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An Excuse To Drink – May 17, 1814: Norwegian Constitution Day
Posted on May 17, 2013 | No CommentsMay 17 is Constitution Day in Norway (also known as “The National Day) which marks the signing of their Constitution in 1814, declaring Norway as an independent nation. The country... -
An Excuse To Drink – National Apéritif Day
Posted on May 16, 2013 | No CommentsIt’s the inaugural run of National Apéritif Day! While only “official” in the UK, French apéritif producer Maison Lillet, producers of Lillet Blanc , have set aside May 16th for the celebration... -
An Excuse To Drink – Our “Mommy Drinks Because You Cry” 2013 Drink Guide
Posted on May 12, 2013 | No CommentsAh, Mother’s Day: that solemn time of year when we take a pause to pay tribute to our Mom and all the crap she’s had to endure from us during... -
An Excuse To Drink – Cinco de Mayo 2013 Drink Guide
Posted on May 5, 2013 | No CommentsMargaritas Blood Orange Margarita 1 ½ parts Tequila Avión ¾ part Cointreau Orange Liqueur 1 part Blood Orange Juice ½ part Fresh Sour Mix In a cocktail shaker add all... -
An Excuse To Drink – A Toast To The New NFL “Mr. Irrelevant”
Posted on April 30, 2013 | No CommentsYet another NFL draft has officially come to a close and while some football fans are busy prematurely agonizing over their team’s first picks, here’s a celebratory toast to... -
An Excuse To Drink – Hairball Awareness Day
Posted on April 26, 2013 | No CommentsCheck your gag reflexes everyone, because today’s Hair Ball Awareness Day. This rather odd observance came about in 2006 when the Museum of Health and Medicine wanted to draw attention... -
An Excuse To Drink – National Mariachi Week
Posted on April 24, 2013 | No CommentsAlright Mexican Folk Music fans, it’s time to celebrate National Mariachi Week, which runs from April 24 through April 27. The term “mariachi” (from the French “mariage”) is believed to have... -
An Excuse To Drink – Superman Turns 75!
Posted on April 18, 2013 | No CommentsOn this date in 1938, Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster’s icon character made his debut in Action Comics #1. The “Man of Steel” would move onto his own comic in... -
An Excuse To Drink – International Day of Human Space Flight
Posted on April 12, 2013 | No CommentsFor once in our spurious existence, we’ve actually stumbled upon a 100% official day of recognition! Back in 2011, the General Assembly of the United Nations declared April 12 to... -
An Excuse To Drink – April 10: William of Ockham
Posted on April 10, 2013 | No CommentsToday is the Church of England’s traditional day of commemoration for William of Ockham (c. 1287 – 1347), Franciscan friar, philosopher and theologian, most remembered for the problem-solving principle (Occam’s...
