- First, if you’ve got a case of the summertime sniffles, let this Low Rent Cocktail of the Month help you out (p.s. I’m not a doctor).
- If you’re not turning a watermelon into a serving vessel then what are you even doing with your summer?!
- Do you call bars with a hidden entrance a speakeasy? I stopped doing that. Usually just refer to them has having an annoying way to get in.
- What wines should you drink this week and all summer long? Maybe start with these...
- When it’s too hot for clothes but you still want to drink, you should try this pub.
- Folks, we now have yet another option when it comes to replacing egg whites in cocktails. You might need to break out some crackers.
- Spirited Award nominees are up on the site! Taking bets on winners...
- Wasps… they’re good for California wine.
- Negroni Week has wrapped up for 2019 and the drink just celebrated its 100th birthday.
- And finally, last year’s roundup of 4th of July drinks still works for this year.
Booze News
Monday Booze News Ninja bars in Japan, that cocktail origin story is probably wrong, and what is YOUR desert island bottle of booze?
- First, give a listen to how we owe a lot to Filipino bartenders for the tiki bars we know and love today.
- Yeast, fermentation… it’s how scotch gets its FLAVOR.
- There’s booze INSIDE Disneyland now! If you can get a reservation that is...
- Go to Tokyo, dress like a ninja, throw some sharp pointy things, and DRINK!!!!
- Ever wonder when all those barrel aged cocktails started appearing everywhere? Here’s the history on that.
- That favorite cocktail history story… is probably wrong. Learn all about those myths and some great recipes in this book.
- I’m ALL about the boozy popsicles this summer and I think these Piña Colada pops need to get made STAT.
- What wine to drink this summer. From Whole Foods.
- Do you have a desert island booze bottle? Check out these picks from some booze experts.
- And finally, click here if you want $20 off the chance to beat the crap out of a giant piñata until it rains booze.
Monday Booze News Prettiest cocktails in Boston, weird rosé, and an opossum just wants to drink at Applebees
- First, have you all checked out our summer bar cart and beyond picks?! You need Negroni socks.
- Also, we have Blue Hawaii Popsicles and you should really already be enjoying them.
- I like the idea of drinking “weird” rosés instead of just plain old rosés.
- I love cider and I’d love to see it explode onto the market.
- I’m fine with having a bite to eat at a winery but don’t make me sit through a GD comedy show there too.
- Yeah, sure, dress my salad with a Margarita. I’m cool with that.
- Looking for the prettiest cocktails in Boston? There’s a list for that.
- It’s summer so you need to know how to pair wine and watermelon.
- I’m all for choosing to drink or not drink or however you’d like to live your life, but really, sober curious just sounds dumb to me.
- And finally, I’m totally fine with a baby opossum accompanying my $1 Applebees cocktails thank you.
Monday Booze News Let's go drink at the mall, beer for wine lovers, and who is drinking a Bloody Mary at the airport bar?
- First, ICYMI: Spiked Horchata is one of our new favorite drinks for summer!
- But I don’t WANT to say goodbye to Caña Brava rum...
- Apparently yeast lasts a much longer time than I suspected. AND you can make beer from the ancient stuff.
- Wine lovers rejoice! There’s a beer for you.
- World Gin Day was this past weekend, and if you need a dictionary about gin, this is your book (also the illustrations are lovely).
- Oh and hey it was also National Rosé Day so you should definitely preorder Ashley Rose Conway’s book about ROSÉ!
- Have you heard of Träkál?! Patagonia is bringing us something new.
- How many of you out there are drinking Bloody Marys at airport bars? My usual order is a double whiskey on the rocks.
- Come for Bloomingdale’s white sale, stay for the craft brewery next door!
- And finally, Kristin over at Dine By Design did a through written job on lots of the topics we talked about in our IGTV segment on cocktail gardens. Head over to her page and check it out!
Monday Booze News The trouble with healthy cocktails, pool bars, and rats
- First, we kicked off our boozy popsicle summer series over on Instagram. There’s coffee in them so you can eat them at breakfast.
- Tales of the Cocktail is a little over a month and a half away!
- Wanna pay to have rats crawl around you and your cocktails? Of course.. you do??
- A few beer ideas for your summer drinking.
- Need drinks but don’t want to leave the pool? Try one of these swim up bars.
- If there’s alcohol in your drink, it’s never going to be healthy for you...
- However, one of these drinks from this bar *might* be!
- Non-alcoholic beers you might want to drink?
- Negroni Week is coming soon! Go pick some bars to drink at!
- And finally, Diageo is going to be giving 26 weeks of maternity AND paternity leave. WAY! TO! GO! DIAGEO!!
Monday Booze News Memorial Day Edition
- First, get yourself one of these chairs. Now go find a pool and your friends.
- Would you like a frozen Negroni? The answer is YES.
- Taco calendars? With tequila? Double yes.
- And speaking of, here is more Margarita recipes than you need…but you’ll want to try them all.
- Now if Mezcal is your thing, and also watermelons… that are frozen. Try this recipe.
- I am on board for putting more glitter in cocktails.
- You stocked up on a bunch of booze for the summer. Don’t ruin it by storing it wrong!
- Oh what’s that? You’d like more frozen cocktail suggestions? How about a frozen Blood and Sand?
- Or maybe you’d like some peaches and rum frozen to perfection?
- I personally like a frozen cocktail with cookies.
- And finally, congrats to Kate from Drinking With Chickens for getting her own nationally celebrated holiday. Thanks for letting me hold your chickens.
Monday Booze News What's the best cocktail city NOW, alternatives to grenadine, and what exactly is in that cannabis booze?
- First! If you’ve been thinking about creating a cocktail garden in your home, head on over to our Instagram and check out our IGTV. We interviewed Kristin from Dine By Design about what’s currently in bloom and some fun ideas of things to plant whether you’ve got a whole garden to work with, or just a few containers on your windowsill.
- Second, National Mimosa Day was last week and we celebrated with making a fresh strawberry purée with cardamom and vanilla and pretty much enjoyed drinking Mimosas by the pitcher.
- Boston, you have a pretty good list of places to work and get a drink!
- Shiso leaves in cocktails? Here’s some tips (we talk about shiso in our garden video too!).
- Grenadine too sweet for you? Switch it up with Campari!
- A short guide to what’s what on those cannabis bottles.
- Would you replace your bourbon with this beer?
- Didn’t we just report that Las Vegas had the best cocktails? Well move over Sin City, Singapore is taking the lead.
- Using citrus in your cocktails? Better be diligent about cleaning it or, you know, start growing your own...
- And finally, Vegemite… now for cocktails!
Monday Booze News Rhum rhapsodies, California takes on whiskey, and junk food that pairs with champagne
- First, if you like vermouth cocktails, check out our latest recipe. You also have to like thyme too.
- Since Mother’s Day is over, I’ll just have these cocktails for brunch, thanks.
- Come to NYC for the rare whiskeys, stay for the vegan BBQ at this new bar.
- Look, we’re never going to truly define what Tiki is, but I think we should at least start calling all the drinks rhum rhapsodies again.
- I just LOOOOOVE the illustrations in this book, almost as much as I love tequila.
- A few tips for next-level hospitality at your bar (whether you own it or just work there).
- Dave Stolte is an amazing illustrator and creator of the Home Bar Basics cocktail book. You might not know him if you’re outside of LA, but you should!
- California is taking on whiskey. Will it be good?
- Congrats to Pernod Ricard. More companies should have sustainability goals.
- And finally, fries… what you should be pairing with your champagne but haven’t tried yet.
Monday Booze News Bartender presidents, Japan comes through again with the whiskey, and a not awkward interview!
- First, I was interviewed! The awesome Mo Herms chatted with me about cocktail blogging, my years DJing girl garage 45s, and themed tiki parties among other things. Give it a listen and check out the playlist I created especially for the episode!
- Second, like cocktail onions? Our latest Make or Buy gives our super easy recipe, plus one of our favorite brands to buy!
- Being a great bartender requires some amazing skills, so maybe our next president should be one?
- Put down that bottle of cooking wine and pick up the good stuff. And then cook with it.
- A few tips for interviewing people and getting the staff you want at your bar.
- If you absolutely have to drink that last sip of wine, don’t worry, that sludge in your glass won’t kill you.
- Thank you Japan for making Four Roses good again!
- Canada is getting serious about its cannabis booze.
- Houston, TX: it’s where you should drink next and here’s why...
- And finally, I’ll drink what the Rock’s been cooking.
Monday Booze News Not poisoning your patrons, cocktail books awards, and weird bug booze
- First, we’ve got a new twist on the classic Mint Julep cocktail you’ve got to try… just in time for racing day!
- You know what, when I hear the word centipede in anything anymore I automatically think of the grossest things, so no thank you I’m not drinking centipede booze.
- Watch this video and learn how NOT to poison your guests!
- Sake, not just for sushi bars anymore.
- WHOA, this cocktail book won the James Beard award for book of the year!!!
- Idea for your next staycation: bar hopping at your hotel.
- Low ABV wines! It’s a thing!
- Is Las Vegas the best new drinking city? Well, since I’m in LA I’ll say no, but here is one person’s take on the cocktails there.
- How to shop at a wine store like a pro. (I guess buying a bottle cause it looks cool is NOT the way to go)
- And finally, here’s all the new spirit releases for April!