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Cinco de Mayo Celebration Cocktails

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The sun is out, the weekend is here and it’s time to celebrate Cinco de Mayo. Check out some of these drinks and let us know which ones are your favorite!

    Cinco de Mayo — grab the tequila and get ready for the fun!
    Firecracker — if you like it spicy, this hot and sweet tequila cocktail will be a hit.
    Chipotle Sangrita —  this flavor-packed recipe will take your regular, old tequila shot to

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May Is National BBQ Month!

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Whether it’s the brighter, sun-filled days that are finally beginning to last a little longer or the cool, three-day Memorial weekend, the month of May brings a lot of reasons to celebrate! While the notion of juicy, mouth-watering barbeques might conjure up images of beers, meat and merriment on a sweltering day in June, it’s actually May that has the honor of being National Barbecue Month.

Barbeques, while endlessly popular and necessary during the … Read more

Easter Cocktails — Put A Hop In Your Step!

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Pull out the fake grass, jelly beans and multicolored eggs — it’s almost Easter! While it’s usually the children that get to indulge in this sweet, candy-filled holiday, we know that you need something to keep a smile on the grown-ups face, too! We’ve rounded up some of our favorite cocktails for your holiday pleasure. Enjoy!
    Easter Bunny Cocktail — if candy won’t give you the chocolate fix you need, try this rich, vodka cocktail.

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Enjoy Some Irish Cheer With Irish Beers!

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Even if you lack true Irish heritage, I think we can all agree on the “musts” of St. Patrick’s Day: 1. You must wear pinch-proof green, and 2. You must drink good Irish beer.

So, here is a list of beers to try on Saturday, or any other day, that will truly bring out your “Irish smile.”

Magner’s Irish Cider
While Magner’s is not a beer, it is a hard cider. This cider is a … Read more

Go Green With These St. Patty’s Cocktails

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Try these green cocktails out at your St. Patrick’s day party this weekend and let us know how it goes!

    Green Sangria — cucumber and kiwi make this wine cocktail super refreshing.
    Shamrock #3 — try this Irish whiskey drink and watch your luck improve!
    Irish Spring —  a simple gin cocktail with celery, mint and lime juice.
    Absinthe Irish — who else better to invoke on this holiday than the Green Fairy? 
    Irish Sour

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Try Your Luck With Irish Cocktails

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We’ll admit it, there may not be anything particularly Irish about these cocktails aside from the name and maybe the inclusion of a little bit of Irish whiskey. But, there’s one thing we do know for sure — you’ll love them!

    Apple Irish Coffee — a little cream in this brandy cocktails makes for a rich drink.
    Cucumber Irish Blessing — this vodka cocktail is minty and refreshing!
    Irish Tea Punch — add a little

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Irish Whiskey Cocktails For St. Patty’s Day

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There’s nothing quite like having a cocktail made with Irish whiskey for a St. Patrick’s celebration. Although there are many different types of this Irish spirit from single malt and single grain to blended, there’s definitely no mistaking the taste. Check out some of our tastiest Irish whiskey recipes to put some pep in your holiday step!

    Proper Irish Whiskey — get things started right with a proper Irish drink.
    Irish Apple Sauce — caramel

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Red Carpet Cocktails For the Oscars

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The Academy Awards will celebrate its 84th year tonight during the annual Oscars ceremony which is set to honor some of today’s biggest and brightest stars. Whether you’re rooting for your favorite, for the funniest or for the underdog, this is a night where glitz and glamour take the front seat and we’ve got some drinks to help you join right in. 

Silver Screen Punch — if you’ve got a party planned, this is the … Read more

Get Your Mardi Gras Started Right!

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If you’re religious, then Mardi Gras is simply a celebratory time before fasting for Lent but for many others, Mardi Gras is their chance to really go wild! The festive holiday is celebrated in countries all over the world from Brazil to Belgium to Italy and, of course, right here in the United States. To aid you in all the Fat Tuesday fun you’ll be getting into, we’ve included some of our favorite cocktails perfect … Read more

Gung Hay Fat Choy!

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The Chinese Lunar New Year is one of the most widely celebrated cultural and religious events among Chinese communities worldwide! Considered the most important holiday, the centuries-old tradition marks the end of the winter season with giant festivals around the world featuring dragon and lion dances and fireworks. 

Welcome in the Year of the Dragon by trying out a few of these recipes inspired by this special holiday!

    Year of the Dragon — this vodka

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