Get ready for an adventure to discover a dizzying array of carnival drinks drunk around the world. First stop: Venice. Venice and the Spritz For Italians (and many others), Venice is the carnival. Every year, for a week, the city is transformed into an extravagant masked ball. Venice carnival officially began in 1296, when an edict declared the day before the beginning of Lent a public holiday. The inspiration? The…
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You don’t even need to pack your bags or grab your passport! Today we’re taking you around the world with these exotic cocktails! Ti-punch or a Caribbean Twist Some of the most exotic cocktails are actually the easiest to make. This cocktail is fresh, citrusy, and won’t take you more than five minutes to make. Plus, it’s made directly in the glass and only needs a handful of ingredients that…
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Whenever brands support social movements, the first thing we should always ask ourselves is whether the brands are showing a genuine interest in social change or whether they are just exploiting the moment. We present 3 alcohol brands that show true support to the LGBTQ+ community. Fancy some gay drinks? 😉 Absolut Vodka – Gay since 1979 Since 1979 Absolut has been setting an example for more tolerance, diversity and…
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You may have guessed that these drinks are usually enjoyed before and after meals. There is a wide range of liqueurs, which can serve as aperitifs (before the meal) or digestifs (digestive aid after the meal). If you want to find out which type of drink to serve you must analyse the sweetness and the alcohol content. Which Drinks Can You Serve as an Aperitif? We often categorise spirits with…
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The young generation of today loves sobriety. This information emerges from the latest report of the Espad project (European School Survey Project on Alcohol and other Drugs). The report summarises a study on alcohol consumption habits of young Europeans, and the numbers speak for themselves. In 2007, in Spain, around 80% of the students had consumed alcohol at least once in their lifetime. But in 2019 this percentage dropped to…
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As every year, on March 17 we celebrate a date which is very special to the Irish and over the years, has made its way to one of the most celebrated days of the year all around the world. Saint Patrick’s Day is charged with traditions, feasts, lots of green coloured stuff and beer. Here are 10 things you should absolutely know about this day. Enjoy this article while you enjoy…
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Enjoying cold beer is probably the best part of hanging out with your friends, whether on a nice terrace during a sunny day or in a pub at night. But beer is not just a simple drink, it is also a delicious ingredient for cooking and create amazing dishes. Here you have a few recipes to follow. Just enjoy. Can Can Chicken Ingredients: 1 tablespoon salt 1 teaspoon sugar 1 teaspoon onion…
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Step by step, the fresh and humid temperatures made space for a warmer weather, opening doors for the summer. After-works take place outside to enjoy a drink once the children are sleeping and barbeques are organised at home on weekends to share moments with friends and family. I am a wine lover, and in summer I also like to enjoy a drink. However, we do not all have the same…
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To date, drinking beer in a plastic bottle was not a real possibility and even did not seem an attractive option for many, but the beer industry seems to be able to change this. The renowned Japanese beer brand Kirin will be responsible for changing the way beer is packaged and consumed worldwide. The company Mitsubishi Plastics has announced that it agreed with Japanese beer brand Kirin to deliver bottles…
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Moderate consumption of beer provides nutrients and is a source of natural antioxidants
We have already talked sometimes about the health benefits of beer, always with moderate consumption, but there are more and more studies that confirm them. In this case the Spanish Society of Primary Care Physicians (Semergen) has published an investigation on the benefits offered by the moderate consumption of beer. These are the conclusions: Nutrients: One of its features is its ability to provide all kinds of nutrients and bioactive…