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Easy Ways to Make Cheap Liquor Taste Better
Most of us own cheap liquors in our house that haven't been touched yet, because we don't exactly know if they're any good. Whether you own cheap whisky, rum, tequila, or red wine, know that they won't taste as cheap when you mix them. What can you mix your low quality alcohol with, you ask? Believe it or not, there's a wide variety of great mixes you can use for any alcohol that you haven't touched yet.
By George Nekilan8 years ago in Proof
Best Home Bar Essentials Every Private Bartender Needs
A home bar is honestly one of the best things you can install in your house. You can store all of your best liquors, wines, and spirits for you and your friends to lounge and enjoy. Aside from using the bar as a storage for your bottles, you can learn a couple of recipes and make your own signature cocktails! Become a private bartender for your family and friends and whip up delicious and creative drinks for dinner parties or when friends are over.
By George Nekilan8 years ago in Proof
Warming Whiskey Cocktails to Sip This Fall
Not everybody loves wine in their cocktails, nor do people want to take the easy route by buying ready to drink cocktails. No, when it comes to Fall, people want a kick, an eccentric flavor, and a little bit of fireplace warmth in their alcoholic drinks. A nice cinnamon stick garnish, some sweet vermouth, angostura bitters, and maybe a few egg whites can all make this year's Fall one you'll never forget.
By Salvador Lorenz8 years ago in Proof
Tastiest Beer Cocktails that Might Surprise You. Top Story - October 2017.
Beer cocktails were often something that were relegated to the "gross" side of bar menus — or to frat houses. However, times have changed and it's become a cocktail category that evolved into a pretty awesome range of flavors and drinks.
By Skunk Uzeki8 years ago in Proof
Best Scottish Beer Brands
It's hard to hate Irish beer. It's iconic in its own right. In fact, there's a national holiday to celebrate it (kinda) called St. Patrick's Day. To a point, it's easy to think that the Emerald Isle is where all the best brews come from in that corner of the world.
By Skunk Uzeki8 years ago in Proof
Best Craft Beers That Won't Make You Fat
Enjoying craft beer is not something that tends to be good for anyone's waistline. It sucks, but science has shown that "beer belly" is a real thing — and it is all weight gain due to the calorific nature of downing a pint or two every day.
By Ossiana Tepfenhart8 years ago in Proof
Best Cheap Rosé Wine on the Market. Top Story - September 2017.
Rosé wine has long been somewhat maligned among wine connoisseurs — particularly among purists, due to the fact that it's a blend of different wines together. However, over the years, people have begun to find a lot of merit in rosé wines.
By Mackenzie Z. Kennedy8 years ago in Proof
How to Drink Ice Wine
Right now, we are in the throes of ice wine season. If you don't know what ice wine is, it's wine that is made with grapes that were frozen on the stem. Around the colder parts of the world, grapes are undergoing a first frost — and are fermented without a single drop of noble rot.
By Grace Tyler8 years ago in Proof
Best Cider Beers for Fall
Hard cider, also known as cider beer, is one of the oldest alcoholic beverages that's been heavily associated with the fall season. For centuries, people have been drinking cider as a way to herald in the harvest season — and it's still a part of beer culture, today, too.
By Skunk Uzeki8 years ago in Proof
Easy Red Wine Sangria Recipes
Red wine sangria is one of the most popular drinks for a girls night in, a brunch get-together, or even as an accompaniment to a nice bowl of seafood paella. When done right, red wine sangria is savory, sweet, and can help even the tensest person unwind.
By Lynne Shumaker8 years ago in Proof
