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An Excuse To Drink – May 8, 1945: V-E Day
Posted on May 8, 2012 | No CommentsOn this date in 1945, the Allied forces officially accepted the unconditional surrender of Nazi Germany by ratifying act of military surrender of Karl Donitz’s Flensburg government (Hitler had... -
Unwind This Cinco De Mayo Evening with Tequila REVOLUCION
Posted on May 5, 2012 | No CommentsIf you’ve lived up to the traditions of American Cinco de Mayo’s past, you’re probably water-logged to the gills with an insidious concoction of cut-rate mixto tequilas and even cheaper... -
Cinco de Mayo Cocktail Recipes from Drambuie
Posted on May 5, 2012 | No CommentsIf you’re looking for a fresh take on a classic Cinco cocktail, try Drambuie’s take on the margarita or for something completely unique to celebrate with, expert mixologist and Drambuie brand ambassador, Anthony Caporale, has... -
Tequila-Free Options For Cinco De Mayo From Van Gogh Vodka And Ron Abuelo Rum
Posted on May 5, 2012 | No CommentsWith Cinco de Mayo, party hosts are stocking up on tequila to mix up traditional margaritas. However while many are excited for Cinco de Mayo soirees, for whatever reason, not everyone is a tequila... -
An Excuse To Drink – Grand Solmar Land’s End Resort & Spa Offers La Vida Verde Cocktail For Cinco de Mayo
Posted on May 4, 2012 | No CommentsRight in time for Cinco de Mayo 2012, the Grand Solmar Land’s End Resort & Spa ushers up the La Vida Verde or “Green Life” Margarita. This Cabo based luxury... -
Celebrate Cinco De Mayo With These Recipes from 901 Silver Tequila
Posted on May 4, 2012 | No CommentsAlthough Cinco de Mayo commemorates the victory of the Mexican militia over the French Army at The Battle of Puebla in 1862, today it has become a widely celebrated holiday in the... -
Mix Up These Delicious Margaritas From Tequila Don Julio
Posted on May 3, 2012 | No CommentsSince Mexico’s victory at the Battle of Puebla in 1862, revelers commemorate the Mexican way of life on the fifth of May each year with vibrant festivities, delicious food and specialty drinks.... -
An Excuse To Drink – May 3, 1915: “In Flanders Fields” Written by John McCrae
Posted on May 3, 2012 | No CommentsOn this date in during the early days of World War I, Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae penned the words of his immortal poem “In Flanders Fields”: In Flanders fields the poppies... -
December 7, 2011 – National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
Posted on December 7, 2011 | No CommentsToday we mark the 70th anniversary of the bombing of Pearl Harbor and remember those who lost their lives during the Japanese sneak attack that began at 7:55am this morning... -
An Excuse to Drink – The American Civil War 150th Anniversary: The Battle of Belmont
Posted on November 7, 2011 | No CommentsNovember 7, 1861: General Ulysses S. Grant, in his first combat test of the American Civil War, overran and destroyed a Confederate encampment in Belmont, Missouri. Even though his forces are later...
