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Shark Attack

Reader Tim invented this treat with his roomies.

Inspired by shark week on the Discovery Channel, this is what my roommates and I pieced together on HOT afternoon. Super sweet, super strong, and sea-foam green.

Ingredients

    ½ cup white rum
    ½ cup Southern Comfort
    ½ cup Hurricane Pucker
    ½ cup ginger ale
    1 cup white grape juice
    2 cups crushed ice

Instructions

Mix everything in a large pitcher or punch bowl. Serve over ice in … Read more

Purple Drank, the Anti-Energy Drink

Drink makers are capitalizing on the the underground phenomenon, Purple Drank, with this anti-energy drink. It’s not the drink containing promethazine-codeine.

This Drank is a grape flavored concoction with a touch of with melatonin, valerian root and rose hips. I have absolutely no idea what these things are or what they do, but the creator says they calm folks down.

They say it works, especially when mixed with vodka. With the tag line “slow your … Read more

London Tube Drinkfest

June 1st marked the end of legal drinking on the London Underground. Bummer. Upset about this turn of events, at least 50,000 protesters stormed the Tube to ride the trains for one last drunken time. Several stations around London had to be closed due to overcrowding and all around drunken “mayhem.”

See the mayhem set to “Dancing Queen” by ABBA. Why not?

Tube drinks party sparks mayhem [BBC]… Read more

The Ultimate Scotch Lovers Trip

Perfect for Father’s Day, Chivas Regal is offering a once in a lifetime journey to Scotland for two. The $120,000 week-long trip includes:

    First class airfare, helicopter and ground transportation
    Lodging, a private mansion with a full-service staff, world-class hospitality
    Privately prepared meals from one of Scotland’s most acclaimed chefs
    A round of golf at the World famous St. Andrew’s Link
    An intimate dinner with the Duke of Argyll at his home, Inveraray Castle (a

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A Memorial Day Toast

Today, we pause to remember those who have fought and fallen to protect our country. We must also tip our hat to those currently serving in Iraq & Afghanistan.

Hooah!

Military Drinks

    Admiral
    Artillery
    Aviation
    B-52
    Black Hawk
    Navy Seal
    Orange Bomber

Origins of Hooah
10 Things to Know about Memorial Day… Read more

Happy Cat

Happy Cat knows when to say when. Be like Happy Cat, drink responsibly and don’t drive.

More cat pictures.… Read more

Campari Citrus Infusion

Memorial Day weekend is upon us, thus kicking off the Summer Season. Even if Summer doesn’t “officially” begin for another month, it’s time to break out the grill, coolers and other gear for outdoor entertaining. Campari, the shockingly red Italian aperitif, had some of the world’s best mixologist create a series refreshing Summer cocktails. This week I chose a recipe that is perfect for that Summer BBQ Party.

Ingredients

    1 liter (~4 cups) Campari
    1

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Video: How to Make a Perfect Caipirinha

The Caipirinha, Brazil’s National Drink, is taking the States by storm.

So how do make it?

Join Victoria from Leblon Cachaca, as she shows us how to make the perfect Caipirinha. So watch close and mix up a mess of Caipirinha’s to beat the summer heat. Yes, it’s almost here!


 

Caipirinha recipe
Leblon Cachaca… Read more

BeerTees.com

Looking for that perfect Guinness T-Shirt? Maybe a PBR Hoody? They have it all at Beertees.com. They don’t just stop at Beer merchandise either. They also have a nice selection of hats, shirts, and hoodies from brands such as Jameson, Captain Morgan’s and Patron.

Beertees.com offers 48 hour shipping (free for orders over $50) and money back guarantee.

Of course, my favorite type of booze apparel in the free kind. If I must pay, beertees.com … Read more

How to Build a Still (A Legal One, Duh)

It is illegal to distill spirits in the US with out a commercial license. So we don’t recommend trying this at home. Still, how cool would it be to make your own vodka, whiskey or just about anything you can think of right in your own backyard. Way more impressive that your homebrewing neighbor? So 1990s. A boy can dream.

Anyway, if you do live someplace where it is legal or have a license, Instructables … Read more