relaxing with a few PBRs? What would I order to drink at nice dinners when the wine list was off limits? What would special occasions be like minus the White Russian or Long Island Iced Tea? And speaking of special occasions, over the past six months, I’ve had several come up that I’ve spent sober for the first time in years. I’ve attended two open bar weddings since going sober, including my own sister’s. On top of that, there’s been Thanksgiving, Christmas; New Years was especially hard. St. Patrick’s Day. In just a few weeks, my birthday. All of that being said, there are things that I’ve learned over the past six months—some of which I expected, some I didn’t. Here are a few.
By Elizabeth Brandon8 years ago in Proof
Peanut Butter Beer You Need to Taste
Better get to practicing in the ways to open a beer with an opener, because these peanut butter beer creations deserve a strange opening. I know most would be either mortified, or pretty much disgusted by the following beverage choices, but you can't deny that the peanut butter flavor is a nostalgic hit that's sure to not only warm your heart, but tingle your inner child-soul, as well. They also have some of the funniest names, I mean Sweet Baby Jesus and Belching Beaver? You can't not at these hilarious namesakes.
By Johnson Bernard8 years ago in Proof
9 Best Boozy Ice Cream Recipes
You shouldn’t have to justify bringing boozy ice cream into your life, but if you do, think about life as an adult. You can spend your hard-earned money on cool stuff like new frying pans and toilet paper. You can choose to stay up late, but crawl into bed no later than 10 PM, anyway. You can make spreadsheets to budget your bills and schedule your own dentist appointments. And you can buy alcohol—all kinds of alcohol.
By Jovelle Avancena8 years ago in Proof
