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Cocktails to Toast Mexican Independence Day

September 16th is the day in 1810 when Mexico declared independence from Spain. It is cause for great celebration in town squares all over Mexico. To help you celebrate at home, Kahlúa created some creative new cocktails. Kahlúa is a Mexican original, having been created in the Yucatan in 1936.

Delicioso: Kahlúa and Red Bull Mayan Passion: Kahlúa, tequila and passion fruit Juice Yucatan Sling: A twist on the classic

Tequila is, of course, the … Read more

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Tailgator – The Gas Powered Blender

It’s football season and that means tailgating and the Tailgator is Tailgating! This 25cc, 2 ¼ HP, gas-powered blender is like nothing else we have seen.

This machine is for some serious drink blending and major tailgating. It is even great for whipping up all kinds of dips, which go great with the margaritas that this blender has made famous.

Each TailGator is assembled by hand in the USA with strict attention to detail.

Let’s … Read more

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Football Drinks & Cocktails

College, NFL it is Fall and that means I don’t leave the house in Saturdays and rarely on a Sunday. What to do while watching 12 hours of straight football? Cocktails!

Football Drinks

Got a cocktails honoring your favorite team? We want to hear about it!

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Convention Cocktails: Red or Blue?

It’s convention season! That special time that occurs every 4 years, where the nation’s political parties get together and confirm their nominees for President.

To celebrate, the ever-patriotic folks at SKYY Vodka & Cabo Wabo Tequila, created two cocktails for the occasion and rest of the election season. One red and one blue. No mixing!

Barack’s Rocks Ingredients

2 oz SKYY Infusions Citrus 1 oz blue curaçao ½ squeezed lime 3 oz Sprite or 7 … Read more

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5 Intriguing Cocktail Names

From Apartment Theray’s Kitchn comes 5 Intriguing Cocktail Names. The article goes into detail on the origins of each. Here’s the list. We’ve also linked to the recipe for each.

1. Harvey Wallbanger
2. Negroni
3. Monkey Gland
4. Corpse Reviver (two versions: No. 1 & No. 2).
5. Fuzzy Navel

Top 5 Intriguing Cocktail Names [Kitchn]… Read more

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July 4th Cocktails from SKYY & Campari

Our friends at Campari, the makers of SKYY, Campari, and Cabo Wabo, created a collection of refreshing new cocktails for Independence Day.

All American Blue: Vodka, blue curaçao and white grape juice. Refreshing! Americano: This cocktail put Campari on the map when hardly an American had ever heard of Campari. Cherry Patriot: Cherry-infused vodka, whiskey, cointreau, sweet vermouth and a touch of lemon juice. Firecracker AKA Pomegranate Margarita: Tequila and some other stuff. Need we … Read more

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A Memorial Day Toast

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

Admiral Artillery Aviation B-52 Black Hawk Navy Seal Orange Bomber

Origins of Hooah
10 Things to Know about Memorial Day… Read more

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Cinco de Mayo Cocktail & Links

Viva Mexico!

Happy Cinco de Mayo. We got links and this great cocktail!

Ingredients

2 ½ oz tequila
1 oz grenadine
1 oz Rose’s lime juice

Instructions

Combine with ice in a shaker and mix well. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with a wedge of lime.

Tequila Cocktails
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Video of the Week – Cinco de Mayo

Join Bartender Weekly for some tequila shots and the story of Cinco de Mayo:

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Dr. Dre Cognac

Thank God it’s Friday! Dr. Dre is in the liquor biz and it is about time. Dre has partnered with Drinks Americas, of Trump Vodka fame, to produce a line of spirits and mixers.

First out of the gate will be Dr. Dre Cognac, straight out of Compton. Kidding, actually it is a fine cognac from France. Plans are in the works for a tequila and vodka as well.

Drinks Americas [via Luxist]… Read more

Cocktails to Toast Mexican Independence Day

Tailgator – The Gas Powered Blender

Football Drinks & Cocktails

Convention Cocktails: Red or Blue?

5 Intriguing Cocktail Names

July 4th Cocktails from SKYY & Campari

A Memorial Day Toast

Cinco de Mayo Cocktail & Links

Video of the Week – Cinco de Mayo

Dr. Dre Cognac

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