http://cocktails.about.com/ Get the latest headlines from the About.com http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hh http://www.about.com/ 118 20 en-us 2012-02-22T17:20:27Z Wed, 22 Feb 2012 17:20:27 +0000 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://cocktails.about.com/b/2012/02/22/this-years-oscar-worthy-cocktails.htm <p>Whenever the Oscars come around a myriad of cocktails are passed out almost as fast as the nominations list. Every year I take on the challenge of weeding through the year's film-inspired drinks in search of the most unique and captivating drinks of the bunch. For the 2012 Academy Awards I have three new drinks to recommend make an appearance at your red carpet watching party.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://cocktails.about.com/b/2012/02/22/this-years-oscar-worthy-cocktails.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://cocktails.about.com/b/2012/02/22/this-years-oscar-worthy-cocktails.htm Wed, 22 Feb 2012 23:21:40 +0000 2012-02-22T23:21:40Z http://cocktails.about.com/b/2012/02/22/booze-news-february-22-2012.htm <p>Interesting stuff in the news this week. One of the hottest tips I can give out is this first headline. There are only 25 seats available and it is ideal for anyone who wants instruction on tackling the Blue Blazer or those who want to geek out on cocktail history for the night.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://cocktails.about.com/b/2012/02/22/booze-news-february-22-2012.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://cocktails.about.com/b/2012/02/22/booze-news-february-22-2012.htm Wed, 22 Feb 2012 17:20:27 +0000 2012-02-22T17:20:27Z http://cocktails.about.com/b/2012/02/21/mardi-gras-then-margarita-day.htm <p>If you are so inclined to party mid-week, this is probably one of the best weeks to do so. With today being Mardi Gras and tomorrow National Margarita Day you will find no better excuse, so to keep things going and get you on to your parties straight away, here are some drinks&#160; for both occasions.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://cocktails.about.com/b/2012/02/21/mardi-gras-then-margarita-day.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://cocktails.about.com/b/2012/02/21/mardi-gras-then-margarita-day.htm Tue, 21 Feb 2012 14:32:52 +0000 2012-02-21T14:32:52Z http://cocktails.about.com/b/2012/02/15/booze-news-february-15-2012.htm <p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://arizonacocktailweek.com/">Arizona Cocktail Week</a> - Another exciting week of fine drinks is coming up. This one is centered in Scottsdale and starts this coming Sunday (17th), running through Saturday the 25th. Check out their website for all of the details.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://cocktails.about.com/b/2012/02/15/booze-news-february-15-2012.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://cocktails.about.com/b/2012/02/15/booze-news-february-15-2012.htm Wed, 15 Feb 2012 18:03:04 +0000 2012-02-15T18:03:04Z http://cocktails.about.com/b/2012/02/13/a-load-of-cocktail-videos.htm <p>Tired of reading all the time? Take a break and check out our ever-growing collection of cocktail videos. I just finished organizing the latest crop and there are some good ones in there.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://cocktails.about.com/b/2012/02/13/a-load-of-cocktail-videos.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://cocktails.about.com/b/2012/02/13/a-load-of-cocktail-videos.htm Mon, 13 Feb 2012 18:53:21 +0000 2012-02-13T18:53:21Z http://cocktails.about.com/b/2012/02/08/3-and-30-cocktails-for-valentines-day.htm <p>In honor of next week's Valentine's Day, I have three new drinks to share which bring the ongoing collection of <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://cocktails.about.com/od/partiesholidays/tp/vlntn_cktl_tp.htm">lover's libations to 30</a> (and counting).</p> <div style="margin: 5px 5px 10px; width: 200px; float: right; font-size: 0.8em; text-align: center;"><img src="http://0.tqn.com/h/cocktails/1/9/D/L/-/-/Sweet-Dreams.jpg" alt="Sweet Dreams Cocktail - Patron Spirits" width="99" height="150" /><br /> <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://cocktails.about.com/od/vodkadrinkrecipes/r/Sweet-Dreams.htm">Sweet Dreams</a></div> <p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://cocktails.about.com/od/vodkadrinkrecipes/r/French-Sparkle.htm">French Sparkle</a> - If you have yet to check out Chambord Flavored Vodka, this drink (and the occasion) is an ideal excuse to do so. In this drink the black raspberry liqueur-inspired vodka is combined with mango nectar and champagne. Simple, classy, delicious.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://cocktails.about.com/b/2012/02/08/3-and-30-cocktails-for-valentines-day.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://cocktails.about.com/b/2012/02/08/3-and-30-cocktails-for-valentines-day.htm Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:29:33 +0000 2012-02-08T20:29:33Z http://cocktails.about.com/b/2012/02/08/booze-news-february-8-2012.htm <p>Beyond the Super Bowl and Valentine's Day, the cocktail news this week has been pretty slow. However, I was able to dig up a few interesting headlines that are certainly worth reading.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://cocktails.about.com/b/2012/02/08/booze-news-february-8-2012.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://cocktails.about.com/b/2012/02/08/booze-news-february-8-2012.htm Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:18:03 +0000 2012-02-08T15:18:03Z http://cocktails.about.com/b/2012/02/06/dubonnet-in-the-weep-no-more-and-napoleon.htm <p>The majority of cocktails are inspired by another drink, though it's often difficult to place which came first. This is the case of the <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://cocktails.about.com/od/cocktailrecipes/r/npleon_cktl.htm">Napoleon</a> and <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://cocktails.about.com/od/brandyrecipes/r/weepnomore.htm">Weep No More</a> and ...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://cocktails.about.com/b/2012/02/06/dubonnet-in-the-weep-no-more-and-napoleon.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://cocktails.about.com/b/2012/02/06/dubonnet-in-the-weep-no-more-and-napoleon.htm Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:11:26 +0000 2012-02-06T14:11:26Z http://cocktails.about.com/b/2012/02/01/booze-news-february-1-2012.htm <p>Wow, it's February already! Where has the month gone? This last week I have been enjoying the sun and fun during the <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://cocktails.about.com/od/history/p/About-The-San-Antonio-Cocktail-Conference.htm">San Antonio Cocktail Conference</a> and we are all planning our <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://cocktails.about.com/b/2012/02/01/super-bowl-sunday-cocktails.htm">Super Bowl parties</a>, but there is more going on in the cocktail world and here are a few of the headlines and notables of the week.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://cocktails.about.com/b/2012/02/01/booze-news-february-1-2012.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://cocktails.about.com/b/2012/02/01/booze-news-february-1-2012.htm Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:54:48 +0000 2012-02-01T17:54:48Z http://cocktails.about.com/b/2012/02/01/super-bowl-sunday-cocktails.htm <p>This Sunday millions of Americans will be crowded in living rooms to watch the biggest football game of the year and those over-priced, well-produced ads that go with it. In preparation, here are some suggestions for planning your <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://cocktails.about.com/od/partiesholidays/qt/supr_bwl_prty.htm">Super Bowl party</a>.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://cocktails.about.com/b/2012/02/01/super-bowl-sunday-cocktails.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://cocktails.about.com/b/2012/02/01/super-bowl-sunday-cocktails.htm Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:15:21 +0000 2012-02-01T15:15:21Z