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How To Throw An Easy Cocktail Party
How To Throw An Easy Cocktail PartyCocktail parties were a popular social gathering fueled by Prohibition in the first few decades of the 1900s and all but ended during the last part of the century. However, they are back and better than ever! So, how do you throw a...
10 Unique Hostess Gift Ideas for Under $50
10 Unique Hostess Gift Ideas for Under $50 A gift for the host or hostess is a great way to show gratitude for their hospitality and is always appreciated. It doesn’t have to be elaborate or expensive; simply something that shows appreciation. Here are a few...
How to Pair Mixers and other Flavors with Bogue Sound Distillery Spirits
How to Pair Mixers and other Flavors with Bogue Sound Distillery Spirits Bogue Sound Distillery spirits each have their own distinct flavors. Here are some of the best mixers to pair with our spirits, so you can create delicious cocktails at home. If you’re looking...
National Lemonade Day
National Lemonade Day Simple Sweet Lemonade While the earliest evidence of lemonade, called qatarmizat, date back to early 11th-century Egypt, the closest version of today’s lemonade made its debut in Paris on August 20th, 1630. It was made with lemon juice,...
Bombes Away
Bombes Away Raspberry Bombe Dessert The classic bombe dessert first appeared on restaurant menus back in 1882. Over the years, there have been many different versions of this dessert, but it can be made with fruit, ice cream, mousse, sorbet and even cake. A raspberry...
Vodka: To Freeze or Not to Freeze?
Vodka: To Freeze or Not to Freeze? To freeze or not to freeze? That is the question. If you do a quick search online, you will find a plethora of articles written about whether this is a good idea or not. Straight to the point? It’s a matter of personal...
National Coffee Milkshake Day
National Coffee Milkshake DayShaking Up History The term “milkshake” first appeared in print back in 1885 and was used to describe an eggnog-type alcoholic beverage. However, by 1900, the milkshake morphed into a hand-shaken drink made of milk, crushed ice and...
National Watermelon Day – How Will You Celebrate?
National Watermelon Day - How Will You Celebrate? Happy National Watermelon Day! Did you know watermelon has been around for over almost 5,000 years and is thought to have originated in the Kalahari Desert of Africa? In fact, the first recorded watermelon harvest is...
Whiskey and Water – Calculating the Ideal Proof
Whiskey and Water - Calculating the Ideal ProofWhat Proof is the Perfect Proof? There isn’t one. It’s a matter of palate preference. Some prefer it straight from the bottle which has a standard minimum alcohol content of 40% ABV, but some whiskeys can be 60% ABV or...
National Ice Cream Day
National Ice Cream Day Salted Caramel Affogato Did you know that Thomas Jefferson is credited with writing the oldest recipe for ice cream in the United States? For most folks, National Ice Cream day is celebrated with a cone or bowl filled with their favorite...