After a scorching few days in NYC and the same once I got back home to SF, the fog rolled in giving me much need relief from the heat. This long summer cocktail can have much the same effect!
IngredientsMix all ingredients in shaker with ice; shake vigorously. Strain into cocktail glass and garnish a … Read more
Odessa is a great late night place in the Alphabet City. Party dive bar part dinner with home cooking. (At least, that is what the sign says.)
Ziggy, thanks for the tip and great time!
Odessa – NYC
119 Ave A
New York, NY 10009-5820… Read more
Reader Tim invented this treat with his roomies.
IngredientsInspired by shark week on the Discovery Channel, this is what my roommates and I pieced together on HOT afternoon. Super sweet, super strong, and sea-foam green.
Mix everything in a large pitcher or punch bowl. Serve over ice in … Read more
Drink makers are capitalizing on the the underground phenomenon, Purple Drank, with this anti-energy drink. It’s not the drink containing promethazine-codeine.
This Drank is a grape flavored concoction with a touch of with melatonin, valerian root and rose hips. I have absolutely no idea what these things are or what they do, but the creator says they calm folks down.
They say it works, especially when mixed with vodka. With the tag line “slow your … Read more
June 1st marked the end of legal drinking on the London Underground. Bummer. Upset about this turn of events, at least 50,000 protesters stormed the Tube to ride the trains for one last drunken time. Several stations around London had to be closed due to overcrowding and all around drunken “mayhem.”
See the mayhem set to “Dancing Queen” by ABBA. Why not?
Tube drinks party sparks mayhem [BBC]… Read more
Perfect for Father’s Day, Chivas Regal is offering a once in a lifetime journey to Scotland for two. The $120,000 week-long trip includes:
… Read moreFirst class airfare, helicopter and ground transportation Lodging, a private mansion with a full-service staff, world-class hospitality Privately prepared meals from one of Scotland’s most acclaimed chefs A round of golf at the World famous St. Andrew’s Link An intimate dinner with the Duke of Argyll at his home, Inveraray Castle (a
Sex and the City: The Movie hits the theaters today, so what would be more appropriate than a whole bunch of fun cocktails to go along with the premier?
The ClassicsCosmopolitan
Flirtini
SKYY Vodka created this quartet of cocktails, each named for one of the fab four.
Ocean Spray gets into the cocktail game with four unique cocktails. Each evokes a bit our heroines.
Today, we pause to remember those who have fought and fallen to protect our country. We must also tip our hat to those currently serving in Iraq & Afghanistan.
Hooah!
Military Drinks
Origins of Hooah
10 Things to Know about Memorial Day… Read more
Memorial Day weekend is upon us, thus kicking off the Summer Season. Even if Summer doesn’t “officially” begin for another month, it’s time to break out the grill, coolers and other gear for outdoor entertaining. Campari, the shockingly red Italian aperitif, had some of the world’s best mixologist create a series refreshing Summer cocktails. This week I chose a recipe that is perfect for that Summer BBQ Party.
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