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On Thanksgiving Day in 1941, the Sailors of the USS Oklahoma was enjoying a "Papaya Cocktail" as part of their Thanksgiving Day meal. Here is what I think that cocktail was.
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Nov 15th, 1986 is when The Beastie Boys released their first album, Licensed to Ill
So I'm celebrating the 38th anniversary by honoring one of the songs on that album, BRASS MONKEY!!
Nov 12th is National Happy Hour Day!
I'm changing up a classic and using some Mezcal!
cool halloween themed cocktails
These are sure to impress your fellow ghouls!
October 25th is International Champagne Day!
So, I'm taking this opportunity to make a Mimosa several different ways. Do you know the difference?
August 30th is National Mai Tai Day!
So, having never had one before I am making the ORIGINAL Trader Vic's Mai Tai. Man, I should've had one of these a LOOONG time ago!!
Do you like layered cocktails?
Here are a couple of really easy ones to make to stretch summer out a little bit longer!
August 25th is National Whiskey Sour Day!
The original Whiskey Sour is VERY easy to make as it did not have egg white as an ingredient. Check out this video to find out just how easy it is to make.
the pickle margarita
I am not a big fan of dill pickles. Don't hate 'em, just don't love 'em. I DO LOVE MARGARITAS THOUGH!! Since this seems to be a hot trend I try it out. And figure out how to make it MUCH better!
How to make a skinny margarita
Do you like Margaritas but hate the calories? Then you MUST try this one!!
July 19th is National Diaquiri Day!
ANOTHER ORIGINAL THAT'S NOT FROZEN!
July 10th is National Pina Colada Day!
How about trying one that's NOT frozen?
July 2nd is National Anise/Anisette Day!
What is that you say? Well, that's part of what gives Jagermeister its flavor. If you're like me and you don't like Jagermeister then you need to learn these cocktails!!
The Pimm's No. 1 Cup is the official drink of Wimbledon.
Find out how to make one here and you can enjoy one next week while you watch! If you've never had one you should try it!
Another GREAT smoked cocktail you should try!
Check out the Smoked Orange Bourbon Smash using my Smokeshow Cocktail Smoker!
june 19th is national martini day!
Try something other than the same ol' dry martini!
the perfect summertime cocktail!
So quick and easy to make you'll love it!
June 4 is National Cognac Day
So here are three very simple cocktails to celebrate with!
May 30th is National Mint Julep Day!
Click on the video link and I'll show you how to make one! (in a mule cup!!)
It's about bloody time!
May 21st is Canadian National Caesar Cocktail Day so I make one to try it out.
May 10th is World Cocktail Day!
I'm making my favorite, the Tequila Sunrise.
May 7th is National Cosmopolitan Day!
So of course I'm making one to celebrate!
MAY THE FOURTH BE WITH YOU!
To celebrate Star Wars we are making 3 cocktails from Oga's Cantina!! Check out the video and May the Fourth Be With You!
Two for one!
Making my first Gin & Tonic and a review of Garden Society Gin just for good measure!
Are these both a purple passion?
Lots of recipes for Purple Passion - which is the correct one?
The Boulevardier vs the Americano
What is the difference between these two cocktails? Is one better? Click and find out!
The Irish Slammer is how we end our St. Patrick's Day week of drinks!
I tackle this one for the first (but not last) time!
Our next St. Patrick's Day cocktail is the Irish Eyes
Irish Eyes are SMILING!! You have to try this one!
The irish trash can is the 5th cocktail option for St. Patrick's day
This is a GREAT tasting surprise! You should really try this cocktail!
Our 4th Irish cocktail for St. Patrick's Day is the Irish Mule
The Irish version of the Moscow Mule is a great alternative especially if you don't like vodka!
The 3rd Irish Cocktail is the Nutty Irishman Coffee
You don't just have to have this one around St. Patrick's Day! It's good ANYTIME!
The 2nd Irish Cocktail this year is the River Boyne Fizz
Straight from the River Boyne in Ireland where Slane Irish Whiskey is made: The River Boyne Fizz is a refreshing cocktail!
Our 1st Irish cocktail to prepare for St. Patrick's Day
This is the Irish Lemonade. A great alternative to green beer!
Our final Famous Movie/TV "cocktail" is actually WINE!
Straight from the movie "Sideways" we are drinking some F'n Merlot!!
Our 13th Famous Movie Cocktail is the Long Island iced tea
In The Big Bang Theory, Penny made Sheldon a Long Island Iced Tea and he didn't know what he had ahold of!!
The Rye old fashioned is our 12th Famous Movie Cocktail
Like Mad Men? How about Old Fashioneds? Don Draper's Rye Old Fashioned is the cocktail today!
The Aqua Velva is the 11th Famous Movie Cocktail
Straight from the movie "Zodiac"
The Vesper Martini is the 10th Famous Movie Cocktail
Don't like Bond's dry vodka martini? Then try this version that he ordered for Vesper!
The Sazerac from New Orleans is our 9th Famous movie cocktail
The Sazerac originated in New Orleans and it is a classic!
Our 8th Famous Movie Cocktail is: The singapore sling
Like Johnnie Depp? If so, maybe you'll like these cocktails just like him in his movie. These were invented in the early 1900s.
The Stinger! Our 7th Famous Movie Cocktail
Straight from the 1956 movie, High Society!
The Sidecar is our 6th installment of Famous Movie Cocktails
I didn't know what to expect with this one and it didn't disappoint!
The Redeye is our 5th famous movie cocktail
I wasn't sure about this one but I couldn't pass it up. And boy was I surprised!!
the orange whip is our 4th famous movie cocktail
I try to make the Orange Whip from The Blues Brothers that John Candy's character ordered. Did I succeed?
Bond's vodka martini is our 3rd famous movie cocktail
James Bond's Vodka Martini is shaken not stirred but does that really make a difference?
The white russian is our 2nd "famous movie cocktail"
Channeling "The Dude" from The Big Lebowski by making his favorite!
The French 75 is OUR 1ST "FAMOUS MOVIE COCKTAIL"
I am making cocktails from movies and a few TV shows to help get ready for the Academy Awards on March 10th
Feb 22 is National margarita day!
I try to make my Dad's famous (to me) Margaritas
President McKinley's version of the manhattan
I'm not so sure his version improved on the original!
Here are two simple and great tasting cocktails to make for your lady on Valentine's Day
it's fat tuesday!!
Let's make a Vieux Carre' and celebrate!
Making a Jack Rose Cocktail
Supposedly one of Abe Lincoln's favorites. And it's his birthday so let's make one!
the pisco sour cocktail
This is a classic cocktail with egg white that is refreshing and easy to make
the dark and stormy
Such an easy cocktail to make and tasty!
it's groundhog day!
I had no idea how this would turn out but was pleasantly surprised!!
it's National brandy alexander day
Check out this great cocktail!
how to make the Bee's Knees cocktail
This is a very simple and great tasting cocktail!
it's national irish coffee day!!
If you like coffee, you'll love this Irish twist on it!
how to make the cuba libre
Rum, Cola, Lime. Can't get any simpler than that and it tastes GREAT!
how to make a hot buttered rum
Fantastic for a cold day at home by the fireplace snuggling under a blanket with your significant other!
the cape codder cocktail
So refreshing and easy to make, you'll probably want two!