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Gin is a botanical spirit infused with juniper berries; But a dutiful gin drinker must learn its distillation methods, flavor profiles and how to make a killer martini.
History's Most Deadly Events": Influenza pandemic (1918-19) 20-40 million deaths;
The influenza pandemic of 1918-19, also known as the Spanish flu, is widely regarded as one of the deadliest pandemics in human history. It is estimated that between 20 and 40 million people died as a result of the pandemic, with some estimates putting the number as high as 50 million. The pandemic is also notable for its unusually high mortality rate among healthy adults, as well as its rapid spread across the globe.
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Things you regret not doing before the pandemic hit
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected all aspects of life, from social interactions to economic stability. As we continue to navigate through this unprecedented time, many of us reflect on what we could have done differently before the pandemic hit. Here are some of the things that people might regret not doing before the pandemic:
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The History of Gin in America
Gin is one of the most unique and popular distilled spirits in the world. There are few restrictions on what constitutes "gin" as far as ingredients and the distilling process, so the term encompasses a broad array of spirits. The base alcohol can be produced from any number of ingredients, and it can be flavored with any combination of botanicals. It's so easy, in fact, that you can learn how to make gin from scratch. The one central, characteristic ingredient, though, is the juniper berry. Juniper berries form the distinctive aromatic flavor that we associate with gin, and play an important role in the creation and evolution of this fine spirit.
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The 10 Best Gins of 2018
Gin is a liquor that is oftentimes under appreciated, misunderstood, and downright disrespected among social drinkers from all walks of life. Perhaps the most cultured of all the spirits, this drink has an expansive history dating back to the 17th century, and even earlier on some accounts. Originally utilized as a medication, it was augmented with juniper berries to not only increase its health benefits, but also its palatability. Ever since, innovators and mixologists alike have flocked to the possibilities that gin offers purveyors of taste. Indeed, the best gins today are almost all derivatives of a "cultured" growth, regardless of its sketchy history with the sailors, wretches, and prostitutes of the English docks. This growth has yielded itself to the evolution of versatility, making premium gins a staple in eloquently prepared classic cocktails, as well as simple after-dinner drinks. With such a range of possibilities, its hard to snuff gin as a top contender among other liquors; and if you're already well-versed in the language of gin, you know you want to be making sure your drinking the best gin you possibly can be whenever you are drinking.
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How to Make Gin from Scratch
If you start now, you can have your own homemade gin in two days or so. While it might be more hassle than some people want to go through on a regular basis, there are a lotof perks to the do-it-yourself approach. First of all, the feeling of drinking gin that you know you made yourself is very satisfying. Pretty much all homemade things just have a little extra specialness to them, a kind of satisfaction that can only really come from creating something with your own hands. In addition, having the ability to make your own gin from scratch will give you a leg up on enhancing the delicious gin cocktail recipes everyone should know. You can tweak your proportions of spices, change your base vodka, try letting it sit longer or shorter, and eventually end up with a perfect, tailored-just-to-your-tastes, homemade gin.
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