Gin is the spirit of the moment, after falling out of fashion for a while. Gin is no longer your grandmothers spirit. It is now popular amongst the hipsters and the ‘in’ crowd’ so if you want to get on the gin bandwagon here are 5 classic gin cocktails you try in 5 minutes.
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How to Make the Classic Martini
Can you even call yourself a bartender if you don’t know how to make a Martini.
In this video you can learn to make 3 different versions of the basic Martini.
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These Celeb Alcohol Brands Are Actually Good
It seems as though celebrities are selling everything and anything these days from clothing to food brands but there’s nothing celebrities love promoting more than their alcoholic brands.
Here are some of the best celebrity alcoholic drinks,
- Aviation Gin from Ryan Reynolds
The Deadpool actor has created a gin with a distinctly American flavour in partnership with bartender and distiller Christian Krogstad. The drink is a combination of 7 botanicals from around the globe including coriander, cardamom, French lavender, star anise, sarsaparilla, juniper and 2 kinds of orange peel.
Aviation Gin is best enjoyed in the classic gin and tonic way with a lemon and lime wedge.
- Ciroc Vodka and DeLeon Tequila by P Diddy
Diddy invested in the struggling French vodka CIROC in 2007 and it went from selling 40000 units annually to 2.1 million, over a 4 year period. This proves the extent of the celebrity selling power.
He then purchased 50% if the Diago tequila company and released DeLeon Tequila. The most popular of the line of tequilas on offer is the sweet vanilla and coc0 flavoured DeLeon Diamante Tequila, best consumed straight at room temperature from a low ball glass.
- Mulholland New World Gin by Walton Goggins
Walton Goggins is part owner of LA based Mulholland Distiller – one of the first spirits brands in LA since the prohibition era. The distiller offers gin, vodka and whisky but the New World Gin seems to be the best on offer. It won the 2018 San Francisco World Spirits Double Gold award.
See more at: https://www.bosshunting.com.au/vices/celebrity-alcohol-brands
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Celebrate with a Delicious Watermelon Cocktail
Nothing says “celebration” like a pink drink and nothing gets the party started quicker than a mojito. It’s a universally loved cocktail that is sure to please any guest. Watch the video and learn to make these delicious Watermelon Mojitos.
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Cool Gin Cocktails
Gin is one of those drinks that lost popularity for a while but has become popular again with the ‘in’ crowd. So why not try one of these gin cocktails that is sure to have anyone loving gin.
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Study Says James Bond was an Alcoholic
James Bonds may be known for his inability to die but if he were a real life person he would have died from some alcohol related disease by now.
According to a new study out of New Zealand, James Bond has a serious drinking problem.
Scientists have found that not only was James Bond ready to drink anything, he also engaged in dangerous activities while under the influence.
He drank before fights, driving, gambling, operating machinery, performing extreme athletic acts, making contact with dangerous animals and even using dangerous weapons, according to Professor Nick Wilson from the University of Otago.
Some of the animals James Bond contended with immediately after drinking included snakes, komodo dragons and tarantulas.
While James Bond’s life may seem like a dream to some, idolizing his lifestyle, you may not want to take your drinking habits from the character.
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Should You Drink Alcohol on Low-carb Diet?
If you’re trying to get your summer body ready with a low-carb diet, you may be wondering whether your Friday night visits to the local bar are still okay? These diets usually involve avoiding high carbohydrate containing foods like refined grains, starchy vegetables and legumes and instead consuming mostly healthy fats and proteins.
There is a lot of confusion and conflicting views on the topic but ultimately there are some types of drinks that are worse than others for people on a low-carb diet.
There are many types of alcohol that are high in carbohydrates, such as beer which is very starchy and those cocktails that contain desserts like ice-crean and softdrinks or sweets.Generally you should stay away from mixed drinks which typically have a high sugar content or high-carb mixers.
Whiskey, vodka, brandy, gin, tequila are examples of drinks that are low in carbs, spirits in general are okay for people on a low-carb diet however be careful what you mix it with. Avoid soft drinks and juice, rather opt for something like soda water.
Source: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/alcohol-and-low-carb-diet
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This Cocktail Makes Gin The Star
Gin use to be known as a grandma’s drink but recently it has become popular again with a number of pubs and bars even offering artisan and specialist gins.
Gin is a low calorie wonder, so if you’re watching your weight, opt for this spirit, just don’t drink it neat.
Here’s an awesome cocktail to ease you into gin that anyone can make.
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Popular Japanese Gin Arrives on Our Shores
As gin makes a comeback and Japanese spirits continue to grow in popularity around Australia, Beam Suntory has released it’s Japanese craft gin, Roku.
Roku is available at selected retailers and venues around Australia.
Roku in Japanese means six and this theme is what the drink is based on. The bottle is six sided (hexagonal shaped) and the drink contains 6 Japanese botanicals, distilled individually and then blended together with other traditional gin botanicals.
The ingredients include the Japanese botanicals Sakura flower, sakura leaf, yuzu peel, sencha tea, gyokuro tea and sansho pepper which are blended with traditional gin botanicals including juniper berry, coriander seeds and orange peel.
Read more at: https://www.theshout.com.au/news/roku-japanese-gin-lands-in-australia/
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The Worst Alcoholic Drinks for Your Skin
It’s finally holiday season again and for most of us that means drinking, usually alot of it but too much drinking or drinking more than usual can actually cause havoc on the skin.
Here’s how 7 common alcoholic drinks affect your skin negatively.
- Tequila – tequila has the least sugar so it should have the least impact on your skin. It’s less likely to cause inflammation and breakouts but make sure you avoid the lick of salt if you want to avoid the hangover.
- Beer- It has antioxidants and other anti-ageing benefits. It also usually has a lower alcohol content and people tend to drink it more slowly.
- Gin and tonic or Vodka Tonic – Gin and vodka are less likely to cause a hangover. They are also lower in salt and sugar so its better for your skin.
- White wine – High in sugar and inflammatory so it can result in cell damage and increased skin aging.
- Mojito – Loaded in sugar and sugar syrup too of these can cause a breakout and spike your insulin levels.
- Margarita – High in sugar and salt, margaritas are often associated with hangovers and puffiness. The high sugar also has aging qualities long term.
- Red wine – Promotes blood vessels opening and therefore linked to increased redness. It’s also a histamine releaser, promoting redness and flushing.
For more go to https://www.hit.com.au/scoopla/life/the-7-worst-alcoholic-drinks-for-your-skin?station=southwest&geoRedirect=true