It’s 5 o’clock somewhere! We’ve got delicious drinks and cocktail recipes for every season, holiday, and special event.
Holiday themed cocktails are both festive and delicious! Maybe you want to brew a love potion for Valentine’s Day or set the mood with a spooky ghostbuster cocktail for Halloween. Either way, we’ve got you covered!
Each season is best served by different kinds of drinks. Try making a mojito for spring, a pina colada for summer, apple cider for fall, and Irish coffee for winter.
You can also find out information about different types of alcohol. Learn the best temperatures to serve and store wine, and get facts about different liquors, like vodka!
This spider cocktail is perfect for your next adult Halloween party. It has a licorice spider garnish that is equally spooky and tasty! Using creative Halloween cocktail garnishes on holidays drinks is a great way to set the mood, and this spider cocktail for Halloween is no exception. Since spiders are a symbol of Halloween,…
National Chai Day falls annually on September 21, and celebrates this spiced tea beverage. It’s one of the many tea themed national days during the year. The best way to celebrate this September 21 national day is to enjoy a cup of chai. You can make it yourself with our homemade chai tea recipe at…
If you’re wondering “does wine temperature matter?”, the answer is yes! There actually is an ideal red wine temperature and an ideal white wine temperature. If a wine is too hot or too cool, they can taste unbalanced. You may miss out on the subtleties in a wine’s flavor profile if you don’t store and…
National Prosecco Day falls on August 13th, right in the middle of summer. It’s one of the many wine days observed during the year. The best way to celebrate National Prosecco Day is to enjoy a chilled glass of this sparkling wine. If you’re wanting to get more inventive, you can use it as an…
National Rum Day is here! Grab a glass pour yourself a taste of rum to celebrate this drink themed national day which falls annually on August 16th. There’s so many types of rum to enjoy and this day celebrates them all! You can enjoy this spirit neat, on the rocks, or in cocktails. Keep reading…
If you’re a rum drinker you probably already know that not all rum is created equally. There are many different types of rum, which each have their own flavors, hues and methods of production. This popular spirit has a fascinating history. It has been consumed by everyone from pirates (who made the first piña colada)…
Have you been curious about the Pina Colada origin? This rum based refreshing summer cocktail has a fascinating history. The creator of the Pina Colada is hotly debated, and even has ties to 1800s pirates! Keep reading to learn some facts about Pina Coladas and find out the history of how this popular tropical cocktail…
National Pina Colada Day falls on July 10, and celebrates the creation of the Pina Colada cocktail. The Pina Colada is a tasty drink with an interesting history that deserves to be celebrated. This sweet drink is the perfect way to relax and enjoy a hot summer day. In addition to having its own national…
Piña coladas are a delicious, refreshing, sweet and tropical drink. You may like to drink them, but do you actually know what’s in a pina colada? A Piña Colada is a tropical rum based cocktail from Puerto Rico that beautifully showcases the flavors of pineapple and coconut. The main ingredients of the cocktail are rum,…
June 19 is National Martini Day. This national cocktail day celebrates both vodka and gin martinis! No matter whether you enjoy your martini shaken or stirred, wet or dry or any of the other variations, today is the day to celebrate the drink that was a favorite of James Bond and many other celebrities. Keep…
If you like refreshing summer cocktails, you’ll enjoy celebrating National Mint Julep Day. This national day is observed every year on May 30. A mint julep is made from three main components: fresh mint, sugar and whiskey (traditionally bourbon whiskey). The cocktail has a subtle sweetness and just enough whiskey to make you forget the summer…
If you’ve ever had a mint julep, you’ll understand why this tasty cocktail is so popular. Learn the mint julep facts below to impress all your friends during your next cocktail party. A mint julep is a whiskey based cocktail that is made of fresh mint, sugar and whiskey (usually bourbon) and served over crushed…
May 16 is National Mimosa Day. Since this classic wine-based cocktail contains both sparkling wine and orange juice, it is often served alongside plates of waffles and pancakes for brunch. However, you can enjoy a mimosa at any time of day. If you enjoy other cocktails made with Champagne, like Bellinis, you’ll love mimosas! Keep reading…
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo this year by making this Michelada cocktail recipe! It’s the perfect Cinco de Mayo drink. It’s similar to a bloody Mary without the vodka, or a bloody Maria without the tequila. This drink uses your favorite beer instead. Cinco de Mayo is known for celebrations that feature spicy Mexican food. This…
National Tea Day, also known as British Tea Day is a day that falls annually on April 21. This special day is a great opportunity to drink more tea! This national day was founded in the UK, and actually shares its date with Queen Elizabeth II’s birthday! How neat is that? Keep reading for creative…
If you need an easy holiday drink for your St. Patrick’s Day party, look no further than this green mimosa recipe. This easy St. Patrick’s Day drink is a variation of the classic mimosa cocktail and only uses four ingredients. Since it’s the most recognizable color of St. Patrick’s Day, this green mimosa would be…
Irish coffee wouldn’t exist without flying boats, a humorous chef, & bad weather. All of these are crucial parts of the Irish coffee origin story! Both Ireland and America have played a part in Irish coffee history. Keep reading to learn all about what Irish coffee is, why it is important, and where it comes…
If making healthy food choices was one of your New Year’s resolutions, then you might enjoy celebrating National Green Juice Day, which occurs annually on January 26. This national day was created in 2016 by Evolution Fresh, a cold pressed juice brand which is sold nationwide in Starbucks and select grocery stores. Evolution Fresh noticed…
National Irish Coffee Day is a national cocktail day that falls annually on January 25th. The purpose of this national day is to celebrate its delicious namesake drink – Irish coffee. Over time, many variations of Irish coffee have emerged, but the original Irish coffee recipe calls for only four ingredients. It consists of coffee,…
National Hot Buttered Rum Day falls annually on January 17 and celebrates this warm alcoholic drink that contains, hot water, rum, butter, a sweetener and spices such as cloves, nutmeg and cinnamon. Even though the season of holiday cocktails is behind us, the desire for something warm and comforting to drink during the cold is not!…
The month of December gives us so many holidays and national days to celebrate. December 24, in addition to being Christmas Eve, is also National Eggnog Day! Eggnog, the namesake beverage of this December 24 national day, is a holiday drink made of milk, cream, sugar, spices and beaten eggs. Sometimes alcohol is added to the…
Want to make a tasty and impressive holiday-themed cocktail for your next Halloween party? Try making one of the Halloween martinis below! There’s over 15 different martinis in this cocktail list. Some are vibrant colors, while others have creative Halloween cocktail garnishes. You’ll find a wide range of flavors in these Halloween cocktail recipes, because…
Are you hosting a Halloween party this year? Try making one of the 20+ Halloween cocktails below to set the mood and impress your guests. In this list you’ll find Halloween martinis and drinks served on the rocks. They are all visually stunning, and have a wide range of flavor profiles. Some of the cocktail…
If your favorite spirit is vodka, then you’re in luck! October 4th is celebrated annually as National Vodka Day. While the history of the day is unknown, it’s definitely a day worth celebrating! No matter how you enjoy your vodka – in a cocktail, or over ice – make sure you enjoy responsibly! Keep reading…
Are you a fan of chocolate milk? If so, you’ll be delighted to know that there’s a day called National Chocolate Milk Day dedicated to celebrating this delicious chocolate beverage. Did you have chocolate milk as kid? If so, be like a child again and pour yourself a glass of chocolate milk while learning about…
Are you a chocolate milk lover? If so, you’ll might be interested to know who invented chocolate milk, and where it was invented. Chocolate milk is a popular childhood drink. When you were a kid, did you ever find yourself wondering how chocolate milk came to be? Believe it or not, there is controversy as…