Liquor Gifts

Frugal drinkers know the exact definition of happy hour, that reverend few hours where their favorite drinks are half off at their local bar. While we are grateful for this bargain hour not many of us can say where it originated. The next time you grab cheap drinks and snacks at 5 o'clock with some friends, you may want to consider raising a glass to Prohibition.

Ever wonder what some of your favorite celebrities like to drink? You see pictures of them at bars and restaurants, and although some are on the wagon after stints in rehabs, there are others who seem to drink responsibly and enjoy what’s in their glass. Here is a look at a few celebrities and their purported favorite cocktails.

Today, it’s easier than ever to send liquor as a gift since you can send alcohol online. Here are some great suggestions for liquor gifts, including liquor gift baskets, personalized gifts and unique wine gift sets. With the holiday season just around the corner, and other gift giving opportunities on most every day of the year, we thought it would be a good idea to explore the essentials of giving liquor gifts. Whether you intend to give a liquor gift basket, send liquor as a gift, or hand deliver it, buying alcohol online makes it fun and easy! Try a New Trend! What's trendy now? This is a question that we ask ourselves whenever we want to give a memorable gift, and giving liquor gifts is no different. This year’s alcohol trends are closely tied to and follow the food trends and so liquor that is local, hand-crafted small batch, and or organic is hot right now! A lift in some of the prohibition era laws have allowed for small craft distilleries to begin making their mark.

As summer sighs her last warm breaths and autumn begins to spread her colorful cape across the land, we start to look for fall inspired cocktails. Whether we want to unwind on chilly nights or share their spicy goodness with our friends after a football game on a crisp afternoon, these fall cocktail recipes are sure to charm!

A few fall drink recipes in your repertoire will give you a leg up when it comes to fall entertaining. Whether you are looking for pumpkin drink recipes or something spicy with a hint of apple, or the spookiest looking cocktail of them all, these selections of fall themed liqueurs will make fine additions to your liquor cabinet.

Boss's Day is just around the corner. Have you already come up with the perfect gift ideas for your Boss?

In 1958, Patricia Bays Haroski registered October 16 as National Boss's Day with the Chamber of Commerce. She chose that date in honor of her father's birthday since she was working at his State Farm Insurance Company at the time. Four years later, in 1962, the Governor of Illinois officially backed Patricia's registration. Ever since then, Bosses Day has been celebrated on that date in the United States and Canada as a day for employees to recognize their employers or those in supervisory roles.

Even if your boss isn't always your favorite person, it's considerate and appropriate to gift him or her with something memorable that will be truly appreciated. With that thought in mind, here's a list of seven truly spirited gift ideas for Boss's Day that will make your boss sit up and take notice.

Today is National Frappe Day and while I am a little disappointed that Starbucks is not giving me any freebies I am still excited enough to whip something up in the kitchen when I get home. Now what would make a Frappe even better on National Frappe Day? Adding alcohol of course! Here are some of our favorite recipes utilizing the liquor cabinet and a blender.

Bourbon has proven itself as a stand out contender of the spirits over the past few years with its resurgence and extreme popularity. We have watched the revival of pre-prohibition cocktails as well as the creations of a savvy new generation of mixologists. Whatever the cocktail, bourbon may be at its heart.

As far as clear spirits go, gin might be our absolute favorite. Its herbal flavor lends itself to refreshing cocktails like gimlets, punches, and smashes, and even does well in boozier drinks like martinis. And there’s nothing better in the summer than a limey G&T.