Many people call alcohol an acquired taste. If you're not a fan of alcoholic beverages, you may simply have yet to try the right one. Alcoholic drinks come in a range of flavors and textures to suit most palates. Here are four tips for people who would like to enjoy the wide world of adult beverages:
1. Decide if you want to try sweet or savory drinks.
Some people have sweet tooths, while others prefer salty snacks. Fortunately, alcoholic drinks can cater to both types of people. Drinks made with fruit juice have a sweet, irresistible appeal. Meanwhile, savory drinks, such as Bloody Marys, are perfect to enjoy with a meal or a salty snack. If you can't stand sugary treats, you should steer clear of mixed drinks that feature juices and artificially sweetened liqueurs. The world of alcoholic beverages can be overwhelming, so narrowing down your options can help you find what you're looking for.
2. Invest in high-quality mixers.
Many people enjoy the taste of high-quality liquor, such as scotch, on its own. However, if it's your first time trying a particular spirit, you may not enjoy drinking it neat. Mixers are used to create cocktails that many beginning drinkers find more palatable than straight liquor. If you plan to make your own cocktails, be sure to invest in high-quality mixers since their flavor will shine through in your finished drink. It's a good idea to buy versatile mixers that can be used in a variety of cocktails, especially when you're starting out.
3. Do your shopping at your local liquor store.
The liquor store is the best place to shop for spirits, liqueurs, and other mixers. Liquor stores offer a variety that you can't find in standard grocery stores. In addition to spirits, you'll also be able to find a range of wines and beers. Wine and beer are both excellent social drinks. Acquiring a taste for these beverages can help you feel more at ease when socializing with others.
4. Keep a list of the drinks you try along, with your reactions.
Finally, you can try approaching your drinking preferences with scientific rigor. Keep a list of all the drinks you try, including cocktails, wines, and beers. Write down your general impressions so you don't forget what you liked about each one. Over time, you'll accumulate a liquor log that you can use to govern your buying choices and further hone your taste.
At first, you might think that drinking alcoholic beverages was just a pastime. But when you really dig into it, you realize it is so much more than that. There is a real art to how alcoholic beverages are created. There's an art to making beer, and there's also an art to making cocktails. There's also a lot of science involved. Beer makes, wine makers, and distillers definitely use a lot of chemistry and biology to ensure their products turn out the way they prefer.
On this blog, we will be addressing alcoholic beverages from all of these angles, and then some.