Red wine on its own is obviously a top drink, but can it be mixed with others drinks, either alcoholic or non-alcoholic, or both. Many, say that it should be enjoyed on its own and not mixed with any other drinks. There are a lot of opinions and it is hard to know who is … Read more
The classic gin and tonic is a beautiful thing, with its bright zesty juniper base and the bittersweet tones of the tonic water. Add in some ice and a slice of lime and you have a well-balanced refreshing drink that will please the palate every time. A gin is not a gin without the juniper, … Read more
Have you ever wondered why a pink wine that looks like a Rose wine is called White Zinfandel. Why call a pink wine white when it is obviously not a white wine, it is all a bit confusing. I had to get to the bottom of this cheeky wine loved by many and frowned on … Read more
Drinking beer and a big belly have been associated for many years, but is it fair to blame a large mid section to beer and beer alone? There has to be more to it, surely. Beer cannot build big bellies alone, it has to get help from somewhere. So, will beer make me fat? You … Read more
Just for the record, ‘why do I hate whiskey’ does not apply to me, but there are many people that it does apply to. The smell (or as it should be said, aroma) is enough for some people to turn away on their heels. For some then because they cannot get past the aroma, which … Read more
Those of us that love beer (and there are a few of us) generally think that beer served from a tap is better than beer from a bottle or can. It always hits top spot, with bottled beer coming in at second spot over the poor can which always comes in last for our beer … Read more
When we are at home and decide to enjoy a glass of wine, how much wine goes in the glass? Whether we are pouring to accompany our dinner, or because we love a glass of wine in the evening, does it matter how much we pour in the glass. I have more than half filled … Read more
The Hard Seltzer market has boomed over recent years and many brands have knocked out their own version of the fun fizzy drink, with new brands also popping up too. The new fangled drink is seen by many as a healthier way to consume alcohol, this is because they are deemed to be low in … Read more
The versatile drink vodka which some say originated from Russia is as popular today as it has been for centuries. There are claims that it came from Poland or Sweden, but the origin does not really matter when we are looking at what we can do with this clear liquor. Vodka which is traditionally drunk … Read more
The last several years have seen gin become the drink of the moment and there has been an explosion of new gins hitting the market. You can now get so many flavored gins, but that is not all, the tonic mixers have gone the same way with many flavors to add to your gin. The … Read more