Here's a tip about getting soda from a soda fountain or machine. I used to
believe that ice took up valuable space because the soda comes out of the
dispenser cold, so why add ice? Actually, the soda will hold the
carbonation longer if you fill the cup one third full of ice. This will
keep the soda at the best temperature. This is not necessary if you're
going to drink a small drink of 12 or 16 ounces right away and it won't have
time to get warm. But if you're like me, and always git the largest size
available, preferably a 44 ouncer or bigger, this trick will make a
difference. As to whether to use cubes or crushed ice, the crushed ice will
dissolve faster but get the soda cold faster. Cubed ice lasts longer. It's
your call as to which you use.
If you think you're finished, you! really! are! finished!!
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From: Sugar via Cookinginthedark
Sent: Monday, September 12, 2016 10:53 AM
To: CND
Cc: Sugar
Subject: [CnD] Beverage Tips
These are great tips:
Beverage Tips
Don't pour that last cup of coffee down the drain! Pour it into a thermos
bottle and have it later.
Freeze your leftover coffee in ice cube trays, for use with iced coffee. The
same can apply for tea.
If you find your drip or perked coffee is a little bitter, simply add a
pinch of salt to your coffeepot.
Always dissolve sugar in a little hot water for use in iced coffee or tea to
prevent sugar from sinking to the bottom.
Coffee beans stay fresh if kept in the freezer compartment of your
refrigerator.
Whether you use loose tea or tea bags, always keep it in a tightly sealed
container. This will help prevent flavor loss.
To make your iced tea a little clearer, pour in a small amount of hot water.
Add a pinch of grated orange rind to tea when steeping for a delicious
flavor!
Believe it or not, the shape of your drinking container makes a difference
to how long the contents remain hot. It's said that a tall, thin mug or cup
will maintain the temperature longer than the wide-brimmed variety.
If your sparkling wine has lost it's sparkle, just drop a raisin into the
bottle. The concentrated sugar in the raisin will help make your bubbly
bubbly again!
Wine should be stored on its side and in a dark, even-temperature,
draft-free environment.
If you find you have small pieces of cork in your wine from opening, simply
use a tea strainer when pouring it into the glass.
Here's a way to make good use of those small amounts of liqueur that never
seem to get consumed. Blend about 1 /2 cup of liqueur with 1 cup of milk and
2 cups of ice cream. Milkshakes with a kick! Experiment with different
flavor ice creams and liqueurs.
Cocktail Dictionary . . . Translate cocktail terms as follows:
A Dash (5 or 6 drops)
A Pony (2 tablespoons)
A Jigger (3 tablespoons)
A Large Jigger (4 tablespoons)
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