Will Liquor Freeze?

  Question: Will Liquor Freeze?Answer: It is one of the most common questions and debates about alcoholic beverages... Does liquor freeze? Yes it does, but the freezing point is far below that of water. Exactly what that freezing point is depends on the proof of the liquor. Water freezes at 0°C (32°F) and the freezing point of ethanol alcohol is -114°C (-173.2°F). Alcoholic beverages are a mixture of both alcohol and water (with sugars...

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The Importance of Ice and the Best Way to Use Ice in Its Many Forms

Ice is Important:Cocktails and mixed drinks would be no where without ice. Think about it - this is the one ingredient universal to almost every cocktail made (with the obvious exception of hot drinks and a few cocktails like the Champagne Cocktail). Ice not only chills drinks , but as it melts or is shaken it becomes a part of the mix and because of this, the frozen water deserves more than a little attention. Forms of Ice:There are four...

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5 Steps to Better Cocktails

Do you ever wonder why your cocktails don't taste like the pro's drinks? Sometimes it is the little things that can make the difference between a great cocktail, a mediocre one and one that gets spit into the sink. If you pay attention to the world's best bartenders you will notice that there are a few steps they take when making almost any cocktail that add that "WOW" factor to the drink. If you were to follow these five easy steps every ...

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How to become a Distiller

With the explosion of the craft distilling movement in the United States, one of the biggest challenges to the industry is the lack of good quality training at an affordable cost here in the United States. Too many people purchase a still and set out to make whiskey when they lack the skills and expertise to properly distill. The resulting whiskies from amateur distillers are full of tails, off flavors and other flaws that could easily...

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Whiskey (Whisky) Wisdom

Intro: The world of whiskey is a complex maze of grains, flavors and distillation processes. Four countries produce distinctly different whiskies: Ireland (Irish Whiskey), Scotland (Scotch), America (Bourbon, Tennessee Whiskey, Rye Whiskey, Blended American Whiskey), and Canada (Canadian Whiskey), although whiskey is made throughout the world. This wide market ensures that almost everyone will find a brand or type that they prefer and, when...

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A Guide to Popular Vodka Brands

Choosing the right brand of vodka can be a difficult on because cost, taste, and intended use are important factors we consider. Less expensive brands will generally be hotter and burn in the mouth, these are good for a tight budget or for cocktails with flavorful mixers like a Sex on the Beach. Premium and Super-Premium brands are going to be excellent choices for sipping and light drinks such as Vodka Martinis. Here some popular brands...

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A Guide to Popular Tequila Brands

Like all liquors, tequila varies greatly from brand to brand. First you have to choose the tipo, then mixto vs. 100% agave, beyond that it's a price and taste issue. The brands listed below are meant as a representation of the tequila market and as you can see, the prices can vary greatly. General rule is that the higher the price, the higher the quality. Yet it is all a matter of taste. Recommend your favorite tequila. Here some popular...

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