Wines and spirits
Mint Cocktails: Simple Recipes
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It is not easy to quench your thirst on a hot summer day: you want a refreshing taste, not cloying, with a slight sourness … This is where the perfect combination of lime and mint can come to the rescue. Such a green mix will give coolness and freshness. Mint cocktails are extremely popular, so it's worth learning a little more about their preparation
Wine "Legend of Inkerman". How to choose and drink correctly? Peculiarities
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Crimean wine "Legend of Inkerman" is the most suitable option for a bachelorette party or friendly gatherings: inexpensive, pleasant, and he althy, if within reasonable limits. Unfortunately, not everyone knows the rules for drinking white wines, and such ignorance spoils the impression of the drink
Dessert wine red and white, sweet, fortified, grape. Dessert wines: names
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Any knowledgeable person will confirm that dessert wine is not just an alcoholic product, but a real celebration of taste, harmony of color, aroma and a guarantee of good mood
Russian wines: review, rating, features
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Although wine is not a hallmark of Russia, winemaking in our country is well developed. In 2007, for example, about 7280 thousand hectoliters of alcoholic products related to this area were produced
Which 12 year old whiskey is the best?
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Whiskey is the national drink of Scotland and Ireland, but it has taken the world by storm. His taste and smell brought him millions of fans around the world. And all thanks to the special technology of preparation and long-term exposure
French cognac: names, reviews, prices. What is good French cognac?
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It is difficult to imagine any celebration or significant event taking place in a person's life without festive tables, various goodies and drinks. Cognac is a drink suitable for any special occasion. The person who uses it has an exquisite taste. Usually these are status people holding high positions
Cognac alcohol at home. How to make cognac spirit?
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How to make cognac spirit at home? The main stages of the production of cognac spirit. Under what conditions is cognac spirit kept? How long should cognac alcohol be aged, and in what barrels is it best to do it?
The best wine is rosé. Interesting facts about rose wine
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Wine is a "gift of the sun", a divine drink, light and delicate, romantic and refined, winning millions of hearts around the world. When did it appear? How is it properly made? What is wine like? Let's take a look at all this right now
What a wine taster should know and be able to do
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A wine taster is a specialist who evaluates this type of drink according to various indicators: taste and aroma bouquet, strength, color parameters, etc. Therefore, it should not be confused with professionals from related industries: oenologists and sommeliers
Delicious Portuguese wine: review, types, composition and reviews
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If you are not yet familiar with Portuguese wines, you should definitely fill this gap. These are the drinks that should appear on the dining table. If you like malbec, barbera or chardonnay, then chances are that wines from Portugal will be a fresh and possibly inexpensive alternative
How to determine the strength of wine at home?
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Amateur winemakers very often, after they receive a ready-made drink, think about how to determine the strength of the wine. In this article, we will look at how you can do it at home. A variety of methods are presented, both modern and ancient. Which devices and methods are most effective, and which are of little use, and it is better to abandon them?
Fortified wine: history and practice
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Every normal middle-aged man, probably, at least once in his life tried port wine or Madeira - drinks from the Soviet past. Fortified grape wine was then consumed in much larger quantities than dry, due to its increased strength, most likely. But let's not get too nostalgic. We will talk about what fortified wine is, how it differs from ordinary wine, in our article. Also from the material you will learn how to make this drink with your own hands at home
Vodka: rating by quality. The best vodka in Russia
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It's no secret that one of the most popular spirits in the world is vodka. Its rating is significantly superior to other products in this category. Every year around the world, expert commissions of various levels determine the best product, which is awarded the honorary title of winner
How to make liquor. Recipe for cooking at home
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One of the most popular drinks in the world is liquor. The recipe for its preparation is known to many nations. However, the composition of the drink, its consistency, strength, and bouquet vary greatly. Yes, and the method of preparation may vary depending on the components. A common feature for all liqueurs is sweetness and divine aroma
Moonshine or vodka: what is better, what is the difference
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Some say: "It is better to drink what is sold in the store, it will do less harm in any way than what is made in a barn or basement by some old woman or an old man!". Others prefer to adhere to the opposite opinion, arguing: “Moonshine is at least made from natural products, and vodka from the store is not clear from what, we have not seen raw materials and do not want to buy a pig in a poke!” So who do you believe? What is still better and safer for the human body - moonshine or vodka?
Cognac "Remy Martin" - the inviolability of tradition and the pursuit of excellence
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Cognac "Remy Martin" - one of the most famous drinks in France and the world as a whole. Connoisseurs of elite alcohol consider it a model of refined, multifaceted taste and refined aroma. It is present on the bar shelves of all pubs, restaurants and nightclubs on the planet, unmistakably recognizable by the iconic green bottle, as if covered with frost ( although there are other options)
Black Label (whiskey) - the unique heritage of John Walker
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Black Label is a whiskey that has gained worldwide recognition and won hundreds of titles and awards. The secret of such a grandiose popularity lies in the excellent taste, inimitable aroma and impeccable quality of the alcoholic drink, which was a favorite of Winston Churchill himself. Its composition boasts the interaction of 40 varieties of single m alt whiskey, whose age reaches 12 years
Recipe for liquor at home
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It is difficult to find a person who has never tasted cherry liqueur in his life. The recipe for such a drink, as a rule, each owner is in no hurry to tell. There are many cooking options
How to cook Baileys at home?
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Real Baileys liqueur is produced only in Ireland. According to experts, there is more than one recipe for this alcoholic drink. How to cook Baileys at home? This is of interest to lovers of strong drink. If you have the right ingredients, you can cope with this task at home. How to cook Baileys at home, you will learn from this article
Coffee cocktail: recipes. Cocktails with coffee liqueur
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Coffee cocktail is a delicious and fragrant drink that is easy to prepare at home. And today we will share with you original recipes that you can implement in your kitchen from the available ingredients
French wines of Burgundy
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Burgundy, the historical region of France, the world owes a lot. Indeed, photography, cinematography, reading heads of CDs were invented here, Gustav Eiffel was born here. Gourmets appreciate Burgundy for Dijon mustard, gingerbread, Creme de Cassis liqueur and, of course, first-class wines
Whiskey Grants: description and types
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It's hard to tell good alcoholic drinks from bad ones. People like completely different foods, and someone doesn’t drink at all. Connoisseurs of quality drinks are well aware that in order to purchase exquisite and famous brands, they will have to fork out a lot, even if it is ordinary vodka. If we talk about whiskey, then the price of this alcohol can exceed the mark of a thousand dollars! One of the most expensive and sought-after brands is Grant's whiskey
Berry tincture at home - flavors of the garden at any time of the year
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What can cheer you up on a chilly winter evening faster than homemade berry tincture? And if she insisted on, for example, raspberries or cherries collected in her own garden, then this is generally an opportunity to get a charge of summer vigor and inspiration. More on this next
Grape wine - homemade recipe
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This alcoholic drink was known to mankind before all others. Today, high-quality grape wine, the recipe for which the reader will learn at home from this article, is not cheap in stores. Therefore, it is much more profitable to do it yourself. Reading and experimenting
Pouring from chokeberry - cooking recipes
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This berry, due to its interesting taste, is often used to make alcoholic beverages. It is added to all kinds of wines and liquors, but the most popular is, so to speak, an independent liquor from chokeberry. Some recipes you can read in this article
What wines are. Educational program for drink lovers
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This drink has been known to mankind for thousands of years. And the most surprising thing is that during this time the recipes of winemaking have not changed much. About what wines are, our article will tell
Pear wine at home - simple and delicious
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Pear wine is easy to make at home. The drink retains most of the useful properties of the fruit, smells good and pleases with a rich taste. Read the secrets of cooking in our article
Homemade apple wine - a recipe for a delicious drink
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To make apple wine, the recipe of which is described in this article, requires a minimum of ingredients and time. Reading and experimenting
Mash at home: cooking recipes
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Braga as an independent drink has long been familiar to mankind. It is not known who first came up with this way to process products. Most likely, the very idea of the possibility of fermentation was suggested by nature, and people only peeped and used it to make a drink. So, probably, the first recipe for mash appeared. Then it began to be used in order to make stronger alcohol. To learn how to make homemade mash in various variations, read this article
How to make mead at home: a classic recipe
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What is mead? Once it was known to everyone. Today, few people know its taste and dignity. But surely many will be interested in the recipe for how to make mead at home
Belarusian beer: tradition and modernity
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Today, on the shelves of most stores in our country, you can find beer products from Belarus. Brewing in this country has a rich history, and factories delight fans of foamy use of natural ingredients when brewing wort
Beer: varieties and their description. Famous brands and best beers
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Beer is one of the most popular alcoholic beverages. It is made from m alt, which is created by germinating barley seeds. The composition of high-quality beer explains the presence of a large amount of vitamins and trace elements in it. Whatever skeptics and opponents of this drink may say, it is useful. But, of course, we are talking about a quality product that is produced only from good and correct raw materials
Low alcohol drinks and their properties. Harm of low-alcohol drinks
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They say that compared to strong drinks, low-alcohol drinks do not cause serious harm to human he alth. Is it so? The article provides an overview of the most popular low-alcohol drinks, their properties and influences on a person, and also touches upon the issue of the attitude of the state to the production of alcoholic beverages
Cyprus wines: types and composition
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Cyprus wines have been popular for about four thousand years. But they gained real world fame in 1363. It was then that a "feast tournament" was held in London. Five monarchs, gathered at one table, tasted various drinks. The generally recognized leader was "Commandaria" originally from Cyprus
A bottle of champagne: description, volumes, opening rules
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The love story of a man and champagne began on August 4, 1693. Monk Pierre Perignon, who was called “dom” (“master”) in tribute, brought his abbot a special white wine with bubbles of gas … What are the volumes of bottles, what are the basic rules for uncorking? Does champagne have an expiration date?
Cocktails with absinthe: recipes and secrets of cooking at home
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Every connoisseur of hard liquor is well aware of such a drink as absinthe. This specific alcoholic beverage, made on the basis of an extract of bitter wormwood, is difficult to drink in its pure form, but it “sounds” great in cocktails. And now the most popular recipes for their preparation will be given, which can be easily implemented at home on your own
Alcoholic cocktails with vodka: cooking instructions
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Many people prefer vodka to other alcoholic drinks, but recently vodka cocktails are gaining more and more popularity. There are several explanations for this. A person always wants to try something new, besides, not everyone can drink pure vodka. For most women, this is too strong a drink, which at the same time remains no less popular than among men
Cherry liqueur: homemade recipe
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Finding an interesting recipe for cherry liqueur is now easier than ever, because there is a lot of information on the Web. We will give the most common drink recipes that everyone can handle
How to drink absinthe at home?
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Absinthe is a mysterious and mysterious drink, which is credited with extraordinary effects on humans. Discussions about its benefits and harms have been going on for a long time, but the disputing parties are unanimous in their opinion that absinthe has an exquisite and unique taste
Blue Lagoon cocktail: what is it and how to drink it?
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Probably, many adults have tried the Blue Lagoon alcoholic cocktail at least once in their life. Fans of strong drinks note its original color, ease of preparation and rich taste. Even a novice bartender can make a Blue Lagoon cocktail at home