This is a question that many health conscious drinkers have been pondering and a number of studies have been carried out on the subject.
Ultimately it appears that moderate red wine consumption (ie. one glass a day) can have numerous health benefits, mainly due to its high content of powerful antioxidants but excessive consumption can have the adverse effect.
Source: http://www.alternet.org/personal-health/red-wine-it-healthy-you
Just in time for the rising temperatures, this frozen Mojito cocktail is perfect for the heat. It’s beautiful and delicious!
Possibly the most important thing servers of alcohol should know is how to stir a cocktail.
Although it may seem like something you would naturally know how to do by instinct, this video shows you the “right” way!
Although craft beers can be wonderful, drinkers and servers must remember that they are far higher in alcoholic content than regular beers.
According to a report by the US Fox 9 News, 1 craft beer has the equivalent of 1.8 normal beers in alcohol content. Minnesota college students are being reminded that not all alcoholic drinks are equal and its important to know how much alcohol is in the drinks we’re consuming.
Source: http://www.fox9.com/news/30307115-story
These are the supposed “best” cocktails for a testosterone fuelled evening, perfect for a bachelor party or just a night out with the guys.
1. The word brandy literally means “burnt wine” – having been derived from the Dutch word “brandewijn”
2.There are 13 minerals that are essential for human life, and supposedly all of them can be found in alcohol.
3. Even before we starting finding a worm in the bottom of our tequila bottles, it was tradition for a Gusano butterfyl caterpillar to be placed at the bottom of every bottle of Mezcal.
4. An average bottle of Champagne contains approximately 49 million bubbles.
5. Drinking a glass of milk can cause a person to blow a .02 on a breathalyzer test, and that is enough to cause legal issues in some American states.
6. In order to make a bottle of wine, you will need to have approximately 600 grapes.
7. McDonalds in many parts of Europe has alcohol on its menu, but not in the US – which has some of the strictest drinking laws in the Western World.
For more frivolous alcohol facts visit www.flask.com
On a warm Saturday afternoon what better way to relax than try this tangy and sweet drink. Tea isn’t just for ladies brunches, this version packs a real punch while still being comforting and refreshing. And it couldn’t be easier – think of adding this to your menu…
The American organisation “Total DUI” which provides information to people recently arrested for driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol has put together an infographic to highlight the effects of drinking on an empty stomach.
As they highlight, with no food in the stomach, alcohol goes straight to the bloodstream and as blood alcohol concentration rises, the loss of control increases – resulting in more risk taking, possibly dangerous behaviour. This is one of the reasons servers should encourage customers to eat.
Read more here.