The food you eat can make a big difference in how you feel the next day. Picking the right foods to eat before drinking alcohol can help you control your appetite, balance your electrolytes and reduce some of the adverse effects associated with it. Selecting other foods may cause bloating, dehydration, and heartburn….
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Add some chili peppers to your Shitty Pink Wine
I almost got angry when I saw the article in Bon Appetit suggesting that I add sliced Jalapenos to a rose. Although it’s not the best idea to add a few fruit slices to a cheap, sweet pink wine, adding some was not harmful. I decided to do it. It wasn’t too bad. I bought…
Enjoy a lazy hot girl summer with a watermelon margarita
I return to the basics more and more as I make more cocktails. I am easily seduced by discovering new things about what is already known. I’m not a fan of infusions (even though they can be fantastic), fermentations on the kitchen counter, potions with eight or more ingredients, or elaborate cocktail presentations….
Nimbu pani is a great way to cool off in the late summer
You may not be able to get to the pool, but you can still beat the heat by drinking something cool. If you need help getting to the collection, I will help you create a drink that is more exciting than lemonade. One sip of this refreshing drink will take you back to…
How to make ‘creamier’ cocktails without cream
Except for corn milk punch, adding full-fat milk to ethanol can lead to, no doubt, adding a touch of cream. The two options are powdered lactic acid The first may need to be ordered, but Add cultured tang to lactic acid. It is the by-product of fermentation that gives yogurt, and It is primarily…
Start Those “I-Don’t Care” Days With a Fancy-Free
Two key indicators confirm that I am officially, unambiguously, and regrettably an adult. It’s not my age, which, depending on who you ask, can range from 27 to fifty years old, and it’s certainly not the horizontal lines that have deepened on my forehead as a result of the many times I’ve been…
Your cocktail needs a Meringue Flake.
You can make a cocktail look fancy in several ways: with an Angostura Bitters drawing of yourself, citrus peels, herbs, or even egg white fizz. Few garnishes are both visually appealing and delicious. They can also act as insulation. Add a meringue flotation to your cocktail to improve it. It is amazing how…
How to Win ‘Sober October’ (Even If You Drink a Little)
As you’ve probably guessed from the name, Sober October is an effort to get folks to take a month off from drinking alcohol. It began in 2014 as a fundraiser for Macmillan Cancer Support in the UK and has grown into a worldwide trend, boosted, perhaps by the increase in alcohol consumption that accompanied COVID. There are…
Three Ways to Garnish Your Halloween Cocktails With Candy
It’s nearly Halloween, and I know what you’re thinking: “How do I cram more candy into my body?” Eating candy as a snack is a good start, but it’s essential to incorporate sweets into your beverages for a well-balanced Halloween. As you plan for this weekend’s festivities, consider buying extra candy to jazz…
Alaska Cocktail: Strike Gold with the Alaska Cocktail
Between gin or vodka, olive or lemon twist, brine or stark, dry or wet, MSG-tinged or saline-tinctured, there is no shortage of paths in the choose-your-own-adventure of martinis. You can also try the herbal martini if you’re a martini variety completist. The Alaska cocktail is a great introduction. The Savoy Cocktail Book immortalizes…