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Drink of the Day: Thoroughbred Cooler

February 7, 2015 | By Shaun the Bartender | Add a Comment

I have reached a milestone that I am excited to share this morning. Today’s blog will be my 1000th one. Without you and your interest in our Drink of the Day, plus other stories we have posted on here the last few years, this would have never happened. I wonder where we will be when post […]

Drink of the Day: Red Raider

December 9, 2014 | By Shaun the Bartender | Add a Comment

Good day! Looks like it’s going to be a nice Tuesday here in my part of the country. A little cold, yes. But, what can you expect in December? Plus, I have just the cocktail to keep me warm today. This bourbon whiskey-based drink is perfect for this time of the year. It will surely get […]

Drink of the Day: Kentucky Blizzard

October 15, 2014 | By Shaun the Bartender | Add a Comment

Happy Hump Day, everyone! Mid-week is here, so we are headed downhill from here on out to get to the weekend. Here’s a nice and sweet bourbon cocktail for you to celebrate your Wednesday with. Here, in the Mid-West, the leaves are quickly turning into a variety of many vibrant hues. This Drink of […]

Drink of the Day: Klondike Cooler

September 18, 2014 | By Shaun the Bartender | Add a Comment

I live in the Midwest and we are already beginning to feel the autumn winds upon us. This drink will be sure to warm up your insides. A very simple whiskey cocktail that depends on the aroma of lemon to give it its character. A nice relaxer during the cold months and a nice refresher […]

Drink of the Day: Seelbach Cocktail

July 23, 2014 | By Shaun the Bartender | Add a Comment

Nothing like a champagne cocktail for hump day. Here’s one for all you bourbon lovers out there who want a little more with their favorite spirit. The bubbly gives you a little boost, but you may want to take your time drinking it. This is having three drinks in one. The carbonation will accelerate the […]

The Bourbon Crusta is May 17th Drink of the Day!!

May 17, 2014 | By Shaun the Bartender | Add a Comment

Here is an oldie, but goodie! In fact, this cocktail is linked to being what changed how cocktails were made, getting bartenders to think more outside-the-box when coming up with their own creations. You can truly look at this as the grandfather of modern cocktails. The original Crusta Cocktail was made with brandy as the base […]

The Stiletto is April 19th Drink of the Day!!

April 19, 2014 | By Shaun the Bartender | Add a Comment

I enjoy reading other’s blogs to keep updated on current trends, to check out reviews on wines and beer, and to keep on common ground with what I talk about on here. Of course, when I feel something has been given unjust history, or know when someone is blowing smoke, I do not share this […]

The Red Raider is April 15th Drink of the Day!!

April 15, 2014 | By Shaun the Bartender | Add a Comment

We already know that bourbon is a great stand-alone, on the rocks or even neat. But, that doesn’t mean that you can’t dress it up every once in a while. Sometimes it’s nice to know you can have something a little different without having to change the spirit you enjoy. At least that’s my opinion […]

The Bull and Bear Cocktail is April 13th Drink of the Day!!

April 13, 2014 | By Shaun the Bartender | Add a Comment

I don’t know about you, but just thinking about the stock market makes me want to have a good stiff drink. We have become a society where this not only is a gauge of how the economy is going, it is how big business reacts, or what I like to call “knee-jerks”, on if they […]

The Imperial Fizz is March 25th Drink of the Day!!

March 25, 2014 | By Shaun the Bartender | Add a Comment

Here’s a great combination quencher, combining the earthy notes of bourbon whiskey and rum and rounding them out nicely with some citrus. A nice beverage during the day while getting the yard ready for this coming spring season. When I first tried this, I was pleasantly surprised on how light and refreshing this was. A […]