If you live an active life in social networks,probably at one time noticed jokes and memes on the theme "Return my 2007th." Rarely which of the humorous pictures did without this attribute - drink "Blazer". Yes, 10 years ago this low-alcohol cocktail, presented by a large range of flavors, was especially popular among young people. Many were attracted by its price - about 80 rubles for a 1.5-liter bottle. We invite you to take a closer look at this "youth idol".
The history of the creation of "Blazer"
Drink "Blazer" we owe to the bartender Jerry"Professor" Thomas. It was he who first prepared the cocktail that became the prototype for the zero product. What is so interesting discovery "Professor"? The fact is that "Blazer" is not only an original taste due to mixing certain proportions of ingredients, but also an exciting show.
The drink had to be set on fire!I must say that at the bar where Jerry Thomas worked, it looked rather mystical - a flame against the background of muted blue lighting. Hence, by the way, the name of the drink "Blazer" - Blue Blazer -
According to legend, even one of the American presidents enjoyed the cocktail. The head of state ordered several servings, having treated the creator of the drink with an expensive cigar.
Original Cocktail
Of course, the Blazer alcoholic beverage poured into plastic containers is not a copy of the Professor’s invention. For the original cocktail took the following ingredients:
- bourbon or brandy - 70 ml;
- hot water - 70 ml;
- granulated sugar - 1 teaspoon.
Known and this variation of "Blazer":
- whiskey - 50 ml;
- boiling water - 50 ml;
- honey - 1 tsp;
- fresh lemon juice.
The composition, strength, tastes "Blazer"
As part of the drink "Blazer", which met inalcoholic and universal mass-markets, from the original only one ingredient - sugar. A large proportion of the composition of the cocktail falls on water, ethyl alcohol and, of course, colors and flavors.
How many degrees in the drink "Blazer"? Products refers to low alcohol - its strength, depending on the taste line, varies from 8-12 °.
The bottled "blazer" is also attractive with a variety of flavors - here it even bypasses the popular soft drinks:
- orange;
- cherry;
- pomegranate;
- tarragon;
- cranberry;
- gin and tonic;
- citric;
- watermelon;
- apple-elderberry.
Benefit
Reviews of the drink "Blazer" - the very thingoriginal - were at most positive. Hot alcohol from quality ingredients was often ordered by cat visitors who had caught a cold - it helped get rid of the first signs of indisposition, ARVI.
Cough, pain and sore throat - with it alleasily coped with a single serving of "Blazer"! But the cocktail from the store is unlikely to repeat the property of its predecessor. On the contrary, if you drink it chilled, it will help the symptoms to develop at an accelerated pace.
Harm
What do you see, looking at the photo of the drink "Blazer"?It seems that before you the usual tasty soda, attractive assortment of tastes. But this impression is deceptive. Drink, despite a small degree, allows a person to quickly get drunk. And if we consider that his main fans were adolescents with a weak body, then there is no need to even talk about the dangers for them, "Blazer".
But it's not only intoxicated. First and foremost, the Blazer beer drink harms the body with its chemical composition:
- E211 (sodium benzoate), which can be found inthe composition of the cocktail, inhibits the function of the liver to filter alcohol, and this leads to an increase in the latter in the blood. That is why it’s easy to get drunk on the low-bladed Blazer.
- The drink contains a large proportion of sugar. And it threatens diabetes.
- Drink "Blazer" is very high-calorie - due to the large amount of carbohydrates in the composition (sugar again). Therefore, its abuse can easily lead to obesity.
- The cocktail contains caffeine - it increases the load on the kidneys.
- The elements released during the digestion of the drink exacerbate gastritis, which can provoke a stomach ulcer.
- It is believed that the frequent use of "chemical" drink can trigger the development of cancer.
- It is believed that the "Blazer" adversely affects the reproductive function of man.
- Alcohol abuse includingand addiction to Blazer, a negative impact on brain activity. There are problems with coordination, attention, reaction speed, common sense. Unfortunately, with regular use of alcohol, many processes are irreversible.
Drink addiction
As already noted, the especially popular "Blazer"among youth. Adolescents, he came to the liking of the range of different tastes, the relatively low cost of the drink and the ability to quickly get drunk. But young people do not pay attention to the fact that they drink low-quality alcohol, which destroys their bodies with an aggressive chemical composition.
In the same zero years, drug treatment specialists identified another negative factor due to the use of the drink - this is a rapid addiction to it. That, in principle, resembles any other form of alcoholism.
It is easy to identify among friends and acquaintances a person who has become addicted to a low-quality cocktail, according to the following criteria:
- Frequent depressions, apathy.
- Inability to be responsible for their own decisions, actions.
- Constant desire to use this or another alcoholic drink.
- Tendency to quarrels, scandals, alienation from loved ones, relatives, from those who do not share the harmful habit.
- Rage, anger when trying to restrict, forbid the use of alcohol.
- The characteristic appearance of a person who abuses alcohol.
Dependence on alcoholic beverages, includinglow alcohol - quite a serious problem. Many, rethinking their addiction, break their ties with the company themselves, where hanging out with Blazer is a common occurrence, moving to a healthy lifestyle. Somewhere preventive conversations, heart-to-heart talk with an authoritative person are needed. And in some cases, it can not do without the help of a psychologist, psychotherapist, treatment in a specialized drug treatment clinic.
Advantages and disadvantages of the product
After reading the reviews of those people who have already tried the "Blazer", you can make the ratio of positive and negative qualities of a cocktail:
| Advantages | disadvantages |
| The taste is a very pleasant drink. | Useless and harmful to the body product. |
| Low price, when compared with elite cocktails. | From the drink is always a heavy hangover. There is also a persistent smell of fume. |
| A large line of flavors. | Many confirm that frequent use of the Blazer has led to kidney and heart problems. |
| The ability to quickly get drunk. | High sugar content. |
| Availability - is sold even in non-specialized outlets. | Suspicious composition of a cocktail. |
| Small drink fortress | Chemical taste unpleasant. Someone does not like cloying |
If you still decide to try this product, we recommend that you read the following information.
Helpful Tips
So we concluded thatthe use of the widespread "Blazer", unlike its original, is unlikely to be beneficial to your health. If you still decide to try a drink, remember the following:
- The cocktail contains ethyl alcohol, possibly low quality. This component should not be abused.
- Chemical flavors (apple, watermelon,lemon and so on.), its constituent, negatively affect the body. In particular, the state of hangover is experienced very hard, the body is restored for a long time.
- If you refer to the reviews of young people,having tried the Blazer, one can see that they complained of nausea, dizziness, vomiting and other characteristic signs of alcohol poisoning even after drinking a small amount of the drink. "Blazer"- A popular low-alcohol cocktail, despite its proven harmfulness. Fame gave him a low price, the ability to quickly reach intoxication and a wide range of flavors.
But, in any case, you need to think many times whether it is worth risking your health.
