Alcoholic beverages
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With the exception of water, beer rivals any other type of beverage in terms of consumption in Spain. Although Spain also has some of the most beautiful wines in the world, beer is becoming one of the most popular options in bars and homes alike. This may be due to the pleasant sensation of enjoying a...
The most refreshing summer cocktails are those which can help us forget the heat for at least as long as the ice melts. Some are associated with Caribbean holidays and lazing by the pool, but this doesn't mean they all need to come with a cocktail umbrella so large your mouth can't find the straw. Sometimes...
Although we are often hypervigilant about fresh foods such as meat and vegetables, we are often more relaxed when it comes to beverage expiry dates. While the former are often a strict cutoff, a best before is usually seen as a general guideline for drinks. This is partly because many beverages are hermetically...
We all know that alcohol makes you fat. Alcohol itself contains calories, not to mention all the sugars that make our favorite drinks so tasty. In most weight loss diets, alcoholic beverages are the first to go. We all know the age-old debate about the various health benefits of beer and wine, especially...
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Tinto de Verano, which literally means "summer red wine," is a cold, wine-based drink popular in Spain during the summertime. It is often homemade or bought ready bottled in supermarkets. It is perfect for those who appreciate wine and want to enjoy its taste despite the high temperatures. Since this is a...
Beer is a fermented drink made by brewing cereal grains, most commonly from barley. Evidence of barley brewing has appeared as early as 3500 BC, but does this mean we could still drink it? The beer in our fridge may not have waiting millennia for us to drink, but it is common we might find some old cans...
One of the most refreshing and popular alcoholic cocktails is the Daiquiri. While there was at one time a simple sweet and sour rum-based cocktail flavored with lime, the flavors and ingredients have diversified over the years. While there will only be one classic Daiquiri cocktail, we can see many different...
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Bloody Marys have been long-associated with brunch culture. However, this cocktail has been popular in many different contexts for at least a century. It is a vodka-based cocktail which is a little heartier than most. This is due to the key ingredient of tomato juice and the fact it is served in a highball...
A wine that initially was used as a medicinal tonic for its botanical properties is now becoming the secret ingredient in some of the most famous Vermouth cocktails. Vermouth is a fortified and aromatized wine, which can originally be traced back to Italian, French and German regions. In Spain, the tradition...
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The daiquiri is one of the most popular cocktails in the world. It has evolved a lot and today daiquiris are made in many different fruit flavors. In this OneHowTo article we show you specifically how to make a frozen peach daiquiri, a drink that should taste of peach at the beginning with a hint of rum at...
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Whiskey is a distilled beverage which is commonly consumed worldwide. Although the production of whiskey may seem complicated, unlike other spirits, is very easy and can be made comfortably at home. If you like this drink or want to surprise your guests, pay attention to the next article, where OneHowTo.com...