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The Biltmore is March 1st Drink of the Day!!

March 1, 2012 | By Shaun the Bartender | Add a Comment

As I do everyday, I put together some history of the day with the hopes of finding a drink that fits with the history. There are days where I have to choose which drink would be more appreciated before deciding to write this. Some days, however, I have nothing. This happens to be one of […]

The Sloe Gin Fizz is February 29th Drink of the Day!!

February 29, 2012 | By Shaun the Bartender | Add a Comment

On this day, in 1960, the first Playboy Club was opened in Chicago. By the end of 1961, it was considered the most visited night club in the world, when over 135,000 people came through the doors in the last quarter of that year. Hugh Hefner had something going that would make him the most […]

The Zombie is February 28th Drink of the Day!

February 28, 2012 | By Shaun the Bartender | Add a Comment

This is one of those drinks that has stood the test of time. Invented by Donn Beach of Don the Beachcomer Restaurant fame in the 1930s, this drink is surely not for the weak hearted. This drink hit the top of its popularity after it was showed off at the New York World’s Fair in […]

The Dirty Bizzo Shooter is February 27th Drink of the Day!

February 27, 2012 | By Shaun the Bartender | Add a Comment

Sometimes, it’s nice to get a shooter of something to kick it in a little more than what the beer is able to. A shooter does the trick and doesn’t take that long to do. For that same reason, may I add that you must watch the amount your consuming so you can have a […]

The Buffalo Bill Cocktail is February 26th Drink of the Day!

February 26, 2012 | By Shaun the Bartender | Add a Comment

Today we celebrate William “Buffalo Bill” Cody, who was born on this day in 1846. To help celebrate, here’s an easy drink that will be sure to be a hit. Supposedly, this was his favorite drink and you will have no trouble putting one together. Good drinks don’t have to always be difficult! Happy Birthday, […]

The Colt 45 is February 25th Drink of the Day

February 25, 2012 | By Shaun the Bartender | Add a Comment

Samual Colt patented the first revolving barrel multi-shot firearm when he was only twenty-two years of age, in 1836. Though he had some early problems getting sales for his invention, he was able to see the hard times through and, by the time of his death at the age of 47, he was considered one […]

Indian Summer Cocktail is February 24th Drink of the Day!

February 24, 2012 | By Shaun the Bartender | Add a Comment

On this day, in 1835, “Siwinowe Kesibwe” (Shawnee Sun) was issued as the first Indian Language monthly publication in the US, and the first paper published in what is now Kansas (at the time, this part of the country was Indian Territory). The written alphabet was created by a Baptist missionary by the name of […]

The Alamo Cocktail is February 23rd Drink of the Day!

February 23, 2012 | By Shaun the Bartender | Add a Comment

Today is the date when the fighting at the Alamo, in San Antonio, Tx started taking place. Mexican General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna led the battle which would end on March 2nd of that year. By the end of the battle, Santa Anna’s troops would take over the Alamo, killing up to 250 Texas […]

The George Washington Cocktail is February 22nd Drink of the Day!

February 22, 2012 | By Shaun the Bartender | Add a Comment

George Washington, best known as the first President of the United States, was much more than that. Did you know that Mr. Washington was considered one of the biggest producers of whiskey the year of his death, in 1799, with over 11,000 gallons being produced that year. Coming out of the Oval Office and moving […]

The Razzynut Cocktail is February 21 Drink of the Day!

February 21, 2012 | By Shaun the Bartender | Add a Comment

This was one of those days where the drinks didn’t seem to coincide with any history of the day. So, I took advantage of this to introduce to you one of my very own concoctions. This is considered a “cream’ drink and makes a great dessert sipper. Time to get the fire started while listening […]