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Thanksgiving Spirits Advent Calendar Game

Thanksgiving Spirits Advent Calendar Game

Here's how to play: Put the numbers 1-24 in a bowl and have your guests pick and open that numbers window. Then they get to make a cocktail out of whatever product they end up with. Have a selection of common mixers and garnishes handy- club soda, sprite, tonic, cranberry juice, oj, lemon and lime wedges, etc Step up your party game and make it a ‘cocktail making contest’. After your guests have picked a number and pulled out a bottle let them go to town! Get even more creative with your cocktail supplies: bitters, mango juice, pineapple juice, hot...

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Eat, drink and be MARRIED- Signature Wedding Cocktails

Eat, drink and be MARRIED- Signature Wedding Cocktails

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]January marks the start of wedding planning season. All the best wedding shows are happening and there are so many decisions to make. The good news is- even more fun than sampling wedding cakes is sampling signature cocktails! There are many things about your wedding that your guests may not remember, but your signature cocktail is one they very likely will recall! Especially if it’s not so tasty… Thankfully we have a whole array of great cocktail suggestions that are sure to please everyone. Including the bartender who will be thrilled with a not so complicated recipe! So, how do...

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What to do with a Spirits Advent Calendar after Advent has started…

What to do with a Spirits Advent Calendar after Advent has started…

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]You LOVE your Spirits Advent Calendar (I mean who wouldn't love 24 craft distilled whiskeys, gins and vodkas that are perfect for getting you into the 'spirit' of the holidays!) but you didn't get it until 5 days after Advent started! What are you going to do? Does this mean you have to wait until next year? Absolutely not!!! Here are a few suggestions: Play catch up Each mini in the calendar is just about a shot worth of spirit so make yourself a drink… or two Find an Advent buddy Start on Dec 13th with your advent buddy and...

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Planning the Perfect Tailgate Party

Planning the Perfect Tailgate Party

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]We are well into fall and tailgating season and it’s time to make sure your tailgate parties are championship material! First off, you need to come up with a game plan. A great tailgate party cannot be thrown together last minute. It’s helpful if you can get people to rsvp. Plan food for 25% more than the number of people who said they’re coming. You’d be surprised how many hungry friends and friends of friends will stroll by. When putting together your plan, think about the basics: appetizer main dish dessert beverage[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] In each category pick foods best served at room...

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