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How to Make an Epic Bloody Mary Maryland Style

Color Fire On May 9, 2022 / Drinking Fun, Liquor, Pairings, Recipes

Most adults who have had a rough night of carousing with pals are well aware of the Bloody Mary, a drink that has served as a hangover cure practically from time immemorial. With some hair of the dog (vodka or gin), a bevy of ingredients that provide hydration and vitamin C (tomato juice, celery, etc.), and a spicy, salty kick to awaken your senses, it’s just what you need to get your Sunday brunch started right. If you want a coastal twist on the classic, it’s time to try your Bloody Mary Maryland style.

Quick Cocktail Guide to Bitters, Syrups, and More

Color Fire On April 14, 2022 / Drinking Fun, Liquor, Recipes

Love a good cocktail but tired of paying bar and restaurant prices to enjoy them? It’s nice to treat yourself to a fancy beverage on a night out every once in a while, but you can save money and develop some useful new skills by learning how to make your own high-quality cocktails at home. Don’t know the first thing about building a delicious cocktail from the bottom up? Using this helpful cocktail guide, you’ll be on your way to making all of your favorite cocktails at home and even creating some custom recipes of your own.

Say No to Green Beer This St. Patrick’s Day – For Us, Please?

Color Fire On February 17, 2022 / Drinking Fun, Holidays, Liquor, Recipes, Specials

Put down the green beer this St. Patrick’s Day. Seriously. We don’t like this look on you. As a friend, we think you can do better. Why? Let’s answer your question with a better question – what makes the beer green? Do you know? NEITHER DO WE. Actually, we know it’s dye but we have no clue what chemicals companies use to dye it. Therefore, unless you have the gut of your 21-year-old self, let’s skip.

Flavorful Low-Cal Drink Recipes for the New Year

Color Fire On January 1, 2022 / Drinking Fun, Holidays, Liquor, Pairings

A new year is a great time to try something new – and drinks are no exception! However, a new year often comes with new resolutions, too. If one of your resolutions is to be healthier, low-cal cocktails are an excellent place to start without sacrificing any of the fun or taste! Here are four of our most creative and delicious ideas for low-cal drink recipes that you and your friends can enjoy throughout 2022!

What Are the Most Popular Cocktails to Make for Parties?

Color Fire On December 14, 2021 / Drinking Fun, Holidays, Liquor, Recipes

It’s hard to imagine a party without good cocktails. Whether you’re planning an extravagant event with a long guest list like a wedding reception or a milestone birthday, or you’re simply having a small get-together with a BYOB-type feel, serving the right drinks will keep your guests happy. Plus, if you play your cards right, your party could be the talk of your friend group, thanks to some carefully curated popular cocktails. Not sure how to get started stocking the bar for your next soiree? Even if your guests are planning to bring some drinks of their own, it’s always wise to have some tricks up your sleeve and a game plan when it comes to cocktails. Here, we’ll explore some of the most popular cocktails of all time, which are sure to satisfy every taste and keep the party going well into the night.

How Much Alcohol Do I Need for a Bar at a Wedding Reception?

Color Fire On November 4, 2021 / Drinking Fun, Liquor

Planning a wedding is complicated enough without taking the bar into account. Though it might seem impossible to figure out just how much alcohol you’ll need for the bar at a wedding reception, there are a few ways to plan! Don’t get stuck overspending or prematurely running out of booze on the big day. When you’re looking to stock the bar at a wedding reception, there’s a lot of things to keep in mind. Today, we’ll explore some of the factors that can affect how your bar is run and what you’ll need.

Frightfully Fun Spirits: Halloween-Inspired Drinks for Adults

Color Fire On October 1, 2021 / Drinking Fun, Holidays, Liquor

Every Halloween is a special time to emerge from your crypt of work-life balance and everyday worries. For just one day a year, you can clink glasses with dear friends dressed from head to toe in silly costumes and breathe the rarified air of honest, carefree fun. For this Halloween, you should unwind and spellbind with some fa-boo-lous, creative Halloween drinks that will transport you to the realm of the phantasmagoric and paranormal. Engage your inner witch and experiment in this fateful alchemy for a night you will not soon forget.

What Are the Best Drinks to Bring to a BYOB Party?

Color Fire On September 13, 2021 / Drinking Fun, Liquor, Pairings, Specials, Wine Lovers

When you get invited to a BYOB party, you have the chance to personalize your drink menu for the night. That’s always fun, plus who doesn’t enjoy an exciting time and cheap drinks? But there are so many different beverages you could tote in your cooler. So what are the best drinks to bring to a BYOB party? You know, those drinks that’ll really help you get in the spirit. The answer depends on several factors. Think about the type of party you’re going to, the potential to share with friends, and your tastes一all that will set you up for a bloody good night.

4 Summer Crush Cocktails You Can Make at Home

Color Fire On August 10, 2021 / Drinking Fun, Liquor, Recipes, Specials

As the summer blazes on, you need a special little something to wash away the heat and keep the party going. One of the best techniques for doing so originated at the bottom of a cocktail glass in Maryland, confirmed with a profoundly refreshing, aahh! An orange crush cocktail typically combines vodka, triple sec, lemon-lime soda, and the juice from a crushed orange to make a reinvigorating little drink that will cool you down and keep your day fun and light. But you don’t have to venture out hunting down the best summer crush from local restaurants and bars. You can make them easily at home! Here are four different ways you can throw together cool, delicious summer crushes in your own kitchen.

23 Strange Drink Combos You Just Have to Try

Color Fire On July 19, 2021 / Drinking Fun, Liquor, Pairings

23 Strange Drink Combos You Just Have to Try Let us guess, you are sick of the same old alcoholic beverages that are boring. Well, you are not alone! We

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