Women Who Whiskey: Nautical Edition!

{View of the boats from the dock in the Marina}

On a beautiful Saturday afternoon in June Women Who Whiskey hosted its second annual Nautical Edition, at the Manhattan Yacht Club's Honorable William Wall Barge, in the Hudson River.

{Leaving the city behind}

{Salmon shorts in every shade!}

It was a scorching sunny day, and after waiting half an hour on the dock for the launch to pick us up, we were in dire need of some shade, a nice ocean breeze, and a frosty cold drink!

{Paige, Andrea, and Kim}

Bedecked in pretty nautical-themed frocks of navy and white, with matching sunhats, we were ready for an afternoon of nautical fun!

{Straw hats and California Champagne}

Lots of people had the same idea as us, and the barge was almost full when we got the on the second launch.

{Ellis Island}

{I <3 NY}

But we managed to nab some spots at the bar, and set up shop drooling over the charming Australian bartender and his endearing blonde curls and dimples. Phil, our token wWw gentleman, was not as smitten, but there was some eye candy for him as well.

{The sexy bartenders}

{Downstairs in the lounge}

{Phil and Julia}

{Kim, Paige, and Julia}

The view from the Barge is spectacular, with the NYC skyline on one side, and the sinking sun on the New Jersey side. 

We spent a lot of time admiring the view and taking pictures. 

{Ahoy there!}

It was a little too hot for Whiskey (I know, sacrilegious!) so we mostly stuck to Champagne, Gin & Tonics, and I had an end of the night Rye & Ginger to make sure we had at least one whiskey between us.

{Mary and her pretty frock!}

{Mary and Julia}

{Mary and Julia}

After an afternoon of drinking, posing, chatting, and people watching, we were rewarded with a spectacular sunset. 

{Ellis Island}

We basked in the warm glow of the evening light, and took even more photos, wWw drinks in hand.

{Julia}

{Mary}

{Paige, Kim, Amber, and Julia}

After the sun set, and a few more drinks, we finally wrapped it up and headed home, another Women Who Whiskey success under our belts. 

9 Healthiest Alcoholic Drinks

You'll be glad to hear that as lovers of Whiskey, we're also lovers of health!

Whiskey and Gin

Ingredients: Various
Guess what? Flavor isn't bad for you! Forget the vodka. Bourbon generally ranges between 97 and 110 calories per 1.5 ounces (depending on the brand). In other words, you get fifty times more flavor for a small handful more calories. It'll be a way more satisfying experience, and it won't leave you hollow and empty (like the vodka-soda). Gin's caloric averages are right in the same range. Now, there's not much nutrition here, and a daily heavy dose of bourbon or gin will certainly kill you. And be careful with is what you mix it with—use super sugary mixers and you defeat the purpose. Go neat or on the rocks, with a soda back. (Note: most hard liquors share the same properties. Tequila, light rum, etc. You're welcome.)

 

Wine

Ingredients: Grapes

A bit of wine is actually pretty good for you. Red wine packs in a ton of nutritional value. It contains four to nine precent of your DRI of iron, 9.4 percent for potassium, and five percent of magnesium. But it is also filled with antioxidants. According to Robinson, these include "flavanoids and nonflavanoids. Resveratrol (a nonflavanoid) has been shown to reduce blood clots and lower 'bad' cholesterol in rats." Calories tend to range from about 110 to 130 for a five ounce glass, which ain't bad at all.

Manhattan

Ingredients: Bourbon, Sweet Vermouth, Angostura Bitters

Now we're talking! One of the most delicious, flavorful cocktails is actually pretty healthy. Let's break it down.

• Bourbon: See above.
• Vermouth is a fortified wine. Its flavors have been altered by macerating various herbs over a few weeks, and usually a hard liquor is added. Vermouth typically contains about 45 calories per ounce.
• From Robinsion, "Angostura bitters are alleged to have restorative properties. It was reported to be a remedy for hiccups and also can be used as a cure for an upset stomach."

Read on, to learn about the other healthiest alcoholic drinks!