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For a Successfully Weird Party: Alien Brain Hemorrhage Cocktail

by Noemi Twigg
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Alien Brain Hemorrhage Cocktail

When was the last successful party that you threw? We’re only about to end the first month of the year, so the chances are that you still remember your New Year’s Eve party. Or maybe you even celebrated Chinese New Year. Who cares about having a “good” reason to throw a party, though? Any time you want to throw one, there really is no need for an excuse. But, just in case you do want something especially weird and unique for your next get together, nothing will do the trick like this Alien Brain Hemorrhage Cocktail. (Although having pi-shaped ice cubes is always a hit as well!) You don’t even Read more »

Duke Nukem Forever Cocktail

by Noemi Twigg
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Duke Nukem Forever Cocktail

So the game that you all have been waiting for – Duke Nukem Forever – will finally see the light of day tomorrow, June 14 – in North America, that is. In other parts of the world, people have been playing the game for three days now. After waiting for more than a decade, fans will have the “closure” that they have been seeking. Whether you end up being disappointed, or you like the game no matter what, I am pretty sure that you will have more fun if you play while downing this cocktail that the guys at The Drunken Moogle have concocted. Simply named Duke Nukem Forever Cocktail, Read more »

Sci-Fi Drinking Games That Will Make You Host of the Year

by Noemi Twigg
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Sci-Fi Drinking Games That Will Make You Host of the Year

Some people have the knack of being the life of the party or throwing parties that guests keep talking about in the months after. Then there are those who like throwing parties, but could use some help in making their events livelier. Nothing worse than a party where everyone sits or stands uncomfortably trying to find something to do! The guys at io9 have the perfect solution for situations like the one described above – drinking games based on notable sci-fi themes. Just like them, I am going to say outright that I am not promoting irresponsible drinking. ;) Remember guys, it’s not all about the alcohol – it’s the Read more »

An Energy Drink for (Geek) Champions

by Robin Parrish
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An Energy Drink for (Geek) Champions

Do you drink energy drinks? I’ve been known to down a Red Bull when there’s a big deadline looming. I find I actually like the taste of it, but my wife thinks it’s nasty. (It’s a trade-off; she loves coffee and I can’t stand it.) Now geeks have an energy drink made just for us. It’s not marketed that way or even designated as such on the can. But it doesn’t matter, because the title makes it perfectly clear: Read more »

Happy National Margarita Day!

by Noemi Twigg
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Happy National Margarita Day!

Citizens of Margaritaville, it is your day today! February 22 has been deemed as National Margarita Day, and you can celebrate with all the margaritas that you can drink. Margarita is the most popular tequila-based cocktail in the United States today, and I would not be surprised if the same can be said in other countries. If you don’t already know, a classic margarita is made with tequila, triple sec, and lime juice. The difference lies in the proportions of the ingredients, and some bartenders will add their own twists to the drink. Have you ever wondered who invented this drink? According to legend, in 1948, Margarita Sames was hosting Read more »

Bottoms Up: Happy New Year!

by Noemi Twigg
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Bottoms Up: Happy New Year!

“Bottoms up!” is something we will all be uttering a lot in the next few days – if you aren’t already. Have you ever thought about where this phrase comes from? I did a little bit of digging, but I didn’t really find anything except the known fact that it has something to do with downing the contents of your glass, and with the glass tilting up, the bottom will be shown to the world. Read more »

A Jack-Coke, Please – Magnified 1000x!

by Noemi Twigg
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A Jack-Coke, Please – Magnified 1000x!

Christmas is just around the corner – how’s your Christmas shopping going? I have decided to skip Christmas this year, in the sense that I have not done – and will not do – any gift shopping. Most of you will probably do it differently, and if you are looking for last minute gift ideas, here is a unique gift idea: modern art featuring beverages. Read more »

Get Your Buzz On With These Star Trek Drinks

by Noemi Twigg
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Get Your Buzz On With These Star Trek Drinks

You know how sometimes your days go by in a blur?  These past two weeks have been like that for me, but it’s all good.  With a little juice here and there, everything just seemed to fall right into place.  Yes, my name is Noemi Twigg, but no, I am not an alcoholic.  I do appreciate a good drink, though. (Who doesn’t?) If you share the same sentiments about alcoholic drinks AND if you’re a Star Trek fan, here is a bunch of drinks that will definitely not leave you wanting.  Then again, you just might want to keep on drinking, if only to sustain the whatever illusion you may Read more »

Gradient portable drinks heater/cooler looking good

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Gradient portable drinks heater/cooler looking good

I’m a fan of good looking and useful kitchen appliances, despite not having a big enough kitchen to house them all, so this Gradient portable electric drinks heater/cooler caught my eye. Not only does it serve a dual purpose (not at the same time, obviously) but it looks pretty good too. The bottom hotplate takes care of tea, coffee and other drinks you want to stay hot by maintaining them at a constant temperature. Read more »

Shot Carver: Get Fruity!

by Noemi Twigg
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Shot Carver: Get Fruity!

It is pretty obvious by now that my night was full of fun that involved some amount of alcohol, isn’t it? Don’t worry – we all drank moderately and were responsible adults. At the end of the night, I had tons of fun. That night made me go look for cool drinking gadgets, though, and here is another cool find: the shot carver. I found the shot carver at Cool Stuff Express, and while it does not really involve electronics of any kind, I think that it would at least serve as a conversation piece when you entertain at home. So what does it do? Read more »