As we reported back in December, Absolut Vodka, set out on a campaign to let the public choose their 100 Absolutes in Fashion, Food & Drink, Culture, Technology and People/Places. Now after over 300,000 votes, the results are in and we now know that New York is the Absolute City and travel is the Absolute Hobby. So what about the topic near a dear to my heart, cocktails. I’ll break it down for you:

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I have always been a huge fan of Baileys Irish Cream ever since I discovered it in my parents liquor cabinet many years ago.Since. I have enjoyed this classic cream whiskey liqueur on the rocks, in a mudslide and in coffee (of course).

Recently, the fine folks over in Ireland created two new kinds of Baileys for us to enjoy. The flavors are Baileys with a hint of Caramel and Baileys with a hint of … Read more

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This week we follow the Misty and Lauren to San Jose del Cabo, Mexico. They visit the Giggling Marlin, a bar notorious for shots. The girls are not disappointed when they are greeted with Jello Body Shots, upside down gravity shots and others. watch the video

We also went to Tokyo with the Thirsty Traveler. Ooops

There used to be a video here, but the … Read more

It’s Super Bowl Weekend in Miami. These girls know how to have fun and there is not better place than South Beach. Follow these girls on a tour of awesome party places like the Shore Club, the Delano and the Ocean Avenue Strip. This video will give you a taste of off the field action going on this weekend.

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Maxim named the Top 10 Party Cities in the US recently. Here’s their list.
10. Chicago, Illionios
9. New York City, New York
8. Portland, Oregon
7. Atlanta, Georgia
6. Austin, Texas
5. Houston, Texas
4. Nashville, Tennessee
3. New Orleans, Louisiana
2. Milwaukee, Wisconsin
1. Las Vegas, Nevada

I have to agree with the Top 2. Las Vegas is, well Las Vegas and Milwaukee was recently named the Hardest Drinking City by Forbes. New … Read more

The big game is Sunday. This is the single biggest party day of the year after New Years Eve. The folks over at Pernod-Ricard created two cocktails that honor this years Super Bowl teams, the Chicago Bears and the Indianapolis Colts.

Da Bear-tini

2 parts Kahlua
1 part Tequila Tezon

Shake in a shaker with ice and strain into a martini glass. Garnish with an
orange twist.

A Colt One

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Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Hershey’s is now making Dark Chocolate Raspberry Kisses. YUM! I haven’t tried them yet, Nicole Weston at Slashfood says they can be a bit harsh all by themselves, but make a great accompanyment to other treats, such as our Chocolate Raspberry Martini and Champage Cocktails.

Dark Chocolate Raspberry Kisses

Photo by Nicole Weston.

Shake off the cold with this Carribean delight. Easy to make and easier to drink, who doesn’t need a bit of Jamaican winter? Thanks, George L!

Onto the drink…

This is a great question as it causes a ton of confusion amongst bartenders and the home mixologist alike. According to most, a standard shot is 1 ½ fluid ounces. This is also commonly known as a jigger. If you are counting at home, that’s a 6 count.

But wait! There are a few other types of shots:

- A 1-ounce shot is known as a pony
– A double shot is 3 ounces

The … Read more

Google Bar Mashups are way cool here out start at one for San Francisco and the Bay Area. If you have a favorite, let us know.

CommunityWalk Map – San Francisco Bars

San Francisco Bar Map