Two Drink Minimum; The After 5 Cocktail Blog

We’ve all heard it before. Red wine is supposedly good for the heart…in moderation, that is. Meaning, you can’t guzzle down a couple bottles of Pinot Noir and think, “Sweet! Heart disease no more.” But you can have a glass or two every night and know that common myth supports your decision entirely.

So what is it about red wine that provides us with health benefits, when the rest of the alcohol menu does not?

First off, if you read the article I’ve linked to above, you’ll be amazed to know that red wine apparently lowers the risk of heart-attack by 30 to 50 percent. Now that’s huge. I mean, what’s up with all these people having heart attacks? Don’t they know they’re so much less likely to have one if they just down a glass or two of red wine every night? And how! Now that’s a doctor’s order we can all follow.

Also, this just in - red wine helps prevent cancer! Seriously?! Could it get much better? Why don’t they just say, “If you drink red wine, you’ll live forever.” Because that’s what I’m hearing here. So let’s scoop this red wine theory up into our arms and take a look at some classy ways to enjoy it.

In the wonderful world of barware, there are plenty of ways to serve red wine that are an utter delight to the eye. Yes that’s right - your “medicine” can be guzzled fancily! For years, my mom has had the twin to these galleria stemware wine glasses, and I’m their hugest fan. If you’re anything like me, you break one of every four wine glasses you come in contact with. In which case, these glasses are the ideal choice, as she’s still got her entire set, and I’ve yet to destroy a single one of them.

We also have a colorful selection of light-up wine glasses, for those of you who like to drink your medicine and dance with it too. I mean, how often do you see something glow that doesn’t make you want to get your groove on, or at least go pound on your neighbor’s door to show it off? These glasses are great for the kid in you - something we all need to touch on from time to time.

And, when you’re feeling extra classy, stainless steel wine glasses are always the way to go. They’re tasteful, they go with everything, and no matter how many times you drop them, they’re going to remain intact. Plus, they’re easy to care for. If you’re one of those people who loves color and appearance, then you’ll agree - it doesn’t get prettier than a dark red Merlot inside a glowing silver finish. Ah, the joys of having your cake and eating it too.

So remember - red wine, the key to heart health, happiness, and a cancer-free condition…or so we hope!!

Written by Sarah Cook, exclusively for After5catalog.com.

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