Whilst packing I found a cookbook from a family reunion. In this reunion we put together a cookbook compiled of recipes from family members. I made a few contributions, this is one of them.
For years I've worked with alcohol in a variety of settings and I have noticed there is quite a dearth of knowledge in the non club industry people when it comes to alcohol. Here is a little primer for the uninitiated:
Half of the proof is the alcohol content...80 proof equals 40% alcohol.
One shot of whiskey (1.25 oz.) at 80 proof is about the same as an 8 oz glass of wine or a 12 oz glass of beer.
If you cook with alcohol, some but probably not all of the alcohol will be cooked off. Some items (like some rum balls) might not be cooked at all therefore they may give you a bit more attitude than you bargained for.
Some mixed drinks have more in them than you think, a Long Island Iced Tea is about two shots in most clubs; a good one won't even taste strong to you.
Most frozen drinks are stronger than you think; some machines are going to make the drink very strong.
Don't forget to tip your server or bartender.
If you're on medication, don't mix that with alcohol (pain meds and antibiotics amongst others).
Do not even think about drinking and driving. Your last drink of the night we call "One for the ditch" for a reason.
Don't believe that just drinking beer or wine is safe, if you weigh 200 lbs. a six pack of beer in an hour will put you in the illegal category due to your Blood Alcohol Content (BAC).
Don't believe that a shower or coffee will sober you up, only time will. About one hour for one drink to pass through your liver and be metabolized.
If you think you might get a hangover from your night of drinking take a couple of aspirin and a big glass of water before you go to bed. Or don't drink as much.
I'm not saying don't drink, just use some common sense.
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