Last week, you may have read on the internet (or even seen on the news) that beer pong gives you herpes. Well, it’s just not true. It started out as a joke story, but college newspapers and local TV stations picked up the “story” and ran with it.
It was a hoax. Get out the red cups and beer pong to your heart’s content!
So while beer pong, in my opinion, is still not the … Read more
Aside from being delicious, cocktails can also be hilarious.
Eric Felten wrote an interesting piece for the Wall Street Journal about great comedy moments involving cocktails.
From Daffy Duck’s “Drip-Along Daffy” to Homer Simpson inventions such as “The Flaming Homer” (aka “The Flaming Moe”), the cocktail holds a special place in the comedy world.
He recounts a particularly hilarious cocktail featured in the original “Nutty Professor” film:
… Read moreHe demonstrates his bad-boy bona-fides by grabbing the
OK, so technically these aren’t “glasses.” But these chocolate-lined, shot cups are an alcohol-conveyance method that you can eat!
They look like tiny ice cream cones. So perhaps you could make your own? Coat the tiniest ice cream cones you can find in chocolate and then add booze? Sounds like a tasty experiment to me.
Here are some shots that might go well with these choco shooter cups:
Does your cocktail need some chocolate? A Cholive could be just what you’re looking for.
Cholive = chocolate + olive … get it? Don’t worry, they are not actually chocolate-covered olives.
They are olive-shaped chocolate truffles. Skewer them and you have a delicious cocktail garnish.
Here’s one recipe that sounds like a good use of chocolate!
Dirty Grasshopper Ingredients1 oz Van Gogh Dutch Chocolate Vodka
1 oz Green Creme de Menthe
1.5 oz White … Read more
The Bottle ‘Biner is the three-in-one tool I had no idea I needed. But I do need it. Thanks to the fine folks at FRED, there is one handy gadget that serves as a corkscrew, bottle opener and carabiner.
Now you’ll be prepared to go on that beer and wine nature hike you’ve always wanted to plan. You’re welcome.
(Hopefully unnecessary disclaimer: You can attach this handy carabiner to your backpack, belt or purse, and … Read more
I sampled wines from around the world at a Bottlenotes tasting at Crushpad in San Francisco a few days ago. I’ve narrowed down my favorites from the evening, to help you add some global flair to your wine rack.
To further help you add to your wine collection, Drink of the Week is giving away a gift card for the Bottlenotes online wine store and a free wine guidebook!
Leave a comment for your … Read more
MyOpenBar is a website that rounds up bar specials, happy hours and free-booze opportunities. There are versions of the site for many major cities including New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago and Miami.
The tips include things like open bars at public parties, cheap happy hours and free or low-cost “drunk-friendly” snacks. You can get their newsletter by email to keep tabs on keeping your bar tab low. And if you find a free … Read more
Mardi Gras, French for Fat Tuesday, is the day before Ash Wednesday but can fall anywhere from February 3 to March 9. The floating date is always 47 days before Easter. This Mardi Gras we keep the Hurricanes flowing and forget the economy if only until Wednesday. Learn more about Mardi Gras.
SoCo & Lime Hurricane Ingredients3 oz Southern Comfort
1.5 oz sweet and sour mix
½ oz blue curacao
½ oz sweetened lime … Read more
More fun facts and Margarita recipes for National Margarita Day.
The original Margarita was invented in 1948 by socialite Margarita Sames. According to the legend, it was during a party at her cliff side hacienda in Acapulco that Margarita began experimenting with “the drink.” Looking for something to cut the dust of a hot afternoon, she mixed Tequila Herradura, Cointreau and fresh lime juice. Her cocktail kept the party going for two weeks and today … Read more
Today is National Margarita Day! I haven’t been able to find the origin of this special day. It’s possible a smart tequila company came up with the idea and was able to successfully spread it around.
However, I am happy to celebrate it regardless of who actually declared it a holiday. As far as I’m concerned, let’s make every Sunday Margarita Day.
Here are some margarita recipes to help you celebrate this lovely holiday: