Aperol Spritz: A Classic Cocktail Aperitivo

Aperitivo (or apéritif) is often described as being similar to the American happy hour, but in reality, it’s much more than that.

How to Make a Martini Cocktail

 

How to Cocktail: Martini

The Martini is probably the world’s most famous cocktail recipe, but do you know how to make one properly? 

Discover The All Handmade "Gold Bird Workshop" in the Garden Bar!

Next time you visit the Garden Cafe & Cocktail Bar, look for a beautiful and unique little workshop that is located at the backyard of our garden! 

Six Worthy Alternatives to Aperol in Your Spritz

The beauty of the Aperol Spritz is its simplicity, both to make and to drink. Sure, the drink has some detractors, but it has plenty of supporters, too. Besides, there’s more than one way to spritz. Whether or not you love the taste of Aperol, the bright-orange Italian liqueur doesn’t need to be the only thing you’re drinking this summer.

When it comes to making any spritz, stick to a general formula of three parts fizzy wine, two parts low(ish)-ABV spirit/liqueur, and a splash of bubbly water. Using like-for-like substitutions, and a dose of creative license, here are our six favorite alternatives to the Aperol Spritz.

What’s the Difference Between Coffee and Espresso Beans?

The short answer to this question is that there is no actual difference. 

You could theoretically make coffee from beans meant for espresso or vice versa.

Where things differ is in the roasting style. Beans meant for espresso are generally much darker roasted than those meant for drip or pour over.

How Do You Make a Beer Gluten-Free?

About 2 million Americans live with celiac disease, and many more have gluten intolerance that prevents them from consuming wheat, barley, or rye. To the dismay of many, this excludes beer from their diets.

The bright side? 

Compared with a few years ago, craft beers catering to gluten-free and gluten-sensitive audiences are aplenty. From dedicated gluten-free operations like Holidaily Brewing and Ghostfish Brewing, to national brands like New Belgium and Stone incorporating gluten-reduced options in their lineups, this once-mysterious (and arguably sub-par) category has officially made it to the mainstream.

The category can be tricky to navigate, though. Below, we break down the differences between gluten-free beer options.

The Hard-Working Irish Laborers Who Drank 14 Pints of Beer a Day

photo by ireland-calling.com

For many, Ireland is synonymous with green meadows and Guinness. As it turns out, associating Éire with beer isn’t entirely unfounded. In 2017, an Irish historian and lecturer presented a shocking discovery at a food research seminar in London. In 16th-century Ireland, laborers drank more than two gallons of beer per day.

Dr. Susan Flavin, who is now associate professor of history at Trinity College in Dublin, presented documents dated January 1565 indicating stonemasons at a Dublin quarry were permitted a daily allotment of “14 pints of ale.”