St. Patrick’s Day is upon us, and soon the streets will run green with beer and the hordes of people drinking it. But there is a better way. Namely, to drink better drinks, like these St. Patrick’s Day cocktails sporting…
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Hey, three day weekend. There’s something to celebrate. And like most occasions, Memorial Day calls for cocktails. But with the weather getting warmer, patios beckoning and hopefully a barbecue on the agenda, you’re going to need something refreshing. Maybe with…
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It’s true. Ron Burgundy, the character popularized by Will Ferrell on Anchorman (and soon to be Anchorman 2) has a Scotch now. It’s called Ron Burgundy Great Odin’s Raven Special Reserve, and it’s a blend of malt and grain whiskeys crafted by Old St. Andrews Distillery…read more →
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Bourbon is a quintessential American spirit. So naturally, it deserves to be recognized. A holiday would be nice. Or maybe a whole month. On that note, September is Bourbon Heritage Month. It’s pretty awesome that 1/12 of the calendar year…
Read MoreWhile some drinkers make every day vodka day, there’s an actual holiday to commemorate the stuff. At least, that’s according to the press releases filling up my inbox. National Vodka Day occurs each October 4th, so in celebration, let’s take…
Read MoreWe’re a sucker for drinking holidays. It’s not that we need an excuse to drink, but justification is always nice. So it’s with open cabinets and freezers that we welcome National Whiskey Sour Day, celebrated each August 25th. The Whiskey…
Read MoreAs if we needed an excuse to drink… But hey, we’ll take it! July 24th marks National Tequila Day, so break out a bottle and let the celebration begin. Tequila is often consumed in margarita form. In fact, more than…
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July 19th is National Daiquiri Day. We’ve never needed a reason to drink, but hey, we’ll drink to that! National Daiquiri Day celebrates the Cuban-born cocktail that was a favorite of Ernest Hemingway and remains a key component to tropical…
Read MoreNothing says “I appreciate you” on Father’s Day like a good cocktail. So this year, skip the gift card, tie or golf balls for something Dad really wants: booze that he’s not buying. These Father’s Day cocktails are tried-and-true, dad-approved…
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Cinco de Mayo and tequila go together like holidays and drinking. If shooting straight tequila’s your thing, there are plenty of good ones. But if your tastes lean toward cocktails, and you want to branch out from the tried-and-true margarita,…
Read MoreAs if there weren’t enough reasons to drink, National Margarita Day is quickly approaching. The margarita is already the most-consumed cocktail in America, but on February 22nd, we’ll give it some more recognition. If you need tequila inspiration, Avion Silver…
Read MoreIn January of 1919, a group of teetotaling legislators passed the 18th amendment, which enabled nationwide Prohibition. The law was enacted for the purpose of curbing a slew of social problems, including drunkenness, violence, crime and poverty, but mostly it…
Read MoreDay of the Dead, or Dia de los Muertos, is a Mexican holiday for remembering friends and family members who’ve died. Though it falls just after Halloween, Day of the Dead has little in common with the American holiday dedicated…
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Halloween is nearly upon us, which means kids everywhere will be tromping through neighborhoods angling for candy. Some adults choose to dutifully hand out treats or attend parties, while others turn off the lights, turn on the sprinklers and board…
Read MoreOn September 16, Mexico celebrates its Aniversario de la Independencia, which marks 200 years of independence from Spain. Like many conscientious Texans, I’ll be drinking tequila and glancing ominously in the general direction of Spain. Some fine tequilas to enjoy…
Read MoreWith your hangover from National Scotch Day finally winding down, this is no time to rest or recuperate. It’s merely time to switch gears and break out that bottle of rum you’ve been saving for a special occasion, which has…
Read MoreNearly all holidays call for a drink. Take Christmas, July 4th and Arbor Day, for example. But while these drinking occasions may hide behind Jesus, national independence and trees, respectively, one holiday in particular mans up and makes drinking the…
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