JUST IN TIME for New Year’s resolutions, Captain Morgan rum released its own “fitness” infomercial on January 5, viewable on YouTube. The Captain Morgan Workout routine is part of a series of humorous ads featuring The Captain and capitalizing on our current appreciation of Old Spice Guy-style humor. The Workout ad, modeled after cheesy infomercials […]
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Shot of the Month – Grape Ape Bomb Shot
Here’s a fun shot with a silly name just in time for April Fools Day! This sweet and tasty shot can definitely sneak up on you, so remember to take it slow. Ingredients 1/2 oz grape flavored vodka 1/2 oz watermelon puckers Orange flavored soda or energy drink Directions Pour […]
Charlie’s Got Me Smoking Again
On February 6th, 2011, after at least seventeen years of smoking regularly(as opposed to smoking irregularly?), I made a serious, 10th attempt to quit. This was the real deal, I thought, especially because I had many factors meeting at a crossroads of motivation: health, support, finances, and mentality. Initially, after […]
St. Patricks Day: Irish Kiss Shot
Here’s a sweet treat to help mix things up this St. Patrick’s Day. We know there will be a continuous flow of green beer and plenty of Irish Car Bombs to go around so why not spice things up a bit and add an Irish Kiss Shot! Ingredients – 2 […]
Drink of the Month: Chocolate Carameltini
Here’s a tasty treat to make for your Valentine. Serve as a pre-dinner cocktail or maybe an after dinner drink and enjoy with dessert. Ingredients 1/2 oz chocolate vodka 1/2 oz Kahlua (I prefer Hazelnut, but the regular is great too) 1/2 oz Godiva milk chocolate caramel liqueur Splash of […]
Drink of The Month: Midnight Kiss
Want to kick your New Year’s Eve toast up a notch? Try adding this to your midnight celebration!! Ingredients 1/2 oz raspberry vodka 1 oz raspberry lemonade 1 oz champagne Raspberries for garnish Directions Fill champagne flutes with equal parts of champagne and raspberry lemonade. Top with a splash of […]
Drink of the Month: Thin Mint Martini
This shot is absolutely delicious and perfect to serve around the holidays. It tastes just like a Thin Mint Girl Scout Cookie!! Ingredients 1/2 oz Rumpleminze 1/2 oz Frangelico Splash of green Creme de Menthe (just for color) 1 oz milk or cream Here’s How Fill a shaker with ice […]
Who to Get Friendly With at The Bar
Everyone enjoys being part of the “in” crowd every now and then, right? Here are some tips of who to get friendly with at the bars. You may think making friends with the owner is the best way to be part of the inside crowd. Although that is definitely one […]
The Difference Between Bars and Clubs
Aside from the obvious presence of alcohol and people, bars and clubs can differ quite a bit. Of course there are plenty of hybrid-type establishments that offer a little touch of both worlds. Stereotypically speaking, the two are distinctly different. Keep in mind there are many levels of each from […]
Shot of the Month: Oatmeal Cookie Shot
As with many shots and drinks, there are a few variations of the oatmeal cookie shot. I find this to be the best tasting, and the one that most accurately resembles an actual oatmeal cookie. This is a great shot to enjoy around the holidays! Ingredients 1/2 oz Bailey’s Irish […]