Mixology
Vodka
Wed, 2011-04-06 09:10 — Michael GarrisonVodka has been the drink of choice in Eastern Europe for hundreds of years and since the 1950’s in North America. Due to its flavorless nature, it has become the base of many popular cocktails – mixing well with many juices, soft drinks, and other liqueurs.
Beer Basics
Thu, 2010-12-09 02:57 — Michael GarrisonBeer dates back thousands of years to the Egyptian civilizations. Although its exact origin is unknown, there is archeological evidence found on 4000 year old tablets that suggest that beer making was already a highly respected profession. It actually came to the Americas on the Mayflower.
Wine
Thu, 2010-12-09 02:54 — Michael GarrisonWhat is Wine?
Wine is the result of the fermentation of crushed grapes. The natural sugars in the grapes are converted into alcohol by yeast. Winemakers can control this process with the combination of grape characteristics and fermentation processes to produce many different variations of color and taste.
Rum
Thu, 2010-12-09 02:41 — Michael GarrisonRum has been exported from the Caribbean Islands for hundreds of years and is manufactured from sugarcane by-products or directly from sugarcane. Sugarcane grows in tropical and sub-tropical climates and is native to Southeast and East Asia. It was considered “the grass that gives honey with the help of bees” by Alexander the Great, who ultimately brought it back to Gree










