Alcoholic beverages are a must-have for weekend parties, and the varieties compete for party freaks to dive in on every beverage all night. Alcoholic drinks are prepared by fermenting different types of grains, fruits, and vegetables, although each liquor is created through a unique process that differs the taste of every liquor. Liquors are divided into six main types: Gin, Vodka, Whiskey, Tequila, Brandy, and Rum, which can be used as a no-mix drink or as a base for mixing drinks and cocktails.
Here are the following types of alcoholic beverages:
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Gin
Gin is made from wheat, grain, or barley that is fermented and distilled; juniper berries are the main ingredient used to give gin a predominant flavor. One shot, i.e., 44ml of gin, consists of 40-55% of alcohol and has 97 calories. Gin cocktails contain gin, tonic, Tom Collins, and martini.
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Vodka
Vodka, which is made with potato, wheat, and rye, is popular in cocktails for its flavorless flavor. The ABV of vodka can range from 40 to 90% per shot. Some popular vodka cocktails include Cosmopolitan, Moscow Mule, vodka, club soda, and vodka with about 40% ABV, which consists of 97 calories per shot.
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Whiskey
Whiskey is made from distilled and fermented grain where rye, corn, wheat, or barley is used. One shot of whiskey has 40 to 50% ABV and contains 105 calories. Some famous whiskey beverages are whiskey sour, old fashioned, and jack & coke.
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Tequila
Tequila is made from the blue agave plant, a unique plant from Mexico, and a shot of tequila has 40 to 55% ABV and contains 97 calories. It can be taken simply with lime and tequila Sunrise Paloma. The blue agave plant is mainly grown in red volcanic soil in the Mexican regions, and 300 million plants are harvested each year.
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Rum
Rum started to become popular in the 18th century when travelers explored coastal shores, and it is made of sugarcane juice, even called sugarcane molasses. Most Rums have around 40% ABV and consist of about 97 calories. Some popular rum cocktails are daiquiri, rum punch, and pina colada. This rum is aged in oak barrels, and the premium rum is consumed straight or iced, while dark and light rums are used in cooking and mixers.
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Brandy
Brandy is made of distilled water with our choice of fruits, but apple and plum are some popular flavors, with 35 to 60% ABV and about 97 calories. Popular rum cocktails include Eggnob, Pisco Punch, and Sidecar.
Beverages are a party popper and also a danger if taken in excess. Caution must be taken to have a minimal amount of alcohol, and it is advised to eat 15 minutes before breakfast and have some water to prevent dehydration. Some liquors go through distilling, which reduces the alcohol content and enhances the alcohol quantity to make the taste better and unique from other alcoholic beverages. Some famous drinks preferred in 2024 are Gin & Tonic, Mojito, Margarita, Bloody Mary, Spritz, Martini, and Cosmopolitan. We must not forget about sustainable awareness while enjoying our fun time because nature must be happy along with our enjoyment by reducing single-use plastic, opting for recyclable packaging while buying alcohol, and buying sustainably sourced ingredients to protect environmental health.
