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  • Don’t Try Freezing Your Vodka

    Apparently freezing your vodka isn’t such a good idea after all.

    While we’ve been placing our vodka in the freezer for years, an expert now says putting your vodka in the freezer only dulls its flavour.

    Grey Goose creator Francois Thibault, sticking vodka in the freezer is the number one mistake people make with vodka. He suggests adding ice to it instead to achieve the ideal temperature between 0-4c.

    Source: https://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/food/drink/according-to-experts-you-should-never-store-your-vodka-in-the-freezer/news-story/3765d7b6c9f538213f2f80fd537778b1

  • 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

  • 10 Things You Never Knew about Absolut Vodka

    Whether you’re a fan of vodka or not, you’ve probably heard of Absolut – an alcohol brand with a hugely successful marketing campaign.

    Here are some things you probably haven’t heard about the brand before,

    • Andy Warhol is responsible for the first of those artsy ads that propelled the brand.
    • It’s no surprise the brand loves art and has a collection of over 900 commissioned works.
    • Everything is locally sourced including the water used to make the vodka.
    • Absolut gives distillate byproduct/ protein to pigs and cows at local farms.
    • The brand sources its water from more 450 feet deep so it’s much purer.
    • It is a 100% wheat vodka which makes it almost completely neutral.
    • Absolut is completely gluten free.
    • The brand recently released a powerful video in support of equal love.
    Find out more about this iconic brand at https://vinepair.com/articles/absolut-vodka-sweden/

  • How to Make Cool Sweetheart Jello Shots

    If you want to add a special touch to your next party, why not try these cute sweetheart jello shots, you can even customise them to suit your theme. These jello shots are so cute and delicious yet ridiculously easy to make, they’re sure to be the hit of the party. Watch the video below and then give it a try yourself,

  • Should You Reach for that Pint or Take a Shot Instead?

    Usually during this time of the year most people make resolutions regarding their health and fitness. If you are one of them, you may have wondered which drink to order at the bar that would be better for your health – beer or hard liquor?

    It’s important to understand that drinking should always be done in moderation and that means sticking to the daily recommended amount, however if calories and content are more of a concern, then you may want to know this.

    1. A regular serving of beer contains 150 calories and light beer 105. A shot of hard liquor contains around 96 calories.
    2. Don’t add mixers to your hard liquor because this will pack on the calories. For example a shot of hard liquor in a glass of orange juice is 216 calories. Opt for seltzer, water and ice instead.
    3. Hard liquor such as gin and vodka is carb and protein free. Regular beer contains carbs and a small amount of protein.
    4. Beer has a small amount of vitamins and minerals such as B vitamins, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus and selenium while hard liquor has none.

    Read more at https://www.livestrong.com/article/465239-which-is-healthier-beer-or-hard-alcohol/

  • 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.

    1. 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.
    2. 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.
    3.  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.
    4. White wine – High in sugar and inflammatory so it can result in cell damage and increased skin aging.
    5. Mojito – Loaded in sugar and sugar syrup too of these can cause a breakout and spike your insulin levels.
    6. Margarita – High in sugar and salt, margaritas are often associated with hangovers and puffiness. The high sugar also has aging qualities long term.
    7. 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

  • BuzzFeed Employee Tries Pranking Co-Workers with Vodka Filled Chocolate

    Would you eat a chocolate with a full shot of vodka in it? Sounds delicious. But what if you were expecting a regular piece of chocolate and when you bit in, the vodka came oozing out? Would your reaction be good, bad, pleasantly surprised or mortified? Let’s see how these Buzzfeed employees react.

  • Easy Vodka Cocktail Recipes

    Here are some easy vodka drinks to make as a night cap or to wind down at the end of the day. Because vodka is the star of these cocktails, you don’t have to worry about that headache that you so often experience when you drink dark spirits like rum.

  • Shimmer Cocktails Made Easy

    Here is a delicious way to turn your cocktail into a centrepiece with shimmer-infused vodka cocktails.

    These will really add that touch of class to your party and its simpler than you may think.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BnydIAkaio4

  • Turning Vodka into Gin

    Gin is a grain or malt spirit distilled with juniper, resulting in its distinct flavour. Here’s a cool way to turn vodka into a fresh compound gin, using a few ingredients.

    You can use the resulting gin to make a delicious gin and tonic cocktail.