A Dash of Bitters mixed up some gin and heirloom tomatoes in their slightly delayed Mixology Monday post.

Bull E. Vard over at KC Beer Blog put down the pint glass and infused some bourbon...with bacon? 

The Liquid Muse offers up a very NYC cocktail from Marshall Altier from Insieme Restaurant.

The Tipsy Texans whip up a few variations on their state's signature cocktail:  The Margarita.  Here, here, and here.  They've even included a two videos. 

How To Make a Margarita: 

Also: How NOT To Make a Margarita (I'm not sure if I'm more repulsed by her sweet muddling technique or the sour mix.)


And, for our take on the margarita, our resident cocktail assassin, Allan Delgado, makes his version of this classic cocktail.

In his continuing quest to mix every drink in the Savoy Cocktail Book, Under-Hill Lounge stirs a batch of Darb Cocktails.

Rowley's Whiskey Forge revamps one of Jamie Boudreau's Marmalade cocktails in what sounds like the most delicious cocktail on the list.

Every recipe for every navel- especially the fuzzy ones.

Hemingway sips on a daiquiri at El Floridita

At Lush Life, every day feels like National Rum Day, but this Saturday, it was official.  So, to celebrate, I made a serrano infused Hemingway Daiquiri that went a little something like this:

3 oz. Serrano Pepper Infused Brugal Light Rum
Juice of one lime
1 oz. Grapefruit Juice
1 oz. Maraska Maraschino Liqueur

Shake ingredients with ice.  Strain into a collins glass.  Garnish with a lime wheel and serrano pepper slice.

The cocktail was bright and spicy with just a touch of sweetness from the Maraska.  It also accompanied my National Rum Day reading quite well.  To fully replicate my glorious afternoon, check out some of the great rum-based blog entries I found sipping away on my modified Hemingway Daiquiri.

BunnyHugs tells the story of their recent trip to the Brugal plant (complete with Siglo de Oro tasting notes).

DrinkHacker tackled the world's oldest rum manufacturer, Mount Gay, doling out particularly high marks for these reasonably priced libations.

Under-Hill Lounge modified the Davis Cocktail recipe to make it all about the rum, and they found the time to make a daiquiri as well.

GeekyTiki's new favorite drink is shockingly rum based.

Rum Dood walks us through Old New Orleans' Rum Distillery. 

What Does John Know announced a new Rye from Jim Beam called ri(1).

And, proving the guys at Beam know what they're doing, the Ladies of LUPEC Boston herald the return of rye!

Mutineer Magazine (think Maxim meets Imbibe) launched this week, and Martini Groove has an exclusive PDF of their first issue.

Two terrifying videos from our friends at Alcademics (warning: one features small children performing the Bacardi Mojito Dance).

In Honor of Peat Week, The Scotch Blog teaches beginners the basics of Single Malt Scotch

While it was Peat Week at Brandy Library, the whole nation celebrated "Fruit Beer Month," and to celebrate Magic Hat purchased Pyramid Brewery.
Imbibe Unfiltered directs us to the newly launched ProhibitionRepeal.com, sponsored by DISCUS to educate you on our countries darkest (read: booze free) days.

A Chicago woman tore into her boyfriend (quite literally) when he refused to give back her beer. Let's just hope this man didn't die over a Coors Light.

Your dad loves Tommy Bahama's whimsical Hawaiian shirts, but will he love Tommy's two new rums?  DrinkHacker has the answer.

Slashfood has the skinny on one of Lush Life's favorite fruity beers:  Blue Point Blueberry.

Off The Presses offers their rankings for best gin to accompany tonic.  I'm just wondering why they didn't include Bluecoat.

Fortunately, Liquor Snob posted their review of Bluecoat Gin.

Every night, there's something to do in the city- especially in the summer.  But, tonight, there are just too many good options.  Let's see if we can't swing them all.

Indy Spirits Expo
As you can probably tell, we Lush Life folks are suckers for anything indy.  From our rock to our booze, we can't help but get behind a DIY effort.  So, when we heard about the Indy Spirits Exo at Astor Center tonight, we were first in line for tickets.

The expo starts at 5, and tickets are going for $25. 


Wet Hot American Summer

Michael Showalter is hosting a screening of cult favorite film, Wet Hot American Summer tonight at McCarren Park Pool (maybe we should just set up a tent in the deep end) tonight when the sun goes down. 

But, be sure to get there early to scout a prime spot on the concrete and gorge on the amazing eats provided by Marlow & Sons, Smoke Joint, and Blue Marble Ice Cream


Green Drinks NYC
Head over to Tavern on the Green for some serious networking with green-minded individuals like yourself.  While you're there, sign up for Wind Power (which pays your way into the event), hear some green pitches, and drink some quality cocktails. 

The event starts at 6, and a $10 donation is suggested at the door.

Father's Day is only a few hours away, and you haven't even gotten a card yet, have you?  And, if your dad didn't make the 10 Worst Dads List, he's probably expecting a little thank you for brining you into this world.  So, we've compiled a few links that'll point you in the right direction for gifts, events, and, of course, booze for this Father's Day.