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Scented cocktails

Take a shaker and fill it with ice.

22 Feb 2020 2:06 AM

The three friends had set out to explore the country's vast sun-baked interior near Alice Springs on November 19 when their car became bogged down in a river bed. (Photo: AFP)

Tourists lost in Australia rescued; lived on vodka, biscuits for 2 weeks

The third person, 46-year-old Claire Hockridge, has not been seen since splitting from Phu two days ago.

03 Dec 2019 3:43 PM

The Thai chicken green curry is a hot favourite along with Yam Koong Takrai Sod.

The Thai food maestro

Celebrating the Thai New Year, also known as Songkran festival, the Lalit opened their new restaurant OKO.

12 Apr 2019 12:11 AM

With Moscow being transformed for the World Cup, fans have been overwhelming some of the packed bars and restaurants around the Kremlin and Red Square. (Photo: AP)

FIFA World Cup 2018: Panic for football fans as Moscow running out of beer

Parts of Moscow are turning dry as football fans have already guzzled off most of the beer, vodka and whiskey available.

20 Jun 2018 10:26 AM

When whisky has an alcohol concentration of 59 per cent of higher, the guaiacol becomes far more surrounded by the ethanol molecules, which in turn makes the flavour of the beverage less potent.

Here's why you should not drink whisky neat

Study found when whisky is diluted then more of the guaiacol compound can be found at the surface of the drink, thus enhancing its taste.

07 May 2018 11:22 AM

The Wu-Tang Clan Vodka will launch in Sydney, Australia, on April 18, to coincide with the group’s 25th anniversary.

Hip-hop group Wu-Tang Clan launches new vodka

Bottled at 21.5 per cent, the vodka will exclusively be available in Australia, and will be up for grabs at Australian $14.99.

30 Mar 2018 1:20 AM

Alcohol-related aggression is caused by changes in the prefrontal cortex. (Photo: Pixabay)

Why people get aggressive after drinking decoded

The results of the current study are also consistent with several psychological theories of alcohol-related aggression.

13 Feb 2018 2:39 PM

This vodka is made from actual clouds!

The AWG further converts the vapour into pure alkaline water, which is used to proof down pure and crisp vodka.

03 Feb 2018 12:13 AM

he bottle itself was closed, with a cap encrusted in diamonds. (Photo: AFP)

The curious case of the stolen vodka

The Russo-Baltique variety of vodka was made with 3 kg of gold and 3 kg of silver, making it the most expensive variety of vodka in the world.

12 Jan 2018 12:19 AM

In the CCTV footage, a man wearing a cap and a balaclava on his face can be seen entering the bar and taking the bottle. (Photo: Pixabay)

World's 'most expensive vodka bottle' stolen from Danish cafe

According to Brian Engberg, owner of the Cafe 33 bar, where the theft happened, the bottle had been loaned from a Russian businessman.

04 Jan 2018 3:05 PM

The study, involving 30,000 people has found drinkers have significantly different emotional responses to different alcoholic beverages. (Photo: Pixabay)

Find out how different alcoholic drinks affect your mood

Study finds that wine makes us feel more relaxed and amorous while vodka boosts energy.

23 Nov 2017 10:36 AM

The black cocktails work well with various spirits and alcohol like vodka, tequila, rum, and kahlua.

Black is the new black

With ingredients like activated charcoal and squid ink, you can not only wow your guests with dramatic cocktails, but also tasty ones.

01 Sep 2017 12:32 AM

It is also important to choose the right alcohol base to make your drink healthy. (Photo: Pixabay)

A cocktail bar, sans the guilt trip

By using the right substitutes for sugar and other ingredients, you can rustle up a guilt-free glass of your favourite cocktail.

14 Apr 2017 12:30 AM

Helping its cause is the fact that they are as easy to make, as they are to gulp down.

Calling the shots

Your guide to making pocket-sized drinks that pack a potent punch.

24 Mar 2017 12:09 AM

It was back in 16th century when the Spaniards started distilling agave to make white or silver tequila.

Make way for tequila

The distilled beverage is stepping out of the shot glass or classic margarita recipe, to cater to evolving tastes.

17 Mar 2017 12:20 AM

While the distribution is still very limited, there is buzz that other producers may work on this concept. (Photo: Pixabay)

Wine flavoured coffee, anyone?

Molinari cafe creates the drink with a speciality “organic coffee bean” roaster.

03 Mar 2017 12:21 AM

With the cocktail scene exploding, bartenders and mixologists will continue to be important people behind bars.

New Year, new drinks

Intense focus on flair and drama, and the waning of cloyingly sweet drinks — 2017 looks like a great year for tipple trends.

06 Jan 2017 12:12 AM

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