Apart from Feng Shui, Pandas, and of course the Great wall, China is also famous for its cuisines and drinks. China is the first country that invented alcohol. It is evident from a large number of potteries and wine vessels discovered and recorded in the ruins of Shandong of Dawenkou culture. It dates back to … Read more
The Brazilians wolf down beer as passionately as they follow soccer-the most popular sports format in the country. Beer happens to be the largest selling beverage in Brazil, accounting for nearly 62% of the annual beverage consumption. Brazilians on average, guzzle about 140 million hectoliters of lager yearly with per capita consumption of 61 liters. … Read more
Going to Brazil! Lucky You! It is the land of carnivals, music and of course cocktails. Various Brazilian cocktails are worth trying. From nutty concoctions to fermented pineapple wines, there are a lot of options to try. This vast country has many drinks in its region. It has more to offer than Caipirinha! Take a … Read more
Statistically speaking, Europeans guzzle down more beer than ale and lager enthusiasts from other continents. If you made a list of the top ten beer markets globally, European countries would invariably occupy most of the spots. However, Great Britain would never figure in that listing not even if you extended the list to accommodate another … Read more
If you’re looking for a drink that’s full of flavor and high in alcohol content, you’ve found it. The Bijou is made with gin, vermouth and chartreuse. It’s similar to a martini and could even be considered its relative. “Bijou” means jewel in French, and it’s creator created the drink using ingredients that represented different … Read more
Cocktails made with vodka are great because they’re so versatile. You can combine it with lots of other types of alcohol, fruit, certain vegetables, or juices. There are also a variety of flavored vodkas that make the cocktail ingredient combinations nearly endless, as well. But, it’s easy to get stuck in a rut whenever classics … Read more
Austria and beer have a very strong relationship with each other. The popularity of the city lies in the fan following of the brews. The city hosts the second highest consumption of beer worldwide. Keeping the Czech Republic at rest, the country has become home to popular 214 breweries. Stepping at the first position in … Read more
Arnold Palmer was famous for two things: being an American professional golfer, and having a drink named after him. An Arnold Palmer is a mixture of iced tea and lemonade. There are a lot of ways to combine the two, but Palmer has stated that it “isn’t really right” if it isn’t about 2/3 tea … Read more
The B-52 is a classic throwback drink, also called a Bifi or Bifty. It’s a beautiful layered shot, made from coffee liqueur, Irish cream and Grand Marnier. Recently, the Grand Marnier has been being replaced by Triple Sec or Cointreau, but it still has generally the same flavor. There are a couple of stories as … Read more
The Toasted Almond Cocktail is great for anyone who likes coffee, milkshakes, or dessert, which means it will please practically anyone. It’s made from amaretto, Kahlua and cream. The Toasted Almond tastes like coffee with cream, almond and just a tiny bit of chocolate It works well as a dessert drink, and it pairs well … Read more
The Ward 8 Cocktail has a little something for everyone. It’s a little fruity, a little sweet, a little sour, and it has a bit of rye whiskey that adds a bit of a bite to it. It’s traditionally made from rye whiskey, lemon juice, orange juice and grenadine, with cherries for garnish. So, it’s … Read more
Ah, the Bellini, the cocktail of brunches and leisure activities served around the world. It’s made from a mixture of Prosecco (a sparkling wine) and peach puree or nectar. As the use of Prosecco implies, it originated in Venice, Italy. It’s a grand (and tasty!) tradition in Italy to marinate peaches in wine, and the … Read more