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Alex is a hopeless romantic who was supposed to be born in Italy (her dream destination), but proud to be South African nonetheless. She lives by her heart, and, consequentially, leaves a little bit of herself in everything she writes. She wholeheartedly believes that mermaids (and fairies) exist and is deadly afraid of the age '30'.

New Year, New Beer: Beers From Around the World

Leave a Comment / Beer, Blogs / By / January 3, 2023

It’s a curious thing that the inception of beer, quite literally, drove the evolution of humankind and human civilization overall. And no, we don’t have proof of that, but neither do anthropologists, by the way. However, it is perfectly reasonable to believe that we evolved according to the advantages of alcoholic beverages. And with beer being one of the oldest beverages in the world, the influence it still has on modern society is no surprise. 

As earth completes yet another trip around the sun, best believe that humans will once again clink their pints and sing a resounding ‘aah’ at the crisp taste of beer. So, we’re celebrating with a little something we like to call ‘New Beer’s Eve. Read below as we tell you about beers from around the world and how you can make beer a part of your new year’s celebration. 

Beers from around the world in big fridge.
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Do Alcohol And Business Mix? Your Guide Into Alcohol as a Corporate Gift

Leave a Comment / Corporate / By / December 20, 2022

“Never mix business with pleasure,” is how the old saying goes. And, in most cases, this phrase has proven to be true. But, if said pleasure comes in the form of a bottle of chardonnay, we might just make an exception! Sending alcohol as a corporate gift may seem like a rather tricky arena. But, if you do the research and handle it with care, you can impress any one of your clients, employees, and business partners. 

If you wish to send alcohol as a corporate gift, we won’t lie, you’ll need to pay attention. Alcohol gifts can offend your recipient just as easily as they can delight them. The difference is knowing more about your recipient’s taste, their views on drinking, and perhaps their favorite drink. But we’ll get to that soon enough. Read below as we discuss the best way to send alcohol gifts in business.

Alcohol as a Corporate Gift: Two Business People Sharing a Cocktail together
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Christmas Cheers: Traditional Christmas Drinks in 10 Countries

Leave a Comment / Blogs, Christmas, Drink Recipes, Holidays / By / December 8, 2022

It’s fair to say that, thanks to the commercialization of this Christian-based holiday, traditional Christmas drinks now carry a hint of sophistication. But, what if we told you that not too many moons ago, Christmas wasn’t the conservative, family-oriented holiday you know today? What if, instead, it began as a series of wild, uninhibited, and alcohol-fueled parties that consisted of dancing and excessive drinking? 

Well, whether you object to this holiday’s controversial beginnings or not, one thing is certain; our modern Christmas wouldn’t be the celebration we know today without alcohol. And, as history would have it, traditional Christmas drinks now form part of holiday culture all over the world! Of course, the ‘scandalous’ party element has long since taken a back seat. And, for now, family and friends gather to feast and sip on their favorite holiday concoctions. Keep reading to find out more about Christmas drinks in different countries and how you can make the holidays special with drinks! 

traditional christmas drinks with gingerbread cookies and christmas decorations.
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Mulled Wine: A History

Leave a Comment / Christmas, Drink Recipes, Halloween, Wine / By / November 9, 2022

The divine creation of mulled wine is a prime example of the phrase ‘waste not, want not’. For even the most ancient of civilizations knew that wine was too good a drink to squander. And, for those who prefer a little booze in their winter beverage, historical wine makers certainly had you in mind when they vinified this delightful drink. 

But, of course, there is more to this wine-making story than connoisseurs wanting to please the likes of, well, us. And, although the history of mulled wine is pretty much another ‘the Romans copied the Greeks copied the Romans’ – extravaganza, the tale is still worth telling. Read below and find out more about history of mulled wine, why it makes grandad a little more jolly at Christmas dinner, and how you can make your own this holiday season.

History of Mulled Wine: glass being poured with red wine
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I Do! Wedding Toasts From Around the World

Leave a Comment / Blogs, Vodka, Wine / By / September 26, 2022

Pierce Brosnan once said (sang) “Here’s to us, one more toast, and then we’ll pay the bill.” If Mamma Mia wasn’t the world’s favorite musical comfort movie, it would surely be in the running for giving fans the most Pinterest-perfect wedding scene. Set in the picturesque country of Greece, I had to take the opportunity to bring up a musical that I’ve watched countless times. Why? Well, wedding toasts, my dear reader, have origins in ancient Greek culture, among many other cultures, of course. But, we’ll delve into that in a minute. 

Whether we prepare our written sentiments weeks ahead of time, or feel a sudden urge of spontaneity thanks to liquid courage; making a toast is an intrinsic part of any celebration. And, our loved ones being unified in holy matrimony is no exception. But, where did this tradition come from? After doing a little research, I’m happy to say that I have an idea. Read below and get ready to be enlightened on the origins of wedding toasts and how different people raise their glasses across the globe.

Bottles of champagne dressed as a groom and bride.
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