Best Austin Bartenders

Hangovers are not limited to New Year’s but it is not unusual to party hard on New Year’s Eve and wake up starting the new year in an aching state. Hangover symptoms usually occur the next day, although some people get headaches and feel queasy after just a few drinks.

We all remember Austin parties that were lavishly thrown, including decorations and entertainment, but the food wasn’t up to par. Those events left guests with a bad taste in their mouths, literally (har har).

You’ve probably been to a party with a phenomenal Austin disc jockey, one who knew how to get the party started. Or maybe you remember your cousin’s wedding when the DJ played the perfect first dance song. Or that family reunion where spent the night singing and dancing the night away.

Earlier this year, I researched the best organic wines in the Texas Hill Country and beyond, navigating my way through the biodynamic, sulfite-free, and small producers that make up the organic wine industry. Sadly, the result was that I found no actual organic wine in Texas.

As the days grow shorter and the air gets crisper, you may find yourself especially in need of a good cocktail with which to watch the leaves turn. Whether you’re treating yourself on Halloween, cooking on Thanksgiving, or just taking some time to celebrate the season as it passes, keep the blues away with an autumn-inspired drink. Here is a list of the most popular and most essential autumn cocktail varieties, from apples onwards.

Cider is freshly-pressed, unfiltered, and unpasteurized raw apple juice, which includes both soft and hard varieties. When making home-made adult apple cider, though, it’s best to use local cider as it is more likely to be fresh, unlike the sugary juices that comes from concentrate. However, before breaking out your mulling spices, it’s important to understand the history of cider and how to find and make the best adult cider possible.