Jace Shoemaker-Galloway
It's Name Your Poison Day: What’s yours?
When it comes to holidays, today is not your ordinary, run-of-the-mill type holiday. June 8 is Name Your Poison Day, also referred to as National Name Your Poison Day. Not only are the origins of this annual holiday unknown, the phrase “name your poison” is also unclear as well. Some believe that the term refers to a popular phrase bartenders use when asking customers what type of alcoholic beverage they’d like to order - "Name your poison." The phrase can also refer to a cho
Jace Shoemaker-Galloway
National Mint Julep Day
As the days get longer and the temperature gets warmer, the end of May celebrates one of America’s most beloved beverages. Today is National Mint Julep Day, an annual “holiday” observed each year on May 30. The refreshing occasion celebrates that special southern drink traditionally made with just a few simple ingredients - bourbon whiskey, fresh mint,sugar and crushed ice. While there is some debate as to who actually “invented” the Mint Julep, folks have been sippin’ on
Jace Shoemaker-Galloway
National Root Beer Float Day
If you need a little something to whet your whistle, go grab your spoon - and/or straw. Hip hip hooray - it's National Root Beer Float Day in the USA! While the origins of this annual “holiday” are unknown, today is dedicated to the deliciously refreshing combination of root beer and creamy ice cream. Legend has it that Cripple Creek Brewing owner, Frank Wisner, “invented” the root beer float back in 1893 when he combined a scoop of vanilla ice cream with Myers Avenue Red roo
Jace Shoemaker-Galloway
National Tequila Day: Grab a lime, salt & tickle your taste buds with tequila
Have you heard the big buzz? If you're in the mood for a little something to whet your whistle, you’re in luck. A very special beverage holiday is hours away and thirsty Americans are ready to celebrate! Get ready to raise your glass, America! July 24 is National Tequila Day in the U.S.A! While the origins of this annual event are unknown, who needs an excuse to get into the holiday "spirit?" Tequila, touted as North America’s “oldest distilled spirit, " is produced from the
Jace Shoemaker-Galloway
National Daiquiri Day: Cheers!
If you need a little something to whet your whistle during these scorching summer days, you’re in luck! July 19 is one of the most refreshing “holidays” of the year – it’s National Daiquiri Day! The Delicious Daiquiri Legend has it that Jennings Stockton Cox, an American mining engineer, actually "invented" the drink back in 1898 in Daiquiri, Cuba. Folks have been sippin’ on daiquiris ever since! Rumored to be Ernest Hemingway’s drink of choice and a favorite of Preside
Jace Shoemaker-Galloway
It's Name Your Poison Day: What’s yours?
When it comes to holidays, today is not your ordinary, run-of-the-mill type holiday. June 8 is Name Your Poison Day, also referred to as National Name Your Poison Day. Not only are the origins of this annual holiday unknown, the phrase “name your poison” is also unclear as well. Some believe that the term refers to a popular phrase bartenders use when asking customers what type of alcoholic beverage they’d like to order - "Name your poison." The phrase can also refer to a cho
Jace Shoemaker-Galloway
National Mint Julep Day
As the days get longer and the temperature gets warmer, the end of May celebrates one of America’s most beloved beverages. Today is National Mint Julep Day, an annual “holiday” observed each year on May 30. The refreshing occasion celebrates that special southern drink traditionally made with just a few simple ingredients - bourbon whiskey, fresh mint,sugar and crushed ice. While there is some debate as to who actually “invented” the Mint Julep, folks have been sippin’ on
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