Food For Net
By now, we all know that carbs can be a serious problem. They’re a valuable energy source, true, but they also spike our blood sugar, may promote inflammation, and cause plenty of other issues. Plus, …
Peanut butter whiskey sounds like a gimmick, like a spirit that is going to have an artificial and probably over-the-top flavor, and isn’t suited for serious drinkers at all. Yet, peanut butter …
White Claw has produced a huge range of hard seltzer in all types of flavors. The American and Canadian versions come in at somewhere between 5% and 8% alcohol by volume (ABV), while the international …
Milk washing is a strange idea. You’re basically adding milk to a spirit or a whole cocktail, intentionally curdling it, then straining the curds to give you a clear liquid that still contains whey. …
Moonshine is hardly the most refined spirit. When made well, it doesn’t smell like much on its own, but the intensity of the alcohol can hit you hard, which might make you wonder why anyone would want …
Mountain Dew is sugary, with an intense flavor. It doesn’t seem like something you could add to a cocktail. Yet, there are many Mountain Dew mixed drinks out there. Some of these are bright, very …
Guinness is a delicious Irish dry stout that’s now famous throughout the world. It’s easily recognizable by its dark, almost black, coloring and frothy head when poured well (the fact that it’s …
Sprite is simple and delicious. Fizzy, sweet, colorless, and lemon-lime flavored, it’s an almost perfect cocktail ingredient. This is why there are so many different Sprite mixed drinks out there. …
Milk cocktails are a delicious alternative to all the fruity drinks out there, not to mention the spirit heavy cocktails that are often quite intense. However, delicious as they are, milk-based …
Cocktails come in all sizes and styles, including fruity cocktails, creamy ones, and bubbly soda cocktails. Soda cocktails can be particularly fun at a party or anytime you want something refreshing. …
Sake is the national beverage of Japan but has been increasingly making its way onto our shores as well. The drink itself varies in style and taste, often with an alcohol content of between 15% and …
Creamy cocktails can be amazing. They’re often rich, making them a perfect choice for dessert. Many such drinks are milk cocktails, while others rely heavily on cream or coconut cream. Condensed milk …
Everclear is notorious, partly because of its high alcohol content. It goes all the way up to 95% ABV (or 190 proof) – a version that is actually illegal in some states. While there are lower proof …
Coconut features again and again in cocktails. Not just in tropical cocktails either. Many creamy cocktails also use coconut cream too, as it adds an amazing richness and depth to your drink. …
Honey whiskey gets mixed reviews. Some people love it and savor it in cocktails or just consumed neat, while others feel that regular whiskey is much better. Part of the problem is that each type of …
The 90s was an exciting time, full of pop culture, fun and funky music, bright colors, and plenty of cocktails. Much of the excitement came from cable television, which allowed trends to spread faster …
Cocktails often need a source of sweetness to balance out the other ingredients. Much of the time, this sweetness comes from sugar syrup, although some cocktails rely on sweet liqueurs instead. Then …
Mixing energy drinks and alcohol makes for an exciting night, as energy drinks mask some of the sedative impacts of alcohol – keeping you alert and engaged for much longer. This can be ideal on a …
When we talk about nostalgia, the 80s and the 90s tend to get most of the attention. Those were exciting times, that’s true, with exciting music, fashion, and cocktails. But, what about the 70s? …
The 1960s was a fascinating era. There were simply so many changes and it was a time so different from our own. The show Mad Men has made the era even more popular, which has led to growing interest …
Whiskey is a manly drink in its own right. But, does this mean you should order straight whiskey every time you go to the bar? Doing so would get boring pretty fast. Thankfully, there are plenty of …
Tropical drinks tend to be fruity, relying heavily on flavors like pineapple, orange, and coconut. They’re often delicious, especially when they’re not cloyingly sweet. The trick is to choose your …
Tropical drinks are normally seen as girly, due to their bright colors and often overbearing sweetness. You might be tempted to stick to beer or a dram of whiskey on your next vacation. That’s a shame …
Many of the cocktails we know and love today are roaring 20s drinks – often developed as a way to mask the flavors of low quality booze. Prohibition was in full swing through to 1933, so bartenders …
