Although no one seems to know the origins of the word ‘cocktail’, which seems to have somehow lost its way in history, the first definition in print comes from an 1806 newspaper from upstate New York. A cocktail is defined as ‘a stimulating liquor, composed of spirits of any kind, sugar, water, and bitters…..’. Over the entire era of the 19th century, the cocktail picked up a number of additions and refinements like liqueurs, fortified wines, and bits of garnish. The below mentioned recipes are a must try for the ones who like it traditional way. Cocktail fans will definitely love it.
Scroll down to have a look at some classic cocktail recipes that you can relish along with some mouthwatering starters:
An old-fashioned cocktail can be made with any robustly flavored spirits like whiskey, tequila, brandy, rum, aquavit or gin. Drinkers who prefer to order a cocktail just like their grandfathers drank it, refer to this preferred choice as the old-fashioned cocktail. The old-fashioned is the most venerable of classic cocktails.
Place sugar in an old-fashioned glass, douse with bitters and add a few drops of water to it. Then add the whiskey to it and stir till the sugar is completely dissolved. Add several large ice cubes and stir. To finish off, garnish the drink with a slice of orange or a cherry.
You can mix a Martini however you want to and it will still be a Martini. You can make it extra wet with equal parts of gin and vermouth or extra dry with merely a wisp of vermouth. It can also be garnished with onion, an olive, a lemon twist or a slice of cucumber.
Combine all the ingredients in a mixing glass and fill it with ice. Stir well to chill and strain the mixture into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a lemon twist or a slice of cucumber.
: A cocktail cannot get any more classic than the Manhattan. Always remember to use a Bourbon with a muscular rye-heavy mash bill in your Manhattan to take it up a notch.
Pour the whiskey, sweet vermouth and bitters into a mixing glass filled with ice. Stir until the outside of the shaker is very cold to touch. Place a maraschino cherry each in two cocktail glasses and strain the cocktail over the cherry, dividing it evenly between the two glasses and then serve immediately.
High blood pressure, or hypertension, has to be managed to get it back to stable levels as soon as possible as it can put you at risk for suffering a heart attack or stroke. Doctors will often prescribe PAH therapy to lower your blood pressure. However, in addition to treatment for PAH, it is important to change your diet. There are a number of foods that you can eat in order to lower your blood pressure:
1. Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds are oval seeds that have a slightly sweet flavor. There are several ways that you can enjoy the seeds. You can boil them or roast them. You can also eat them raw. The seeds are a great source of magnesium. This is a mineral that can help keep your blood pressure within a healthy range. They are also a great source of fiber. Fiber is a nutrient that is necessary for healthy digestion. You need to get 25 to 30 grams of fiber per day. However, most people do not get enough fiber. You can lower your blood pressure by ensuring that you get an adequate amount of fiber
2. Citrus fruits
Citrus fruits include things like lemons, oranges and grapefruits. They are loaded with vitamins and minerals that can help lower your blood pressure. A study was conducted including 101 Japanese women who were asked to drink lemon juice on a daily basis. The results of the study showed that the subjects noticed a significant reduction in systolic blood pressure. Studies have also shown that grapefruit juice and orange juice can lower blood pressure. However, it is important to note that juice can interfere with certain medications. That is why it is a good idea to consult with your healthcare provider before you start drinking juice on a regular basis
3. Salmon and fatty fish
Fatty fish is high in omega 3 fatty acids. Omega 3 fatty acids have been shown to improve heart health. Experts believe that healthy fats can decrease oxylipins. Those are compounds that can cause your blood vessels to constrict, which can cause your blood pressure to rise. There was a study done that involved 2,036 healthy people. The results of the study showed that the subjects that had the highest intake of omega 3 fatty acids had significantly lower blood pressure
4. Swiss chard
Swiss chard is a type of leafy green that contains 17 percent of the potassium that you need. It also has 30 percent of the magnesium that you need. Potassium also helps regulate your blood pressure. Studies have shown that increasing your potassium intake by 0.6 gram per day can help lower your blood pressure by 1.0 mm Hg. One cup of this leafy green will provide you with 792 mg of potassium. One cup is equivalent to 145 grams
There’s just something about a classic pick up truck. As far as stature and power, the following trucks led the way as far as impressive styling, engine power, hauling and off road capabilities that, no doubt, inspired the design of many pickups on the road today.
Here’s our list of the six most tried and true pickup trucks in history:
When I was a kid, all the cool teens had a Ford Bronco, but those with a limited edition Baja Bronco were king of the road. Why? As far as off-roading capabilities, the Baja offered a powerful 302-cid V8 paired with a C4 automatic, plus drivers got a impressive boost due to the high cut rear wheel wells and flares, which left ample room for huge tires. The Baja screamed daring adventure roll cage and special enhancements made to offer heavy-duty suspension.
Ford longed to take their classic F150 off-road, but it took until 2009 for them to create the Raptor, a pick up that offered smooth driving and handling and four-wheeling on even the most extreme desert terrain. Not to mention, this truck could haul an 8000-pound trailer. No problem! Offered in a SuperCrew cab and SuperCab configuration, the Raptor also featured a 4WD system based on the standard F-150, plus urethane bump stops and internal-bypass Fox Racing shocks, which allowed for smooth-riding suspension over the roughest roads and highest jumps.
More of a conversion kit than a model truck, Napco (otherwise known as the Northwest Auto Parts Company) made up for the fact that 1950s pickups didn’t come in 4WD (opposed from Dodge). So Napco designed a 4WD offered a conversion kit that let Chevy, Fords, and GMC owners get the 4WD power they longed for. By the year 1957, pick up manufacturers finally caught on and began installing Napco Power-Pak 4WD conversions on their assembly line pick ups.
While GM and Ford enthusiasts may have issue with this truck, one can hardly match the ruggedness of the Dodge Ram of the early 90’s with it’s Cummins diesel engine. In fact, you can still witness the impact of this redesigned Ram on many GM and Ford trucks to this day, with it’s “big rig” styling.
Prior to the Ford F-150, the Highboy was king of the Ford pick up empire. A tough-as-nails truck renowned for it’s ultra-rugged driving capabilities on any terrain, the Highboy was named for its sky-high frame and 35-inch tall tires that was inches taller than any Jeep, Dodge, or GM on the market. After 1977, the Highboy was considered a “Lowboy” as it was constructed at least 2-inches lower, which is why the original pre-1977 model is now considered a collector’s item.
When a celebrity race car driver pairs up with an auto manufacturer, sometimes the results can be disappointing, which was sort of the case when Rod Hall collaborated with Chrysler to birth the Rod Hall Signature Edition Dodge pick up truck. Only 33 of these beauties were made, and despite the Dodge Ram 150 base design, bed-mount light bar and driving lights, and slick pre-runner front and rear bumpers, for some reason Dodge plopped in a whimpy 318-cid V8 with only 170 hp. Despite the fact, this truck continues to be a collector’s item among pick up truck buffs.
The pickup truck is synonymous with America. It’s tough. It works hard. And it has no problem getting dirty to get the job done. This is likely why the pickup truck continues to be among the best selling vehicle in North America. Regardless of if you’re part of team Dodge, Ford, or Chevy, you know that owning a truck offers a truly unique driving experience compared to any sedan, small compact, or even an SUV.
Here are our top reasons to super-size your driving experience to a pickup truck:
If it’s room you desire, ignore any desires to buy a sleek, compact car and turn to a pickup instead. Seriously, a recent Chevy Silverado offers ample legroom and cargo space for a comfortable daily commute or road trip because who wants a leg cramp to start the work day. Passengers can literally stretch their legs out in a roomy four full pickup truck with ample room for tools and everything you need.
Perhaps power and hauling capabilities are your biggest concern when thinking about pickup truck ownership. However, believe it or not safety is a huge benefit of pickup truck ownership. positive! Think about the safety features built in to most full-size trucks—you get a caged cab, vehicle stability, safety seatbelt systems, side impact protection, and even trailer sway control already built into your vehicle.
Sure, if you own a pickup truck you kind of open yourself up to helping every single person you know move house. However, when it comes to hauling your own stuff, you can’t go wrong with a pickup truck. Take a truck like the Chevy Silverado for example, you can suddenly haul up to 12,000 pounds no problem thanks to the impressive torque and horsepower. Suddenly your vehicle can easily transition from work truck to off road camping vehicle of your dreams.
If it’s a boost you want, a pickup is your best bet when it comes to the best visibility on the road. The height of a standard pickup truck cabin permits a view over most other vehicles on the highway. Is that a traffic jam 6 blocks ahead? Luckily, you’ll be able to see it and take a quick detour if you drive a pickup. Not to mention, the cab of a pick up offers the driver and all passengers all-round visibility, front, back and side thanks to huge rear and side-view mirrors.
Leading us into the next reason why trucks are such great vehicles.
Putting aside all jokes about overcompensating, there is little doubt that many individuals choose to drive a pickup for the sheer power it offers. While Ford, Chevy, and GM differ as far as horses under the hood, most current trucks offer between 350- to 440-horsepower (hp) if you consider a Ford F-250 or a Dodge Ram.
Pickup trucks represent the American dream. And while car buyers have vered from SUV to sports coupe over the past few years, pickup truck buffs tend to harken to the past when it comes to sticking with their love of the classic pickup truck. Many of the following classic trucks in good condition sell for a pretty steep price among collectors.
Here are four of the most coveted collectible pickup trucks:
Considered neither a car nor a truck, the Bronco was unique as far a broaching the needs of both a car and a truck driver, which explains it’s motto “the best of both worlds”. This cube shaped truck debuted for 1966 in rudimentary form for a mere $2400 (base model). However, it was the impressively wide (at 92-inches) wheelbase that offered serious off roading, smooth highway driving, and extreme towing capabilities in a single vehicle. Touted literally as a sports car with 4-wheel drive, the Bronco was mounted on coil springs and outfitted with a V8 engine that could literally take drivers from camping to off roading while offering the style and comfort of a family wagon. Today, this year range of Ford Bronco retails for $25k plus.
Behold the inaugural Ford F-series pickup. Think of it as the crown of America’s trucking obsession. Considering this Ford series has ranked in the best-selling for decades, many pickup truck owners are still firmly planted in the Ford camp thanks to this very vehicle. If you’re lucky enough to find a 1948 Ford F1 for sale, you can expect to pay upwards of $30K depending on condition and customizations.
Looking at this truck, there’s little wonder that it was originally designed in the early 1940’s for military purposes. However, the Dodge Power Wagon caught on in the mainstream market due to its ability to travel virtually anywhere. The impressive 4×4 capabilities of this truck was so good that it there were no revisions until it was discontinued in 1968. If you spot one, expect to pay $45k or more!
It was called the “Super” for good reason. This high-option, everyday use pickup truck boosted unique interior design with a/c, tach dash, power brakes and steering, headliners, and tilt columns. Plus, the exterior could be costoumize with special paint and trim. Find one and expect to pay up to $30k for a model in good condition with lots of options.
