Waffles, bacon, fluffed marshmallow, smoked salmon, and oysters… these may sound like menu items at a Las Vegas buffet. But what we’re actually talking about is a collection of some of the oddest commercial alcoholic drinks – known to man, woman, or bartender. Taste can be a subjective thing. Ernest Hemingway was known to mix […]
Fire Grounds Coffee: Excellent Brew and Aids First Responders
December 2, 2022 by
We know that we’ve discovered a great roasted coffee when we drink it straight out of the pot and then go back for seconds within the next 20 minutes. And that has been our experience with Fire Grounds Coffee this holiday season. And how often is it that you find something you enjoy while also […]
7 Drinks Every Man Should Know How To Make
October 24, 2019 by
You are a man. A man who knows how to get things done, and that is what she loves about you. But while we’re on that topic, how many drinks can you mix for her off the top of your head? One… two… maybe three, if you count adding ice to a glass of chardinay. […]
Manly COTM – White Claw Summer Spiked Seltzers
August 25, 2017 by
LaCroix has taken over as my mixer of choice recently. The zero calorie factor is ideal and goes hand in hand with preventing a sugary hangover. Shares of its parent company, National Beverage Corp., experienced more growth than Netflix and Tesla combined this year. If Seltzer’s surge in the market wasn’t already evident enough, companies […]
COTM – Urbasm Celebrates National Vodka Day
October 4, 2014 by
To celebrate National Vodka Day, the team at Urbasm has put together a couple of recipes using Crystal Head Vodka. The bottling is incredible and made by none other than Dan Aykroyd. All Tipsy No Scurvy Ingredients: Lime-flavored tonic Sweet Limes Oranges Crystal Head Vodka Instructions: Use a juicer for the citrus (or dice them into […]
COTM – Brain Freeze
March 28, 2014 by
There are a lot of cleverly packaged products out there that sadly mask nothing but a poor execution to a so-so idea. Thankfully for today’s COTM, Crystal Head Vodka is not one of them. Brain Freeze is one of the signature cocktails of this simple, creamy, elegantly spicy, and quadruple distilled vodka, and it’s so […]
COTM – Whisky Sour
March 8, 2014 by
The Whisky Sour is as much a drink as you could regard it as a concept. Sour mixed with alcohol, and garnish. There’s no shortage on how to do it, and many recipes advise simple syrup, but we’ll tell you the secret to making the perfect whisky sour every time. 2 oz of whisky 1 […]
COTM – Casa Noble’s Diablo
March 7, 2014 by
The smooth full bodied flavor of Casa Noble Reposado Tequila is great in a Margarita, or with just a lick of salt and wedge of lime. The secret lies in its quality, which has been aged to perfection. Tequila, in general, is one of the most closely monitored and regulated spirits in the world. However, […]
COTM – Bacon Bloody Mary
February 14, 2014 by
The smokey flavor of bacon is good for so many things, including improving the taste of cookies, cupcakes, popcorn, tacos, and even sex. With that in mind, just imagine what it can do for a bloody mary. Oh, you have no idea of the number of pool parties I have gone to and ogled the […]
COTM: Jersey Lightning, Updated and Upgraded
November 30, 2013 by
If someone were to hand you a cocktail glass at a holiday party and tell you, “It’s Jersey Lightning”, would you react with skepticism? Understandably so. While it sounds like something Snooki would “accidentally” put in her son’s bottle, its apple and ginger notes makes for a delectable drink during the colder months. Guy friends will appreciate the class […]