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An Excuse To Drink – Happy Mercuralia!
Posted on May 15, 2012 | No CommentsToday, the “Ides of May” marks the traditional day of the ancient Roman Festival or Mercury or Mercuralia as it was better known. During the festival, merchants would bless... -
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... -
An Excuse To Drink – The Hunger Games released today
Posted on March 23, 2012 | No CommentsThe movie version of The Hunger Games is being released today. This first novel in a pretty epic trilogy promises to be a huge success. The book series started off... -
Clarence Yoder’s Drink Of The Day – The Reno
Posted on February 29, 2012 | No CommentsI shot a man in Reno just to watch him die. I also once wanted a non-alcoholic drink. The Reno 2 ounces grapefruit juice 1 ounce lime juice ½ ounce grenadine 1... -
Yummy and Irresistible Valentine’s Day Cocktails From DUO Restaurant & Lounge, NYC
Posted on February 11, 2012 | No CommentsDUO Restaurant & Lounge, located at 72 Madison Avenue, is offering two tantalizing Valentine’s Day cocktails. Whether you are a master mixologist, a cocktail connoisseur, or just looking for something... -
An Excuse to Drink – January 7, 1929: Buck Rogers Comic Strip Premieres
Posted on January 7, 2012 | No CommentsJanuary 7, 1929, Buck Rogers in the 25th Century A.D., the first science fiction comic strip, debuted. The comic featured the adventures of World War I veteran Anthony “Buck” Rogers,... -
An Excuse To Drink – December 5, 1933: Happy Repeal Day!
Posted on December 5, 2011 | No CommentsToday in 1933, the state of Utah ratified the 21st Amendment to the Constitution. With the three-quarters majority achieved, the Amendment passed and the dark days of Prohibition were finally... -
An Excuse to Drink – 40th Anniversary of Walt Disney World
Posted on October 1, 2011 | No CommentsOctober 1, 1971: The Magic Kingdom, the first of the Walt Disney World parks, opens. Built on 27,000 acres near Orlando Florida, the park was constructed after the success of... -
An Excuse To Drink – Celebrate National Punch Day With Ketel One & Zacapa Rum
Posted on September 22, 2011 | No CommentsPunch is in heavy rotation this week! Hot on the heels of National Rum Punch Day, we now have National Punch Day, with recipes courtesy of Ketel One & Zacapa... -
An Excuse to Drink: William Wallace Executed for High Treason
Posted on August 23, 2011 | No CommentsAugust 23, 1305: London, England. Scottish hero William Wallace is executed for high treason by Edward I “Longshanks”, King of England. The legendary commander, victor of Stirling Bridge (yes, movie...
