Water is the healthiest drink and is essential for health.
A beverage is a substance that can be drunk . This action (drinking) refers to the intake of a liquid . Water, soda, wine, coffee and beer are some of the most popular drinks.
For example: "I'm going to order grilled chicken and, as a drink, a glass of Malbec wine," "Tonight I'm having a party at my house: the men should bring the food and the women should bring the drink," "My drink ." "My favorite is orange juice."
Beverage consumption
The most important purpose of the drink is to quench thirst . In this sense, the appropriate drinks are water or natural juices . However, people usually choose drinks according to their flavor and how they combine with the foods they will accompany. In this framework, soft drinks , wines and beers gain predominance.
It is also common for drinks to be consumed as part of social events. Drinking a cocktail at a discotheque or nightclub, toasting with champagne at a birthday party or celebrating the New Year with cider are very common actions.
Excessive consumption of alcoholic beverages causes damage to the body.
alcoholic content
When we talk about "the drink" , we usually refer to all alcoholic beverages . The term is even used alone to refer to the consumption and abuse of this specific type of drink: "Excuse me, but drinking is not allowed in this place," "My grandfather lost his job and his house because of drinking." , "Prisoner of pain, the young man gave himself over to drink."
It should be noted that alcoholic beverages are those that contain ethyl alcohol . They can be made through a fermentation process (such as beer or wine ) or through distillation ( liqueur , cognac ).
Example of drinks
The mojito is one of the most popular drinks worldwide, and is usually consumed during spring and summer as a starter. It is estimated that its creation took place in a restaurant in Cuba called La Bodeguita del Medio , at the time when the American "prohibition law" was in force. The preparation includes brown sugar, mint leaves, lime pieces, crushed ice, rum and sparkling mineral water.
Another widely consumed drink to calm the heat is banana daikiri , a perfect combination of refreshing and nutritious effects. In this case, the ingredients necessary to make the recipe are white rum, maraschino (a liquor that is prepared from the cherry called marasca , with honey, almonds and sugar), lemon juice, a banana, powdered sugar and ice cubes. ice, which we must mix and crush until obtaining a homogeneous result.
Valencia water is another favorite and is considered a good source of vitamin C, given that one of its main ingredients is orange juice , which must be mixed with champagne, vodka, gin and sugar. It is important to use fresh oranges and juice them just before preparation. To obtain the best results, it is recommended to serve this drink very cold . The recipe is attributed to Constante Gil , who made it for the first time in 1959 at the Café Madrid in Valencia . Although it is quite popular today, for more than ten years it was consumed only by the customers of that bar.
The importance of hydration
When the heat arrives, it is very important not to forget to consume the appropriate amount of liquid during the day. This does not mean that during winter or fall it is correct to avoid drinks, but since the body does not eliminate as much fluid, the consequences are less serious.
While many people simply enjoy cold water, others prefer prepared drinks and in this context we find dozens of recipes.