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Independence Day Omakase

July 4th, 2008

USAHappy 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

From the archive: Happy Thanksgiving

November 22nd, 2007

cornocopia_sm.jpgIt’s Turkey Day. I’m just about to go get my eat on, but wanted to wish you all a safe and Happy Turkey Day!

Cheers!

Here’s a few yummy Thanksgiving Cocktails

Thanksgiving Toast Cocktail
Pumpkin Pie
Pumpkin Martini

And a great recipe to make with that leftover Turkey - Mixed Turkey Jambalaya - it’s made with Newcastle Brown Ale!

Patriot Tea - Happy Independence Day

July 4th, 2008

dotw logoHappy 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 fireworks!

American Honey Patriot TeaPatriot Tea

4 cups water
1/2 cup sugar
8 black tea bags
1 lemon, cut into 8 wedges
1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
2 cups American Honey

In a large saucepan, boil 4 cups water. Add 1/2 cup sugar; stir to dissolve. Remove from heat; add 8 teabags of black tea. Steep 10 minutes; discard teabags. Add 4 cups cold water; transfer to pitcher and chill.
Mash or muddle lemon wedges and add to pitcher.
Add 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves. Using a wooden spoon, crush mint until fragrant.
Stir in 2 cups of American Honey.
Serve over ice.

Courtesy Wild Turkey Bourbon
more All American Cocktails

July 4th Cocktails from SKYY & Campari

July 2nd, 2008

Yankee DoodleOur 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 Curacao 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 say more.
Yankee Doodle - Grape Infused Vodka, ginger, sugar and more grapes.

more All American Drinks

Flick Your Bic - Cocktail Lighters

June 29th, 2008

flick your bic

Despite many cities and states banning smoking in bars, drinking and smoking still are fast friends. To remind us all, the folks at Bic recently created this these fun cocktail themed lighters. So as you are lighting up, you can remember your favorite cocktail. Some of the drinks included are the Martini, Screwdriver and Mojito.

flickyourbic.com

All American Blue

June 27th, 2008

dotw logoOMFG!

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

All-American Blue by SKYYall american blue

2 oz. SKYY Vodka
1 oz. Blue Curacao
2 oz. White Grape Juice
Splash of soda

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
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Chivas Regal 25 Year Old

June 26th, 2008

Chivas Regal 25 Year OldChivas Regal has recently re-created it’s original blend (also a 25 year old) with Master Blender Colin Scott’s life time achievement, Chivas Regal 25 Year Old. Mr. Scott unveiled this luxury Scotch Whisky at the New York Public Library in a private tasting. We must have missed our invite?

At least the Chivas folks were nice enough to send a sample. So here it goes:

On the nose, Chivas Regal 25 Year Old, has hints of caramel and oak. It is so rich, you can almost taste the mellowness as you
sniff.

On the tongue, it is smooth to start and warms as it head back towards the throat. Once again, hints of caramel and vanilla and a very mild smokiness come through. The finish is wonderful, warm, rich and cozy.

Learn More Chivas Regal

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Lights Out In Las Vegas

June 24th, 2008

absolut global cooling

This past Saturday, June 21, the eve of summer solstice, ABSOLUT Vodka and Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino turned off the lights at 9:30pm for 60 seconds during the Outernational Music Festival featuring Gnarls Barkley, Thievery Corporation and special guest Bebel Gilberto. All marquees at Mandalay Bay, including all concert lights, shut down for one minute.

Kicking off a series of “Lights Out” bar promotions across the country, Lights Out Las Vegas was a symbolic gesture to call attention to the vision that “In An ABSOLUT World” – if every consumer committed to turning off their lights, the effects of global warming could be reduced and the planet would literally be a cooler place.
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