It’s December 31st, aka New Year’s Eve. A time for gathering with friends and family to look back on the 365 days that flew by at amazing speed, and to look ahead to the next 365 days. Since you’ve landed on a drinking blog, I think it’s fair […]
Just thought we’d share some cocktail making tips from the pros, courtesy of WhiskyCast HD, while we’re away exploring the magical libations that Disney has on offer at their Orlando, Florida theme parks and aboard one of their cruise ships. Stay tuned to hear all about our findings…
On July 18, I shared the following dilemma with you: I now have 6 bottles of Limoncello and 4 bottles of Vanillacello in my basement, and I have no idea what to do with them. I realize that I could simply give a few of them away, but […]
Way back in mid February, I received an email from a NYC PR firm asking if I’d be interested in trying Branca Menta, a mint version of the potent Italian digestif known as Fernet Branca (click here to read this excellent article about Fernet Branca from The Atlantic […]
On Wednesday, February 27th (i.e. two nights ago), Limpd and I attended the American Spirits Bartender Competition at the Stratus Rooftop Lounge which is located on the top floor of the Hotel Monaco in Old City Philadelphia. This event was sponsored by the National Constitution Center as part […]
I received a text message from our good friend The Alemonger a few weeks ago which included the photo shown above, along with the following message: GET TO WORK! At first I was a bit confused (this is a normal reaction when The Alemonger sends you a text […]
On July 26th, our friends at Master of Malt announced a a new contest on their blog called “Guess That Booze!” (all of the contest details are listed in the screen capture above). Since five people came pretty damn close to listing all of the ingredients and guessing what […]
On November 3rd, I received the following email from a Public Relations Representative for The Baddish Group (a NY based PR firm):
Here are some fact and figures about the Cruise Industry from the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association: The industry forecasts 16 million passengers in 2011, a 6.6% increase over 2010. • In 2010 a record of 15 million passengers are forecasted to have cruised, with 11.1 million originating in North America. […]
As you are well aware, the “It’s just the booze dancing…” crew is actively searching for the Great Summer Beer of 2011. Summer and cold beer go hand in hand. It quenches, it relaxes, and it tastes delicious. But what if you’re having a party and want to mix […]