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Bourbon Collage at Its Best
People who love to drink bourbon whiskey might like the idea of this collage. For myself, I don't mind occasionally having an Old Fashioned or a Manhattan. I have been bartending, as a side job, for weddings, banquets, or special events. Working as a side bartender, you could come up with some ideas to use as a mixed media artist. I came up with the idea of this bourbon collage that I titled "Bourbon at Its Best". This bourbon collage was put together with canvas board, decoupage, glue gun, fiskars scissors, acrylic paints, paper images, and red beads. It was an idea that came during the pandemic while I was not bartending due to lockdown. It is not a difficult project and the idea made me think back to some of my family members who like to drink bourbon whiskey on occasion.
By Carrie Bertschy5 years ago in Proof
If You Plan On Drinking, Do These Critical Things Before You Leave The House
Buy a Breathalyzer A Breathalyzer is a portable hand-held device in which you blow, that measures your blood alcohol level. Many good breathalyzers can be purchased on-line. Buy a good one. In general, they are priced based on their accuracy - the more expensive the unit, the more accurate the reading. For about $100 you can find a quality unit that is approved by the Department of Transportation. Do your research, buy one, and put it in your car.
By Nick Davies5 years ago in Proof
Shaken, stirred and seasoned: A Home Bar tune up, made easy.
Now, I'm guessing you've reached that pivotal point in lock down that you've started to pick up some new hobbies. Everything from sculpting and having a full on Ghost moment, to making entirely too much banana bread, and then teaching your cat how to play fetch and finally show some affection? No?....just me then. Well, I bet you've also gotten all too tired of a that (seemingly at this point) age-old "Quarantini", huh? I'd say it's time to pull out that inner mixologist and get yourself a decent cocktail! Crafted by, nobody else, but you.
By Nick Monteleone5 years ago in Proof
Finding Balance
Let’s talk about balance today, shall we? No, not the kind of balance you’d achieve from Yoga classes (although if you are a professional bartender I do suggest some Yoga in your life). I’m talking about balance in your beverages. What exactly is the recipe for success when it comes to finding balance in your drinks? How do you know when a drink is balanced? Are there certain rules, or faux pas in cocktail methodology that exist when searching for that balance?Well whether you host dinner parties with friends, or do battle in a service well on a nightly basis, I’ve got some answers for you.
By Nathan Yencha5 years ago in Proof
4 Steps for Perfecting the Classic Martini. Top Story - June 2020.
With all its many styles, variations and forms, the martini continues to be a mainstay among Americans. In fact, the wildly popular martini is the second best-selling cocktail nationwide, according to Nielsen.
By David Wyld6 years ago in Proof
How to make an English Iced Rose Tea Champagne Spritzer
Story researched and Developed by The Writers Room for FIN Media exclusively on Vocal It’s easy to get overwhelmed trying to make a cost-effective, crowd-pleasing drink that doesn’t leave you taking on the role of bartending rather than the host. No shade towards you if that’s the vibe you’re going for, but trust in me.
By Writers Room6 years ago in Proof
Alcohol Pairing Tips From Experts. Top Story - February 2020.
Planning to host a dinner party soon? Impress your guests by delivering a great dining experience through impeccable alcohol pairing. Alcohol pairing is a skill that can be learned by simply combining good tastes. When you carefully curate your alcohol pairing, you are also enhancing the taste of the alcohol, as well as the food and cigar collection that you paired it with.
By George Swagger6 years ago in Proof
How to Make a Watermelon Keg. Top Story - June 2019.
Making a watermelon keg may seem like a rather peculiar thing to do; however, a watermelon keg can be used for a wide variety of refreshing summer vodka and gin cocktails, and it is a great addition to any garden party or celebration. It is also a simple task, and inside of your watermelon keg, you can include a variety of easy cocktails to enjoy on a summer day. If you’re wondering how to make a watermelon keg, look no further, because we’ll explain everything you need to know below.
By Morgan E. Westling7 years ago in Proof
How to Drink But Not Get Drunk
1. Drink that water, eat that meal. The one thing many people don’t realize is that when they sit down to a meal at which they’ll be drinking wine, by balancing the amount of food with the alcohol intake, this will help to slow the effects the alcohol will have on your body. Also, while you are enjoying your delicious food grilling chicken breast, chicken taco salad, chicken caesar salad recipe your hands will keep busy, and you’ll be lifting that wine glass a lot less. Also a good idea is to have water available, or perhaps some soft drinks. Often water is a good idea to have along with a meal, because it will fill you up, and not affect you in any way. Remember that if you do not wish to drink alcohol with your meal, you have a choice, and if you wish you don’t have to let others know you are abstaining from drinking. So always consider beforehand what you’ll drink with your meal, how much, you'll and still be able to enjoy all the delicious food.
By Alyssa Day7 years ago in Proof
