Cute Booze: July 2014

Tuesday, July 29, 2014

17 Refreshing Beer Cocktails You Need In Your Life

1. Watermelon Beer

Here’s how to make it.

2. Southern Shandy

A little peach brandy never hurt any shandy. Get the recipe.

3. Texas Grapefruit Rattler

Grapefruit and bitters put a very classy edge on your beer. Get the recipe.

4. The Snakebite

Half hard cider, half beer, all rock ‘n roll. Get the recipe.

5. Shandies with Homemade Sparking Lemonade

Get the recipe.

6. Strawberry-Rhubarb Shandy

Get the recipe.

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Blog credited to Rachel Sanders | BuzzFeed

Tuesday, July 22, 2014

The 6 Most Influential Drink Orders of All Time

Be honest. Can you really drink a White Russian without thinking of The Big Lebowski or a Cosmo without picturing the cast of Sex & The City? If you can't, you're not alone.

Pop culture's six most influential drink orders are a revolutionary bunch. Scroll and learn--and let us know in the comments if we missed any.

1. James Bond & The Martini

007 might have a license to kill, but he doesn't know the right way to make his favorite drink.

2. The Dude & The White Russian

"Hey careful, man! There's a beverage here!"

3. Hannibal Lector and a Nice Chianti

Pairs excellently with some fava beans and liver (or so the story goes).

4. Sex and the City and The Cosmo

The Cosmo is so intertwined with Carrie and her gang, many viewers assumed the show invented it. Wrong. But an understandable mistake.

5. Ron Swanson & Single Malt Scotch

Ron Swanson may be old fashioned, but he sure knows a solid drink order.

6. Blue Velvet & Pabst Blue Ribbon

If the stereotypes are right, all hipsters love David Lynch and PBR. Coincidence? Hmm?

Blog credited to Huffington Post and Liquor.com

Wednesday, July 16, 2014

6 Delicious Punches To Make This July

Yes Fourth of July has come and gone but that does not mean we still can't celebrate the 238th anniversary of our country's Declaration of Independence!!!

1. Like Your Liquor’s Just Peachy Bourbon Punch

What do you get when you combine peaches, ginger beer, mint and bourbon? A boozy bowl that’s big enough to serve all of your favorite people, that’s what. Like Your Liquor got this shareable recipe just right. And while it may take a little extra prep the night before you serve it to perfectly infuse the bourbon with fresh peach flavor, rest assured: It will be a huge hit.

Check out more from DrinkWire contributor Like Your Liquor.

2. Dale DeGroff’s Pisco Punch

There’s no better fail-proof way to impress even the most snobbish of cocktail critics than with a recipe from legendary bartender Dale DeGroff. This large-batch pisco punch is no exception. His take on the classic Pisco Punch uses three full bottles of the South American brandy, plenty of sugar and citrus (get ready for a crash-course in Oleo Saccharum!) and fresh pineapple.

See what other wisdom Liquor.com advisory board member and DrinkWire contributor Dale DeGroff has to offer.

3. Beautiful Booze’s Sparkle and Shine Punch

This DrinkWire contributor goes by the name Beautiful Booze for a reason—but this time, it’s not just about the booze. This drink, which combines moonshine, Champagne and lemonade, will make an impression not only because it’s perfectly balanced, but also because it looks it with red (grenadine), white (coconut milk) and blue (blueberry juice) ice cubes.

Get more beautiful drink recipes from Beautiful Booze on Drinkwire.

4. Drinking in America’s Classic Planter’s Punch

Whether you’re actually drinking in America this Fourth of July or celebrating abroad, here’s a classic recipe from the aptly named Drinking in America for the rum-based Planter’s Punch. And, like Drinking in America says, this concoction will absolutely quench your “innate, instinctive craving for pitcher drinks.”

Check out more from DrinkWire contributor Drinking in America now.

5. Todd Appel’s Natchez Trace Summer Peach Punch

Raise a glass to America’s whiskey on Independence Day with this eye-catching bowl from Chicago bartender Todd Appel. A combination of bourbon, Cognac, orange and peach liqueur and fresh fruit, it’ll work for both a backyard barbecue and a swanky soiree.

Find more great recipes and pro tips from bartender and DrinkWire contributorTodd Appel.

6. Flaviar’s Lavender Punch

Last, but certainly not least, comes this floral pitcher thought up by the mixologists behind Flaviar. It mixes lavender and rosemary (what better way to put your summer herb garden to use?) with Aperol, bourbon, Champagne and honey. A garnish of orange slices round out the flavor handily.

Intrigued? Check out more from DrinkWire contributor Flaviar. And don’t forget to check out even more Fourth of July punch recipes in our DrinkWire roundup.

Blog credited to the Huffington Post and Liquor.com