Mardi Gras is upon us and Fat Tuesday is around the corner. So why feature the classic New Orleans Cocktail. No, I’m not talking about a Hurricane, I am talking about the Sazerac one of the very first cocktail recipes in history. It was created in the 1830′s by Pharmacist Antoine Amedie Peychaud, as a way to deliver a dose of his “health” elixir, Peychaud’s Bitters. These bitters are still used today.

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It’s Fashion Week! And after seeing all the latest trends on the runway, it’s time for the fashion mavens and celebrities to hit the bar.

Basil Hayden’s shared the special recipe concocted for the Cynthia Rowley show this week. So those of us who aren’t hobnobbing with the glitterati in New York City this week can have a taste of the glamor no matter what we’re wearing.

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A good whiskey cocktail keeps you nice and warm in Pittsburgh, but you don’t have to be in Steeler Nation to enjoy this one.

Bottlenotes is offering Drink of the Week readers $10 off tickets to “Around the World in 80 Sips.” That means $30 will get you tastes of wine from around the world, with special food pairings.

It will be held February 19 at Crushpad in San Francisco. Hope to see you there! I can testify first-hand that these folks know their wine and know how to show you a good time.

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Even if you won’t be rooting for Arizona on Super Bowl Sunday, an Arizona Margarita is a great game day cocktail.

It’s made with prickly pear juice, which comes from a cactus common in the Southwest. Supposedly, prickly pear juice is great for preventing hangovers. Not sure if that’s true, but it’s worth a shot!

Entertaining an AFC crowd? Herradura Tequila created the AFC Paloma just for you. Into the NFC? Try the NFC Margarita.

For all you Arizona fans, Herradura Tequila created the NFC Herradura Margarita. If you’re a Pittsburgh fan, check out the AFC Herradura Paloma.

The Super Bowl is coming up, and it is a drinking occasion! Sure, beer is great. But if you’re looking for something different, here’s a Super Bowl cocktail that’s sure to please.

Photo by sirmikester.

Whether you’re a Steelers or Cards fan, chili is a tasty way to tame your hunger so you can focus on yelling at the screen and second guessing the coach.

Ingredients

2 lbs ground beef
2 16 oz cans kidney beans, drained
2 14 oz cans tomatoes, chopped
1 white onion
1 red bell pepper
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 tbs chili powder
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp coarse salt
1 tsp parsley
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With the Presidential Inauguration right around the corner, what better way to celebrate this momentous occasion with some original American Cocktails. The folks at San Francisco’s own Skyy Vodka wanted to share this collection of infused vodka cocktails. They also remind us that Skyy is an All-American Spirit, it is crafted from the finest American grain, distilled and bottled in the USA.

As the United States welcomes their 44th President, toast your country and embrace … Read more