Between Halloween parties, game nights, football parties, dinner parties, and any other kind of festive occasion you can imagine, fall is a very social season. And this year, instead of serving your friends all the boring drinks (wine, beer, liquor, blah, blah) that they can find anywhere (c’mon, we’re not teenagers…impress them!), we suggest you go …
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I love cherry season. I love adding cherries in pretty much anything. I’ll make cherry pie, cherry turnovers, cherry ice cream, cherry cinnamon rolls and, well, you get the picture. But my real love are cherries and bourbon together. It’s like they’re best friends, cut from a slightly tart and very naughty cloth. And you …
I love margaritas. They’re the quintessential Texas cocktail and something I would have at every meal if it were even the slightest bit not-frowned-upon. So with that in mind, I set out to come up with the tastiest (and most Texas) drink I could…So allow me to introduce you to Cocktail Hour, Texas Style – The Jalapeno Margarita. …
Go for the gold with a drink you’ll never forget. This Olympic-taste will tantalize your tastebuds from first sip, to last. Watch your favorite athlete head for glory while sipping on a Red, White, And Berry Sparkling Cocktail. The refreshingly sweet berry taste pared with the tickley bubbles will keep you smiling as you cheer …
If you need to take a break from the Olympics coverage to cool off, you should grab this Patriotic Vodka Lemonade Spritzer. Whether it’s the basketball team dominating the court, or runners setting the track on fire, the Olympics is seriously sweaty business! If you’re cheering your team to gold, you’ll need a refreshing break …
Celebrate summer year round with this delicious Limoncello Summer Martini. Sure, you could save this recipe and only bring it out on those hot summer days, but what fun is that? Imagine: dead of winter, snow everywhere, all of your friends in horrible moods because of the newest “SNOWPOCALYPSE” and you, sitting in a nice, …
All the action and drama of the first quarter won’t prepare you for that second quarter punch. Both teams lined up, determined to win, grit and iron running through their veins. They know halftime is around the corner, and you know you’ll need to keep the fans at your Super Bowl party refreshed and ready …
It’s SUPER BOWL SUNDAY and time to celebrate with some truly amazing cocktails that will add the perfect punch to your Super Bowl party! This Pernod Absinthe Green Beast is a beast of a cocktail and exactly what you need to kick off the day right. No matter which team you’re cheering for, this drink …
It might be half time for your Super Bowl party, but it’s time to take an Altos Thyme Out. Instead of watching the half time show, pop into the kitchen and make some cocktails that’ll have everyone ready to cheer on that second half. This will take less time to make than your average time out, …
Don’t let your Super Bowl party be flagged in the third quarter. Plan ahead with drinks that’ll keep the fun times going. This J.P. Wiser’s And Cola is the refreshing whisky and cola taste you love, with the distinctive blend only J.P. Wiser’s brings. Add a little lime and you won’t miss a single pass, …
You watch the game for the game. Or maybe it’s the commercials you love. Perhaps the half-time show is what draws you in. For me, it’s that cutting-your-teeth drama that comes with the final quarter…everything is on the line, both teams have played long and hard all year just to make it to this moment. …
No holiday party is complete without a selection of drinks to keep your guests happy, but sometimes it’s hard to find a good balance between overly-fruity (some might say “girly”) cocktails and, well, beer. But if you want something that’s fancy enough for a party but not too sweet – and not too expensive that …
There’s nothing like a hot apple cider to keep you warm on these long winter nights. But if you want all of the “warm” with none of the “hot,” you’re going to have to switch out the heating process in favor of some good ol’ fashioned liquor. And let me tell you, if you like whiskey, …
Jingle bell, jingle bell, jingle bell…okay, now that you’ve got a different Christmas song stuck in your head besides that one you heard in that department store a week ago, I can explain to you why it’s been stuck in my head: Because I’ve made this Jingle Bell Rock Cocktail. Sweet Santa on a pogo stick, …
Some of us love dessert (Okay, most of us. Like probably all of us…If you don’t love dessert get out of my face). Some of us love our dessert with a little side of the good stuff, and no, for once I’m not talking about coffee. This Little Drummer Joy may sound innocent enough, but it …
It’s getting cold outside and all the songs are telling you to warm up by a nice, crackling fire. We have a different idea. This winter, don’t warm up by the fire…get kinky in the cold instead. This Get Kinky In The Cold Cocktail will warm you up and taste smooth going down. Drink it …
Have you ever wondered how good ol’ St. Nick unwinds after a long night of flying all over the world, risking life and limb stuffing himself down chimneys and braving the winter elements with nothing but a fur-trimmed suit, a wooden sleigh, and a bunch of rowdy reindeer? Well, this Kris Kringle Screwdriver might have something …
For some people, spending a joyous Christmas with family is less about enjoying the warm fuzzies and more about sticking your claws into said joy and hanging on for dear life as that family does their best to drive you crazy. And yes, when I say “some people,” I mean me. And when faced with the …
For some, it’s the season where dreams come true. For others, it’s all about bah humbug and waiting for the new year to come. For me it’s all about that sweet smooching…and, of course, finding every opportunity possible to get my mack on with that hot guy I’ve been eyeing for months now. Now, if …
As the weather turns colder, visits become longer and this Red Snow Drift Cocktail is a great way to surprise those visitors with a wonderful winter drink that they won’t soon forget. Fruity, warm, spicy, and delicious, this drink will relax those winter blues, usher in welcome conversations, and warm tummies before anyone has to …
Now that Halloween is over, we all know what’s coming…Christmas Carols! Everywhere you go, you’re going to hear about how it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, and how it should snow, and that Santa and mommy were caught canoodling underneath the mistletoe. So you’ve got two options here, folks: you can fight it, …
This Kahlua Fudge Frosting is nature’s answer to, “What do I do if I can’t find a boyfriend before the holidays??” Find it hard to deal with relatives? Make this frosting. Grandma wants to set you up with her dentist’s son? Make this frosting. Your sister just gave birth to adorable twins who sleep all night …
Rum and Coke was the first adult beverage I ever ordered at a bar. I wasn’t really sure what I was getting, but I had heard it on a show, and I thought it sounded pretty cool. This Rum and Coke Cake Sundae totally reminds me of that! Ingredients For Making a Rum and Coke …
This Candy Corn Apple Pucker Margarita is making me love this weird little Halloween candy more than I ever have before, and I think it’ll do the same for you. Cheers! What You’ll Need to Make a Candy Corn Apple Pucker Margarita: 2 ounces gin 2 ounces Pinot Grigio 1 ounce Apple Pucker Kosher salt 3-4 ice …
Yes, I’m aware that this drink looks like something a regular, everyday guy would drink to become a superhero. But ignoring the obvious fact that you should never ever say no to super powers, I can promise you that one sip of this Green Pucker Wine won’t land you in the hospital, but will definitely make you go “Wow!” …
Say hello and Happy Halloween to the grossest-looking thing you will ever enjoy drinking. This Booger Beer Cocktail is made with Guinness, marshmallow cream, and yes, you’re reading that right – peas. I’m aware this sounds like the worst idea anyone has ever had, putting peas in a drink when you’re just trying to enjoy your holiday …
Fall is fast approaching, but here in Texas it’s still hot as – well, it’s really, really hot. If you’re still stuck in the sun waiting for that cooler weather to breeze in like I am, then you might as well take advantage of that sunshine with this Sun Brewed Apple Whiskey Tea. Now granted, you …
Now, when you think about candy corn, you probably don’t have thoughts like, “Gee, I wonder how I can turn these into lava.” This is, admittedly, probably a good sign for you and a bad sign for me. However, thoughts like that do tend to result in totally awesome effects like the one on the top of …
Cold weather is coming. I promise. This isn’t like some Game of Thrones threat, where we all know that winter might not ever actually arrive. Trust me, it’s coming. And for those cold days, you’re going to crave a little heat. This Fire Cranberry Crush with Pepper Garnish is spicy good and unlike certain authors, …
It’s almost inhuman how delicious this Pound of Flesh Apple Whiskey Beer is, yet when it comes to bringing you amazing tastes, we’re willing to break all the rules. Fall might be about cool weather and turning leaves for some, but for us it’s the amazingly crisp taste of apples in this ruthlessly desirable drink. …
Having coffee in the morning is a convenience most of us can’t live without. It keeps you from being a zombie at work (or from falling asleep at your desk – guilty as charged). But sometimes, even a few cups of the good stuff isn’t enough to keep you up and about (especially on the …
Fall is fast approaching and before we whip out our warmer clothing, we need to make sure and plan for those cool weather drinks. Yeah, I said it…drinks are Way more important than clothes. Why? Because clothes can only keep you so warm and drink will get you through any cold night. Oh boy, am …
I got a crush! No, this isn’t me swooning over some hottie. No way. I’m talking about a Strawberry Vodka Slush Crush. It has all the things that go into making a perfect crush for getting intimate with… Oh la la! Okay so if you are not into having a crush, then you will be happy …
You are a sexy, sexy beast. You work hard, play hard, dye hard with a vengeance (your hair, maybe, probably…let’s face it – we all do it). You deserve a sexy beast of a drink to end your day, serve your friends, or hell, just rest in your hand while you’re lounging out by the …
Move over, Mikes, there’s a new favorite hard lemonade in town. This recipe for Gin Thyme Lemonade is one of my favorite summer treats. It has all the fun of a spiked lemonade with a delicious infusion of herbs. It’s smooth and sweet, hard and soft. It’s the taste of sitting on your porch at …
Too many people think of Patron as a one-trick-pony-tequila made for just a margarita. But there’s just so much more Patron can do–it’s just so flexible. To prove this (because I know you don’t believe me, yet), I’ve found (and tried) these 30+ Patron Recipes. Get ready, because this is not your mamma’s margarita. 30+ Patron …