Tired of the same old bracket where you don’t get to make your own choice? Don’t agree with everyone else’s choices? I hear you loud and clear, that’s why for the next four weeks, we’re going to create the ultimate barkeep bracket that’s sure to leave a great taste in your mouth when it’s all said and done! It all begins with our four sectional brackets — Vodka, Gin, Whisky and Tequila. In each sectional, … Read more
Even if you lack true Irish heritage, I think we can all agree on the “musts” of St. Patrick’s Day: 1. You must wear pinch-proof green, and 2. You must drink good Irish beer.
So, here is a list of beers to try on Saturday, or any other day, that will truly bring out your “Irish smile.”
Magner’s Irish Cider
While Magner’s is not a beer, it is a hard cider. This cider is a … Read more
It’s that time of year again when everyone is proud to find their Irish roots — whether they have any or not. The cheesy, green beer is practically shoved down your throats and the colorful cocktails are flying off the bars, but nothing says it’s St. Patty’s day like Irish whiskey. With the big day right around the corner, I thought this would be a perfect time to “Do the Dew”. No, not that … Read more
In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, we selected a liqueur that is made in Ireland, conjures up Irish history and adds a modern twist to an Irish classic. Irish Mist is linked with the history of Ireland, itself. In ancient Ireland, the Chieftains, nobles and warriors drank a wine made of honey and herbs. With the English conquer of Ireland in the 1500’s and the fleeing of the Irish nobility and soldiers in the 1600’s, … Read more
Try these green cocktails out at your St. Patrick’s day party this weekend and let us know how it goes!
With spring and summer fast approaching, I find myself craving sunshine and citrusy cocktails. Although I still love a salt-rimmed margarita or a hoppy I.P.A., I have been dying to try the hybrid that is the beer cocktail.
Beer cocktails are becoming increasingly popular and because I have never tried one, I decided to do one better and make my own. I followed a recipe from epicurious.com for a cocktail called “The Cure.” The aptly-named … Read more
This week’s pick for Literary Monday is Boozehound – On the Trail of the Rare, the Obscure and the Overrated in Spirits. The title pretty much sums up the author’s booze journey over the last 25 years that is chronicled in his tome. As the current spirits columnist for the Washington Post, the former food writer to the Philadelphia Magazine, the editor to The Best American Travel Writing series and a contributor to many a … Read more
We’ll admit it, there may not be anything particularly Irish about these cocktails aside from the name and maybe the inclusion of a little bit of Irish whiskey. But, there’s one thing we do know for sure — you’ll love them!
Got a case of the March Madness yet? We’re in full swing for NCAA Championship week as we get ready for the NCAA tournament. Before we print out the brackets and get ready for the big tournament, there are still many more conference champions to be crowned! Championship weekend is where the most unlikely of Cinderellas could punch their ticket to the big dance and some match-ups could be even more exciting than the main … Read more
There’s nothing quite like having a cocktail made with Irish whiskey for a St. Patrick’s celebration. Although there are many different types of this Irish spirit from single malt and single grain to blended, there’s definitely no mistaking the taste. Check out some of our tastiest Irish whiskey recipes to put some pep in your holiday step!