Cocktails

From a coffee addict to an amateur alcohol study, I've taken up interests into exploring alcohol beverages.

The last post I've written about on alcohol was the functionality of each glass for each specific to the drink itself. Well today we'll go a bit deeper, taking on a party must have - cocktails.

Cocktails have their differences from beer and wine. While beer and wine are mostly taken as it is, cocktails are often a mixture of distilled beverage, juice, fruits and many other ingredients.

Cocktails can be also be taken in different methods. Some are shaken, some stirred (Martini, Mr. 007?). Some are taken layer by layer without mixing them together.

 

Classic example of a margarita glass function

What makes cocktails unique, is that the flavors and tastes comes from the ingredients used to prepare. And the alcoholic punch is usually derived from distilled beverage (alcoholic beverage which have a higher content of alcohol, namely above 30% of alcohol).

And yes, apart from growing your own grapes and processing your own wine, you can make up your own cocktail and give it a fancy name. 

Taking cocktails may not be as classy as taking wine or sniffing brandy, but you gotta admit one thing: the various color and decorations it adorn, blends perfectly in harmony when the occasion calls for a party.

 

 

Alcohol and Their Glassware

Ever wonder why such an intoxicating drink can have so many glassware, each for their own situations?

A beer has its own Pilsner Glass. Red wines have their own glasses. So does whiskey and brandy.

If you don't know the science behind it, you might think probably it's just for the sake of style.

By the end of this post, you'd be amazed by how special each glass enhances the alcohol it holds.

So if you haven't tried out all the possible alcohols, I'd suggest you do.

Cause you may end up like me, for having a soft spot for alcohol. But please, no binging or more than 21 units per week  :)

Here are the 4 websites where you can learn a bit on the glassware and it's pros in each situation. Most of them contain almost the same information. But do go through all if you have the time.

Gizmodo.com
goodcocktails.com
foodservicewarehouse.com
huffingtonpost.com



Cheers mate :)

Alcohol - Merit in Moderation

We all know that a small amount of alcohol goes a long way in boosting our health. But how small is small?

First, let us debunk some of the myths. The migraines you have if you over drink, it's not caused by the alcohol itself! Rather, scientific research are pointing towards polyphenols (tannins) that gives the headache.

So back to the merits. 21 units for men while 14units for the ladies. How to measure your intake, ensuring alcohol is doing you more good then harm? Take a look at the guide below.


All alcohol contributes to obesity, mainly because alcohol itself is just a simpler form of sugar - calories!

But the main culprits are stouts and beers.

Words of the day:

Teetotaller: A person who never drinks alcohol.

Spasmodic: occurring or done in brief, irregular burst

Cirrhosis: inflammation of the liver.

Alright. A pledge to myself. Drink responsibly. \m/