If champagne will be a part of your Valentine’s Day, be sure you know how to open it without putting an eye out.

Though it’s very dramatic to “pop the cork” and send it flying across the room, the correct way to open a bottle of champagne is far quieter … and also doesn’t waste any bubbly or put anyone in harm’s way.

Simply point the bottle away from yourself and others. Remove the foil. Cup your hand over the cork or drape a towel over it as you twist open the wire cage. With your hand firmly over the cork, twist the bottle with the other hand. Move the cork back and forth to ease it out of the bottle.

Whatever you do, don’t use a corkscrew — that would spell disaster!

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Our furry little friend the kiwi is an often-forgotten fruit.

But there are many reasons we should incorporate these strange little guys into our diets … and our cocktails.

Tart, creamy and sweet all at once, this tasty fruit is also an amazing source of antioxidants and fiber.

Kiwi fruit also lowers the risk of blood clots and reduces the amount of fats in the blood.

Oh, and let’s not forget its beautiful, bold color and striking black seeds.

Why not freeze chunks or slices of kiwi into your ice cubes for a dramatic look that also tastes sweet?

Here are two gorgeous, tasty cocktails that give you a fun way to enjoy the health boost that kiwi provides.
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When you make ice at home in your freezer, it’s cloudy. Want to make crystal-clear ice like the pros? You don’t need a special machine.

Here are the simple steps:

• Use distilled water.
• Boil the water, then let it cool.
• Boil the water one more time.
• Let it cool slightly, but pour in the tray when it’s still hot.
• Freeze.

The smaller your cubes, the better they will look.

Pro Cocktail Mini Ice Cube Trays are good for making a batch of small ice cubes that are good for cocktails.

Q: Marlene writes, “how many ounces are in a 1/5th bottle of vodka?”

A: First let’s use a 1 oz. shot for this exercise. Next, what exactly is a 1/5? It is an old measurement for a bottle of booze. It refers to the fact that the bottles were 1/5 of a gallon. These days most bottles are 750 ml, which is close to 1/5 of a gallon. A gallon contains 128 fluid ounces. So a fifth (1/5) or 750ml contains a tad more than 25 oz, or 25 one ounce shots. Of course many use 1 1/2 ounce for a standard shot which is around 16 shots.

Bar Measurement Chart

The folks at Asylum asked, “now that Absinthe is legal and no longer so dangerous, what drinks are most dangerous?”

Well, they came up with a list. Included are favorites such as Moonshine, Everclear and various other potent concoctions from around the world.

Read the Whole List:

Absinthe Deemed Safe, So We Reveal Other Dangerous Drinks - Asylum

Of course, not drinking responsibly is dangerous now matter what you’re drinking.
Please drink responsibly!

It had to happen. Absolut and LX.TV have created a new reality show looking for Amreica’s Top Bartender. The series called, On the Rocks” features 12 episodes in which 10 aspiring bartenders compete for $100,000 and the title “America Top Bartender”.

Watch the trailer here and get some tips on what makes a good bartender.

On The Rocks - LX.TV

It’s football season and that means tailgating and the Tailgator is Tailgating! This 25cc, 2 1/4 hp, gas-powered blender is like nothing else we have seen.

This machine is for some serious drink blending and major tailgating. It is even great for whipping up all kinds of dips, which go great with the margaritas that this blender has made famous.

Each TailGator is assembled by hand in the U.S.A. with strict attention to detail.

Let’s face it, it’s just super cool!

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Cocktails for Tailgating