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5 Refreshing Wine Cocktails for Summer Spirits have the reputation for being the perfect ingredient in cocktails, be it whiskey, vodka, gin, cognac, and many more. However, wine is an overlooked and underestimated base for many delicious cocktails. Wine cocktails are perfect for summer because wine typically has less alcohol than spirits so the drinks won’t leave you feeling hot and tired at an outdoor event or a day under the sun. Wine cocktails can be simple like a cool summe …

Cognac and Health Wine has a reputation for being good for you and can promote heart health. Although this is true, wine is not the only drink that can benefit your body (as well as heart and soul). Of course the key is moderation. It is no surprise that cognac is nicknamed “the healing drink” or “the live water.” Different alcohols provide different health benefits, and cognac is one of the strongest. It is rich in antioxidants, which help keep free radicals from damaging your cells. …

Cognac Cocktails and Drinks Cognac is called “the king of brandies” and is produced in the Charente region in southwest France. Unlike brandy, in order to be called Cognac, it must be made in this specific part of France. (Like champagne, for example). Cognac is made with fermented white grapes and is aged for at least two years. At each stage of production, it is subjected to a rigorous distilling process that ends with aging in wood barrels. This yields Cognac’s rich and warm ea …