You can have fun in different ways. Someone would prefer the evening at home watching a family comedy, someone would move from club to club until the morning, and the third would bring a trip to far-off lands with the brightest local flavor. But it so happened that most of the fun scenarios are mixed with alcohol. No, we are convinced: you can have fun without degrees. And it is better not to mess with the drinks from this list at all: you never know how the night will end in such a company!

Alcohol is the most popular souvenir from trips and unchanged item of the program of any trip. Here we just advise you to think carefully before you try drinks from this rating abroad. After all, their fortress in the teeth is not for everyone. But, nevertheless, tourists rarely manage to hold back, so as not to taste ...

10. Stroh (Stroh) - 40-80%

This spiced rum is the most popular souvenir from Austria. Tourists buy it in liters, but in vain: in view of the high fortress, Stro is extremely rarely used in its pure form. But his savory taste perfectly complements the traditional pastries, as well as "winter" cocktails, like hunting tea and punch. The drink is available in various versions, with an alcohol content of 40% to 80%.

9. White John Crow Batty Rum rum - 80%

In the twentieth century, Jamaica earned a certain fame in the entertainment world. And this drink perfectly complements the "glorious" list of the stupefying sights of the country of Bob Marley. To cope with this kind of rum (and, in fact, moonshine), you need to have a really steel stomach!

8. Sunset rum - 84.5%

Originally from the island of St. Vincent in the Caribbean, this rum is worthy of a real pirate. Because of the high fortress, “Sunset” is strictly not recommended to drink in its pure form, but only as a component in cocktails.

7. Vodka Balkan - 88%

It turns out that the most severe vodka is not in Russia at all, but in Bulgaria. About the danger of the use of this potion immediately warned 13 inscriptions on the package. Triple distillation, only mix.

6. Vodka Pincer Shanghai Strength - 88.8%

Let the name not mislead you: the birthplace of the drink with three eights - Scotland. Shanghai is officially recognized as the strongest vodka in the world. What is remarkable, it is in the region of the mountaineers and kilts that the strongest beer is produced (41%!), As well as the strongest gin. What can I say: the Scots - strong guys.

5. Absinthe Hapsburg Gold - 89.9%

You do not know what souvenir to bring from the Czech Republic? Certainly not the absinthe of Hapsburg Gold. Only if you are an artist, a poet or, at worst, a designer. After all, it’s hard to guess what comes after acquaintance with this “green fairy”. No wonder the slogan of the drink is simple and concise - “no rules”.

4. River Antoine Royale Grenadian Rum - 90%

A drink that we would proudly call moonshine. Distilled from sugar cane juice. That is why it has a pronounced sweet taste. True, it is hardly possible to feel it fully: any bartender will immediately give you a glass of water “in the set”. Otherwise, this Caribbean tourist attraction is simply not available.

3. Bruichladdich X4 Quadrupled whiskey - 92%

Remember, we said that the Scots are famous for the strongest vodka and beer? Feel free to add whiskey to this honorable list! True Scottish heritage. BBC journalists even managed to charge a sports car with a drink and disperse it to 100 miles per hour! What does this potion creates with the human body, it remains only to guess.

2. Everclear - 95%

The strongest alcoholic drink in the world according to the Guinness Book of Records (1979). Since 2015 is prohibited for sale in California, Florida and 7 more US states. And a popular rock band is named after him. Already obviously not for ease.

1. Spirytus - 96%

Knowledgeable people compare the "divine" and "spiritual" taste of this Polish invention with a blow to the stomach, from which it takes its breath. It is strongly not recommended to use.

If you have already decided on the evening accompanied by alcohol, do it carefully and correctly. And do not save on your own health. Although even.

Even in ancient centuries, people learned to produce a variety of alcoholic beverages. The list of items includes a huge number of species and varieties. They differ mainly in the raw materials from which they were prepared.

List of low alcohol alcoholic beverages

. Beer  - low alcohol drink, obtained by fermenting hops, malt wort and brewer's yeast. The alcohol content in it is 3-12%

. Champagne  - Sparkling wine obtained by secondary fermentation. Contains alcohol 9-20%.

. Wine - an alcoholic beverage obtained by fermentation of yeast and grape juice of various varieties, the names of which, as a rule, are present in the name. Alcohol content - 9-20%.

. Vermouth  - fortified wine, flavored with spicy and medicinal plants, the main component - wormwood. Fortified wines contain 16-18% alcohol.

. Sake  - Japanese traditional alcoholic drink. Obtained by fermentation of rice, rice malt and water. The strength of this drink is 14.5-20% by volume.

Strong Spirits

. Tequila. Traditional Mexican product is obtained from the juice extracted from the core of blue agave. "Silver" and "Golden" tequila - especially common alcoholic beverages. The list can be continued by such names as "Sauza", "Jose Cuervo" or "Sierra". The best in taste is considered a drink with an aging of 4-5 years. The alcohol content is 38-40%.

. Sambuca. Strong Italian liqueur based on alcohol and essential oil obtained from anise. White, black and red sambuka are in the greatest demand. Fortress - 38-42%.

. Liqueurs. Strong sweet alcoholic drinks. The list can be divided into 2 categories: cream liqueurs (20-35%), dessert (25-30%) and strong (35-45%).

. Cognac. Strong alcoholic drink based on brandy alcohol obtained by distilling wine. Distillation takes place in special copper cubes, the product is subject to subsequent aging in oak barrels for at least two years. After diluting the alcohol with distilled water, it acquires a strength of 42-45%.

. Vodka. Treats strong drinks with the content of alcohol of 35-50%. It is a mixture of water and alcohol, which is made from natural products by fermentation and subsequent distillation. Most popular drinks: vodka "Absolute", "Wheat", "Stolichnaya".

. Brandy. Alcoholic beverage made from fermented grape juice by distillation. The alcohol content in it is 30-50%.

. Gin. Strong alcoholic drink with a unique taste, obtained by distilling wheat alcohol and juniper. To enhance the taste, it may contain natural additives: lemon or orange peel, anise, cinnamon, coriander. The strength of gin is 37.5-50%.

. Whiskey. A strong drink, which is made by fermentation, distillation and aging of cereals (barley, corn, wheat, etc.). Aged in oak barrels. Contains alcohol in the amount of 40-50%.

. Rum. One of the strongest alcoholic beverages. It is made on the basis of alcohol aged in barrels for at least 5 years, due to which it acquires a brown color and a burning taste. The strength of the Roma varies from 40 to 70%.

. Absinthe. Very strong drink with an alcohol content of 70 to 85%. It is based on alcohol, wormwood extract and a set of herbs such as anise, mint, licorice, sweet flag, and some others.

Here are the main alcoholic beverages. This list is not final, it can be continued with other names. However, they will all be derived from the basic composition.

Types of Spirits

All beverages containing ethanol in different quantities, also known as alcohol, are called alcoholic beverages. Basically they are divided into three classes:

3. Strong alcoholic beverages.

Bread kvass. Depending on the method of manufacture may contain from 0.5 to 1.5% alcohol. Prepared on the basis of malt (barley or rye), flour, sugar, water, has a refreshing taste and bread aroma.

Actually beer. It is made of almost the same components as kvass, but with the addition of hops and yeast. Regular beer contains 3.7-4.5% alcohol, but there is still strong, where this percentage rises to 7-9 units.

Kumys, airan, bilk.  Drinks on the basis of fermented milk. May contain up to 4.5% alcohol.

Energy Alcoholic Drinks. They contain in their composition tonic substances: caffeine, guarana extract, cocoa alkaloids, etc. The alcohol content in them ranges from 7-8%.

Second category

Natural Grape Wines. Depending on the sugar content and the variety of the main raw materials, they are divided into dry, semi-dry, sweet and semi-sweet, as well as white and red. The names of the wines also depend on the grape varieties used: Riesling, Rkatsiteli, Isabella and others.

Natural fruit and berry wines. They can be made from various berries and fruits and are also classified by their sugar content and color.

Special varieties

These include madera, Vermouth, Port, Sherry, Cahors, Tokay  other. These wines are made by special methods and in a certain area of ​​winemaking. In Hungary, in the manufacture of Tokay used "noble" mold, allowing the berries to wither directly on the vine. In Portugal, Madera is aged in special tanning beds under the open sun; in Spain, sherry matures under a yeast film.

Table, dessert and fortified wines. The first are prepared according to the technology of natural fermentation, the second - very sweet and flavored, and still others are attached with alcohol to the desired degree. In color, they can all be red, pink and white.

Champagne and other sparkling wines. Of these, the most popular is French, but in other countries there are equally worthy drinks, for example, Portuguese spumante, Spanish kava or Italian asti. Sparkling wines are notable for their special appearance, delicate aroma, interesting taste. Their main difference from still wines is playful bubbles. The color of the drink can be pink and white, but sometimes sparkling wines of red are found. According to their sugar content, they are divided into dry, semi-dry, semi-sweet and sweet. The quality of wine is determined by the number and size of bubbles, by how long they last and, of course, by taste.

These types of alcoholic beverages have a strength of not more than 20% vol.

Third, most extensive category

Vodka. Alcohol based grain drink containing 40% alcohol. By continuous distillation, a new product was obtained, called vodka “Absolute”, and its manufacturer, Lara Olsen Smith, was awarded the title of “king of vodka”. Sometimes this drink is infused with herbs, citrus fruits or nuts. Made by Swedish technology from high purity alcohol, vodka rightfully occupies one of the first places in the ranking of alcoholic beverages in this category. It is used to prepare various cocktails.

Tinctures bitter.  They are obtained by insisting vodka or alcohol on aromatic spices, herbs or roots. The fortress is 25-30 degrees, but it can rise up to 45 o, for example, “Pepper”, “Stark” or “Hunting”.

Sweet drinks

Tinctures are sweet.  They are prepared on the basis of alcohol or vodka, mixing them with fruit fruit drinks and sugar, the content of which can reach 25%, while the alcohol content usually does not exceed 20%. Although some drinks are stronger, for example, the “Excellent” tincture contains 40% alcohol.

Pouring.  They differ in that they are made on the basis of fresh berries or fruits without yeast, but with the addition of strong vodka and large amounts of sugar. These types of alcoholic beverages are very thick and sweet. The name of liqueurs tells what they are made of: plum, cornel, strawberry. Although there are strange names: "spotykat", "casserole". Alcohol in them contains 20%, and sugar 30-40%.

Liqueurs. Thick, very sweet and strong drinks. They are made by mixing molasses or sugar syrup with alcohol infused on various herbs, spices, with the addition of essential oils and other aromatic substances. There are dessert liqueurs - with an alcohol content of up to 25%, strong - 45%, and fruit and berry, with a strength of 50%. Each of these species requires an exposure from 3 months to 2 years. The name of alcoholic beverages indicates which aromatic additives were used in the preparation of the product: “Vanilla”, “Coffee”, “Raspberry”, “Apricot” and so on.

Strong grape drinks

Cognacs It is made on the basis of brandy spirits, and spirits are obtained by fermentation of various grape varieties. One of the first places in the lineup is Armenian cognac. “Ararat” is the most popular, “Nairi”, “Armenia”, “Yubileiny” are no less known. Of the French, the most popular are Hennessee, Courvoisier, Martel, Heine. All brandies are divided into 3 categories. The first includes ordinary drinks aged for 3 years. The second is vintage cognacs, which have a minimum aging time of 6 years. The third includes long-lived drinks, called collectibles. Here the smallest excerpt is 9 years.

French, Azerbaijani, Russian, Armenian cognac are produced and sold by brandy houses, founded more than a century ago and still dominating the market.

Grappa.  Italian vodka based on grape marc, aged in oak or cherry barrels from 6 months to 10 years. The value of the drink depends on the aging time, the grape variety and the place of the vine growing. Relatives of the grappa are Georgian chacha and South Slavic rakia.

Very strong alcoholic drinks

Absinthe - one of them. Its main component is an extract of bitter wormwood. The essential oils of this plant contain the substance thujone, which is the main component of the drink. The more thujone, the better absinthe. The price depends on the percentage of the substance and the originality of the drink. Along with wormwood, anise, mint, dagil, licorice and other herbs are included in absinthe. Sometimes the whole leaves of wormwood are put on the bottom of the bottles to confirm the naturalness of the product. Thujone in absinthe can contain from 10 to 100%. By the way, the drink is presented in two varieties - silver and gold. So, the "golden" absinthe, the price of which is always quite high (from 2 to 15 thousand rubles per liter), is banned in Europe just because of the large amount of the above-mentioned substance in it, reaching 100%. The habitual color of the drink is emerald green, but it can be yellow, red, brown and even transparent.

Rum. Prepared by fermentation of the residual products of sugar cane - syrup and molasses. The quantity and quality of the product depends on the type and type of raw material. By color, the following types of rum are distinguished: the Cuban "Havana", "Varadero" (light or silver); gold or amber; Jamaican "Captain Morgan" (dark or black); Martinique (made from cane juice only). The strength of rum is 40-75 grams.

Spirits on fruit juice

Calvados.  One of the varieties of brandy. For the preparation of the product using 50 varieties of apples, and for the uniqueness they add a pear blend. Then the fruit juice is fermented and double distilled is clarified and brought to 70 degrees. Aged in oak or chestnut barrels from 2 to 10 years. Then, with softened water, the fortress is reduced to 40 o.

Gin, Balsam, Aquavit, Armagnac. They also fall into the third category, since alcohol contains them all. All this strong alcoholic beverages. Their prices depend on the quality of alcohol ("Lux", "Extra"), strength and endurance of the drink, brand and components. Many are composed of extracts of aromatic herbs and roots.

Homemade Drinks

Home brew is also a prominent representative of strong alcoholic beverages. Craftsmen make it from different products: it can be berries, apples, apricots or other fruits, wheat, potatoes, rice, any jam. They must add sugar and yeast. All this is fermented. Then by distillation get a strong drink with an alcohol content of up to 75%. For greater purity of the product can be done double distillation. Homemade moonshine is cleaned of fusel oils and other impurities by filtration, then it (optional) or insist on different herbs, nuts, spices, or diluted with fruit drinks, essences, juices. With proper preparation, this drink will not yield to different vodkas and tinctures in taste.

Finally, I would like to remind you of two simple rules, observing which, you will be able to maintain health and not be bored in a cheerful company: do not abuse alcohol and do not spend money on low-quality drinks. And then everything will be fine.

If food is the way to a man’s heart, then drinking is the way to his soul. This is what all beverage manufacturers know. Therefore, they invent more and more saturated and seductive tastes in order to please their picky customers. But a good alcohol connoisseur is not so easy to impress. That is why the light appear   the strongest alcoholic beverages  in the world.

For those who are looking for such a mixture that will make for some time feel the fire inside, we have collected ten of the most impressive drinks. They are presented in order of increasing alcohol content, from the least strong to the strongest. Perhaps one day you will try them.

10. Elixir végétal de la Grande-Chartreuse - 69% alcohol

This herbal liqueur with almost three centuries of history is still produced according to the secret recipe of Marshal Estre. It contains “essences” of more than 130 plants, whose aromatic and healing properties make liquor not only one of the strongest in the world, but also very useful, in reasonable quantities. The reviews say that it’s enough to drop a few drops of liquor on a piece of sugar or dilute a small amount in water, and take off fatigue or slight indisposition as if by hand.

Herbs are stored in the monastery of La Grand Chartreuse, and then processed at the distillery in Voiron by the monks. And the resulting liqueur remains to ripen in oak barrels, in the largest distillery cellar in the world. The monks decide when the drink is ready, and then pour it into bottles, which, in turn, are enclosed in elegant wooden packaging. Vegetal de la Grand Chartreuse is shipped to more than 100 countries.

9. Bacardi 151 - 75.5%

Yohoho, this is a real pirate strongest rum. And even if you are not a pirate, but like strong drinks, be sure to try the Bacardi 151. It is an integral component of many high-quality cocktails and can burn your throat with a careless throat. However, once inside, it no longer burns, but generates pleasant warmth.

The finish of Bacardi 151 is fruity, and the flavor, according to the manufacturer, contains oak and vanilla notes. Judging by the reviews of experts, this rum has only one drawback - it is easy to sleep with it.

8. Devil Springs Vodka - 80%

This is the perfect vodka for homemade tincture. From dried fruit to herbs, nothing escapes her fiery rage. And when the essences of your fruits and herbs surrender to the mercy of alcohol, just dilute the mixture with water in a 1: 1 ratio and get the most ordinary vodka, but with an unusual taste.

7. Pincer Shanghai Strength - 88.8%

This super strong Scottish vodka was probably created to fight frost. But who wants to fight the cold so as not to be able to take a normal breath? However, manufacturers claim it is a healthy drink that contains milk thistle and elderberry extracts to support the liver.

One of the strongest spirits in the world was produced in a limited edition and intended mainly for the Chinese market.

By the way, Scotland is the birthplace of the strongest beer in the world. It is called “Serpent's poison” and contains 67.5% alcohol. It even has a sticker with a warning that this beer should be drunk in small portions, due to the very high strength. The ingredients for the creation of "Snake venom" were smoky malt, smoked on peat, and two types of yeast. Perhaps this beer will ever get in if experts venture to try such a hearty drink.

6. Poitin 1661 - 90%

The national Irish drink with a rich history is a kind of moonshine. It was cooked in small copper pots (“pota”) made from barley or potatoes.

In 1661, the sale and preparation of potin was banned in Ireland because of the difficulties associated with its taxation, and as part of a larger effort by the British to suppress Irish culture. This ban lasted more than three centuries, and in Northern Ireland it is still in effect.

5. Mariënburg rum - 90%

Throughout its evolution, this rum alpha male has been improving its already rather rich texture. Being the jewel of the crown of Suriname, this 90% rum is a welcome gift for every connoisseur of strong alcohol. However, you can buy a real 90 percent Mariënburg rum only in Suriname itself. For export products, the percentage of alcohol was reduced to 81%.

4. Bruichladdich X4 Quadrupled Whiskey - 92%

The strongest malt whiskey is produced using a 17th century recipe. It is cleaned four times, making it an extremely pure alcoholic beverage.

An experiment with this whiskey showed that it is powerful enough to disperse a sports car up to 160 kilometers per hour. If he can do it with a sports car, imagine what he can do with your body.

3. Everclear Grain - 95%

Top 3 of the strongest booze in the world opens vodka, which has long been banned in the United States and Canada. Due to its neutral taste, it is ideal for the preparation of alcoholic mixtures. In 1979, she entered the Guinness Book of Records as the most powerful alcoholic beverage.

If you are a brave enough person to try it in its pure form, make sure you have a local emergency number in speed dial mode.

2. Cocoroco - 96%

An alcoholic drink made in Bolivia is usually sold in cans with a crocodile. It is made from sugar cane and coconut and is illegal in some neighboring countries of Bolivia, such as Chile (where all alcoholic beverages with an alcohol content of more than 55% by volume are illegal).

The rare stomach will withstand Cocoroco undiluted. Usually it is hellish swill drunk, diluted with cool tea, or added to various cocktails.

1. Wratislavia Spirytus - 96%

The strongest vodka in the world, made in Poland, is nothing more than liquid fire. It is odorless and looks on an inexperienced look just like water. But it is worth taking just one sip of this drink, even if diluted, and it will become clear that this is not water at all, but the most stunning experience for your taste buds.

Its name - “Bratislava Spiritus” - gives no reference to Poland. But then all the questions to the manufacturer.

Thanks to strict quality standards and a multi-layered cleaning system, Wratislavia Spirytus is the ideal base for premium spirits and even desserts.

In its pure form, the strongest alcohol in the world is not recommended. They say he can damage the insides for the rest of his life. We will not check, and we do not advise you.

And interesting properties of absinthe

The extract of bitter wormwood contains a large amount of thujone - a substance with no color and odor, which is similar to the aroma of menthol. It is he who gives absinthe the very heady and slightly hallucinogenic effect. In addition to wormwood, the composition of this drink also includes the following herbs - anise, dagil, fennel, licorice, sweet flag, lemon balm, mint. Less commonly, but still add to the absinthe white yasenets, coriander, veronica, chamomile, parsley and other fragrant plants.

Wormwood gives the drink a characteristic greenish color with a rich emerald hue. Less commonly, absinthe can be clear, yellowish, blue, brown, red or even black. The traditional green color is due to chlorophyll, which decomposes in the light, so it is believed that the initial filling and absinthe should occur only in bottles of dark glass.

Some people prefer to drink the drink in diluted form and are surprised at its rapid turbidity. The reason is quite simple: when mixed with water, the essential oils contained in the herbal extracts form an emulsion.

How to drink absinthe?

There are several ways to use this drink, and usually each of them is associated with a particular country of origin.

So, the Czech method, also called “crystal”, is the simplest of them: you need to take a glass cup with thick walls and pour a little absinthe into it. Then the liquid must be set on fire and left to burn for 4-5 seconds. Drink such absinthe, blowing out, in one gulp, without snack.

French method: the volume of a glass is divided into four equal parts, absinthe is poured into one, then a special spoon with a cube of sugar is put on the edge of the glass. Then, through sugar, pour the remaining three parts of ice-cold water into the glass. As a result, the cube is completely dissolved, and the resulting syrup is mixed with the main drink. Another variation of consumption in France is the replacement of cold water with a liquid with finely pounded ice.

Russian method: pure absinthe is poured into a glass with thick walls, which is then ignited and burned for a couple of seconds. After this time, the first container must be closed with a second glass, as a result of which the flame will quickly go out. Then it is necessary to pour absinthe into the second container, and quickly cover the first one with a napkin and turn it over with the inserted straw. Thus, two cocktails are obtained at once - heated absinthe and its couples, which are very pleasant to alternate.

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People spend a lot of money on clothes, leisure, home and cars. However, there is another item of expenditure that beats the pocket of many lovers of a good rest - it is alcohol. However, rare of such party-goers could afford the most expensive alcoholic beverages in the world.

The most expensive beer

Do you think beer is the most affordable drink? Maybe it is so, if we are not talking about a drink Tutankhamun. The first bottle of this beer, bearing the name of the legendary Egyptian pharaoh, was sold at auction for 7,686 dollars. The drink was packed in an elegant wooden box, painted with hieroglyphs.

The secret of this beer in the original taste and special strength - 25%. However, the beer retail trade came at a significantly reduced price - “only” at $ 80. Here it gave way to another brand - Vielle Bon Secours, which is sold in London's Bierdrome pub. Only ardent fans can try this beer, because it costs about $ 1000 per bottle. However, the volume of the bottle is rather big - 12 liters. In this beer you can catch the flavors of anise, lemon and caramel, and almost not felt.

The most expensive wine

Wine is one of the most expensive. The best wines are prepared, hand-picked, and aged in special ones. Most red wine was sold to a private collector for $ 90,000. This drink of the Chateau Lafite variety was released in 1787. The first owner of the wine was US President Thomas Jefferson, even his initials remained.

The most expensive wine is Château d "Yquem 1811. $ 124,000 was paid for it. The price was influenced by the features of this year's crop, favorable conditions of production and even the comet that flew in that year, which well influenced the drink.

Contrary to popular belief, wine can not be stored forever. If it is very old, then the taste begins to resemble ordinary vinegar.

The most expensive alcoholic drink in the world

Alcohol itself is a bottle of D’Amalfi Limoncello Supreme citrus liqueur. In principle, it is the bottle that determines the grand price of the drink. The neck of the vessel is decorated with three diamonds of 13 carats, another one, 18 carats, is located on the bottle itself.

For the first time liquor topped the ranking of the most expensive drinks. Usually in the first lines turned out to be whiskey or brandy.

Liquor itself is a variety - the national Italian drink of citrus, with a pure sweet taste. The composition of limoncello is extremely simple - lemons, sugar and alcohol. In total, two bottles of D’Amalfi Limoncello Supreme were made, one of which has already found a hostess. It is not yet known how the most expensive drink in the world tasted, but for such a price it should be extremely pleasant.

Diva, Henri IV Dudognon Heritage and Isabella’s Islay are the names that make true connoisseurs of expensive alcoholic beverages tremble. Their value at auctions can reach incredible levels, containing six or more zeros.

Instruction

When it comes to, consciousness builds an associative array associated with the broad Russian soul. But the most was made not in Russia, but in Scotland. Diva vodka is placed in a bottle inlaid with precious and semiprecious stones, including diamonds. The product itself is a triple distillate, passed through diamond sand and filtered from charcoal Scandinavian birch. At auctions, the cost reached a historic low of $ 3,700, few owners of tight wallets can afford the maximum - $ 1,060,000.

Among the cognac primacy belongs Henri IV Dudognon Heritage worth $ 2,000,000. Alcohol with a strength of 41% was kept in barrels for 100 years. But the value of cognac is not in cognac, no matter how paradoxical it may sound. The bottle in which it is packed contains gold and platinum with a total weight of 4 kg and 6,500 diamonds.

The history of the intoxicating drink goes far back in time, but it is still not known who made it for the first time and when. According to historical data, wine is considered the oldest alcoholic "nectar". The first strong drink, containing a high percentage of alcohol, appeared in the 11th century - it was ethanol, developed by a Persian doctor, the progenitor of vodka and alcoholic beverages.

The benefits and harms of drinking

Fermented berry and fruit juice, turned into beer or wine, residents of ancient Rome, Egypt and Greece used as a medicine for all diseases. Drinks with a higher degree are more often used for immersion in trance, wound disinfection and as an anesthetic.

Numerous studies have shown that moderate intake with a low ethanol content has a positive effect on the body. This statement applies only to wine, beer and cider, prepared exclusively without the addition of synthetic materials, using components of natural origin. The benefits of consuming such beverages are due to the high content of flavonoids in them, contributing to the elimination of cholesterol and the strengthening of blood vessel walls.

However, strong alcohol can not boast a healthy effect on human organs. The irregular and frequent consumption of vodka, brandy or whiskey in large quantities provokes the development of serious diseases of the liver, kidneys, stomach, brain vessels, nervous system. Strong alcohol requires adherence to certain rules when drinking, otherwise a person may get intoxicated and dehydrated the next day after drinking it.

The best hard liquor: how to choose

Good alcohol is not always the one that costs more than 1000 rubles per bottle. Often, cost does not mean quality, so when choosing wine, brandy, liquor and other wine-making products, you need to look at the composition of the product, the shelf life and brand of the manufacturer.

Everclear

The strongest drink in the world. Contains from 75% to 95% ethanol, which corresponds to 151 and 190 degrees. Used exclusively for the preparation of cocktails, due to the high strength.

Absinthe

By right is one of the alcohol-containing drinks, used both independently and as part of cocktails. Known for its high ethanol content, its strength ranges from 55 to 85 degrees, absinthe with a strength of 70 degrees is most common. The drink is banned in some countries, has varieties with the addition of hashish. It is made using wormwood, thuja, anise, calamus, fennel, chamomile, parsley, angelica, licorice and coriander. The poisonous extract of bitter wormwood and thuja contained in absinthe, according to the legends of the drink, can cause hallucinations.

Backcard 151 about

A flammable strong drink used in flaming cocktails. The ethanol content is 75.5%, the strength - 151 o. The most common use of this drink is in cocktail B52.

"Armageddon"

Beer, which is the most "vigorous" in the world. Scottish brewers, at the expense of a special fermentation method, created a drink that is not inferior in strength to vodka, whiskey and brandy. The alcohol content in one bottle of this beer is 65%.

Grappa

It is considered a wine having the highest ethanol content - 60%. Made from grape pulp. The name of the drink is obliged to the place where it was first made - the small Italian city of Bassano del Grappa, located near the mountain of Grappa.

Gin

World-famous alcoholic beverage, mainly used in combination with tonic. Contains 55% alcohol. A cocktail with him is very popular.

Whiskey

It is composed of 43% ethanol, is made from yeast, various grains and water, aged in special barrels. It is considered a drink of true gentlemen.

Tequila

Mexican strong drink, akin to Russian vodka. Fortress - 43%, is made from agave, mostly by hand. There are 2 types and dark. With lemon, only a light, uncompressed variety of drink is used.

Cognac

Drink possessing a strength of 42%. Known for its stimulating effect on the heart. Produced in many countries.

Vodka

Truly Russian drink, as they all over the world. Vodka has a strength of 40%, based on it, many make strong homemade drinks - tinctures of herbs, berries, fruits, and nuts. Some enterprising people in the country use vodka to make homemade brandy.

Liquor

Sweet and aromatic drink. In a separate form it is rarely used, as it has a too cloying taste, it is mainly used in cocktails. It is considered the weakest alcoholic beverage among strong alcohol. The alcohol content in the liqueur is 35%.

7 rules at the feast: how to reduce the negative impact of strong alcohol

1. Do not rush. The strongest drink must be taken slowly - experts advise to drink no more than 50 grams of brandy, vodka, or one glass of wine within one hour.

2. Before any meal or party should eat well - high-calorie food will significantly reduce the rate of absorption and minimizes the effects of its reception.

3. After each drink you should drink a glass of purified non-carbonated water.

4. It is better to add ice to the strongest drink - so it will become less concentrated, its degree will decrease.

5. While drinking alcohol, one should not smoke, because acetaldehyde contained in tobacco smoke aggravates the poisoning of the body with ethanol, that is, hangover.

6. You should not use alcohol as an antidepressant - its effect only increases the state of depression.

7. Argued that a strong drink has a warming effect, but this is far from the case. Once in the body, alcohol triggers the release of heat, thereby causing fever, but at the same time, the internal temperature of the body decreases. It is worth remembering that alcoholic beverages are cooled, so their use in the cold season to warm is not appropriate.