Drink

:::I'm loving Forbes Special Report "Drink," an entire section of their website devoted to alcohol. No, I'm not an alchy, but I do like the sauce every now and again. What would we do without this most delicious of social lubricants?!? I was first just going to post something about one article, but then realized theres a slew of great pieces! Fun factoids, new trends, cautionary tales, and drinking stories with some cool cats. Check it out!

Blender Drinks Are Back....

....according to this New York Times article. If you know me personally [or have lived with me in the last three years....you know who you are], you KNOW how I feel about blenders. Simply said, they're an overrated household appliance that everyone says they want and talks about how great it would be to make fun, frothy drinks, BUT NO ON EVER ACTUALLY BUYS ONE!

:::But I digress. Ice cold, blended, alcoholic delights are the essence of summer, and I just had my first one of the season last night. So head to Bed, Bath, & Beyond for your own devil-machine, pick up some Cpt. Mo', and start blending!

Here's a fun recipe for one of their featured drinks, Max's Mistake:

Time: 5 minutes

• 1 tablespoon ( 1/2 ounce) honey syrup (see note)

• 1 tablespoon passion fruit purée

• 1 1/2 tablespoons superfine sugar

• 1/4 cup (2 ounces) gin

• 2 tablespoons (1 ounce) lemon juice

• 1 dash Angostura bitters

• 1/4 cup (2 ounces) sparkling lemonade, such as Lorina or San Pellegrino.

Combine everything but lemonade in a blender and blend for about 10 seconds. Add lemonade and 1 cup ice, preferably in small cubes. Blend for about 3 seconds. Pour contents into a goblet and add fresh ice to fill. Serve with a straw.

Yield: 1 drink.

Note: To make honey syrup, combine equal parts honey and water, and stir well.

I Love the New Millenium

:::I know what you're thinking......IT'S TOO SOON!

:::Yes, indeed it is. Doesn't mean I'm not gonna watch it! As my dear friend Wanye East said in an eloquent text message, "Pregame EVERY night to it!" I saw the years 2000 [back when the world made sense!] and 2001 last night, and it was just as deliciously nostalgic & inane it as it should be!

:::In the spirit of Wanye, why not create a fab drinking game to this little cream puff of pop culture study? Pull out the shot glasses and boxed wine! [hit up the liquor if you're gangsta like that]

++Every time Michael Ian Black comments, take a shot
++Every time Britney Spears is referenced, take two shots [the extra shot is to numb the pain of seeing The Ghost of Britney Past]
++When reminiscing about a really annoying song by a one hit wonder, take a shot and break into said song [this includes the "Sisqo: Hotties I'd Like to See in Thongs" segment on each episode]
++Technological upgrade that changed our lives? Take a shot
++Every time a has-been reality star comments, take half a shot [half, so as not to DIE, given the volume of these washed up clowns on the show]
++Shameless product placement/integrated marketing? Take two shots.
[Speaking of which, this drinking game is sponsored by Orbit Gum. For a good, clean feeling!]

:::Watch 2003 & 2004 tonight @ starting at 9pm [ET]

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