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Archive for December, 2011
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Drinking Calendar – January 2012
Posted on December 31, 2011 | No CommentsWell, It’s another month gone by and a new year ahead of us, so let’s check out what the month of January 2012 has in store for our livers… Month-Long... -
This Just In – Cooking With Michter’s Whiskey on a Winter’s Night
Posted on December 27, 2011 | No CommentsBanish winter’s chill by pouring historic Michter’s whiskey, the spirit that warmed General Washington’s troops at Valley Forge during the American Revolution. And while a glass of Michter’s Bourbon, Rye,... -
An Excuse to Drink – Happy Egg Nog Day!
Posted on December 24, 2011 | No CommentsMerry Christmas and Happy Holidays everyone! More importantly, Happy Egg Nog Day! Since we covered the origins of the drink in a previous post, we’ll cut right to the chase... -
Merry Christmas From Patrón
Posted on December 23, 2011 | No CommentsMy kung fu continues to be strong for snagging the holiday goodies from Patrón. The one from Halloween was a bit of a bust but seeing as it cost exactly... -
This Just In – Curious cocktail recipes from Hendrick’s Enchanted Forest
Posted on December 22, 2011 | No CommentsHendrick’s Gin recently wrapped up their Enchanted Forest of Curiosities, but that doesn’t mean the fun needs to end. Ambassador of the Curious & Mixologist for Hendrick’s, Jim Ryan created... -
An Excuse to Drink – Happy Sangria Day/Hanukkah 2011!
Posted on December 20, 2011 | No CommentsYes, for some odd reason, December 2oth has been proclaimed to be Sangria Day. For those unfamiliar with the drink, it is a wine punch of Spanish origin that usually... -
This Just In – 14th Annual Finlandia Vodka Cup Finalists Announced
Posted on December 19, 2011 | No CommentsElite bartenders from around the world will compete in the 14th Annual International Finlandia Vodka Cup on February 1, 2012 in Helsinki, Finland for a chance to win up to... -
An Excuse To Drink – December 19, 1971: 40th Anniversary of Stanley Kubrick’s “A Clockwork Orange”
Posted on December 19, 2011 | No CommentsViddy well, today in 1971, Stanley Kubrick’s X-rated film adaptations of A Clockwork Orange premiered in the United States. Based on Anthony Burgess’s 1962 novel of a dystopian future Britain,... -
An Excuse To Drink – December 18, 1892: Tchaikovsky’s “The Nutcracker”
Posted on December 18, 2011 | No CommentsWith the holidays right around the corner, we’re getting in the Christmas spirit by listening to the Nutcracker and enjoying some great cocktails inspired by the wonderful ballet. Would you... -
An Excuse to Drink – December 15th Triple-Shot: “Gone With the Wind”, Canada’s Flag & The Death of Walt Disney
Posted on December 15, 2011 | No CommentsAlright drink fans, we have a lot of material to cover today. An historic movie premiere, a change of flag and the death of an entertainment icon. All washed down...
