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Enjoy the long weekend!</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://cocktails.about.com/b/2013/05/22/cookout-cocktails-for-memorial-day.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://cocktails.about.com/b/2013/05/22/cookout-cocktails-for-memorial-day.htm Wed, 22 May 2013 13:53:46 +0000 2013-05-22T13:53:46Z http://cocktails.about.com/b/2013/05/15/new-from-pinnacle-vodka-strawberry-shortcake-and-rainbow-sherbert.htm <p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://cocktails.about.com/od/spirits/tp/flavor_vodka.htm">Flavored vodkas</a>, what will they come up with next? It's a very good question because we have gone from fruits to fruit combinations and spices to desserts, candies, and even cereals (and purely crazy flavors like salmon and hemp) in the past few years. When a company like Pinnacle Vodka announces a new flavor you have to wonder what <em>can</em> they do now? To top off their portfolio of 30+ flavors, this spring Pinnacle has two new releases that <em>sound</em> delicious: <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://cocktails.about.com/od/vodkareviews/fr/Pinnacle-Rainbow-Sherbert-And-Strawberry-Shortcake-Vodkas.htm">Strawberry Shortcake and Rainbow Sherbert</a>.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://cocktails.about.com/b/2013/05/15/new-from-pinnacle-vodka-strawberry-shortcake-and-rainbow-sherbert.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://cocktails.about.com/b/2013/05/15/new-from-pinnacle-vodka-strawberry-shortcake-and-rainbow-sherbert.htm Wed, 15 May 2013 13:26:51 +0000 2013-05-15T13:26:51Z http://cocktails.about.com/b/2013/05/13/spiked-ice-cream-for-summer.htm <p>Here is a fun treat as we head into summer: <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://cocktails.about.com/od/spiritreviews/fr/Snobar-Frozen-Cocktail-Review.htm">Sn&#246;Bar</a>, a line of alcohol infused ice creams and ice pops. They are cold, lightly spiked, and delicious.</p> <div style="margin: 5px 5px 10px; width: 200px; float: right; font-size: 0.8em; text-align: center;"><img src="http://0.tqn.com/d/cocktails/1/G/A/P/-/-/snobar-brandyalexanderchoc-icecream.jpg" alt="Sn&#246;Bar Brandy Alexander Chocolate Chip Ice Cream" width="100" /><br /> Sn&#246;Bar Brandy Alexander Chocolate Chip Ice Cream</div>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://cocktails.about.com/b/2013/05/13/spiked-ice-cream-for-summer.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://cocktails.about.com/b/2013/05/13/spiked-ice-cream-for-summer.htm Mon, 13 May 2013 15:20:48 +0000 2013-05-13T15:20:48Z http://cocktails.about.com/b/2013/05/08/may-cocktail-events-competitions.htm <p>May is a busy month and beyond the holidays there are a few notable events that may interest you.</p> <ul> <li><strong>World Cocktail Week</strong> - During the week of May 6-13th we will all be celebrating the cocktail's first recognition in print in the 1806 edition of <em>The Balance and Columbian Repository. </em>There are a few registered events, which you can find <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://www.kingcocktail.com/WCW-events.html">here</a>. World Cocktail Day is the 13th and a fine classic cocktail seems appropriate,<a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://cocktails.about.com/od/cocktailrecipes/a/classic_cktls.htm"> check out the classics here</a>.</li> <li><strong><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://tickets.manhattancocktailclassic.com/">Manhattan Cocktail Classic</a> </strong>- This annual event is taking place May 17-21 and while many of the events are sold out, there are a number of tickets still available.</li> <li><strong><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://www.jimbeam.com/Music/Kid-Rock">Jim Beam's Mix for Kid Rock Contest</a></strong> - This is a fun one if you're a fan of Kid Rock. The winner of the essay contest will get a training session with Beam's Master Mixologist <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://cocktails.about.com/od/bartenderqa/p/bobby_gleason.htm">Bobby Gleason</a>, be Kid Rock's personal bartender for three nights of his tour, and get $10,000.The deadline is June 7.</li> <li><strong><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://chilledmagazine.com/ardbeg/about-the-competition/">Ardberg Balanced Cocktail Competition</a></strong> - In conjunction with <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://cocktails.about.com/od/toastsjokes/tp/spirit_magazines.htm">Chilled Magazine</a>, Ardberg Scotch is looking for the best 'smoky' cocktail. This is an <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://cocktails.about.com/od/spirits/a/scotch_regions.htm">Islay Scotch</a> and has a wonderful smoky flavor, which is drunk straight rather than mixed. The challenge here is to create a cocktail with balance while using "a full pour of this smokin' spirit rather than just a hint." The winner gets to visit the Ardberg distillery and you get a one-year subscription to Chilled just for entering. The deadline is June 27.</li> </ul>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://cocktails.about.com/b/2013/05/08/may-cocktail-events-competitions.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://cocktails.about.com/b/2013/05/08/may-cocktail-events-competitions.htm Wed, 08 May 2013 13:36:08 +0000 2013-05-08T13:36:08Z http://cocktails.about.com/b/2013/05/08/martinis-and-mocktails-for-mom.htm <p>Mother's Day is Sunday and that means that it is time to pass on a few drink recommendations that you can mix up for you mother. Whether she's a drinker or a teetotaler, one of these drinks can add a little extra special to her day.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://cocktails.about.com/b/2013/05/08/martinis-and-mocktails-for-mom.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://cocktails.about.com/b/2013/05/08/martinis-and-mocktails-for-mom.htm Wed, 08 May 2013 12:39:59 +0000 2013-05-08T12:39:59Z http://cocktails.about.com/b/2013/05/03/may-cocktail-contest-rum-cocktails.htm <p>A new month means a new cocktail contest and May should be an easy one. Rum is the theme of the month and it is open to any kind of rum you choose.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://cocktails.about.com/b/2013/05/03/may-cocktail-contest-rum-cocktails.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://cocktails.about.com/b/2013/05/03/may-cocktail-contest-rum-cocktails.htm Fri, 03 May 2013 12:45:31 +0000 2013-05-03T12:45:31Z http://cocktails.about.com/b/2013/05/01/tequila-extravaganza-for-cinco-de-mayo.htm <p>As the calendar turns to May we are once again inundated with celebrations for the weekend. Saturday will be filled with bourbon for the <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://cocktails.about.com/b/2013/04/29/its-time-for-the-kentucky-derby.htm">Kentucky Derby</a>, then on Sunday you can switch spirits and celebrate Cinco de Mayo with <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://cocktails.about.com/od/spirits/p/tqla_tme.htm">tequila</a>. Sure, you could <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://cocktails.about.com/od/cocktailrecipes/r/tqla_shtr.htm">shoot your favorite tequila</a>, but I always prefer the more interesting route which involves playing with tequila in cocktails. There is no shortage of tequila cocktails for you to enjoy and here is a round up of more recipes than you can enjoy in one day, including two new drinks that are very tasty.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://cocktails.about.com/b/2013/05/01/tequila-extravaganza-for-cinco-de-mayo.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://cocktails.about.com/b/2013/05/01/tequila-extravaganza-for-cinco-de-mayo.htm Wed, 01 May 2013 11:51:55 +0000 2013-05-01T11:51:55Z http://cocktails.about.com/b/2013/04/29/its-time-for-the-kentucky-derby.htm <p>It is that time of year again... two minutes of the most exciting horse race. Yes, it is Derby Week and Saturday is the 139th <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://horseracing.about.com/od/kentuckyderby/Kentucky_Derby.htm">Kentucky Derby</a> and there is but one drink that is appropriate to don, the <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://cocktails.about.com/od/atozcocktailrecipes/r/mnt_jlp_cktl.htm">Mint Julep</a>. This year I want to pass on a few of the highlights I've received regarding this classic <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://cocktails.about.com/od/bourboncocktailrecipes/Bourbon_Cocktail_Recipes.htm">bourbon cocktail</a>.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://cocktails.about.com/b/2013/04/29/its-time-for-the-kentucky-derby.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://cocktails.about.com/b/2013/04/29/its-time-for-the-kentucky-derby.htm Mon, 29 Apr 2013 15:36:28 +0000 2013-04-29T15:36:28Z http://cocktails.about.com/b/2013/04/24/eucalyptus-and-mimosa-syrups-from-the-bartist.htm <p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://cocktails.about.com/od/mixology/r/simple_syrup.htm">Simple syrup </a>has been taken to a new level with the first two syrups recently released by Humberto Marques. The Bartist line currently includes Eucalyptus and Mimosa syrups and they are a joy to play with.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://cocktails.about.com/b/2013/04/24/eucalyptus-and-mimosa-syrups-from-the-bartist.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://cocktails.about.com/b/2013/04/24/eucalyptus-and-mimosa-syrups-from-the-bartist.htm Wed, 24 Apr 2013 09:15:47 +0000 2013-04-24T09:15:47Z http://cocktails.about.com/b/2013/04/22/chocolate-cocktail-contest-winner-plantation-fever.htm <p>I have to say that the submissions for <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://cocktails.about.com/u/sty/cocktail_contest/Chocolate-Cocktail-Contest-March-2013/">March's cocktail contest</a> had the panel stumped. Every recipe that was submitted was great, showing off the full spectrum possible when it comes to <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://cocktails.about.com/od/cocktailrecipes/a/chocolate_cocktails.htm">chocolate cocktails</a>, and it took a good deal of time to narrow it down to just one that we liked above all the others. It was, by far, the most difficult decision to date and I want to thank everyone who participated.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://cocktails.about.com/b/2013/04/22/chocolate-cocktail-contest-winner-plantation-fever.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://cocktails.about.com/b/2013/04/22/chocolate-cocktail-contest-winner-plantation-fever.htm Mon, 22 Apr 2013 09:05:41 +0000 2013-04-22T09:05:41Z