May 2008
"Local" Drinks across the World
This month from Germany ...
Apfelwein (known in English as apple wine) is the German form of cider, made from apples. It's a local drink that you won't find outside the Rhein-Main area of Frankfurt, Germany. It has an alcohol content of 7%–10% by volume and a tart, sour taste.
The process of making apfelwein begins with the apple harvest in September and October. The best apfelwein is said to come from mature apples that have fallen from the trees. In fact, for making apfelwein nearly any fallen apple is used. The apples might have worms inside, wasps, flies, hornets and bees but the locals swear that this randomly fluctuating quality of apples contributes to the special flavour of apfelwein.

This mixed basket of apples is carried to a place called kelter. Here the fruity goods are squeezed, pressed and smashed until the last drop of apple juice is gained. After about 10 to 13 weeks the apfelwein is ready to drink.

Apfelwein has its own special glass called the gerippte or ribbed glass, which contains a quarter of a litre. Apfelwein, like beer, tastes different if you drink it from other glasses.

If you're drinking it in company, apfelwein is served in a vessel called a bembel which has a capacity of about two and a half litres. It is usually painted with flowers, seals, and names in deep blue against a grey background.

The name Äppler, mainly propagated by large producers, is generally not used in restaurants or by smaller manufacturers, who instead call the beverage Schoppen or Schoppe, which is referring to the measure of the glass.
 
         
     In the News...
 
Alcohol intake among women on an increase

Washington: It’s not just men who are addicted to alcohol, for a new study has found substantial increases in drinking and alcohol dependence among women.

IndiaTimes.com
8 May 2008, 0942 hrs IST
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Buzzing Nightlife
Bootleggers
No. 3 & 4, Pipewalla Building,
4th Pasta Lane, Opposite Camy Wafers,
Colaba, Mumbai – 400 001

Phone: (022) 2202 0455
Timings: 7.30 pm – 1.30 am

Bootleggers replaced Hawaiian Shack (at the same location) last month. With optimum usage of the existing floor space, Bootlegger’s is classier, roomier and teeming with activity. Two levels have been spruced up to showcase an unpretentious old world charm (straight out of a movie set, remember, Who framed Roger Rabbitt!) You will enjoy the trendy 1920’s décor accented with original exposed brick and topped off with the prohibition theme.
   
 
The food menu and includes appetisers (Rs. 175-200) like the Chicken Nuggets with a nice creamy sauce, Chicken Wings, Jalapeno Cheese Poppers, Potato Wedges and Chermoula Prawns.

A pint of beer costs Rs. 125 on an average, whilst a small whisky or vodka costs an average of Rs. 150 (for domestic brands). The ‘House Specials’ include the Bootlegger (a betel nut martini), Untouchable (Green Chilli Vodka) and Rum Runners (a combination of white and dark rum). All in all a pleasurable 'bootlegging' experience!
  
     
 
Cocktail Recipes

Moscow Mule
  • 3.5 fl.oz Vodka
    1.5 fl.oz Ginger Beer
    0.5 fl.oz Lime Juice
    Lime

Fill a highball glass to the rim with ice cubes.
Pour vodka, ginger beer and lime juice over the ice.
Garnish with a lime wedge.

 
     
 


Dining Destinations

Alibaba Clay Oven
Dhanraj Mahal, Behind Regal Cinema,
Apollo Bunder,
Mumbai – 400 001

Tel: (022) 2202 2919, 2284 8383 Timings: 11.30 am – 11.30 pm


Alibaba Clay Oven is a magical Indianised setting, tinged with hues of pink terracotta and arches tinted with pale gold, that leads to an upstairs chamber, also lent out for private parties. It offers the signature cuisines of the clay oven - Tandoori and North Indian, as well as Chinese, Mongolian and Thai fare.

Alibaba Clay Oven uses the tandoor to create luscious kebabs with Indian breads that are a culinary delight! Highly recommended are the Tandoori Sizzlers, or large kebab platters. The Non-Vegetarian Platter is a combination of Chicken Tikka, Garlic Chicken, Barrah Kebab, Tandoori Fish and Seekh Kebab. The Punjabi curries are mouthwatering, especially the Murg Sikandari and the Kadai Paneer.

If you wish to sample the more delicate Oriental flavours offered here, the chef recommends the Mongolian Chicken dishes, Thai curries and the Mandarin fish. Pamper your sweet tooth with Indian, Oriental and gooey Chocolate desserts.

Recommended drinks: Long Island Iced Tea, Virgin Pina Colada and their Wines.
Recommended food: Non-Veg. Platter, Veg. Platter and Mughlai Curries.
 
     
 
Drunken Humor

You know you're a habitual drinker when...
  • You get lost crossing the street.
  • You take pub crawls very literally.
  • You take off your hat and strangers drop change into it. Not that you’re complaining.
  • You can’t stand tomato juice but love those Bloody Marys.
  • Your bar tabs impact the international price of wheat and barley.
     
 
Trivia

An alcohol beverage cannot be over 190% proof (95% alcohol). At a higher proof, the beverage will draw moisture from the air and self-dilute.

Random quote of the month

Giving up drinking is the easiest thing in the world. I know because I've done it thousands of times!

 
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