Remember when you were a child and people would ask “how are you doing”, and you would reply “good”, and then your mother would correct you and say “you’re not doing good, you’re doing well”? Well, the same applies for mixed drinks and cocktails at a bar. There’s no such thing as “good drinks”, only “well drinks”. That’s right isn’t it…? No, Seriously—What Is a Well Drink? Despite its name conjuring images of a little boy in some non-specific alpine European country sipping crystal clear liquid from a wooden bucket raised from a stone well, a well drink is actually the most common type of mixed drink or cocktail served at a bar. The name “well drink” refers to the...
We might be biased, but the truth is, wine cocktails are having a moment again, and we're here for it. Of course, we don't think they should have ever gone out of style, but alas, let’s focus on the positives, shall we? Wine cocktails are pretty much as gorgeous as they are light and refreshing. They make an easy drink regardless of how many people you are serving. Plus, wine cocktails are season-less because every holiday and occasion has a wine cocktail that can dress up (or down) for the event. So go ahead, grab a bottle (or Bev can) and let's get to mixing the best and easiest wine cocktails out there! Simple Wine Cocktails New York Sour A...
Just getting started drinking wine? Work in the alcohol industry? Whatever Google search has lead you here, you are looking for more information about wine. Because we receive so many questions about the basics of wine, we decided to put together a thorough wine guide that contains all of the basic wine information you might want to know! Wine Basics What Is Wine Wine is an alcoholic beverage made from fermented grape juice. While any fruit is capable of creating wine, grapes are the most common. Therefore, you can assume any bottle of wine is made from grapes unless its label says otherwise. The grapes utilized to produce wine are different from regular table grapes. Wine grapes are smaller, have...
It’s officially barbeque season! If you get invited to a barbeque, you should first say you’ll be attending, DUH, and second, never attend empty-handed. Party foul! Barbeques are a group effort, and you need to do your part. But we get it. Life happens, and one minute you’re tanning, and the next, you’re an hour away from the potluck, and you’re still empty-handed. Yikes! Whether you’re attending a last-minute party or you just forgot that you RSVPed to your friend and family soiree, we have a few last-minute options that you can throw together and still be the belle of the ball...or, in this case, barbeque. Of course, if you're type A and didn't forget and just want to bring...
As a health-conscious world, we're sure you might naturally respond to dessert wine with horror. But the truth is, dessert wines can be enjoyed in small amounts and saved for special occasions. So, instead of coiling back in revulsion, let's give these delicious sweet wines a try when the occasion presents itself! Life is all about balance, right? So, here's everything you need to know about good dessert wine! What Is Dessert Wine? Dessert wines got their name because they are wines that are enjoyed during or after dessert. To make a dessert wine, winemakers stop the fermentation process before yeast converts all of the grape sugar into alcohol. What's left is a rich wine that is deliciously sweetened with...
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