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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 […]

The Metropolitan Cocktail is February 20th Drink of the Day!

February 20, 2012 | By Shaun the Bartender | Add a Comment

The Metropolitan Museum of Art, established in 1870, was opened to the public on this day in 1872. Funded by private money from citizens that wanted to bring art closer to the public, The Met is now considered the most visited art center in the United States, (third in the world), with over five million […]

Mulled Spice Cherribundi is February 19th Drink of the Day!

February 19, 2012 | By Shaun the Bartender | Add a Comment

Though we’ve had a very mild winter in comparison to the last few, it’s still nippy enough out there to introduce another hot beverage. This one will be sure to wake up your taste buds. Oh, and did I forget to mention that it also gives me a reason to add some of my favorite […]

The Yoko Ono is February 18th Drink of the Day!

February 18, 2012 | By Shaun the Bartender | Add a Comment

Today is Yoko Ono’s birthday. Known by many first as the widow to the great John Lennon, there is much more to her than that. Yoko is an artist, a civil rights activist, a musician, and is heavily involved with AIDS awareness. In the years prior to meeting the ex-Beatle, she was well known throughout […]