Friday Happy Hour: Sun Down Barmate, Encore!

Welcome to Labor Day weekend! Alas, we have to bid an official goodbye to summer (although we'll have several more weeks of good weather). Here's our farewell kiss from Southern Comfort . . .

The end of the day, the end of a season -- the sweetest part!

And, we have a new fall season to look forward to -- along with all of our favorite drinks!

And the togetherness won't be ending -- simply some new opportunities for activities!

Let's do it again next summer!

Cheers!

Friday Happy Hour: Beachcombers Barguide, encore!

We're returning to the best of 1971 with Southern Comfort and their fashions and cocktails for the beach and on the water! We don't need to tell you that the drinks aren't the only thing mixing! As we see here, you can wear your favorite spirit brand as a toga:

Who's smooth in that picture, the drink or him?

Running in the surf! Dancing in the sand!

As they say, relax ....

Talk about enjoying your summer!

Cheers!

Friday Happy Hour: Margarita

Happy 4th of July weekend -- Margaritas for everyone! The Margarita is a versatile drink that can be made a lot of ways, but here's a straight-forward recipe to start with:

Here's a little history and commentary on this popular drink:

Of course, a Margarita evokes feelings of the west and south of the border:

We've heard that tequila is unique among spirits in that it's actually an "upper" whereas all other spirits are "downers." Make of that what you will. But, don't people drinking Margaritas usually seem pretty happy?

Looks good! Happy Independence Day and cheers!

Friday Night Happy Hour: Southern Comfort's "Barmate"

How many home bartenders have you met who look like this?

This is the cover of a recipe booklet printed by Southern Comfort in 1964.

They were obviously trying to latch onto the Playboy "philosophy"

So, what's on the menu for this cocktail soiree?

How about a cold toddy?!

A little soft music . . . some ambiance . . . tonight is going to be kind of special.

Oh, and that key? Toss it in the bowl. You aren't driving anywhere tonight!

Cheers!