Philadelphia’s “City Special”
Take a happy hour trip to 1509 South Street and you’ll find the city-famous Bob and Barbara’s, home of Philadelphia’s famous Citywide Special. What is the special you ask? The special is a can of PBR and a shot of Jim Beam. Such a combination will only cost you $3. The tradition started roughly two
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Going on Vacation in Cancun? Here’s Your Poolside Cheat Sheet!
Going on a summer trip to Cancun? While you are enjoying the various beaches, exotic people and change of scenery, be sure to try some of these drinks as well (don’t worry your hotel poolbar has them and we ranked them for you)! 1. Margaritas — This might have been obvious, but there is nothing
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Out of the gate, in-flight drinking!
Anyone who has flown on a plane and drank while doing so can attest to the outlandish fees that airlines charge for alcohol. One might think that because of the profits airlines make on selling drinks one can assume that lugging booze on the plane for in-flight consumption is is prohibited. However, there are a very simple
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What to Order at a Bar When You’re Not Sure
We have all been in the position where we just did not know what drink to order. Whether we want something new and just don’t know what to try, or we just stepped into a new bar, or we just want to be adventurous, sometimes, it is just way too hard to come up with
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When Did the Lime Meet Corona?
Ok folks, time to visit another classic drink: Corona and Lime. I’m sure many of you have tried this concoction, possibly while listening to the famous song by Shwayze of the same title. The question has come up many times…how and when did the “Corona and Lime” tradition start. Well, there are a few answers
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What Beer to Drink with Spicy Food
As it turns out, beer goes well with lots of food. Sometimes, we choose to pair it with food by using it as a marinade, sometimes we use it to make a sauce, and other times, we just like to have a tasty beverage that accompanies our delicious meal. It can become difficult sometimes to
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What Does Boxed Wine Say About You? (it’s better than you think!)
Often when we hear the term boxed wine, we assume that it is cheap and of poorer quality than that in a chilled bottle. However, boxed wine is a drinking contender well worth paying some attention to. There are a few noteworthy things to consider about boxed wine. One, it is portable. Technically you can
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Summer Beer Games You Didn’t Know Existed
Summer is here so bring out the beer! Ready to hit the beach and play some games? Here is a list of some summer beer games you didn’t know existed (and some you might have known that did). 1. Cornhole — Ok, so this is a list of games that you DIDN’T know existed, and
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Barbecuing with Beer
Cooking with alcohol can be something that brings a world of taste to foods that you have never experienced. Gone are the days of plain ol’ Beer Can Chicken. In today’s time, we can do a whole lot more! I’m talkin’ grillin’! Let’s look at some ways to do some barbecuing with beer. The next
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How to Sneak Beers Into the Public Pool this Summer (not that you should)
Ok, so anyone who actually takes the time to read the pool rules will see that it advertises that there are not alcoholic beverages allowed at the pool. Come on, who listens to that? Here are a few suggestions for sneaking your choice beverage into the pool. 1. Can Covers — Buy some labels that
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The History of the Mint Julep at the Kentucky Derby
Mint Juleps are a popular drink made with Kentucky Bourbon, water, mint syrup, shaved or crushed ice, and mint leaves. It is a tasty, frosty beverage that many enjoy. It’s popular, especially at the Kentucky Derby. However, have you ever wondered how this tradition started? Well, here’s the details. You know, just FYI. First, the
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Hangover Cures Around the World – (Dare you to try #3)
We’ve all had the feeling of a horrible hangover the morning after an epic night of drinking. This feat is such a common one that there are probably way too many “cures” out there that claim to work. Below is a list of some world-famous cures! I’m going to start the list off with my
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