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How to make an English Iced Rose Tea Champagne Spritzer
Story researched and Developed by The Writers Room for FIN Media exclusively on Vocal It’s easy to get overwhelmed trying to make a cost-effective, crowd-pleasing drink that doesn’t leave you taking on the role of bartending rather than the host. No shade towards you if that’s the vibe you’re going for, but trust in me.
By Writers Room6 years ago in Proof
Choose Your Next Wine Tour With Care — Follow These Tips!
Wine tours are exhilarating experiences in themselves! It really feels enchanting being surrounded by the gorgeous beauty of the lush vineyards spread across acres of land! And what’s more pleasurable than the view? It’s the delectable wines that you get to know all about here – all those questions that you have in mind about pairing, swirling and more – now’s the time to have them answered.
By Lauren Williamson6 years ago in Proof
18 Amaretto Sour Cocktail Recipes that Will Keep You Coming Back for More
The Amaretto Sour is a delicious cocktail. The Amaretto, which is the main alcohol in this cocktail, comes from the Italian word amaro, meaning “bitter”, from the bitter almond which is one of the key ingredients of this liqueur. To sweeten it, simple syrup or almond syrup is added. While there is another Italian liqueur called “amaro”, they should be confused with one another. It is safe to say, though, that they share a trait - bitterness. However, amaro is a lot more bitter than the amaretto, therefore rightfully gaining its moniker, “the little bitter”.
By Rebecca Siggers6 years ago in Proof
Alcohol Pairing Tips From Experts. Top Story - February 2020.
Planning to host a dinner party soon? Impress your guests by delivering a great dining experience through impeccable alcohol pairing. Alcohol pairing is a skill that can be learned by simply combining good tastes. When you carefully curate your alcohol pairing, you are also enhancing the taste of the alcohol, as well as the food and cigar collection that you paired it with.
By George Swagger6 years ago in Proof
God's Favorite Bar
It’s often said that bartenders are like cheap therapists, and most days that feels like the truth. So, one day when I saw a reserved older man, sitting at the end of my bar all alone and looking like he had the world on his shoulders, naturally I went over and asked what he wanted to drink. He smiled kindly, his eyes crinkling around the edges just a little.
By Savannah Aichem6 years ago in Proof
Prickly Elder: An Epicenter For Both Familiarity and Innovation
Isolated at the farthest western tip of Texas is a desertic and mountainous gem. With over 500 miles between it and Austin, its closest major Texan city, El Paso, Texas, has become a flamboyant hybrid of the American Dream and Mexican culture. Two miles south of El Paso is Ciudad Juárez, one of the most populous cities in Mexico. The only dividing apparatuses between the two major cities are the Rio Grande and four international bridges of entry.
By Jose Antonio Soto6 years ago in Proof
97 Wine Terms Every Wine Lover Should Know
Whether you are into wine-making or just seeking to learn more about fine wines, these terms will broaden your understanding. Wine-lovers can add to the following wine terms their vocabulary as they explore the wide array of wines originating from many wine-producing regions of the world.
By Wine Cellar Innovations6 years ago in Proof
Skinny Strawberry Basil Martini
Welcome back to the blog - by now you know, "let me drink about it and get back to you" is my primary work week vibe. By the way, show of hands - Did anyone do dry January? Interested in Sober February? Okay, if you are.... you still need to pay attention.
By Chelsea Swift6 years ago in Proof
Top 10 Surprising Health Benefits Of Wine you never knew before
Holidays and any celebration event is incomplete without a bottle of wine. The art of uncorking a bottle of wine, smelling it, and then slowly sipping it in moderation is terrific. Many studies done over the years show the health benefits of wine. Wine is full of body-boosting properties that have a positive impact on your health. Here are the top ten surprising health benefits of wine.
By Rebecca Siggers6 years ago in Proof
Truly Hard Seltzer Review
I am always looking for new things in the grocery store to drink. It was Super Bowl LIV weekend and there was no shortage of beverages in the store. They were stacked in the aisles in areas that were not even related to beverages. When I saw cartons of Truly Hard Seltzer in the middle of an aisle, I was impressed with the beautiful slick cans. I put a carton of 12 in my shopping basket without looking at the price.
By Margaret Minnicks6 years ago in Proof
