Comments on: Ten Myths You’ve Probably Heard in Bars http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/2007/ten-myths-youve-probably-heard-in-bars/ Jeffrey Morgenthaler is a designer, blogger and mixologist living in Eugene, Oregon Fri, 16 May 2008 03:27:39 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.3 By: Tiare http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/2007/ten-myths-youve-probably-heard-in-bars/#comment-29783 Tiare Tue, 06 May 2008 23:08:08 +0000 http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/2007/ten-myths-youve-probably-heard-in-bars/#comment-29783 Great post as usual. The Woodpecker cracked me up.. Nice that you took up no 4. Great post as usual. The Woodpecker cracked me up..

Nice that you took up no 4.

]]> By: Marcelo http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/2007/ten-myths-youve-probably-heard-in-bars/#comment-28857 Marcelo Wed, 02 Apr 2008 01:25:14 +0000 http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/2007/ten-myths-youve-probably-heard-in-bars/#comment-28857 Hahahaha the "woodpecker" drink... What gets me everytime is when the placed is packed, music blasting we are 5 deep scrambling not to drown and some guy comes up and asks "uumm...what type of beer do you have?"... Hahahaha the “woodpecker” drink…
What gets me everytime is when the placed is packed, music blasting we are 5 deep scrambling not to drown and some guy comes up and asks “uumm…what type of beer do you have?”…

]]> By: Kyle http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/2007/ten-myths-youve-probably-heard-in-bars/#comment-27652 Kyle Thu, 28 Feb 2008 18:34:51 +0000 http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/2007/ten-myths-youve-probably-heard-in-bars/#comment-27652 In regards to what causes a hangover.... The headache and a vast majority of the other issues related to a hang over is merely due to dehydration. Alcohol throws off the hypothalmus which is the regulatory center of the brain, that coupled with the massive ammounts of liquid intake causes you to ...well.. piss alot. You are made of water, when you get rid of it, you don't work right. Plain and simple. My best advice, before you go to bed, drink a big glass of water. Your head will thank you the next day. In regards to what causes a hangover….
The headache and a vast majority of the other issues related to a hang over is merely due to dehydration. Alcohol throws off the hypothalmus which is the regulatory center of the brain, that coupled with the massive ammounts of liquid intake causes you to …well.. piss alot. You are made of water, when you get rid of it, you don’t work right. Plain and simple. My best advice, before you go to bed, drink a big glass of water. Your head will thank you the next day.

]]> By: Amy http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/2007/ten-myths-youve-probably-heard-in-bars/#comment-27368 Amy Fri, 22 Feb 2008 04:44:39 +0000 http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/2007/ten-myths-youve-probably-heard-in-bars/#comment-27368 Dude this shit is hilarious. It is now my personal goal to come to your bar all the way from OK just to order a Woodpecker Martini! Dude this shit is hilarious. It is now my personal goal to come to your bar all the way from OK just to order a Woodpecker Martini!

]]> By: Michaelg http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/2007/ten-myths-youve-probably-heard-in-bars/#comment-27346 Michaelg Thu, 21 Feb 2008 16:43:56 +0000 http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/2007/ten-myths-youve-probably-heard-in-bars/#comment-27346 I'm sorry, Jeffrey, but I have to disagree on the hangover issue from personal experience of over 20 years of drinking. When I stick with one thing, be it Jack Daniels, beer, wine, tequila, etc. I usually avoid hangovers - even if it's 8 shots of bourbon. But when I mix a cocktail, and couple of glasses of wine, and finish with a beer, I feel dead the next day. I'm just one person, but it's clearly true that mixing makes it worse the next day for me. I’m sorry, Jeffrey, but I have to disagree on the hangover issue from personal experience of over 20 years of drinking. When I stick with one thing, be it Jack Daniels, beer, wine, tequila, etc. I usually avoid hangovers - even if it’s 8 shots of bourbon. But when I mix a cocktail, and couple of glasses of wine, and finish with a beer, I feel dead the next day. I’m just one person, but it’s clearly true that mixing makes it worse the next day for me.

]]> By: Sylvie http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/2007/ten-myths-youve-probably-heard-in-bars/#comment-26955 Sylvie Wed, 13 Feb 2008 19:01:14 +0000 http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/2007/ten-myths-youve-probably-heard-in-bars/#comment-26955 Just a note on fighting the "martini" ignorance. I'm 24; I began bartending when the stupids were already reigning. When customers order a martini at my bar, I ask "gin or vodka?" and they give this blank stare before replying for the latter, as if they'd never even heard of the former. Or, they'll ask for a glass of "Pinot," without the important specification of "grigio" or "noir." Worst of all are people who don't know that "zinfandel" is the grape, and indeed, it's red. So here's my point: why give in to the erroneous orders of ignorant customers? "Straight Up" is not one thing. I've found that people appreciate being educated as to how to order their drink, and those of us who are "old school" give a sigh of relief when the professional in charge of our beloved cocktails know what the hell we're talking about and what they're doing. If I order an Old Fashioned and you don't have oranges, I don't want 10 marascino cherries instead, damnit. So here's to being educated and expert in our profession. Just a note on fighting the “martini” ignorance. I’m 24; I began bartending when the stupids were already reigning. When customers order a martini at my bar, I ask “gin or vodka?” and they give this blank stare before replying for the latter, as if they’d never even heard of the former. Or, they’ll ask for a glass of “Pinot,” without the important specification of “grigio” or “noir.” Worst of all are people who don’t know that “zinfandel” is the grape, and indeed, it’s red.
So here’s my point: why give in to the erroneous orders of ignorant customers? “Straight Up” is not one thing. I’ve found that people appreciate being educated as to how to order their drink, and those of us who are “old school” give a sigh of relief when the professional in charge of our beloved cocktails know what the hell we’re talking about and what they’re doing. If I order an Old Fashioned and you don’t have oranges, I don’t want 10 marascino cherries instead, damnit.
So here’s to being educated and expert in our profession.

]]> By: Khi http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/2007/ten-myths-youve-probably-heard-in-bars/#comment-26797 Khi Mon, 11 Feb 2008 18:00:22 +0000 http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/2007/ten-myths-youve-probably-heard-in-bars/#comment-26797 I have a question about point number 10, I was always given to believe that alcohols that were distilled in pot stills, as opposed to column still, would contain more of the alcohol family, esters and so forth, this is why they generally had a finer, rounder and often just better flavour. Is this not true? The same with hard ciders, because of the makeup of the apple and the traditional way they are brewed they contain methyl as well as ehthyl alcohols. Am I being really stupid and just not getting the chemistry? Sorry if I'm being really naive. I have a question about point number 10, I was always given to believe that alcohols that were distilled in pot stills, as opposed to column still, would contain more of the alcohol family, esters and so forth, this is why they generally had a finer, rounder and often just better flavour. Is this not true? The same with hard ciders, because of the makeup of the apple and the traditional way they are brewed they contain methyl as well as ehthyl alcohols. Am I being really stupid and just not getting the chemistry?

Sorry if I’m being really naive.

]]> By: Jeffrey Morgenthaler http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/2007/ten-myths-youve-probably-heard-in-bars/#comment-26574 Jeffrey Morgenthaler Fri, 08 Feb 2008 17:12:24 +0000 http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/2007/ten-myths-youve-probably-heard-in-bars/#comment-26574 jnelli, this amaretto and Margarita mix concoction sounds absolutely horrific. Thanks for sharing! jnelli, this amaretto and Margarita mix concoction sounds absolutely horrific.

Thanks for sharing!

]]> By: jnelli http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/2007/ten-myths-youve-probably-heard-in-bars/#comment-26568 jnelli Fri, 08 Feb 2008 14:27:36 +0000 http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/2007/ten-myths-youve-probably-heard-in-bars/#comment-26568 just wanted to say this a great website!!!! im an amatuer bartender and while i can mix fairly well, it never ceases to amaze me at what a customer will come up with and how ignorant they try to make u feel if u dont know what it is or how to make it. what most dont understand is theres a huge difference between shaken,stirred,layered and so forth. in my job( im the asst. manager of an established resteraunt)all managers are required to bartend from time to time, i actually had one of my shift managers tell me she made a whiskey sour with ameretto and margarita mix!!!!!! and here i thought how ignorance is abunant in this industry not just form the clientel but from the actual mixers!!!! on top of that she actually called me at home to ask how to make an Long Island!!! this lady freqents bars on a regular basis and i wonder does she even know what shes drinking herself? just wanted to say this a great website!!!! im an amatuer bartender and while i can mix fairly well, it never ceases to amaze me at what a customer will come up with and how ignorant they try to make u feel if u dont know what it is or how to make it. what most dont understand is theres a huge difference between shaken,stirred,layered and so forth. in my job( im the asst. manager of an established resteraunt)all managers are required to bartend from time to time, i actually had one of my shift managers tell me she made a whiskey sour with ameretto and margarita mix!!!!!! and here i thought how ignorance is abunant in this industry not just form the clientel but from the actual mixers!!!! on top of that she actually called me at home to ask how to make an Long Island!!! this lady freqents bars on a regular basis and i wonder does she even know what shes drinking herself?

]]> By: Jeffrey Morgenthaler http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/2007/ten-myths-youve-probably-heard-in-bars/#comment-26319 Jeffrey Morgenthaler Tue, 05 Feb 2008 09:20:27 +0000 http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/2007/ten-myths-youve-probably-heard-in-bars/#comment-26319 Dave, it just goes to show: there's something out there for everyone. Right? Dave, it just goes to show: there’s something out there for everyone.

Right?

]]> By: yvette http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/2007/ten-myths-youve-probably-heard-in-bars/#comment-26233 yvette Mon, 04 Feb 2008 07:04:39 +0000 http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/2007/ten-myths-youve-probably-heard-in-bars/#comment-26233 ahhh haha ha To dave, that is too funny! ahhh haha ha

To dave,
that is too funny!

]]> By: Dave Yeager http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/2007/ten-myths-youve-probably-heard-in-bars/#comment-26158 Dave Yeager Sat, 02 Feb 2008 21:08:47 +0000 http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/2007/ten-myths-youve-probably-heard-in-bars/#comment-26158 Hey Jeff, I just thought you might get a kick out of this. One of my younger bartenders was having an after bar at his house last night. So once I was finally able to get away at about 3:30 (I would love to get off at 2) I grabbed a Case of Guinness and a case of Bass thinking that some black and tans would be good. So I arrive at the party and soon see a familiar lady and we are talking as I unpack my Guinness Tulips and begin layering my favorite beverage and offer her one. She tells me that she does not like dark beer so I offer her a Bass and she accepts. I notice about half an hour later that she has barely drank her beer and I ask her if she likes it. Her response; "I do not mean to be a beer snob but, I really can't drink any beer cheaper than natty light." I smile and let her know that I had seen some bud select in the fridge. She apologizes as she climbs her social ladder and enjoys her can of Select. Hey Jeff,

I just thought you might get a kick out of this. One of my younger bartenders was having an after bar at his house last night. So once I was finally able to get away at about 3:30 (I would love to get off at 2) I grabbed a Case of Guinness and a case of Bass thinking that some black and tans would be good.

So I arrive at the party and soon see a familiar lady and we are talking as I unpack my Guinness Tulips and begin layering my favorite beverage and offer her one. She tells me that she does not like dark beer so I offer her a Bass and she accepts.

I notice about half an hour later that she has barely drank her beer and I ask her if she likes it. Her response; “I do not mean to be a beer snob but, I really can’t drink any beer cheaper than natty light.”

I smile and let her know that I had seen some bud select in the fridge. She apologizes as she climbs her social ladder and enjoys her can of Select.

]]> By: Jeffrey Morgenthaler http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/2007/ten-myths-youve-probably-heard-in-bars/#comment-26150 Jeffrey Morgenthaler Sat, 02 Feb 2008 19:17:56 +0000 http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/2007/ten-myths-youve-probably-heard-in-bars/#comment-26150 Enh, he/she can take it. I'm going to allow it. Enh, he/she can take it. I’m going to allow it.

]]> By: nd http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/2007/ten-myths-youve-probably-heard-in-bars/#comment-26134 nd Sat, 02 Feb 2008 15:48:15 +0000 http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/2007/ten-myths-youve-probably-heard-in-bars/#comment-26134 Sorry for flaming you like that, Adam. ROUGH week at work… (15 hours a day, and I'm not even a bleedin' bartender!). Go ahead and delete my post from 17/01, mr moderator. Sorry for flaming you like that, Adam. ROUGH week at work… (15 hours a day, and I’m not even a bleedin’ bartender!). Go ahead and delete my post from 17/01, mr moderator.

]]> By: Yvette Astudillo http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/2007/ten-myths-youve-probably-heard-in-bars/#comment-25831 Yvette Astudillo Tue, 29 Jan 2008 03:17:09 +0000 http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/2007/ten-myths-youve-probably-heard-in-bars/#comment-25831 haha. I have to say Jeff, I agree with you immensly !! One night I had a female patron order a Amaretto Sour and asked me what kind of liquor was in a Amaretto Sour!! I seriously thought she was pulling my leg. I said your kidding right? She replied, no really what's in it?! (umm.. Amaretto maybe). In addition, people do think we are a walking data base lol and if we don't know it they think we don't know our sh**. As far as for # 6, I love to bartend & have been in the industry for 7 years now. I am a single women and acquire phone numbers almost every night but at the end of the night I always end up going home to my puppy:-D due to leaving work(the bar) so late, but I wouldn't change any of it love my job!! P.S. I great website good job hun!! haha. I have to say Jeff, I agree with you immensly !! One night I had a female patron order a Amaretto Sour and asked me what kind of liquor was in a Amaretto Sour!! I seriously thought she was pulling my leg. I said your kidding right? She replied, no really what’s in it?! (umm.. Amaretto maybe). In addition, people do think we are a walking data base lol and if we don’t know it they think we don’t know our sh**. As far as for # 6, I love to bartend & have been in the industry for 7 years now. I am a single women and acquire phone numbers almost every night but at the end of the night I always end up going home to my puppy:-D due to leaving work(the bar) so late, but I wouldn’t change any of it love my job!!

P.S. I great website good job hun!!

]]> By: Dave Yeager http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/2007/ten-myths-youve-probably-heard-in-bars/#comment-25273 Dave Yeager Fri, 18 Jan 2008 02:11:51 +0000 http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/2007/ten-myths-youve-probably-heard-in-bars/#comment-25273 I never assumed he truly was employed in the industry. (i.e the JD comment) I should have been more clear. My point was that if you were to say you were employed by a distillery, do not choose a well. I never meant any direct disrespect to the distillery. I am sure they also know Burnett's is a sub-par alcohol line. That is why they price it as they do. At the same time... In college I owe many a hangover to Whalers Rum and I sell the bejesus out of PAMA in my bar today. It is in my opinion the best pomegranate liqueur I have found. You can make some some great martinis with it. LOL I never assumed he truly was employed in the industry. (i.e the JD comment) I should have been more clear. My point was that if you were to say you were employed by a distillery, do not choose a well.

I never meant any direct disrespect to the distillery. I am sure they also know Burnett’s is a sub-par alcohol line. That is why they price it as they do. At the same time… In college I owe many a hangover to Whalers Rum and I sell the bejesus out of PAMA in my bar today. It is in my opinion the best pomegranate liqueur I have found.

You can make some some great martinis with it. LOL

]]> By: Jeffrey Morgenthaler http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/2007/ten-myths-youve-probably-heard-in-bars/#comment-25267 Jeffrey Morgenthaler Fri, 18 Jan 2008 00:32:20 +0000 http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/2007/ten-myths-youve-probably-heard-in-bars/#comment-25267 Dave, "Adam" is no more of a chemical engineer than I am, he/she is just a student at Colorado State. And while I'm not the biggest fan of Burnett's, it is made by the fine folks at Heaven Hill Distillery, many of their products of which I have enjoyed over the years. Dave, “Adam” is no more of a chemical engineer than I am, he/she is just a student at Colorado State.

And while I’m not the biggest fan of Burnett’s, it is made by the fine folks at Heaven Hill Distillery, many of their products of which I have enjoyed over the years.

]]> By: Dave Yeager http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/2007/ten-myths-youve-probably-heard-in-bars/#comment-25264 Dave Yeager Thu, 17 Jan 2008 23:31:18 +0000 http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/2007/ten-myths-youve-probably-heard-in-bars/#comment-25264 Adam, Hate to bust your bubble but Jeff is correct. Gin is the original flavored grain neutral spirit. For those interested in learning more check out Gin Is Vodka, Only Better Talking with a master gin distiller at http://www.chow.com/stories/10487 I may have spent the last 20 years working as one of those "low intelligence" bartenders but I could spend an hour to qualifying this. However I am assuming your the same guy that would argue Jack Daniels is a Bourbon. And lets face it, the Burnett's product speaks volumes for the capabilities of the chemical engineers. Adam,

Hate to bust your bubble but Jeff is correct. Gin is the original flavored grain neutral spirit.
For those interested in learning more check out

Gin Is Vodka, Only Better
Talking with a master gin distiller

at http://www.chow.com/stories/10487

I may have spent the last 20 years working as one of those “low intelligence” bartenders but I could spend an hour to qualifying this. However I am assuming your the same guy that would argue Jack Daniels is a Bourbon.

And lets face it, the Burnett’s product speaks volumes for the capabilities of the chemical engineers.

]]> By: Jeffrey Morgenthaler http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/2007/ten-myths-youve-probably-heard-in-bars/#comment-25258 Jeffrey Morgenthaler Thu, 17 Jan 2008 17:02:18 +0000 http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/2007/ten-myths-youve-probably-heard-in-bars/#comment-25258 Adam, I would be really curious to hear how the following statement is so wrong: <blockquote>There’s a real myth about gin, that it’s alcohol made from juniper berries. While this is partly true, gin and vodka start life pretty much the same way: as grain-based neutral spirits. The difference with gin is that it undergoes a final distillation — or sometimes just an infusion — that flavors the spirit with juniper, cinnamon, lemon peel, cardamom and other exotic flavors. Sadly, gin often gets a bad rap from neophytes who only drink vodka. However, if you’re one of those considering a leap past flavorless grain alcohol, think of gin as a form of infused vodka and you will begin to explore the beauty, sophistication and exotic flavor of a truly wonderful spirit.</blockquote> Please. Enlighten us all. Adam, I would be really curious to hear how the following statement is so wrong:

There’s a real myth about gin, that it’s alcohol made from juniper berries. While this is partly true, gin and vodka start life pretty much the same way: as grain-based neutral spirits. The difference with gin is that it undergoes a final distillation — or sometimes just an infusion — that flavors the spirit with juniper, cinnamon, lemon peel, cardamom and other exotic flavors.

Sadly, gin often gets a bad rap from neophytes who only drink vodka. However, if you’re one of those considering a leap past flavorless grain alcohol, think of gin as a form of infused vodka and you will begin to explore the beauty, sophistication and exotic flavor of a truly wonderful spirit.

Please. Enlighten us all.

]]> By: nd http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/2007/ten-myths-youve-probably-heard-in-bars/#comment-25248 nd Thu, 17 Jan 2008 09:29:17 +0000 http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/2007/ten-myths-youve-probably-heard-in-bars/#comment-25248 @Adam: please either qualify that statement, or else shut the f*ck up @Adam: please either qualify that statement, or else shut the f*ck up

]]> By: Adam http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/2007/ten-myths-youve-probably-heard-in-bars/#comment-25237 Adam Thu, 17 Jan 2008 06:00:47 +0000 http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/2007/ten-myths-youve-probably-heard-in-bars/#comment-25237 As a chemical engineer working for burnetts in kentucky, i assure you that you are so so wrong about the difference between gin and vodka. grow up. you are not smarter than the average human so quit acting like you know more than anyone else. As a chemical engineer working for burnetts in kentucky, i assure you that you are so so wrong about the difference between gin and vodka. grow up. you are not smarter than the average human so quit acting like you know more than anyone else.

]]> By: Dave Yeager http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/2007/ten-myths-youve-probably-heard-in-bars/#comment-25016 Dave Yeager Sun, 13 Jan 2008 00:50:37 +0000 http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/2007/ten-myths-youve-probably-heard-in-bars/#comment-25016 I loved almost all of what you had say. About the whole martini thing you are absolutely correct. As we know, at one time if you simply added an onion instead of an olive you had to qualify it as a gibson. However, as a long time bartender and a passionate lover of the classic cocktail, I love anything that makes young bartenders explore and create. And lets face it, the current "martini" craze has caused more new cocktails made than ever before. It has been a large portion of the fuel behind the flavored vodka and rum craze. Which to me are simply more colors on the palette for me to make my art. It took me about 10 years of bartending before I could watch a young sap bartender shake a Manhattan, set the chalky thing in front of me and me drink it without explaining to them that you never shake sweet vermouth. So in closing I will say that in the same society where white zinfandel is called wine and bud light is called Beer. I guess some sugar rimmed blue cocktail with a gummy fish floating in it can be called a martini. After all ignorance is bliss and most bar customers could care less what is proper, just what tastes good to them. I loved almost all of what you had say. About the whole martini thing you are absolutely correct. As we know, at one time if you simply added an onion instead of an olive you had to qualify it as a gibson. However, as a long time bartender and a passionate lover of the classic cocktail, I love anything that makes young bartenders explore and create. And lets face it, the current “martini” craze has caused more new cocktails made than ever before. It has been a large portion of the fuel behind the flavored vodka and rum craze. Which to me are simply more colors on the palette for me to make my art. It took me about 10 years of bartending before I could watch a young sap bartender shake a Manhattan, set the chalky thing in front of me and me drink it without explaining to them that you never shake sweet vermouth. So in closing I will say that in the same society where white zinfandel is called wine and bud light is called Beer. I guess some sugar rimmed blue cocktail with a gummy fish floating in it can be called a martini. After all ignorance is bliss and most bar customers could care less what is proper, just what tastes good to them.

]]> By: Jeffrey Morgenthaler http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/2007/ten-myths-youve-probably-heard-in-bars/#comment-24336 Jeffrey Morgenthaler Thu, 03 Jan 2008 05:42:09 +0000 http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/2007/ten-myths-youve-probably-heard-in-bars/#comment-24336 Okay, okay, you're totally right, Stephanie. I was trying to keep it simple, but it looks as if I've met my match! What I was trying to suggest with #10 was that the most simple act of combining alcohols won't, by itself, give one a hangover. But you knew that ;) Okay, okay, you’re totally right, Stephanie. I was trying to keep it simple, but it looks as if I’ve met my match!

What I was trying to suggest with #10 was that the most simple act of combining alcohols won’t, by itself, give one a hangover.

But you knew that ;)

]]> By: Stefanie http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/2007/ten-myths-youve-probably-heard-in-bars/#comment-24335 Stefanie Thu, 03 Jan 2008 05:35:49 +0000 http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/2007/ten-myths-youve-probably-heard-in-bars/#comment-24335 I LOVE your blog and your myths were spot on. I will get a little geeked out with you for a second because your #10 is mostly true but slightly unfinished. You CAN get a headache from "mixing" and not having an awful lot to drink. This happens because of the sugars used in different spirits, artificial mixers some bars and cordials use and even mixtures natural fermented sugar sources used to create the spirits. By consuming to many diverse sources of sugar your body can get overloaded with a sugar headache that can has little to do with the alcohol consumed. From one nerd to another with love and respect. Cheers! I LOVE your blog and your myths were spot on. I will get a little geeked out with you for a second because your #10 is mostly true but slightly unfinished. You CAN get a headache from “mixing” and not having an awful lot to drink. This happens because of the sugars used in different spirits, artificial mixers some bars and cordials use and even mixtures natural fermented sugar sources used to create the spirits. By consuming to many diverse sources of sugar your body can get overloaded with a sugar headache that can has little to do with the alcohol consumed. From one nerd to another with love and respect. Cheers!

]]> By: Roger http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/2007/ten-myths-youve-probably-heard-in-bars/#comment-23462 Roger Thu, 20 Dec 2007 18:22:48 +0000 http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/2007/ten-myths-youve-probably-heard-in-bars/#comment-23462 What is the difference between expensive vodka and cheap vodka as I can't see how you can vary the quality of the alcohol. What is the difference between expensive vodka and cheap vodka as I can’t see how you can vary the quality of the alcohol.

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