A toast to all of the moms out there, especially my mom!

Don’t forget to visit or call your mom today and thank her for having you, of course. While your at it check out some of the great Mommy Blogs that are a part of the Federated Media Family.
Cheers!

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Stir up a delicious treat for your Mom this Mother’s Day. Our friends at Pernod Ricard whipped up a few recipes as a fun alternative to stalwart of the Mother’s Day Brunch – the Mimosa, not that I have anything against the classic combination of Champagne & Orange Juice.

Mama’s Malibu Martini

1 part Malibu Rum
1 part Kahlúa
1 part icy cold milk

Shake well and serve up in a martini glass. Garnish with … Read more

Here’s a special Cinco de Mayo treat for everyone. Of course, we should be drinking Mint Juleps made with Tequila to honor both Cinco de Mayo and the Kentucky Derby!

This unique margarita is made with Organic Agave Nectar. This gives the drink an amazing flavor that adds sweetness without adding a whole lot of calories, says Jacques Bezuidenhout, noted San Francisco-based mixologist. Bartenders will love the fact that this cocktail is so delicious and … Read more

Cinco de Mayo is one of my favorite holidays. Who wouldn’t like a holiday that celebrates a historic ass kicking (except the French in this case) with lots of tequila, cerveza and Mexican food.

Tequila drinks…

Here’s a fun little video we found to help put you in the mood. Enjoy.

The Shot Poured ‘Round the World! Cuervo is putting together the worlds longest shot chain to celebrate Cinco de Mayo and the opening of what they call “Cuervo Season.”

Cuervo has put together a nicely done video of people enjoying a shot of Cuervo all over the World. Drinkers are also encouraged to make their own tequila drinking videos and upload them for all to enjoy.

The tag line for the event is peace, love … Read more

Just in time for Cinco de Mayo, a slew of drinks from our friends at Tezón!

Completo

Tequila Tezón Reposado with sangrita. Served in pair of shot glasses.

Sangrita

1 L tomato juice
½ L fresh orange juice
250 ml fresh lemon juice
30 ml spicy sauce Valentina
20 ml Worchester sauce
30 ml grenadine syrup
20 ml season sauce (Maggi)
20 ml Tabasco sauce
1 little tablespoon of salt
250 ml grapefruit soda… Read more

Jamaica

Well, we made through another winter—and not a moment too soon. Having survived last week’s Northeaster in NYC, this barkeep is ready for the warm weather.

To help celebrate, our new friend Rebecca sent us four refreshing cocktails that evoke the brightness of spring. She was also kind enough to brave the storm and introduce me to some amazing cocktails at Sapa an extremely cool spot on 24th Street near Madison Park that serves French … Read more

This week, in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day, we bring you a wonderful combination of to Irish classics, Guinness and Baileys. Reader jmccarti swears it tastes great even though it sounds a bit gross. With these two ingredients, how could it be bad!

Enjoy some of Colum Egan, Master Distiller of Bushmills Irish Whiskey, favorite Irish toasts this St. Patrick’s Day.

The most important aspect of any toast is the words themselves, says Egan. The toasts are often short poems, mixing great tidings with a bit of whimsy and a large dose of Irish charm.â

A favorite of his is and mine:

May your blessings outnumber the Shamrocks that grow,
And may trouble avoid you wherever you go.… Read more

Just arrived in time for St. Patrick’s Day. Tullamore Dew is a traditional Irish Whiskey, smooth and buttery in flavor. This smooth whiskey was first distilled in 1829 and the recipe had changed little since. It has a nose of lemon, spices with a slight woody undertone. It’s a taste is warming with a smooth, spicy finish.

This fine whiskey was recently made the official whiskey of the Buena Vista on San Francisco, the home … Read more