Happy 4th. We’ve gathered a few fun links for your enjoyment!

10 Other Things That Happened on July 4th [Mental Floss]
Extreme Grilling [Slashfood.com]
Regional Recipes and Cocktails [Food Network]
Red, White & Booze
More 4th of July Cocktails [The Hostess Blog]

Fun debate on Asylum:

America rejoins the British Empire
Britain become the 51st State

Happy Independence Day! To celebrate, we have an All American Bourbon cocktail that is perfect for your July 4th Barbecue. Patriot tea starts with a fresh brewed pitcher of iced tea, lemon and mint. American Honey, a 71-proof bourbon & honey-based liquor from Wild Turkey is then added to the tea giving it the sweetness of honey and, of course, Kentucky Bourbon.

Grab a tall glass, hit the lawn chair and get ready for some … Read more

Our friends at Campari, the makers of SKYY, Campari, and Cabo Wabo, created a collection of refreshing new cocktails for Independence Day.

All American Blue: Vodka, blue curaçao and white grape juice. Refreshing!
Americano: This cocktail put Campari on the map when hardly an American had ever heard of Campari.
Cherry Patriot: Cherry-infused vodka, whiskey, cointreau, sweet vermouth and a touch of lemon juice.
Firecracker AKA Pomegranate Margarita: Tequila and some other stuff. Need we … Read more

OMFG!

It is almost July 4th already. SKYY sent us this cocktail help keep you cool.

Ingredients

2 oz SKYY vodka
1 oz blue curaçao
2 oz white grape juice
Splash of soda

Instructions

Pour all ingredients except soda in a shaker and shake hard. Pour into a highball glass with the ice and garnish with a lime or green apple slice.

Courtesy of SKYY Vodka. 
More All-American Cocktails.

Dad is a classic and so are his cocktails.

No Midori Sours or piña coladas for good old Pops. Nope, our dad sips Manhattans and martinis. These are the cocktails that helped raise us all.

Cheers!

Father’s Day Links

Father’s Day Traditions from Around the World [Mental Floss]
Tailgator, Gas Powered Blender [DOTW]
Drinks for Dad: Classic Cocktails for Father’s Day
Father’s Day Masterclash: Heathcliff Huxtable vs. Al Bundy [Asylum]
Top 10 Manly Drinks … Read more

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

… Read more

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

Happy Mother’s Day!

To help celebrate, X-Rate Fusion Liqueur created cocktails in honor of our favorite MILFs from TV and Film.

Sweet Ben’s Pink Lemonade – Mrs Robinson in The Graduate, played by Anne Bancroft
The Dean’s Wife – Marion Wormer in Animal House, played by Verna Bloom
X Meeting Mrs. Bing – Chandler’s Mom in Friends, played by Morgan Fairchild
The X-Rated Rec Room – Stifler’s mom in American Pie, … Read more

Viva Mexico!

Happy Cinco de Mayo. We got links and this great cocktail!

Ingredients

2 ½ oz tequila
1 oz grenadine
1 oz Rose’s lime juice

Instructions

Combine with ice in a shaker and mix well. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with a wedge of lime.

Tequila Cocktails
Hijos De Villa Tequila Gun [Cool Addict]

Join Bartender Weekly for some tequila shots and the story of Cinco de Mayo: