Hailed as one of the most American cocktails, the Martini has been present in the alcohol-drinking culture for over a century and continues to reign strong. Though the history contains many claims of creation, the classic Martini is a bar staple for businessmen and housewives alike. Many versions of the Martini are available on the market today, but the classic is one that is not heard of as much in present day. The origin of the Martini is a rather unclear one, with many variations of its creation from all over the world. To have one country claim it would cause outrage in another that proudly claims it. One of the most popular beliefs of origin lies in the small, California town of Martinez during the Gold Rush. Highly acclaimed by historians, …show more content…
Purists, however, view these variations as “what happened when siblings marry” drinks that are “unique” but have “horrifying mutations” (Barnes). They usually follow the classic martini recipe, adding some sort of fruity flavor to the mix. The Imperial is the normal recipe with the addition of maraschino for a cherry flavor in the drink. Adding crème de menthe to the classic recipe results in a drink known as the Caruso. The Tuxedo is a gin, dry vermouth, maraschino liqueur, anise, and bitters mixture often associated with chicness. A Will Rogers Cocktail is a martini with curacao and orange juice added. There a several variations of different spirited Martinis, such as adding Vodka to Campari to get a Campari Cocktail and a Metropolitan; a brandy Martini with Grand Marnier and Dubonnet Rouge. As for the commonly known flavored Martinis, Appletinis are vodka Martinis with some sort of apple flavoring ingredient. An espresso martini is one made from vodka, espresso, and chocolate. …show more content…
“Flavorful and refreshing,” gin can be used in a variety of ways to make a lot of different drinks. (Gincocktails.net) The Red Snapper, for example, is like the Vesper to Martinis. It is a Bloody Mary, only instead of vodka, gin is substituted instead. Another drink, called a Bennett Cocktail is also known as an Old Tom Gin which contained gin, bitters, and fresh lime juice with a simple syrup. The Bronx cocktail is one from pre-Prohibition times and is composed of gin, sweet vermouth, dry vermouth, and orange juice, shaken and served strained. Another drink “tantalizingly bitter and slightly syrupy” is the Negroni. Containing one ounce of gin, one ounce of sweet vermouth, and one ounce Campari, it is stirred and strained, then garnished with an orange twist.
As Herie and Skinner state “Beverage Alcohol can be described as a depressant drug which diminishes the activity in parts of the brain and spinal cord in accordance with the amount of alcohol in a person’s bloodstream” (Herie & Skinner, pg. 42). With its long history and unique properties such as the cure of all diseases “prolongs life, clears away ill humours, revives the heart and maintains youth”, alcohol is often related to tradition and expressions; many of these traditions are adaptation from earlier times where it was believed alcohol reflected water of life (Herie & Skinner, 2010). This is quite evident in Days of Wine and Roses where Joe is first seen drinking because “it was part of his job” and because “he had to because of everyone
Drinking: A love story by Caroline Knapp is a memoir of Knapp’s love story with alcohol. The novel is in told is Knapp’s point of view in which she tells the story of her downward spiral of her addictive nature. She describes how the effect alcohol had on her emotions, relationship, and thoughts. The beginning of the book explains how she became an alcoholic which further progresses to how she knew she had a problem. She was first introduced to alcohol by her father, whom she has a good relationship with as he seemed to worry about her feelings because he had related to them.
Within the memoir, The Glass Castle, the self destructing addiction of alcohol becomes an apparent theme throughout the literature. Alcoholism is a disease that can cause destruction to families and even ruin lives. This is a common occurrence that effect’s many Americans today. Alcoholism is one of the most common problems in families, it doesn’t always interfere with just the person drinking the alcohol. It also affects the people around the influenced person. Rex’s struggle with alcohol is logged through his daughter Jeannettes struggles as she is finding the balance between respecting daughter and a strong individual. It is through her accounts that the reader is able to see the truly damaging effects of this disease.
Imagine, a little boy sitting at home alone, hungry and scared because he doesn’t know where his parents are. Millions of children live this scenario every day because they have parents who abuse alcohol. Alcohol abuse is an addiction that affects everyone in the drinker’s life. Many examples of this are shown in The Glass Castle, Jeanette Walls and her siblings are heavily impacted by their father’s drinking habit and are constantly forced to take care of themselves. Having a parent with a harmful history of alcohol abuse increases the risk of child maltreatment greatly, alcohol use disorder creates many problems especially when children are involved so government should step in and remove children from that environment.
Moonshiners were around before the 1920s, mostly in Tennessee and more southern states, however they were not as popular until Prohibition became in effect (Saloon). The people making the alcohol used to worry about the quality of the alcohol, however onc...
Royal Melendy writes about a rising social culture taking place at the turn of the twentieth century. He depicts this culture as the ambiance emitted in early Chicago saloons. “Saloons served many roles for the working-class during this period of American history, and were labeled as the poor man’s social clubs” (summary of saloon culture, pg. 76).
“80 percent of teen-agers have tried alcohol, and that alcohol was a contributing factor in the top three causes of death among teens: accidents, homicide and suicide” (Underage, CNN.com pg 3). Students may use drinking as a form of socializing, but is it really as good as it seems? The tradition of drinking has developed into a kind of “culture” fixed in every level of the college student environment. Customs handed down through generations of college drinkers reinforce students' expectation that alcohol is a necessary ingredient for social success. These perceptions of drinking are the going to ruin the lives of the students because it will lead to the development alcoholism. College students who drink a lot, while in a college environment, will damage themselves mentally, physically, and socially later in life, because alcohol adversely affects the brain, the liver, and the drinkers behavior.
The growth of the United States of America is unquestionable over the past couple of centuries, and the reason being is due to the strength of the constitution that was established by the founding fathers, and other leaders that shaped this country. Individuals traveling from Europe brought over their traditions and philosophical knowledge to enhance their way of life.
we need to know what gin is and how it entered England. Gin is a cheap and hard spirit that is distilled from grains and berries, juniper is added to its flavor. It was first distilled in Holland in the early seventeenth century, where it is produced as medicine for the stomach discomforts. Gin has horrible side-effects. it is a memory diminisher that makes people stupid very quickly.
Jack Daniels Distillery has overcome several obstacles over the years. In the early 1900’s it was forced to shut down its distillery in Lynchburg and move to St.
In the past few months I have learned a lot about myself. When the incident first occurred I was very angry. I know plenty of people that drink that are under age and they don’t get caught. I kept asking myself why me? At first I was hesitant to change, but the last few months have been eye opening. I have definitely used this situation to my advantage. There are so many things that I have learned about myself. I have used these last few months to really evaluate my life and set new goals for myself. I think this experience has greatly affected my life in more ways then one. I have done many things to change my life. I have seen changes in my personal life regarding my family and my friends. Many people talk about life changing experiences and how it affects them. I think that my life has changed for the good because of this incident. I’m glad that I have used this negative incident to better my life and to change the fate of my future.
In the great world of tending bar there is a myriad selection of customers one would encounter; The Social Drinker, The Self Defined Outcast, The Fish Out of Water, and last but never the least, The Freshman. Each level of drinker has its advantages in social circles and also has equal negative repercussions. Most of these classes aren't built from years of drinking, rather are formed through the personality traits they already have developed through their childhood and young adulthood. Only when alcohol is introduced to the equation, we see these great classifications shine through and become polished for all to enjoy.
It is not possible to live a life without towels. The towels are used so much in our lives. The towels are used for drying hands or body. There are so many different types of towels available in the market. People use towels for several different reasons.
Starbucks also leveraged the fact that since Japanese loved their tradition and national festivals, it developed limited-time seasonal drinks such as the Sakura (cherry blossom) Frappuccino, Christmas season Frappuccino, Baked Strawberry Cheesecake Frappuccino, Chocolate Brownie Matcha, Cantaloupe Melon and Cream Frappuccino, Azuki Matcha Frappuccino and many more. Some of the Starbucks Japan's stores offer wine and beer, but the coffee giant introduced its own cocktail concoction, called the "Wine Fraggino.". The cocktail is actually a Frappuccino but the caffeine is replaced with a specialty blueberry wine. Not only did Starbucks Japan make changes in its product offerings, it also removed their signature service of asking for a customer’s name when writing down their order as a result of the Japanese highly valuing their privacy and Japanese etiquette that dictates that Starbucks customers be called by the items they order, not their
As a bartender, you will be expected to know the ins and outs of the liquors you are handling, as well as the types of glasses your drinks are to be served in. Learning the different types of liquors and what they mix well with can be a daunting task, but one that is mandatory. Some people who come to your bar may want to try something new, or have a question about what mixes well. While you are not required to provide the most elaborate answ...