Spanning from 1920-1933, the age of Prohibition is ironically most closely associated with the bootleggers and speakeasies which rose in response to the nationwide ban on alcohol. One of the many unintended outcomes of Prohibition was the increase in popularity of cocktails. Between the occasional need to mask the flavor of
While some cocktail names are certainly creative, there are several common formulas that have been used to name many of today’s most recognizable drinks.
The Mojito is a refreshing cocktail, considered by many to be the perfect drink for a hot day. So it’s fitting that National Mojito Day is celebrated on July 11th, in the heat of summer.
June 14th marks National Bourbon Day in the United States. Bourbon has distinctly American roots. In fact, in 1964, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed an Act of Congress that designated bourbon as “The Official Spirit of America.”
Summer has officially begun! With the weather heating up and the pool parties rockin’, there’s never been a better time to shake up your summer cocktail game.
Are you ready for the “greatest two minutes in sports?” Saturday, May 4th marks the 145th annual running of the Kentucky Derby. If you’re lucky enough to attend the race, be sure to grab a Mint Julep, the traditional Derby drink. And for those of you watching from home, we’ve
St. Patrick’s Day is one of the biggest drinking holidays of the year. Of course, green beer is the iconic drink of choice for lots of people celebrating St. Paddy. But if you want to switch things up this year, here are a few other St. Patrick’s Day cocktails to
With the winter comes colder temperatures, shorter days, and New Years Resolutions. Which means you might have to work a little harder to fill seats in your bar during January and February! So, what’s the best way to tempt your customers to brave the cold weather and visit your bar?
George Remus was a man of many talents. After immigrating to America in the late 1800s, he went on to become a pharmacist, an optometrist, a lawyer, and most notably, a bootlegger. In fact, Remus was so successful at the latter, that he earned the title “King of the Bootleggers.”
Summer is here and the days are longer. Want to draw those sunshine-seekers in to your establishment? Try shaking up your usual drink menu! Adding some irresistibly fresh and unique summer cocktails to your repertoire will not only entice people to spend time at your bar, but will get them coming back for more.
Hints for 4/13 – 4/19 | Beautiful Boy, Cirque du Soleil, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, I’m So Excited, I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell, Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds, and Reefer Madness
Hints for 4/20 – 4/26 | Andy Warhol, Banksy, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Jeff Koons, Marcel Duchamp, Tracey Emin, and Yoko Ono