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A Gin Cocktail for Every Occasion

Few liquors have the versatility of gin. With a naturally bitter flavor thanks to the strong presence of juniper, when gin is combined into a cocktail with bitters or tonic water it will have a crisp, refreshing bite. But if you like things on the opposite end of the spectrum, adding simple syrup will create a sweet, tasty cocktail. The Bright Darling showcases how good gin can be in a sweet cocktail. The hibiscus liqueur and simple syrup combine for

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Jameson Whiskey Collection

Jameson Whiskey Jameson is a unique blended whiskey produced by the Irish distillers subsidiary group of Pernod Ricard. It is originally one of the six main Dublin whiskies at the Jameson distillery. This Irish whiskey was founded by John Jameson, a lawyer from Scotland who then founded this distillery in 1780. By the year 1805, it was passed down to his son John Jameson II. However, it has then been passed down from generation to generation. In 1901 the company

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Wine – What is the difference between Red wine and White wine?

What Is Wine? Wine is made from fermented grape juice. Grapes are picked, crushed and placed in buckets or vats to ferment. The process of fermentation turns the natural sugars in the grape juice into alcohol. Fermentation can occur naturally, but sometimes winemakers add yeast to help control the process. The crushed grapes are put through a press, which removes the skins and other sediment. Whether this step is done before or after fermentation, along with grape color, determines whether

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Four cousins - Red wine and white wine

Four Cousins – Red and White Wine

About The Name Four Cousins Four Cousins is the story of the 4 Retief cousins of Van Loveren Family Vineyards in Robertson Valley in the Western Cape. The now well-known four Retief guys joined forces in the mid-’90s. One after the other, they joined the family farm, Van Loveren, and today they’re the driving force behind the company. The story of the third generation of Retief cousins began in the 1990s when Phillip, Neil, Bussell, and Hennie, joined the family

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5 Perfect Drinks For A Bachelor’s Party

No matter how happy a person is to get married, their bachelor party is always something they look forward to. The celebration of the end of bachelorhood is typically a night of celebrating your lifestyle. For a high-spirited night, alcohol is a must-have. Just as you chose the alcohol for your wedding, pay attention to the choice of spirits for your bachelor party. Also, a bachelor’s party allows you the chance to shun “people-pleasing” and do just what’s right for

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5 ways to know if a wine is good | Elements of wine tasting.

How To Know Good Wine – Elements of wine tasting

What is wine? A simple and clear explanation. Let’s talk a little about wine – what it is – before we look at how to know good wine. Wine is an alcoholic drink typically made from fermented grapes. There are also fruit wines, or country wines, that are made from fermented fruits. However, wine in the traditional sense is made from wine grapes. In winemaking, yeast consumes the sugar in the grapes and converts it to ethanol and carbon dioxide,

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