But the multiple ingredients of mixed drinks make for a harder count. Recipes matter: The calculator's pina colada example, for instance, assumes it contains 3 ounces of rum. Plan on using 2 ounces instead? The calculator adjusts to show it is equivalent to 1. What about a margarita? The calculator concludes it is the equivalent of 1. Other favorites? See how much alcohol are in your go-to drinks by doing a Google search for "Rethinking Drinking Cocktail Calculator" and clicking on the first link.
Beyond beverage choice, Koob, who specializes in the neurobiology of alcohol, has some tips:. So in addition to the usual advice to pace yourself, Koob says to stay hydrated with water. On average, it takes one less drink for a woman to become intoxicated than a man of the same weight, Koob said. Subscribe Manage my subscription Activate my subscription Log in Log out. My Account. Classic Mojito. Now, where does the Classic Mojito recipe come from, you ask? Great question, little Mojito mixed drink friend.
The Classic Mojito cocktail Wikipedia page does note, however, that the combination of the core ingredients used in the Classic Mojito — lime, sugarcane juice, and mint — was first assembled by Sir Francis Drake in the 16th century after the British sea captain and his men suffered a bout of dysentery and scurvy near Havana. The ingredients, which were gathered from the Cuban natives, did help to mitigate the effects of the scurvy and dysentery and scurvy, but only because of the lime juice.
Related Drink Lists. View All. Directions Drop lime wedges, mint leaves and simple syrup into base of glass. Muddle well. Add ice and rum before topping with club soda. Garnish with a lime wedge and a mint sprig. Tools Collins Glass. Basic Bar Tools. More Like This. I have yet to order a mojito in front of a guy and not have him want to taste it. He'll always be a little embarrassed to try a raspberry margarita or something of that nature, but the mojito seems safe and still cool.
So, you can drink it fast and order another if the date is going well, or you can peace out quickly if it's a disaster. I am the world's slowest beer drinker and as a result, I have been stuck on the worst dates for way longer than necessary or desired. Plus, beer gets me drunk a lot faster. I can down a few mojitos like a champ and still keep my causal, first date self in check.
So after your date inevitably loves the one sip he took, you can sweetly mention you can make one even better. That's the only subtle hint you need for a second date. I actually haven't tried this one, but I'm currently googling mojito recipes while I write this so I'm prepared for this week's first dates. They are so frickin' good that you can sit there and drink one after another while flirting with the cute bartender, long after your date has gone home. By Sara Caliva.
But, there are even more delightful benefits of being on team mojito. Here is a quick rundown of how a mojito can seriously step up your dating game and maybe even secure you date number two: 1.
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