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Former common names for Poitín were "Irish moonshine" and "mountain dew". [3] It was traditionally distilled in a small pot still and the term is a diminutive of the Irish word pota, meaning "pot". In accordance with the Irish Poteen/Irish Poitín technical file, it can be made only from cereals, grain, whey, sugar beet, molasses and potatoes. [4]
Pitorro is a distilled spirit from Puerto Rico, referred to as "moonshine rum". Pitorro is usually much stronger than commercial rum. At times its alcohol content surpasses 100 proof. [1] It is often homemade and a part of traditional Puerto Rican holiday celebrations, and used in Coquito. [citation needed]
Due to the very high taxation of alcohol, moonshine production—primarily from potatoes and sugar—remains a popular, albeit illegal, activity in most parts of the country. [citation needed] Moonshining occurs in the Mid- and North-Norwegian regions in particular and rural areas in general. Norwegian moonshine is called "hjemmebrent" or ...
All other drinks are not spirits (for the purposes of the act) and could be free poured. Today, these other drinks may not be free poured, but must be measured, though the bar is free to choose the size of the measure (which must be advertised). In practice, most bars will use the same size measure as for the four spirits. [5]
But when omitting alcohol from a drink you need to consider a range of factors: alcohol adds body and richness to drinks, it balances sweet flavors, and its astringency adds texture.
An alcoholic drink is a drink that contains ethanol, commonly known as alcohol. Alcoholic drinks are divided into three general classes: beers, wines, and distilled beverages. They are legally consumed in most countries, and over one hundred countries have laws regulating their production, sale, and consumption. [1]
ABV: 5% White Claw offers a variety of hard-seltzer flavors in 12-ounce cans.. The different variety and single-flavor packs include raspberry, mango, black cherry, natural lime, ruby grapefruit ...