Some stories are just too good to not share and specifically if they come with a twist of alcohol. Most of these parties are social events where small talk is a must and we thought, let us make it interesting for you!

Along with our mobile bartending services, share alcohol facts to make the event fun and light, and you never know where such conversations can take you! Instead of the generic hi and hello, this is sure to spice up your conversation and you get to know the real person you are talking to.

Are you ready to look the ‘cool genius’ part at your next cocktail bar party?

#1 Alcohol is as old as our Civilisation!

Yes, you heard that right. In China, archeologists have found alcohol beverages dating back to 7000-6600 BC. Ofcourse, it might not be any of the brands as of today but the workers from the Great Pyramids of Giza were paid in beer.

#2 What is the Alcohol that You Consume?

Ethanol or ethyl alcohol is the alcohol that we generally consume as it is the only form of alcohol that can be consumed without seriously damaging our body. Be it wine, beer, or any other kind of spirit.

#3 Guess Which is the World’s Most Favourite Drink after Water and Tea?

Its beer. While beer-lovers may not be surprised with this fact, beer is the oldest beverage unearthed almost 5000 years back. The first beer unearthed was barley beer in Iran at the Godin Tepe near the Zagros mountains.

#4 Why do You Behave like the Way You Behave After Drinking?

When we consume alcohol, the liver starts to break it down. We get drunk when the liver cannot break down alcohol quickly as you start drinking faster. This alcohol then gets mixed with the blood and reaches the brain. The responses in the brain are decreased, causing slurred speech, loss of inhibition, slower brain response, loss of co-ordination and the release of dopamine. We feel relaxed after a few rounds of drinks as our central nervous system slows down and our logical reasoning is impaired. We become emotional and our brain only responds to neuro-psychological states like aggression, fear, anxiety or any feelings. Now we know why we do what we do!

#5 Vegans, Assemble!

All alcohol drinks are 100% vegan! Be it gin, whiskey, wine or brandy, every alcohol is 100% animal free and completely vegan. Only cream-based alcohols are an exception.

#6 How to Not Endure a Hangover the Next Day?

Eat a light to medium meal 30 minutes before you consume alcohol. You may choose lighter drinks and non-carbonated drinks to not get a hangover the next day. Drinks lots of water and keep munching while you drink. If you still get a hangover, sleep it off the next day. Drink fluids and nutritious foods to keep yourself going.

#7 Vodka was Used as a Medicine Centuries Ago

Before being accepted as a social drink, vodka was used to treat sicknesses. It was used to cleanse and disinfect wounds (antiseptic), soldiers were given as a remedy to alleviate their battlefield injuries (pain relief), and in some cases, it was used as a base for creating medicinal tinctures mixed with other substances (medicinal concoctions).

#8 Red Wine is Supposedly Said to be Good for the Heart

Resveratrol, a substance that helps control cholesterol is present in red wine and helps in preventing blood vessel damage and stops blood clots. But drink moderation!

#9 The Human Body Produces Alcohol 24/7!

It does so in very small quantities which doesn’t cause intoxication. Micro-organisms in the gut convert carbohydrates into alcohol and other byproducts which is quickly metabolized by the body. In rare cases, the body produces more alcohol that causes intoxication without consuming any.

#10 Do You Know Why We ‘toast’ to an Occasion with Drinks in Hand?

In ancient Rome, people used to drop a piece of bread into their wine before they drank it.

#11 Have You Been Soooo Drunk That You Have Forgotten the Course of the Events?

More commonly known as blackouts, the event of forgetting the course of last night’s events is due to the inability of your brain to ‘record’. The brain loses its ability to record and hence, you do not remember anything. This makes you truly live in the present moment!

#12 Budweiser is a Generational Legend!

Anheuser-Busch, the creator of the legendary beer brand had a very strange tradition – a few drops to be placed on their newborn son’s tongue even before they have sipped on their mother’s milk. And this has passed on through generations. The few drops have to be from their ‘King of Beers’ only!

At My Bartender, we celebrate drinks and conversations. The clink of a glass is often the start of a story. And with these facts, you are sure to leave your guests pleasantly surprised or raising a few eyebrows.

If you or someone you know is looking to throw a cocktail bar party in Singapore, our mobile bartending services is your best bet. We have elite drinks made and served by experienced bartenders making your party the best in town.

Additionally, we do advice to drink in moderation. Too much of anything is harmful and alcohol will receive a standing ovation to the matter.

Don’t drink and drive.