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VIDEO: Stone Rose, a great holiday "Spirit"

VIDEO: Stone Rose, a great holiday “Spirit”

For a great holiday beverage we can all be thankful for, “The Little Barmaid,” otherwise known as Cydnee Murray, recommends a Stone Rose, what she calls a “tried and true libation” for Thanksgiving. And with its pear-flavored …

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Top Five Craft Beer Favorites 2

Top Five Craft Beer Favorites

This is so subjective, there’s no doubt, but news today that the Atlanta Braves were partnering with Terrapin Ale at their new ballpark next spring got me to thinking: how about a Top Five list of my favorite craft beers? You want to delight me …

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Spirit Thursday: Old Style beer

The Chicago Cubs are back in the National League Championship Series and four wins away from earning a shot at reversing the World Series curse that dates back to 1908. In honor of the Cubbies, Inside Tailgating is making Old Style beer, …

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Spirit Thursday: “Red River” shots

In honor of Saturday’s annual showdown between the University of Texas and the University of Oklahoma – formerly known as the Red River Shootout, and now a little more politically correct as the Red River Rivalry – we give you a …

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Thursday spirit: Gin and tonic

Thursday spirit: Gin and tonic

The NFL is playing its annual London game on Sunday when the Jacksonville Jaguars “host” the Indianapolis Colts in a game that will air at 9:30 a.m. We’re not sure what the Londoners know about American football tailgating culture …

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Spirit Thursday: Bourbon

Spirit Thursday: Bourbon

In honor of the No. 3 Louisville Cardinals and their eye-popping 63-20 win over formerly-No. 2 Florida State, Inside Tailgating brings you Kentucky’s finest for it’s Spirit Thursday. No, we don’t mean Louisville’s sophomore …

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Whiskey Sour Wednesday

Whiskey Sour Wednesday Recipe

As far as cocktails go, the Whiskey Sour is one of the simplest. Brought about more than a century ago,  it is merely the combination of whiskey, citrus juice of some kind (though 9 times out of 10 it will be lemon) and a sweetening agent, usually …

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Spirit Thursday: Japanese Highball

I like strange and unique twists on well known drinks. The Highball is a pretty common drink, but what if you sub in a fine Japanese whisky. This would seem to be a great end of the summer drink and a welcome site at your tailgate event. The Japanese …

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Football Is Back: Touchdown Fizz Cocktail

Football Is Back: Touchdown Fizz Cocktail

We love to tailgate at many events. We have often said we can make a tailgate happen anywhere. But, lets face it. Football is why the majority of people have tailgate events. And this weekend is when the bulk of the games start up. So let’s …

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Spirit Thursday - Vodka and Bombs

Spirit Thursday – Vodka and Bombs

The following drink borrows it’s name from the German terror-weapon, the rocket-propelled V-1, which was nick-named the buzz-bomb due to the characteristic noise it produced. To be perfectly honest, the V-1s really wouldn’t hit London until summer of …

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Backyard Lemonade

Backyard Lemonade

With its notes of vanilla, cinnamon and toffee, Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum is great base spirit for summer sips. Kick up your late summer tailgate with the Backyard Lemonade! Recipe and image courtesy of Sailor Jerry rum. 2 …

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Spirit Of The Week - Mezcal 2

Mezcal

After exploring the joys of Pisco, this week we move up north a bit and check out Mezcal. It is a distilled alcoholic beverage made from a variation of the Agave plant. Most mezcal is made in Oaxaca, Mexico. “para todo mal, mezcal, y para todo …

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Satchel Paige

Satchel Paige

We are glad we have good friends like A History of Drinking, because we nearly missed the birthday of one of the best pitchers ever, Satchel Paige. It would have been his 100th birthday. WHO IS SATCHEL PAIGE? Leroy “Satchel” Paige was born on …

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Independence Day Grilling

Independence Day Grilling

The most important thing on the 4th of July is to honor America. But then, of course, the next thing to do is to fire up your grill. here are a couple of recipes to help you out. Just consider your Independence Day celebration as America’s …

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Enjoy A Smoke Cocktail Called Embers Only

Embers Only

Yes, a liquid smokey cocktail. A good smokey-ness is encouraged when grilling food. So why not add that taste to a cocktail. This tequila and vermouth concoction sounds quite tasty. Embers Only With Smoke 2 parts 901® Tequila 1 part sweet vermouth 2 …

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Belmont Stakes Part 2 - Belmont Cocktail

Belmont Stakes Part 2 – Belmont Cocktail

This drink is named after The Battle of Belmont during the Civil War and has nothing to do with the Belmont Stakes horse race. Will your guests care? Nope. This fine drink will bring the enjoyment to your horse racing themed event, no matter what. …

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Belmont Stakes Part 1 - The Belmont Breeze

Belmont Stakes Part 1 – The Belmont Breeze

Saturday June 11 is the 148th Belmont Stakes race. Although, unlike last year, there is no chance for a Triple Crown winner, we should still use this as a fine tailgate option for the weekend. The Belmont doesn’t seem to have the national …

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Preakness Part 2

Preakness Part 2

We are celebrating Preakness week by having a recipe per day that can be a part of your Preakness tailgate. Up next is the official drink of the Preakness Stakes, The Black-Eyed Susan. It is a daytime style drink:   The Black-Eyed …

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Preakness Part 1

Preakness Part 1

This week is the second leg of the Triple Crown. After last year, when American Pharoah became the first horse since 1978 to win the storied event, there has been a new enthusiasm towards the spectacular event. Maybe Nyquist can make it happen again …

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Baseball Tailgating Tips and Tequila Baybreeze Cocktail 1

Baseball Tailgating Tips and Tequila Baybreeze Cocktail

It’s baseball season, which naturally means baseball tailgating! Normally people think about tailgating as a football-only kind of event. But, we try really hard here to expand tailgating to pretty much anywhere. It is tough to get as worked up …

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Kentucky Derby Cocktails

Kentucky Derby Cocktails

From our friends at A History Of Drinking comes this nugget: Kentucky Derby. Now normally, this means throwing back the ubiquitous Mint Julep, and by all means if that is what you aim to do, more power to you! If you want knock one together at home …

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Absinthe For The Kentucky Derby

Absinthe For The Kentucky Derby

Need an alternative to the ubiquitous Mint Julep for this year’s Kentucky Derby? Well, try this surprisingly low cal cocktail called The Cool & Skinny. It will definitely get you thinking about the shortest race on earth and a spirit …

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Tequila Thursday

Tequila Thursday

I think tequila works well for Thursdays. So it is our spirit of the week. No Big Dill 2 parts Sauza® 901® Tequila 1 part lemon juice 4 cucumber rounds, quartered Fresh dill Splash agave syrup Splash soda water or tonic   In a tall glass smash …

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A Vodka Party

A Vodka Party

To help you celebrate all that’s great about the “little water”, here are a few recipes guaranteed to satisfy both the classic and creative cocktail lover: VODKA MARTINIS: No one ever agrees on what makes the perfect martini, especially when we …

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