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Drinking Games I’ve Learned at University That You May Not Have Heard Of
They won't tell you this in the lectures during induction week, but in Britain, typical university culture is mostly about drinking. Excessively. Stupidly. And enough so you can't remember that you even drank at all.
By Alexander Casey7 years ago in Proof
10 Famous Politicians Who Were Alcoholics
There are very few vices that are as common as alcohol. It's been featured in many different movies, television shows, plays, and books. Drinking was once such a problem, it actually caused a political movement for its prohibition.
By Cato Conroy7 years ago in Proof
Drinking Rituals from Around the World. Top Story - October 2018.
One of my favorite hobbies is exploring what drinking is like in different parts of the world. Have you tried Japanese whisky or Korean Soju? What about lesser known European spirits like Ouzo and Jenever? Along with tasting these international beverages, it's important to understand the drinking culture in the regions where they originated. Here are some of my favorite drinking rituals from around the world—I encourage you to try them for yourself!
By Joseph D. N. Kendrick7 years ago in Proof
Sobriety Is Not Amnesty
When the Victim of Drunk Driving Is a Recovering Alcoholic One moment you’re proud of yourself for attending yet another Alcoholics Anonymous meeting. The next, you are being thrown around like a rag doll inside the vehicle sobriety gifted you. Being sober does not absolve us from being victims of drunk driving. I am proof of that.
By Eric Hunter7 years ago in Proof
How to Make Your Own Cucumber Vodka
Stores often like to hype up the prices of their flavored vodka, as if infusing your alcohol were somehow difficult. There’s no need to pay extra for cucumber vodka though, as you can make it on your own. It’s actually shockingly easy, and the result is something that you could happily serve over ice, or use to make a wide range of refreshing drinks like Moscow Mules, Bloody Marys, or Negronis. In fact, it’s no more difficult than infusing water, and follows just the same principles—though there are a few differences. Once you know how to infuse vodka, you can do it with a range of flavors, including berries, fruits, and even peppers (ew, I know, but it’s a thing).
By Nicola P. Young7 years ago in Proof
Ways to Use Pinnacle Whipped Vodka
Flavored vodkas have been around forever, but it's hard to pick out a good one. Some fruity vodkas taste too artificial or too cloyingly sweet, and others taste simply... bad. From its name, most people wouldn't expect whipped cream vodka to be one of the winners, but it really hits the sweet spot of flavor and drinkability. A few distilleries produce whipped cream flavored vodka, but I find the French-made Pinnacle Whipped Vodka to be the crème de la crème. The only issue, really, is trying to figure out what to do with your whipped vodka and what recipes it works well in. Luckily, whipped cream flavored vodka is actually more versatile than you'd expect, working well in a number of delicious applications.
By Joseph D. N. Kendrick7 years ago in Proof
10 Famous Painters Who Were Alcoholics
Alcohol and creativity go together—and that's actually scientifically-backed. Studies show that people become more creative when they drink alcohol, which may be why so many creative personalities are known for adoring their drinks.
By Ossiana Tepfenhart7 years ago in Proof
The 11 Best Campari Cocktails That Are Easy to Make
Campari is one of the few old school apéritif liqueurs that managed to stay popular throughout the years. Old world as Campari is, this fruit and herb-infused liqueur has rightfully earned its place on upscale bar setups around the world. It tastes good, looks good, and also just seems "right."
By Riley Raul Reese7 years ago in Proof
Famous Writers Who Were Alcoholics
The relationship between writers and alcohol has historically been profoundly widespread, leading modern authors like Olivia Laing to write their own essays and books about the phenomenon, as Laing did with her 2013 publication, The Trip to Echo Spring: On Writers and Drinking, which discussed the relationship between creativity and drinking. While many authors were teetotalers or at least had a casual relationship with alcohol, the 20th century brought about a slew of talented writers who were alcoholics.
By Joseph D. N. Kendrick7 years ago in Proof
