Susannah Brinkley Henry

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Sparkling secrets behind the different types of soda water

May 28, 2024 | fooddrinklife.com | Susannah Brinkley Henry

Carbonated water comes in many forms: soda, tonic water, seltzer, sparkling water and more. Learn what sets the different types of soda water apart and how they compare in terms of ingredients, carbonation and flavor profiles. Sparkling water is having its moment in the spotlight. From plain fizzy water to creative flavored versions, there are more options than ever on the shelves. People love it because soda water is a great alternative to sugary sodas and helps them drink more water.
How long does simple syrup last? Storage tips and tricks

May 14, 2024 | fooddrinklife.com | Susannah Brinkley Henry

Simple syrups are easy to make, but one tough question lingers: How long does simple syrup last? Don’t miss these storage hacks. Whether you use them for cakes, coffee or cocktails, simple syrup is a must-have ingredient. Made with a base of sugar and water, they’re inexpensive to make at home and easy to modify with different kinds of sugar and flavorings. The best part is they can last a long time if stored properly. Otherwise, bacteria and mold can occur.
13 types of beer to expand your palate

Apr 28, 2024 | fooddrinklife.com | Susannah Brinkley Henry

With so many types of beer on tap, choosing your next brewski can seem like an impossible task. Branch out and try something new next time you pick up a six-pack or find yourself at a brewery or taproom. When it comes to picking your next cold one, there are so many types of beer to choose from. Take it from me — it can feel overwhelming to decide, especially if you aren’t familiar with what’s on tap. Do you want a blonde ale or a brown ale? A sour or a stout? A pilsner or a porter?
Crafting the perfect margarita bar

Apr 14, 2024 | fooddrinklife.com | Susannah Brinkley Henry

Set up a colorful and flavorful margarita bar for your next event. Everyone loves these tequila cocktails, so letting guests build their perfect drink is a great way to get the party started. Whether it’s taco Tuesday or a regular Friday night, the margarita is the old standby, always there to celebrate any occasion. With the balance of salt, sweet and sour, this standout tequila cocktail never fails. Because of their popularity, margaritas are a great party drink.
Can you bring alcohol on a plane? What you need to know

Mar 28, 2024 | fooddrinklife.com | Susannah Brinkley Henry

Can you bring alcohol on a plane? The answer is it depends. With luggage fees and packing rules, air travel is hard enough to navigate without trying to pack in a bottle of wine from your latest adventure. This guide to traveling with booze will give your next trip a little less turbulence. The short answer is yes, you can bring alcohol on an airplane. But the alcohol content and volume of the bottle matter, and so does whether you pack it in your checked luggage or your carry-on.
No simple syrup? No problem! Try these simple syrup substitutes

Mar 14, 2024 | fooddrinklife.com | Susannah Brinkley Henry

When you’re mixing a drink or stirring up a cup of coffee and realize you’re out of your go-to sweetener, a simple syrup substitute can come to the rescue. These creative yet simple swaps are sure to make your sips sweeter and more flavorful. Made from only sugar and water, simple syrup is a key component of many cocktail recipes. It’s also a go-to ingredient to sweeten coffee drinks, tea, lemonade and other cold beverages. When you run out, you’re not out of luck.
How to craft non-alcoholic drinks that actually taste good

Feb 28, 2024 | fooddrinklife.com | Susannah Brinkley Henry

With the mocktail movement in full swing, crafting non-alcoholic drinks is a need-to-know skill. Whether you’re taking time off from booze or serving a drink to a friend who isn’t drinking alcohol, there is more to the world of mocktails than just the Shirley Temple drink. Non-alcoholic drinks are more popular than ever. Thanks to the growing trend of non-alcoholic options in bars and restaurants and more no-drinking challenges like Dry January, many people are enjoying mocktails more often.
7 ingredients that could be lurking in your vegan drinks

Feb 14, 2024 | fooddrinklife.com | Susannah Brinkley Henry

From creative cocktails to refreshing mocktails, vegan drinks offer a taste of delicious, sustainable refreshment. Discover the secret ingredients that can sour plant-based cocktail recipes. Whether you’re ordering at a restaurant or mixing up drinks at home, delving into the world of vegan drinks means making conscious choices without compromising flavor. While most cocktails are vegan, there’s nothing worse than a surprise ingredient shaking its way into your drink.
Baileys White Russian

Feb 13, 2024 | feastandwest.com | Susannah Brinkley Henry

This Baileys White Russian cocktail recipe is creamy, sweet and really simple to make! If you love the classic White Russian cocktail, you’ll enjoy fun twist that is extra creamy and sweet. This post contains affiliate links. If you click on one and buy something, Feast + West receives a small commission at no additional cost to you. All opinions are our own. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.
Igniting magic with a cocktail smoker

Jan 28, 2024 | fooddrinklife.com | Susannah Brinkley Henry

The cocktail smoker is the tool lighting up one of the latest drink trends: charred and smoked drinks. Get fired up about the infusion of smoke into beverages and bring the heat with your own smoldering flavor explosions. They’re not hard to spot at a craft cocktail bar: Drinks sporting charred garnishes, wisps of smoke and even flames emanating from the glass are a show of dazzling mixology theatrics. Smoked cocktails are one of the hottest trends to hit the drinks scene in recent years.