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To master alcohol takes skill: Learn how to do anything as well as a bartender, become a wine sommelier, a cocktail whiz or a beer buff.
11 Tips for Getting a Drink in a Crowded Bar
If there's one thing I've learned from being a raver, it's that getting a drink in a crowded bar is absolutely brutal. There are millions of people, all clamoring for the bartender's attention, and you are just one in a bunch of them.
By Ossiana Tepfenhart8 years ago in Proof
Tips for Passing the Sommelier Certification
Whenever I head out for dinner to a really high-end restaurant, I always fancy the sommeliers that would serve me. They're much more experienced and knowledgeable in wine than anyone I've ever come across. Even the way they served caught my attention because it's so distinct and in the most precise manner. I once went to River Palm Terrance in Edgewater, New Jersey, and the steakhouse is pretty high-end. While the sommelier was serving us wine, he looked at my glass, noticed the smallest speck (I didn't even notice it), and said, "I don't like this glass. I'm going to fetch you a much better one." He returned with the cleanest wine glass I've ever seen and served me my wine.
By Jacqueline Hanikeh8 years ago in Proof
How to Make Your Own IPA Beer
"Beer is proof God loves us and wants us to be happy," may be a Benjamin Franklin myth, a fabrication of what the Founding Father really said, but none can argue the truth behind the statement. Since its inception, beer has become a mainstay in human culture. If you have any desire to become a person of many talents, I can think of few cooler than adding the title of brewmaster to your list of accomplishments.
By Jesse Kinney8 years ago in Proof
How to Keep Wine Fresh After Opening
We tend to think that we'll be able to completely finish a bottle of wine the second we open it. Then when our faces are flushed, our eyes can barely open, and we can't get rid of that goofy grin on our faces about halfway through, it's clear that we got ahead of ourselves. I've done this too many times and I know I will continue to do this.
By Jacqueline Hanikeh8 years ago in Proof
How To Make Smoked Cocktails and 5 Recipes to Try
Smoking a cocktail isn't just for the professionals. The process is less complicated than you'd think, and with the right tools and some practice, you too can create a smoky cocktail right in the comfort of your kitchen. Let's learn how to make smoked cocktails, and then put your skills to the test with five tasty recipes to try.
By Kelsey Lange8 years ago in Proof
How To Infuse Your Alcohol With Fresh Fruit, Spices, Herbs, and Botanicals
Have you ever wanted to create your own cocktails right at home? The bartenders make it look so easy, and it is! You can create delicious cocktails that are infused with all-natural ingredients like fresh fruit, herbs, spices, and more. This is a much tastier alternative to already-flavored liquors, since you're using only all-natural additions. For a lower calorie summer cocktail or delicious winter beverage, there's an array of ways you can infuse any type of alcohol. Some people have even gone so far as to learn how to make infused sous vide cocktails, but that requires equipment we don't all have lying around.
By Jennifer Violet8 years ago in Proof
How To Make Infused Sous Vide Cocktails
There are so many ways you can create really unique cocktails. From straight out of the bottle to aging your favorite cocktail, while there are many ways you can create cocktails, there are tons and tons of cocktail recipes you can whip up. From the more fruity drinks to the bitter ones, a great cocktail can completely lift your moods. But what other ways can you create alcoholic beverages? While some people do the basics, which is mixing the ingredients on the spot, there are others who really like sous vide cocktails.
By Rachel Blanchard8 years ago in Proof
How To Make Traditional Sake in Your Own Home
Sake might be one of the most intimidating drinks to undertake, but it is possible to learn how to make traditional sake in the comfort of your own home. With the right tools, the best method, and a lot of patience, you will have the authentic aroma of Japanese sake filling your kitchen in no time and learn a lot of things you probably didn't know about sake along the way.
By Kelsey Lange8 years ago in Proof
How to Make Absinthe at Home
Absinthe is one of the very few liquors that remains as mysterious and edgy as ever. First allegedly used as a health tonic in France during the late 17th century, absinthe has gained an incredibly striking reputation for being one of the only liquors in the world to have hallucinogenic properties.
By Sasha Konikovo8 years ago in Proof
10 Things to Know Before Ordering Sake
In Japan, sake is the most common alcoholic beverage of choice. While it's become popular in America as well, there's still much to understand. First of all, it must be known that sake is a type of wine that is made from sake rice. And though it's a type of wine, it is made and brewed like a beer.
By Claudia Jerro8 years ago in Proof
