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What are cocktail recipes you can create at home during the quarantine?
  1. Mimosa
  2. Classic Whiskey Sour
  3. Frozen Sangria
  4. Margaritas
  5. Beer Mojitos

 

  During this time of a global pandemic, as social distancing and self-quarantine continue, you might be running out of ways to spend your time at home. What’s there to do while stuck indoors? During these stressful times and stay at home orders, treat yourself to a drink! There’s nothing like a good happy hour in the comfort of your own home. You can even spice it up and create some quarantine cocktail recipes! Utilize the ingredients you can find in your cupboard and incorporate them into your drinks. Who knows, you may be able to find your new go-to beverage! We’ve rounded up five cocktail recipes you can sip on while doing some self-quarantine activities! Read on for more.

 

Mimosa

Mimosa

  Spice up your vitamin c intake by adding a dash of wine into your favorite orange juice drinks! Mimosas are astonishingly simple to make with just two recipes you can find in your cupboard. The sparkling wine added to the orange juice drink makes it effervescent and actually enhances the orange juice aroma. Have this at any time of the day! Here’s a simple recipe for a good mimosa:

 

Ingredients

  • 75 ml Sparkling Wine
  • 75 ml Orange Juice (fresh or boxed)
  • Garnishes (optional): strawberries, cherries, grenadine

 

Instructions

  1. Ensure that all ingredients are chilled
  2. Mix both into a glass
  3. Garnish and enjoy!

 

Classic Whiskey Sour

Classic Whiskey Sour

  For some countries like the Philippines, the global pandemic came in time before the summer. Not to worry, here’s a drink that you can enjoy to welcome the warm summer months. One of the best ways that you can enjoy whiskey is through this timeless cocktail. It is refreshing, delicious, and easy to make! It is also easily customizable. Every brand of whiskey you incorporate to this cocktail will offer you a unique flavor profile!

 

Ingredients

  • 60 ml whiskey
  • 22 ml lemon juice
  • 22 ml simple syrup
  • Ice

 

Instructions

  1. Combine your bourbon, lemon juice, and simple syrup in a cocktail shaker
  2. Fill shaker with ice
  3. Cover and shake for about 20 seconds
  4. Strain through a glass filled with ice
  5. Enjoy!

 

Frozen Sangria

Frozen Sangria

  To make your alcoholic drinks a little more exciting, grab your favorite red wine of choice to create frozen cocktails that will keep you cool and refreshed during the quarantine. Spice up this traditional lush, fruity beverage by popping it into your blender. Sangria is incredibly versatile, so you can add almost any fruit you can find at home. Stay cool and relaxed amidst the isolation. You can enjoy this while snacking on your favorite chips, snacks, and dip!

 

Ingredients

  • 350 ml red wine
  • 118 ml orange liqueur
  • 1 cup frozen strawberries
  • 120 ml orange juice
  • Lime juice
  • Honey
  • Fresh fruits for garnishing

 

Instructions

  1. Combine your red wine, orange liquor, frozen strawberries, orange juice, lime juice, and honey in a blender
  2. Blend until pureed or until you reach preferred consistency
  3. Pour sangria into your glass
  4. Garnish with fresh fruits!

 

Margaritas

Margarita

  Everyone loves margaritas! You can have them on the rocks, frozen, spiked with other booze. Enjoy them in any way you like. Since you’ll be stuck at home for a couple of weeks, this calls for rounds of happy hour margaritas! There may be so many variations out there, but you can never go wrong with a classic Margarita. If you’re looking for a stellar, fresh cocktail to relieve your mind during this pandemic, here’s a good margarita recipe for you to try:

 

Ingredients

  • Ice
  • 88 ml of tequila
  • 80 ml lime juice
  • 30 ml simple syrup
  • Teaspoon of orange liqueur
  • Salt
  • Sugar

 

Instructions

  1. Fill your cocktail shaker with ice. Add your tequila, lime juice, simple syrup, and orange liqueur
  2. Cover your cocktail shaker and mixed for 30 seconds or until chilled
  3. Place salt and sugar on a plate and press the rim of a glass into the mixture
  4. Strain margarita into the glass and enjoy!

 

Beer Mojito

Beer Mojito

  Having a hard time choosing between your favorite alcoholic beverages? Here’s one unique cocktail you can try by transforming your favorite brew. Make use of simple ingredients at home and create a fresh beer cocktail in just a few steps!

 

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons of sugar
  • Fresh mint leaves
  • 1/2 lime
  • 80 ml of white rum
  • 170 ml of beer

 

Instructions

  1. Gather all your ingredients
  2. In a tall glass, combine the sugar, mint, and lime
  3. Add the rum and stir
  4. Top with beer
  5. Serve and enjoy!

 

Key Takeaway

  During this period of isolation, it’s great to have some activities that make us relieved and feel good. Create and sip on these quarantine cocktail recipes to maximize your time at home. Alcoline is open to delivering your alcohol fix! We are open Monday – Friday from 10-AM to 4 PM. Click here to know more!

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What are some activities you can do with your family during a pandemic?
  1. Mix cocktail drinks for the family
    1. Piña colada
    2. White Russian
    3. Margarita
    4. Hendrick’s gin and tonic
  2. Play drinking games
    1. King’s Cup
    2. Buzz
  3. Watch movies
  4. Cook a meal together

 

  In these unprecedented times, we need to not only be aware of the situation happening in the country but also to take the necessary precautions to ensure our family and friends are safe. When the world is afflicted by a pandemic, we can do our part by staying at home and supporting efforts to help alleviate the effects.

  There are only so many things you can do at home before you experience the symptoms of cabin fever. It would do you well to inform yourself on how to maximize your time during a pandemic.

  Instead of just idling about and taking far too many naps, there are some activities which you can do with your family at home. If your family is the adventurous type, they might enjoy activities like mixing homemade cocktails or playing party games. If they prefer activities with minimal effort, simply watching movies or cooking a meal together would suffice.

  If you want to learn about the other ways of making the most out of times like these, with your family. Continue reading to learn more.

 

Mix cocktail drinks for the family

Mix cocktail drinks for the family

  It may seem unconventional, but one way of spending time with your family during a pandemic is mixing cocktail drinks for the entire bunch. Especially now that it’s summertime, there are plenty of cocktail drink ideas that require only simple recipes you can easily get in your family’s already-existing liquor rack.

  When thinking of which cocktail recipes to follow, you should always have in mind the preference of each of the members of your family. Some of them would prefer light and smooth flavors, while some would prefer strong hues.

  Whatever they choose, you cannot go wrong with mixing homemade versions of the following: Piña colada, White Russian, Margarita, and Hendrick’s gin and tonic.

 

Piña colada

  You cannot go wrong with mixing a piña colada drink for your family. This classic and fruity summertime drink features refreshing flavors with hints of smooth coconut.

  For this recipe, you would need fresh pineapples, sweetened coconut cream, unsweetened coconut milk, white rum, and lime juice. To end up with a cooler drink, you might want to freeze your pineapple slices for best results.

  You would need to start off by shaking the two coconut-based ingredients on your list. Make a puree out of pineapple, cream of coconut, coconut milk, lime juice, and white rum. Blend them all, along with several cubes of ice, depending on your choice. After, you should place the resulting blended mixture inside a freezer for around 35 minutes until it ends up with a milkshake-like consistency.

  Serve the resulting mixture by dividing them into glasses. Your family would feel refreshed in no time.

 

White Russian

  Any coffee lover would surely enjoy the next drink on this list. With a relatively-easy-to-acquire liquor and some few simple ingredients, you’d be able to make a unique coffee-like cocktail mix for your family, known as White Russian.

  White Russian has three simple ingredients, namely vodka, Kahlua, and heavy whipping cream or milk. Try out their Kahlua and Absolut Vodka for best results.

  The first and only step you would need to do is to pour vodka and Kahlua inside a glass filled with ice. Top the mixture with heavy whipping cream and you’ll end up with a delectable coffee-like drink with a specific mocha and chocolate flavor.

  This drink is perfect as an early morning pick-me-up, a standalone refreshment, or as a perfect dessert finish for any meal.

 

Margarita

  This cocktail mix is probably one of the more popular drinks on this list. With the main ingredient being tequila, you would want only the finest tequila brand for this recipe. You can, fortunately, choose from Alcoline’s wide array of tequila, featuring Casa Noble Crystal Blanco tequila.

  For this recipe, you would need only four ingredients namely rock salt, tequila, freshly-pressed lime juice, and triple sec.

  The first step in preparing margaritas is to line the rim of your glasses with salt. The next would be to combine all your ingredients inside a cocktail shaker. In the absence of this, you may simply choose to shake them inside a tightly-closed tumbler. Shake all the ingredients until you achieve the desired flavor.

  Serve the contents inside glasses filled with ice. Place a garnish of lime on each glass for a truly authentic margarita experience. Your family will surely love this refreshing drink which is perfect for any time of the day.

 

Hendricks Gin and Tonic

  This fresh cocktail drink requires you to use only two ingredients. If you want to add garnish, you may cut up slices of cucumber to put on each glass rim.

  You would need only to add some ice cubes, pour a mixture of Hendrick’s Gin and tonic water in several glasses and then stir them gently. Whatever the preference of the people in your family, you can add a garnish or you can increase the amount of cocktail in each glass as you so desire.

 

Play drinking games

Play Drinking Games

  Who says you can’t enjoy fun drinking games with your family? You’d be surprised at the availability of unique and fun drinking games your entire family can enjoy at the comfort of your own home.

  Of course, no drinking game would be complete without liquor. Whether you choose hard drinks or simply beer, you’ll definitely be able to enjoy these games. Pair your drinks with simple snacks like chips or finger foods and you’ll already have a party at home.

  Some of these drinking games you could play with your family include King’s Cup and Buzz.

 

King’s Cup

  This card-drinking game is perfect for a large group, hence why it should be an activity you should consider doing with your family.

  The mechanics of this game are fairly simple – you need only pick a card from a deck, and whatever the face of the card you pick, you have to do the action which corresponds to it. For example, if you pick an ace, you would have to do a “waterfall”. This simply means that each player has to drink their alcohol at the same time as the person on their left. None of the players can stop drinking until the person to their left stops.

 

Buzz

  This game is fairly easy to follow and requires only alcohol and your wits. If you’re looking for the best liquor for this game, simply choose from Alcoline’s available selection.

  Each player would start counting a number out loud, except the number 7 and its multiples. You would have to say the word “buzz” instead of these numbers. Anyone who fails to do this would have to take a sip or chug a drink, depending on what you’ve agreed upon with your family.

 

Watch movies

Watch Movies

  One of the best ways you can bond with your entire family is by watching movies together. Whether your family chooses action, drama, comedy, horror, and the like, you would definitely be able to come up with meaningful discussions that can help each member of the family socialize with one another.

  Pair your family’s movie nights with bottles of Stella Artois beer which you can easily purchase from Alcoline.

 

Cook a meal together

Cook a meal together

  Another activity which each person in your family would surely enjoy would be to cook a meal together. The meals don’t really have to be complicated. Especially during such a situation and with the limited availability of ingredients, you can opt for finger foods with a twist.

  You may choose to cook up a simple grub of fish fingers and chips which you can also pair with a cold, refreshing glass of Budweiser or Corona Extra, available only from Alcoline’s catalogue.

  Other dishes which can also go perfectly well with liquor, are perfectly-seared steaks, homemade tacos, and simple tomato sauce-based pasta

 

Key Takeaway

  Luckily for you, there are numerous ways by which you can have a fun and productive time with your family while you’re all in isolation.

  The guide above has hopefully presented you with just some of the ways you can help maximize the time you spend with your family during a pandemic.

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A Guide to All the Different Types of Tequila https://alcoline.ph/blog/guide-types-of-tequila/ https://alcoline.ph/blog/guide-types-of-tequila/#respond Wed, 04 Mar 2020 07:40:15 +0000 https://alcoline.ph/?p=3131 What are the different types of tequila? Blanco Joven Reposado Añejo Extra Añejo     Arguably, one of the most popular…

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What are the different types of tequila?
  1. Blanco
  2. Joven
  3. Reposado
  4. Añejo
  5. Extra Añejo

 

  Arguably, one of the most popular party drinks across the world is tequila. No wild night out would be complete without someone sprinkling and subsequently licking a dash of salt from the palm of their hands, swallowing a shot of the famed liquor, and then biting on a slice of lime fruit. Another way of drinking this liquor involves lining the rim of a glass with salt crystalline. Though known famously by one name, there actually exist five different types of tequila in the world.

  There is still so much to learn about this well-loved liquor eponymously originating from the great country of Mexico, and you and your friends probably have not yet scratched the surface. If you want to make the most out of your friends’ festive tequila nights, here are five of its varieties you should definitely not miss out on.

 

Blanco

Blanco

  As previously mentioned, the liquor drink tequila originated in North America from a town of the same name in Mexico, in the 16th century. In recent times, the city still actually exists, located around 40 miles outside Guadalajara in Mexico in Jalisco. Producing the drink involves the distillation of the juice of the heart of a fruit called the blue agave.

  It’s interesting to note that the classification of tequila is determined by the length of time the tequila spends aging in the barrels. With Blanco – “White” in English – being the first on the list, you can already surmise that this type of tequila is the least aged among the remaining four. In fact, there is a lack of aging because it is bottled immediately after being distilled.

  If you’ve never had a chance to drink tequila at all, ever in your life, perhaps a good start would be to begin with Blanco tequila. Due to the lack of barrel aging, there is no oak flavor to mask the “true” taste of the popular party drink. This type of tequila can, however, be also stored in a stainless steel container.

  It’s easy to mess up your maiden experience of Blanco tequila if you don’t know where to look for it. To make sure that you get only the best experience, only buy from Alcoline’s select choice of Blanco tequila from Casa Noble. Made from 100% distilled agave, this drink will offer your taste buds with a sweet peppery and citrusy flavor to refresh your palate.

 

Joven

Joven

  This next type of tequila is a type of Blanco tequila which contains a mixture of some aged tequila, like Blanco, or Añejo. By adding this other variety of tequila, the resulting mixture ends up becoming richer and more mature in taste. Joven tequila can also be aged by up to a few weeks before it can be bottled.

  One of the curious facts about this category of tequila is that it is difficult to find because it’s so rare. If you ever encounter this type of tequila, it would do you well to know that it is also blended with glycerine.

  The purpose of adding glycerine to liquor is that it acts as a thickener to further amplify the thickness of the drink, resulting from the distillation process. It’s also added to other types of liquor to make them denser, allowing one to create colorful layers of an alcoholic mixture.

  If you ever encounter this type of tequila at home, you can craft your own golden margarita mix. Simply buy the following ingredients: Joven tequila, orange liqueur, lime juice, sour mix, and a lime wedge. Afterwhich, you need only to combine and thoroughly shake the ingredients inside a cocktail shaker containing ice. Whip out a glass or two for yourself, and you can already enjoy a golden margarita party at home.

 

Reposado

Reposado

  The next type of tequila is aged the longest, comparing it with the previous two that you’ve encountered so far. Known as Reposado, the agave is aged inside an oak barrel between a period of about two months and less than a year. Because of the time, it takes to age inside an oak barrel, the resulting flavor can be characterized as being mellow and containing hints of vanilla. If you’re looking to mix tequila with other types of drinks to come up with a Margarita cocktail, then using a Reposado tequila will be your safest bet, because of the softness that it offers your resulting cocktail mix.

  As a standalone drink, this is also a good choice. Simply pour generous amounts of this liquor in several shot glasses, and watch your low-alcohol-tolerance friends drop like flies on the floor as this strong drink filled with so much personality begins entering their systems.

  If you want a classier experience of Reposado tequila, you can concoct a classic, old-fashioned recipe that takes only around three minutes to make. For this recipe, you’ll need only two slices of nectarine, two cherries, a tablespoon of agave nectar, three ounces of Reposado tequila, and two dashes of Angostura Bitters. For the next step, you’ll want to combine the cherries, nectarine, and agave nectar inside a glass. Using a muddler, smash the ingredients until they’re completely mixed. Next, you’ll want to add some ice to the glass, then pour in the tequila and the bitter. With a garnish of cherry, you’ll soon enjoy a fancy, bar-quality drink in no time.

 

Añejo

Anevo

  Añejo, being the third on our list, is aged for approximately one to three years inside oak or bourbon barrels. Translated in English as “vintage”, this tequila is mellower, and softer in taste compared to the previous three that you so far, have had the pleasure of knowing.

  If you like to constantly drink alone, then you’ll be happy to know that you won’t have to feel embarrassed if you’re caught drinking Añejo tequila alone. It is after all, considered as the best type of tequila for sipping because of the smooth flavor, with hints of caramel. This type of tequila also exhibits an amber coloring. Taking longer to age compared to Blanco, Joven, or Reposado, for example, it won’t be surprising to note that this tequila is more expensive.

  You won’t have to come up with complicated ingredients to come up with a cocktail mix, as you can enjoy drinking this tequila on its own. Just be sure you’re drinking at a considerably appropriate time of the day.

 

Extra Añejo

Extra-Anevo

  Unlike the four tequila categories already mentioned, perhaps the extra Añejo tequila is something that producers will find they can take great creative advantage of. Typically, any type of tequila that is aged beyond three years can be classified as extra Añejo. Similar to the previous kind, this tequila can also be aged inside an oak or bourbon barrel, and is more suitable for sipping, rather than as part of a cocktail mix.

  Following the trend of our list, it won’t be surprising to find that this is the most expensive category of tequila yet. If you want to add this to your home liquor rack, then it might do you well to prepare yourself to spend a lot more.

 

Key Takeaway

  Tequila is one of the most versatile alcoholic drinks in the market. It can be primarily used as the main ingredient for a Margarita mix, or you can also get creative and come up with a variety of different cocktail mixes. Thanks to this beloved drink originating from the country of Mexico, party scenes around the world have been made livelier. If you’re one such person who enjoys such parties, then knowing the different types of tequila has hopefully provided you with some ideas for your next night out with friends.

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4 Easy-to-Make Cocktails You Can Do with Luaco https://alcoline.ph/blog/easy-to-make-cocktails-luaco/ https://alcoline.ph/blog/easy-to-make-cocktails-luaco/#respond Mon, 02 Mar 2020 06:37:20 +0000 https://alcoline.ph/?p=3122 What is Luaco and what are some tasty drinks you can make with it? Luaco is the first civet coffee…

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What is Luaco and what are some tasty drinks you can make with it?
  1. Luaco is the first civet coffee cream liqueur in the world
  2. White Russian
  3. Luaco old fashioned
  4. Bushwacker
  5. Civets in the mist

 

  Coffee and alcohol is a combination that most people are not familiar with because coffee and alcohol make for an unlikely pairing. But for both alcohol enthusiasts and experimenters alike, this is where the best combinations come from.

  If you haven’t heard of Luaco, then you are in luck because it is an exciting, relatively new coffee liqueur you should try. That being said, here are 4 easy to make Luaco cocktails that bring out the best of an unlikely pairing.

 

Luaco is the first civet coffee cream liqueur in the world

Luaco-is-the-first-civet-coffee-cream-liqueur-in-the-world

  Before you start making the recipes listed below, the reason why you should be excited about Luaco is that it is the first civet coffee cream liqueur in the world! Civet coffee itself is already one of the smoothest and tastiest types of coffee in the world, so just imagine the type of cocktails you’ll be able to make with a civet coffee liqueur.

  Luaco itself has been a product of many years of experimentation and countless attempts at finding an optimal coffee cream liqueur recipe. It has a remarkable taste with subtle tones of chocolate and caramel. You can enjoy this drink as an after-dinner digestif that is best served chilled or over ice.

  Since this is a list of Luaco cocktails you’re going to want to try, check out Alcoline offer on Luaco here.

 

White Russian

White-Russian

  No coffee liqueur cocktail is complete without the White Russian getting a mention. It is rather simple in terms of components, only needing vodka, coffee liqueur, and cream. However, since Luaco is already a coffee and cream liqueur, you will only need two ingredients.

 

Here’s what you’ll need (1 serving):

  • 45 ml vodka
  • 45 ml Luaco

 

Directions:

  1. Pour the ingredients into a rocks glass filled with ice.
  2. Stir well, serve, and enjoy!

 

  With only two ingredients and roughly two steps to make, this drink is not only delicious but it’s as simple as it gets. However, the best part about the White Russian is that it is considered a ‘base’ cocktail. Changing or adding more ingredients can turn it into a totally different drink. You can even try using different types of flavored vodka to explore and find the right kind of White Russian for you.

Here’s a list of other variations you should try after making a White Russian:

  • Orange Russian – instead of vodka, use gin and then add some orange liqueur or triple sec.
  • Colorado bulldog – add some cola to turn it into a root beer float type of cocktail.
  • Dirty white mother – switch the vodka for some light brandy for a sweet and darker colored cocktail.

 

Luaco old fashioned

Luoco-Old-Fashiond

  One of the oldest and most beloved cocktails ever, the old fashioned is a suitable drink for the incorporation of Luaco. Whiskey, simple syrup, and Angostura bitters are the three perennial ingredients, but you can try switching the whiskey with some rum if you are feeling adventurous. A touch of Luaco is the proverbial cherry on top.

 

Here’s what you’ll need (1 serving):

  • 60 ml whiskey or rum (depending on your choice)
  • 10 ml Luaco
  • Dash of Angostura bitters
  • Orange peel for garnish

 

Directions:

  1. Combine the ingredients in a mixing glass of your choice.
  2. Add some ice, then stir well to chill the drink.
  3. Strain the drink into a rocks glass with a single ice cube.
  4. Garnish with the orange peel, serve, and enjoy!

 

  Cocktail purists might despise you for tinkering with the old fashioned recipe, so think twice before serving this to your alcohol-loving friends or family members. If you’re going to go for whiskey, then your best bet would be bourbon. But if you’re feeling like drinking rum, then feel free to get your preferred brand.

 

Bushwacker

Bushwacker

  If you’re looking for a cocktail that you can enjoy in hotter climates, then a Luaco Bushwacker milkshake can be a good choice. It’s a fun, creamy, and undoubtedly sweet drink that can turn a hot summer day into a boozy and chill experience. Since it’s a milkshake, you’re going to need a blender and some ice.

 

Here’s what you’ll need (3 servings):

  • 30 ml Dark rum
  • 45 ml Luaco
  • 60 ml cream of coconut
  • 60 ml milk
  • 1 cup of ice

 

Directions:

  1. Pour all the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
  2. Serve in chilled hurricane glasses and enjoy!

 

  A couple of things must be noted here. First is that you don’t necessarily have to use dark rum for this recipe. Any type of rum from any brand should do the trick, so feel free to choose for the sake of preference. Aside from that, you can go for more than 3 servings if you use a smaller type of drinking glass like Collins. If you have any leftovers, store them in a sealed container in your freezer for safekeeping.

 

Civets in the mist

Civets-in-the-Mist

  As for the thematically appropriate cocktail in this list, the civets in the mist is a blended cocktail that has similarities with the previously mentioned Bushwacker. It is based on the gorillas in the mist cocktail that uses a combination of Kahlua and Bailey’s Irish cream. Since you are going to be replacing those things with Luaco, it would be more appropriate to call it ‘civets in the mist’. However, all the other ingredients are more or less the same.

 

Here’s what you’ll need (1 serving):

  • 25 ml Caribbean rum
  • 25 ml banana liqueur
  • 40 ml Luaco
  • ½ banana
  • 1 scoop (or 2) vanilla ice cream
  • Whipped cream
  • Chocolate flakes or syrup

 

Directions:

  1. Put all the ingredients into a blender and blend until creamy.
  2. Pour into a hurricane glass and serve with whipped cream, chocolate flakes or syrup on top.
  3. Enjoy!

 

  The banana flavor should contrast well with the Luaco, while the ice cream gives it a sharp sweetness reminiscent of a dessert. If Caribbean rum is too hard to acquire, your personal preference should be followed.

 

Key Takeaway

  Luaco may not be as popular as its other coffee liqueur contemporaries, but don’t let that diminish its fantastic taste and versatility. Try some of the Luaco cocktail recipes above to see how well it mixes or make your own alcohol concoctions. Regardless of how you want to enjoy Luaco, your coffee and/or cream cravings will surely be satisfied.

  Click here to browse Alcoline’s list of products that can help you create the drinks listed above and more!

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Love Month: Finding the Best Chocolate Pairing for Your Wine Night https://alcoline.ph/blog/love-month-best-chocolate-pairing-wine-night/ https://alcoline.ph/blog/love-month-best-chocolate-pairing-wine-night/#respond Fri, 14 Feb 2020 10:31:46 +0000 https://alcoline.ph/?p=3107     If you thought that pairing wine with chocolate is not a thing, then you might need to think again…

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  If you thought that pairing wine with chocolate is not a thing, then you might need to think again because it is actually a fun and popular combination for many wine and chocolate enthusiasts alike. It is a combination that simply makes sense: both can be sweet, delectable, and are known to be aphrodisiacs — something that is relevant for the month of February. Aside from that, there really is no general consensus as to what the best wine and chocolate pairings are, so experimentation and a little creativity are required if you are to find the best combination possible that suits your palate.

  Whether you’re a seasoned wine and chocolate veteran or a novice looking for a place to start, here is a short guide or blueprint to help you find the best chocolate pairing for your wine night.

 

Milk chocolate

Milk-Chocolate

  Milk chocolate is considered by many to be the most basic, yet pure kind of chocolate. Most of the time, this type of chocolate is comprised of equal parts cocoa and cream. The simple composition and resulting flavor profile make it easy to pair with wine.

  As a general rule of thumb, matching the sweetness or intensity of both the chocolate and the wine can make for the best kind of pairings. That being said, here is a list of different wines that taste good with milk chocolate:

  • Pinot Noir – a popular type of wine grape that is usually sweet and particularly low in tannins.
  • Merlot – Another popular type of wine grape you’ve probably heard of, but you should go for the light and fruity version of merlot for an optimal combination.
  • Madeira wine – a fortified dessert wine (i.e. has a sweet flavor) coming from the island of Madeira in Portugal.
  • Port wine – another type of Portuguese dessert wine that you can go for if Madiera wine is too strong or hard to acquire.

Since milk chocolate is relatively easy to pair with due to the wide availability of silky, sweet, and light-bodied wines, you can go for the classics if ever you are in doubt. A little taste test can go a long way in this regard.

 

White chocolate

White-Chocolate

  If you are a white chocolate kind of person, then there is no need to worry because there are wines that pair with it quite well. However, white chocolate tends to have a relatively gentle and buttery flavor, so you have to be a little more careful with your wine selection.

Here are some suggestions to give you an idea:

  • Sherry – a well-known Spanish fortified wine made from white grapes that is both sweet and fresh.
  • Chardonnay – a popular grape used for sparkling wines that have a rather crisp citrus flavor that matches well with white chocolate.
  • Moscato d’Asti – commonly referred to as ‘Asti’, this light sparkling white wine complements the white chocolate’s creamy nature.

  As you can see, sparkling white wines are always viable because they tend to be fresh and creamy — following the general rule of matching tastes and/or intensity. While you might be inclined to pair white chocolate with its wine counterpart, don’t do it without taste-testing because it is not always a given that white and white go together.

 

Dark chocolate

Dark-Chocolate

  Going into the more lush and decadent type of chocolate, dark chocolate has been ever-growing in popularity due to its health benefits and bitter taste that people are getting more and more accustomed to. This calls for richer, full-bodied wines, but you can also break the rule of thumb and go for a contrasting sweet dessert type of wine.

Try going for these wines if you’re having difficulty choosing:

  • Cabernet Sauvignon – this popular type of wine is best known for being the perennial dry or full-bodied wine that many wine lovers adore.
  • Pinot noir / Merlot – Just as these wines can be light, there are also full-bodied varietals that can easily synergize with dark chocolate.
  • Port – Making another appearance is port wine because it is sweet, yet very rich in terms of mouthfeel.
  • Zinfandel – this is a less-popular wine commonly sourced from California that is sensational when paired with dark chocolate due to its bold fruity flavor and robust aroma.

Without sounding too repetitive, the rich dark chocolate goes well with rich, full-bodied, ‘dry’ wines. Try it out if you are in the mood for a borderline-overwhelming wine and chocolate experience.

 

Miscellaneous chocolate-wine pairings

Miscellaneous-Chocolate-Wine-Pairings

  Now that all the common types of chocolate are covered, here is a quick rundown of other known chocolate and wine pairings:

  • Chocolate with nuts – dessert wines like Madeira, Pedro Ximénez, and sweeter versions of Sherry.
  • Mint chocolate – Cabernet Sauvignon, Moscato d’Asti, and sweet red wines.
  • Chocolate-covered strawberries – Chardonnay, Champagne, and sparkling red wines if you are able to find them.

 

Key Takeaway

  As you have read, the world of chocolate and wine pairing is diverse and full of possibilities. Whether you are looking for a creative way to spice up your upcoming valentine’s day celebration or simply trying new ways to enjoy your favorite wine and/or chocolate, the combinations listed above can be a great way to do it.

  However, this guide is only meant to give you an idea as to what specific kind of wines pairs well with the common types of chocolate. The world really is your oyster when it comes to the best chocolate and wine pairings, so have fun with them and never stop trying different combinations. The important part is that you and the people who you are planning to enjoy it with are pleased with the outcome.

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What are some of the best alcoholic punch recipes that are great for events?
  1. Packers punch
  2. Moscow mule punch
  3. White peach sangria
  4. Grapefruit vodka punch
  5. Liquid lust tequila punch
  6. Rainbow sangria

 

  If you are looking for new ways to prepare, serve, and enjoy your favorite brand or type of alcohol, one option you can consider is a punch. The term refers to a wide assortment of alcoholic and non-alcoholic mixed drinks that contain a fruity element. Another notable quality it has is that it’s usually served at parties in a large container called a punch bowl — where guests grab their own cup and serve themselves a nice ladling of some sweet punch.

  If you are interested in trying it out, then continue reading because here are 6 alcoholic punch recipes you can serve at an event that will surely make for an awesome time.

 

Packers punch

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  To start, you have the Packers punch. You can consider this drink to be something akin to lemonade for adults simply because lemonade is the main fruit ingredient that brings it all together. It takes its name from an American football team, the Green Bay Packers, because legend has it that this punch is always served when friends get together at someone’s house to watch their games. However, you can serve this drink at any event ranging from simple get-togethers to large parties.

 

Here’s what you need (8-10 Servings):

  • 350 ml bourbon
  • 120 ml triple sec
  • 1 liter lemonade
  • 500 ml lemon-lime soda
  • 1 apple, sliced thinly

 

Directions:

  1. Combine all ingredients into a pitcher or punch bowl.
  2. Add the ice, then stir well to incorporate the ingredients.
  3. Serve in a tall glass with ice and enjoy!

 

  This drink is a great introduction to punches because it is simple and easy to make. Aside from that, it’s delicious and not too strong in terms of alcohol content.

 

Moscow mule punch

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  If you know what a Moscow Mule cocktail is, then this should be a simple punch to conceptualize and create. It’s a Moscow mule, but bigger. Make sure to get some copper mugs ready because if you are going to be drinking a Moscow mule, you have to do it right.

 

Here’s what you need (8 servings):

  • 1 liter ginger beer
  • 700 ml vodka
  • 240 ml lime juice
  • 4 cups ice
  • 1 cup mint leaves,
  • 2 limes, sliced thinly

 

Directions:

  1. In a large punch bowl, combine all the ingredients.
  2. Moderately stir, and let it rest for about 3 minutes to chill.
  3. Serve and enjoy!

 

  If you do not have a copper mug, there is no need to panic because this drink is perfect with any drinking vessel. Try making it for outdoor daytime events because it is definitely refreshing with a decent kick as the cherry on top.

 

White peach sangria

  If you really think about it, the well-loved sangria is just a glorified Spanish wine punch. Regardless of how you view it, any excuse is a good enough excuse to make a sangria. That being said, a white peach sangria is a certified summer-time favorite and sure to be delicious.

 

Here’s what you need (14-16 servings):

  • 1 (750 ml) bottle white wine
  • 300 ml rum
  • 300 ml peach schnapps
  • 50 ml lime juice
  • 50 ml lemon juice
  • 50 ml orange juice
  • 600 ml lemon-lime soda
  • White peach slices (optional)

 

Directions:

  1. In a punch bowl, add large pieces of ice to fill it halfway.
  2. Add the wine, rum, peach schnapps, all the citrus juices, and lemon-lime soda.
  3. Serve in glasses garnished with slices of white peach and enjoy!

 

  Classy, delectable, and light, the white peach sangria is a worthy go-to drink for those times where you just don’t know what type of alcoholic drink to serve at an event.

 

Grapefruit vodka punch

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  Just like the previously mentioned Moscow Mule, the grapefruit vodka punch is just a supersized version of a well-known cocktail — the Salty Dog. With a rather simple list of ingredients, this can be another option for last-minute punches that will still impress anyone that drinks it.

 

Here’s what you need (6 servings):

  • 1 liter grapefruit juice
  • 400ml vodka
  • 1 liter lemon-lime soda
  • Lemon slices
  • Kosher Salt

 

Directions:

  1. Mix the juice, vodka, and soda in a pitcher.
  2. Rub a slice of lime around the rim of each serving glass, then dip them upside down on a plate of kosher salt — a process known as ‘rimming’
  3. Serve the drinks with ice and enjoy!

 

  Consider this as more of a grapefruit juice with a small kick. Feel free to increase the vodka component if you want to make it stronger. With just 3 core components, this punch is a quick and easy type of thing.

 

Liquid lust tequila punch

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  With a rather provocative name and an equally provocative liquor being used, this is a punch that is best served at house parties and other similar events. Aside from that, this is also one of the harder punches to make given the many ingredients needed and extra prep that it entails. Don’t let that discourage you though because the liquid lust tequila punch is sure to be worth it, and those who drink it will thank you for your efforts.

 

Here’s what you need (10-12 servings):

 

For the Hibiscus Syrup:

  • 1 hibiscus tea bag
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 3/4 cup white granulated sugar

 

For the punch:

  • 350 ml tequila
  • 350 ml white wine
  • 150 ml hibiscus syrup
  • 50 ml orange juice
  • 1/2 bottles of sparkling wine
  • 50 ml cranberry juice
  • 2 orange slices (optional)
  • 1 lemon (optional)
  • 1 lime (optional)

 

Directions (hibiscus syrup):

  1. In a small saucepan, bring the water to a boil.
  2. Add the sugar and stir until completely dissolved.
  3. Remove from the heat, add the tea bag and steep for 10 minutes.
  4. Discard the tea bag and let the syrup continue to cool. Bottle and store in the refrigerator for up to two weeks, but you can use it much sooner than that.

 

Directions (punch):

  1. In a pitcher or punchbowl, combine the tequila, wine, hibiscus syrup, and orange and cranberry juices.
  2. Add some ice and stir well.
  3. Top up with the sparkling wine then stir some more.
  4. Garnish with slices of fresh fruit
  5. Serve and enjoy!

 

  The hibiscus syrup is the rather offbeat component of this drink, but it’s easy to make at home using just a single hibiscus tea bag. Not only does it add a sweet floral flavor to the punch, but it also imparts a lovely color that adds to its allure.

 

Rainbow sangria

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  To end this list, here’s another sangria/fruit punch that is more ambitious than the previous sangria entry on this list. It involves the layering of fruit in the serving glass to make for a pretty presentation.

 

Here’s what you need (8 servings):

  • 1 1/2 bottles Moscato, chilled
  • 120 ml triple sec
  • 60 ml sugar
  • Lime juice, 3 limes worth
  • 3 cups blueberries
  • 3 cups blackberries
  • 2 cups diced mango
  • 2 cups diced pineapple
  • 2 cups halved strawberries
  • 6 kiwis, peeled and sliced

 

Directions:

  1. In a large pitcher, stir in the white wine, triple sec, lime juice and sugar until they are all well-incorporated.
  2. In tall glasses, equally layer the blackberries, blueberries, kiwis, pineapple, mango, and strawberries.
  3. Top up each glass with the sangria mix, serve, and enjoy!

 

  If the layering part of preparing this drink is too tedious for you, then you don’t have to force the issue. You can simply add the fruits to the pitcher, and the resulting sangria will still be as colorful and delectable. Try this if you have the time and effort to spare because it will surely be worth it.

 

Key Takeaway

  Punches are somewhat of an underrated way to serve alcoholic beverages mainly because people have this prevailing idea that it is tedious to prepare. But as you’ve read above, making an alcoholic punch can be one of the most efficient ways of serving and consuming your favorite drinks. Try some of the punch recipes listed above and see for yourself!

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A Short Guide to the Different Glasses used for Alcoholic Beverages https://alcoline.ph/blog/short-guide-glasses-for-alcoholic-beverages/ https://alcoline.ph/blog/short-guide-glasses-for-alcoholic-beverages/#respond Tue, 04 Feb 2020 07:55:54 +0000 https://alcoline.ph/?p=3084 What are the different kinds of glassware used to serve alcoholic beverages? Beer glass Wine glass Snifter Coupe glass Martini…

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What are the different kinds of glassware used to serve alcoholic beverages?
  1. Beer glass
  2. Wine glass
  3. Snifter
  4. Coupe glass
  5. Martini glass
  6. Collins glass
  7. Rocks glass
  8. Shot glass

 

  In the world of alcohol-drinking, one thing that doesn’t get enough attention is the glassware that people use to serve, drink, and enjoy the alcoholic beverages themselves. Most people probably don’t even care about them, and that is something that should change. Drinking vessels make a world of difference to the whole experience of drinking alcohol, so it would be important for you to learn more about what the different alcohol glasses are and how they can be of use for your drinking endeavors.

 

Beer glass

Beer-Glass

  No alcoholic beverage glassware list would be complete without the beer glass. This type of glassware is the general term for all the drinking vessels that are designed or generally used for drinking beer.

  There are many different kinds of beer glasses being used around the world, but here are some of the most common ones:

 

  • Beer mug – a sizable cylindrical glass with a handle. Usually thick and can hold 445 ml (15 oz.) of beer or more.

 

  • Pint glass – the pint glass is still the most used glass for beer in most countries around the world. However, you might not always get the same pint from different places in the world. A US pint is about 473 ml, while a pint in the UK is about 568 ml. Pint glasses have a simple and somewhat skinny cylindrical shape that gets wider as they go up.

 

  • Pilsner glass – this type of beer glass is tall and skinny. The pilsner glass is designed and used primarily for lighter beers and lagers.

 

  No matter what beer glass you use for your favorite beer, as long as you’re enjoying the whole drinking experience, you really can’t go wrong.

 

Wine glass

Wine-Glass

  Just like how beer glasses are made and used for drinking beer, wine glasses are also a thing and are mainstays at most home bars. Wine glasses are a form of stemware. This means it has three sections: the bowl, stem, and foot.

  There are different types of wine glasses and they vary based on what kind of wine you are going to drink. For example, if you are going to drink red wine, then the type of glass you should be using has to have a rounder and wider bowl than others. This helps bring out your chosen wine’s flavor and aroma through oxidation. White wine glasses are similar to their red counterparts, but they are noticeably less rounded. That is because white wine is better consumed with less oxidation.

  If you’ve heard of the term ‘champagne flute’, it would refer to a slender stemmed glass that is used to drink champagne and other sparkling wines. The slender shape helps the sparkling wine retain its prized carbonation and showcases its usual golden brown color.

 

Snifter

Snifter

  Moving on to a smaller/shorter kind of glass stemware, a snifter is another staple drinking vessel that is used primarily to drink brandy and other aged brown spirits like bourbon and whiskey. In terms of design, its bowl is similar to that of a wine glass — wide and rounded.

  Since the stem of a snifter is around an inch or so in length, holding the glass in between your ring and middle finger is optimal. Held in this way, your hand will warm the brown spirit of your choice, which adds to the whole drinking experience.

 

Coupe Glass

Coupe-Glass

  The coupe glass is what many bartenders and mixologists consider to be the modern cocktail glass. If you enjoy drinking margaritas and daiquiris, then you are probably well acquainted with the coupe glass already. This stemmed glass has a broad albeit shallow bowl and was originally created for the purpose of drinking champagne. It quickly fell out of favor due to the widespread use of champagne flutes.

  Its resurgence is mainly because of its newfound use as the drinking vessel of choice for many modern craft cocktails — especially ones that require a salt component as the rim of the coupe glass is commonly dipped in salt.

 

Martini glass

Martini-Glass

  While we’re still on the subject of stemmed glassware, the Martini glass is also one of the more iconic drinking vessels due to its frequent appearance in pop culture and its notable inverted cone bowl. It usually has a capacity ranging from 90 to 300 milliliters. That might seem small at first, but considering that beverages served in this type of glass never come with ice, you are getting a fair amount of alcohol.

  This glass is also called a cocktail glass because it is the glass of choice for cocktails served ‘straight-up’, a term denoting an alcoholic drink shaken or stirred with ice then strained into the glass (e.g. the Martini and all its variations, Cosmopolitan, Gimlet, and more).

 

Collins glass

Collins-Glass

  When it comes to mixed drinks and cocktails, the Collins glass is one of the most-used types of glassware in the world. It can come in varying forms but the defining qualities of a Collins glass are that it’s cylindrical, narrow, and has a capacity that ranges from 300 to 410 milliliters. It takes its name from the Tom Collins, a  cocktail that is served in the eponymous glass and made using gin, lemon juice, sugar, and carbonated water.

  The Collins glass is often mistaken for a highball glass because of their similar qualities. However, highball glasses are shorter and wider than their Collins counterpart and are used for serving highballs — a family of mixed alcoholic drinks that are notably popular in Japan and composed of an alcoholic base spirit and a larger proportion of a non-alcoholic mixer (e.g. whiskey and soda, gin and tonic, etc.)

 

Rocks glass

shot-glass

  If you like to enjoy your preferred alcoholic spirit neat or over ice i.e. “on the rocks”, then you’re probably already familiar with what a rocks glass is. It is a short, wide-brimmed drinking vessel with a thick base that is predominantly used for drinking whiskey or any other single spirit of your choice.

  It is also called an ‘old-fashioned’ glass because it is the glassware of choice to serve an old-fashioned, a classic (early 1800s kind of classic) cocktail that consists of whiskey, sugar, angostura bitters, and a citrus garnish. Other names of this glass include: lowball glass, single or double rocks glass (referring to how many King ice cubes it can hold).

 

Shot glass

shot-glass

  The final type of glassware on this list is the shot glass, a partygoer’s favorite. It is a glass that was originally designed as a tool to measure liquor but is now being used to consume it in one gulp. Alcoholic beverages that are served in a shot glass are also known as shooters, something that is served in practically every bar around the world. Shooters are also typically high in alcohol content and can be served alongside a larger drink — contributing to its notorious reputation as the glassware of inebriation.

  Whether it’s a shot of tequila, vodka, or any other spirit of your choice, you are surely in for a great time. Just make sure to not get carried away because shots are small but terrible when it comes to drinking.

 

Key Takeaway

  As you’ve read above, the glassware used to serve alcohol has multiple purposes beyond their varying aesthetic qualities. Now that you know what the different alcohol glasses are, make sure to use the right one the next time you are going to be serving an alcoholic beverage at home or elsewhere.

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What are some drinks that can help you celebrate Chinese New Year?
  1. Fortune Margarita
  2. Lychee Liqueur Martini
  3. Poppy Cocktail
  4. Mat The Rat
  5. Beer
  6. Bonus: Chinese New Year drinking games

 

  Chinese New Year is right around the corner, and for many Filipinos, celebrating it is a given. In the Chinese language, their term for the word alcohol (酒 – jiu) is a homophone of their word long-lasting (久) and during festivals, Chinese people drink to long-lasting happiness, prosperity, and longevity.

  Continue reading if you are looking for some Chinese New Year drinks to celebrate because holidays and festivals are simply not the same without them.

 

Fortune Margarita

  Starting off this list strong, you have the fortune margarita. This makes the list purely because of its name. The Chinese are big on luck and auspiciousness which is why a ‘fortune’ margarita is appropriate. Before making this drink, you have to be warned: it has many alcohol components and is very strong. Despite that, it is still quite delectable and should be a hit at your Chinese New Year party. Just make sure to gather the necessary ingredients.

 

Here’s what you need (1 serving):

  • 40 ml Casa Noble Crystal
  • 15 ml Triple sec
  • 20 ml Lime juice
  • 25 ml Fresh mandarin juice
  • 5 ml Simple syrup
  • 2 dashes Orange bitters
  • 2 dashes Absinthe
  • 1 Orange Twist

 

Directions:

  1. In a shaker, add all the ingredients along with some ice. Shake well.
  2. Fine strain the contents into a martini or coupette glass
  3. Garnish the drink with an orange twist (optional).
  4. Serve while cold and enjoy!

 

  Since there are many different kinds of alcohol needed to make this, try your best to stick to the recipe and not pour more alcohol than what is prescribed. Also, try to limit consumption to two drinks at most per person to avoid getting too wasted.

 

Lychee Liqueur Martini

Lychee Liqueur Martini

  Going for a more thematically appropriate cocktail, the lychee liqueur can be your drink of choice. The lychee fruit symbolizes beauty, wellness, and love in Chinese culture and that makes it the main star of this drink. One thing that many people will surely like about this drink is that it is easy to make.

 

Here’s what you need (1 serving):

  • 30 ml Vodka
  • 45 ml Lychee Liqueur
  • 1 dash of Lychee Juice
  • 1 Strawberry (optional)

 

Directions:

  1. In a shaker with ice, mix all the ingredients thoroughly.
  2. Strain the mixture into a chilled cocktail glass.
  3. Garnish with strawberry (optional)
  4. Serve while cold and enjoy!

 

  Pretty straightforward, refreshingly sweet, and has a small kick, the lychee liqueur martini can certainly be a crowd favorite.

 

Poppy Cocktail

Opium Cocktail

  Since the main theme of Chinese New Year is prosperity and good tidings, the poppy cocktail is an appropriate drink to make and serve for your celebrations. Pomegranate, the main ingredient in this drink, symbolizes abundance and successful procreation in Chinese culture. Try this drink out if you are looking to usher in the good tidings in terms of wealth and if you’re trying to start a family.

 

Here’s what you need (1 serving):

  • 45 ml Gin
  • 25 ml Citrus Vodka
  • 45 ml Pomegranate Juice
  • 1 dash Sweet Vermouth
  • 1 dash Orange bitters
  • 1 dash Lemon-lime soda
  • 1 Lemon wheel for garnish

 

Directions:

  1. Like the previous drinks, you are going to need a shaker with some ice.
  2. Mix all the ingredients except the soda.
  3. Strain the drink in a rocks glass with ice.
  4. Top it off with as much lemon-lime soda as you wish
  5. Add a lemon wheel for garnish (optional)

 

  This drink takes its name from soda pop — a drink that is usually fruity and refreshing. However, thanks to the gin component it also has an aromatic touch to it. If you are looking for a drink to serve a large group of people, try converting this cocktail into a poppy punch. Just make sure to adjust the ratio of the ingredients accordingly.

 

Mat The Rat

Mat the Rat

  If you weren’t already aware, 2020 is the year of the rat in terms of the Chinese animal zodiacs. While that might not be the most appealing idea for a drink, it is still appropriate for Chinese New Year, especially if you or the people who are going to drink this are born in the years of the rat (1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008).

 

Here’s what you need (1 serving):

  • 60 ml Spiced Rum
  • 25 ml Triple Sec
  • 25 ml Lemon Juice
  • 40 ml Orange Juice
  • Lemon-lime soda

 

Directions:

  1. Fill a shaker with ice cubes, then add the lime juice, orange juice, spiced rum and triple sec.
  2. Shake well and strain into a highball glass filled with ice cubes.
  3. Top up with lemon-lime soda.

 

  Like the other drinks on this list, it is also fruity in nature, albeit a tad spicy thanks to the rum. Fruits are an important aspect of Chinese New Year, especially those that are round-shaped because

 

Beer

Beer

  Beer is what many people consider to be one of the universal celebratory drinks alongside wine and champagne. Some love drinking beer so much that any reason is a good reason to drink it. If you are not one of those people and only drink it when there’s a special occasion, then you should drink to your heart’s content this Chinese New Year. The gold color of beer matches well with the red-colored theme of the festival.

  When it comes to drinking beer, you should go with your favorite type and brand. However, if you don’t have a particular one in mind then try choosing from Alcoline’s selection of imported beer.

 

Bonus: Chinese New Year drinking games

Chinese New Year Drinking Games-Bonus

  If you are planning to go for a long celebration involving family and friends, then one thing you can do to pass the time is to play some Chinese drinking games. Most drinking games from China have only a few rules, which is great because it gives you more time to drink and bond.

 

Chinese Card Counting

  The only thing you need to play this game aside from having people to play with is a shuffled deck of cards. The players must be arranged around a table wherein everyone has equal access to the middle. Everyone takes turns being the dealer, but it must always begin with the youngest person with the role moving clockwise.

  As for the game mechanics, the dealer counts from 1 to 13 while simultaneously putting down a card face-up in the middle per number. If the number of the card is the same as the number that the dealer says, everyone must put their hands on top of the card pile. The last person to do this will drink, but anyone who puts their hand wrongfully on the pile will also drink, so pay careful attention.

 

Finger Guessing

  If you are looking to play a game for two players, then finger guessing might do the trick. The concept is simple, but the outcome can be potentially deadly. To play, both players must extend their arms out at the same time, revealing a number of fingers on either hand. Each player takes turns shouting a number between 2 and 20. If the total number of fingers held up is equal to the number that is said by the guessing player then that player does not drink. If not, well, cheers!

 

Key Takeaway

  Now that you’ve added more cocktails to your repertoire, you can be better prepared for celebrations during the Chinese New Year and more. Don’t forget that drinking shouldn’t be the main focus of celebrations and should always be done in moderation. Feel free to try some of the Chinese New Year drinks listed above to ensure a wonderful time. Kung Hei Fat Choi!

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