We know the jigger. We love the jigger. We love to watch as a bartender pours quantities of alcohol into the jigger, flips it, and pours more. But where did this curious little tool come from? And how did it get it’s name? It’s not the weirdest term in the drinking world—there’s always “Scuppernong”—but jigger does sound like some kind of old-timey dance.
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Summer is here! That means we all get to go on vacation! Sort of! As it turns out, adult life isn’t nearly as full of vacation time as the National Lampoon’s movies would lead you to believe. But chances are you’ll make it to the beach at least once this season, and if and when you get there, you’ll probably want to have a bite to eat.
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Spiked Frozen Iced Coffee Give your iced coffee a Baileys kick this weekend (Y) Posted by VinePair on Friday, June 24, 2016 Iced Coffee is the perfect summertime brunch treat, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be improved. We’re upgrading this ideal way to beat the heat with a shot of Baileys and then blending it all together to create a cool, creamy, frothy and delicious cocktail. It’s sure to become your brunch go-to.
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One concept that’s bandied around a lot but not discussed in much detail (we’ll admit, it’s kind of scientifically intimidating) is: the clone. We’re not talking about doomed sheep or jars of variously terrifying replications of Ripley from Aliens. We’re talking about grape clones. Even if you’re a more casual wine drinker, you’ve probably heard the term, and assumed—rightly—it has something to do with the horticultural methods behind the stuff that’s in your glass.
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Oh, what, your friends are being all classy, drinking wine straight from the glass? Whatever man. You got this awesome new novelty straw, and you’re going to enjoy it. OR you are currently chewing an Everlasting Gobstopper, and you’ll be damned if you’re about to stop the everlastingness. Even if neither of those situations apply, sometimes, there’s a legit reason to drink wine through a straw.
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OK, the state of current American politics might have biased us, but believe it or not, things didn’t used to be so incredibly dignified. (Kidding! They never were/never will be/this is a nightmare circus, etc.) In fact it’s probably easy to look at modern American political players and think “Man, I miss the days when everyone was wearing breeches and acted with breeches-clad dignity.” Except it turns out, they didn’t.
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Every year, for at least one weekend, you decide to forgo your comfy, soft bed for the cold, hard ground. Camping is an essential activity of summer. A great excuse to be outside, stare at the stars, build a fire and cook over an open flame – plus there’s smores.
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There’s nothing better then market fresh fruit in the summer. Except using that fruit in a delicious seasonal cocktail that is. Featuring fresh blueberries and mint, this mojito screams summer. Cheers!
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Fairly or unfairly, thoughts of bourbon and the summertime make us think about a woozy southern drawl, quite possibly coming out of the mouth of an older gentleman who’s sitting on a deck chair in seersucker, finishing up an old tale while the sun sinks into the horizon like a melting cherry popsicle and…wait, what the hell were we talking about? Oh yeah.
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Despite some initial misgivings about devoting a hot, sunny afternoon to drinking several dozen 2-ounce beer samples with a couple thousand sweaty strangers, I spent Saturday afternoon at the Boston rendition of Sierra Nevada’s roving Beer Camp festival, and I’m glad I did. I like this sort of event in general, but maybe not always quite as much as the next beer writer does.
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