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Many of us do not understand how many pleased hour calories we're in fact taking in. Once those high-calorie cocktails are in our inhibition decreases, yearnings increase and we overload on the finger food ordered together with that 2nd (or 3rd!) margarita. Well, it's time for a wakeup call girls: One Long Island Iced Tea has more calories than 2 Huge Macs. 2! Yep, it's depressing news, but don't hole up in your house simply yet. Rather, prevent packaging on those pounds by buying smartly.
Years ago when I was working the flooring, It was unheard of to what party planning looks like go to a dining establishment and "mix and match". Back then, no one had the nerve to ask the chef to divide up orders of food (or you just brought an empty plate and perhaps charged a "split charge". Chefs ruled, and nobody questioned their authority.
A restaurant-sized margarita-- in an eight-ounce cup-- can have more than 700 calories in it. Yes, it's our south-of-the-border favorite, however Sangria in a similar-sized glass only includes up to about 240 calories-- a big improvement with that exact same exotic taste.
Shaking is primarily making cocktails made with cubed ice. Always fill your shaker two-thirds loaded with fresh ice, add all the needed active ingredients and shake briskly. Strain the liquid into a drinking glass, leaving the cubed ice behind in the shaker.
Add great deals of fresh ice to the mixing tin right away before shaking. Putting the ice in at the start, prior to you include other components, will just give the ice possibility to melt and dilute your cocktail.
Chill your glasses in advance in a refrigerator or just fill them with water and ice to chill while making your mixed drink in the mixing tin. A cooled glass will keep your completed cocktail as cool as possible, ensuring it continues to taste fantastic from the first sip until the last.
Now it's time to enjoy your home bar to the optimum possible level. Christen it by hosting a celebration at your house or inviting a couple of good friends over. You'll end up being everyone's buddy and your house will be whispered as the best place for a beverage, for much better or worse. Do not let your visitors drink excessive, or they'll be remaining the night, every night.