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Cocktails have been a large part of bar culture for quite some time. With the introduction of pre-made bottles and bottles that come with premixed spirits, making cocktails at home has become easier. Many of these drinks require measured amounts of liquor, juice or soda, and ice to create the perfect cocktail. The problem is that most measuring devices for cocktails are shot glasses! Shot glasses vary in size significantly depending on what country you are in and who made it. This makes it hard to gauge how much liquid is in a shot glass depending on where you get…

Strawberries are a delicious summer fruit. They are hard to resist at the grocery store, farmers market, and stands at festivals. They are also a fruit that many people have trouble figuring out how many strawberries are in a pint. Like other berries, there is not a universal weight for strawberries. Like with other fruits, the volume of strawberries changes depending on the size of the berry. Smaller berries will take more to make up one pint than large ones will! Strawberries can be measured in two ways: by weight or by count. To figure out how many strawberries are…

Brewing a full pot of coffee has always been a tall order. Finding the right ratio of coffee to water to time was always tricky. Luckily, there is just the right amount of coffee for a few cups! Making just enough for one or two cups is much easier to gauge. You will know when the coffee is ready and you will not be left with too much. Plus, you can make it whenever you want instead of waiting for a pot! How many cups in a pot changes depending on the size of the cup. A standard coffee cup…

When talking about liquids, people very often use the terms gallon and 16 oz interchangeably. People will say “I’m going to drink a gallon of water today,” or “Can you bring me a sixteen-ounce coffee with two sugars?” While these statements are understandable, they are also incorrect. A gallon is defined as four quarts and a quart is one pound of water. Therefore, a gallon of water is roughly eight pounds! You could not carry or pour an entire gallon of water, let alone drink it, in just one container. It would be too heavy. Plus, it would take up…

Changing over from traditional measurements to metric is a big deal. Many countries have tried and failed to complete the conversion. The most recent country to complete the conversion was the United States in 1991. Although most of us understand some basic measurements like inches and feet, ounces and pints, miles and kilometers, getting an exact understanding of all of them can be difficult. Changing from one measurement system to another is a difficult task due to the complexity of each unit of measurement. For example, one liter is not exactly equal to one gallon; one kilometer is not exactly…

Cocktail season is in full force, and with spring just around the corner, people will be doing more outdoor drinking. What drink is best for outdoor drinking? Summer cocktails are usually associated with fruity drinks. However, those can be hard to drink due to the sweetness. The best summer cocktail is one you can sip on all night! The best kind of summer cocktails are light and refreshing ones. Some favorites include mint juleps, virgin mojitos, and gin and tonics. All of these have a common ingredient- gin! To make a classic gin and tonic, first pour tonic water into…

A double shot refers to when a barista makes you a second espresso in the same cup. This is typically done because the barista runs out of cups or because you paid for two espressos. Typically, if you pay for one espresso, they give you a free refill until they run out of liquid. So, if you pay for two espressos, you get one free refill as well! Getting a double shot is a nice way of saying thank you for your purchase. It is also very pleasing to the eye and taste buds. Seeing two beautiful espressos in one…

Cannabis is a term used to describe both marijuana and hemp. Marijuana is cannabis that is cultivated for the buds and flowers, which can be consumed via smoking or edible products. Hemp is cannabis that is grown for the seeds, fiber, and other by-products. These can be used for oils, foods, clothing, and various other products. The laws regulating hemp are much more relaxed than those for marijuana. The legal limit of THC in your system depends on your country’s laws. Some places do not have any legal limits for THC in your system while others have strict limits depending…

Obesity is a major cause of pot bellies. As mentioned before, body fat can be stored in a variety of places, one of which is the abdomen area. If you feel your stomach and it feels round or bloated, then you probably have a pot belly. It can be hard to tell whether or not you have solid abdominal muscle due to this fat layer. Many people lose weight and tone their bodies by working out exclusively in the upper body and arms while staying relatively inactive below the waist. While this can help you look more fit and toned…

Cocktail shots have been a part of bar culture for many years. Making a cocktail shot is referred to as making a shot cocktail or just a cocktail shot. These are very popular among young adults, especially those who are new to drinking. Drinking games typically include a cocktail shot as part of the game. Some drinking games require the consumption of a cocktail shot as the game itself. Depending on the game, you may need to drink the shot quickly or in a specific order. How much liquor is in a cocktail shot? This depends on the type of…