Just because it’s December doesn’t mean that only eggnog is on the cocktail menu. You’ve heard of “Christmas in July?” Well, now Drink of the Week is starting Summer in December by sharing some of our favorite tropical drinks.

Bananas have that tropical flair but are available all year.

This simple banana daiquiri isn’t thick or overly sweet — a common problem with many blended drinks. Instead it’s light and refreshing. Oh, and it doesn’t … Read more

Created by Barbi Caruso at Luau in Beverly Hills, California this week’s drink will help us all cling to Summer for one more long weekend. The aptly named Pink Pineapple combines X-Rated Fusion, Skyy Infusions pineapple and fresh pineapple! If you are into pineapple, is your drink. Courtesy of X-Rated Fusion Liqueur. 

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Reader Tim invented this treat with his roomies.

Inspired by shark week on the Discovery Channel, this is what my roommates and I pieced together on HOT afternoon. Super sweet, super strong, and sea-foam green.

Ingredients

½ cup white rum
½ cup Southern Comfort
½ cup Hurricane Pucker
½ cup ginger ale
1 cup white grape juice
2 cups crushed ice

Instructions

Mix everything in a large pitcher or punch bowl. Serve over ice in … Read more

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There used to be a video here, but the Thirsty Traveler doesn’t want you to see it. Sorry. They partnered with a company that asked me to promote the show for free, which I did. Now they don’t need us (so they say) and told us our use of the videos was unauthorized. Yet, they gave us implied right to use it by sending us their code. Embed codes were also available to all … Read more

It’s Easter, it’s Passover and that means spring is here in full swing. It also is a good time to count a few calories so we can all look smashing in swim togs come summer. Our friends at Suntory makers of some fantastic whisky as well as Midori & Zen Green Tea Liqueur have put together this collection of light refreshing cocktails that are perfect for sipping and calorie counting.

Midori Lemonade (80 Calories)

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