This day and age, it’s nearly impossible to be young without being resourceful. There is a short cut or alternative to everything in life, and delicious cocktails are no exception. Maybe the weather is bad. Maybe you forgot an essential ingredient and the nearest store is twenty minutes away. Maybe you’re just plain lazy. Either

The younger generation is one to appreciate parties, nightlife, live music, and good drinks. Bars, clubs, and live music venues are prime locations for experiencing the culture of a growing city, especially one rich with colleges and innovative professions. But millennials will know that money isn’t as easy to manage as it used to be.

The economic and cultural growth of the Windy City has been heavily influenced by the Prohibition Era, creating an influx of speakeasies and bootleg alcohol production. Many prohibition bars and manufacturers still exist today and are appreciated as some of the finest brands in the country while inspiring future bars and products to come. When

If you’re a regular alcohol enthusiast, then chances are that you’re also a people watcher. Profiling is a skill that comes naturally over time, and there is no better place to analyze new faces than at your favorite local bar. What if the rules were altered a bit? It’s easy to determine the backstory on

So you’re at a bar, alone, wondering how to make friends. What do you say? Do you sit there and peruse the drinks list? Do you ask for a recommendation? Do you chat up the bartender for a moment? No. You. Do. Not. The key to making friends at a bar is to wear a

  We love Spring Break. We love spring break in Miami, in San Diego, in New York. We love spring break in South Padre, in Vegas, and Lake Havasu. We just love spring break! And with spring break comes the spring break trope: what happens on spring break stays on spring break! To help you

    Sure, Philadelphia is known for a multitude of attractions: Liberty Bell, Meek Mill, the first medical school, hospital, and zoo, don’t forget about the Wing Bowl, and of course the ultimate cheesesteak. But what you may not know is that Philly has a number of world class bars, a bustling nightlife, and one

  It’s March… you know what that means. For every American who has any drop of Irish blood in their heritage (and those of our brethren who do not– you are Irish for a day!), it is time to celebrate our patron saint! Saint Patrick’s Day is upon us, my friends. It is time to

  Oh no. It’s your turn to host the monthly dinner party. All ready for the guests to arrive, you’ve prepared the hors d’oeuvres, you’ve set out your nicest silverware, you’ve perhaps had a few drinks yourself (shhhh— we won’t tell!). Of course, you’ve gotten drinks. You’ve brought the mixers and the alc. You’ve gotten

  Mimosas: Life’s saving grace for Saturday and Sunday Mornings. The reason to get up in the morning on weekends. The greatest thing since sliced bread, since the original Grease musical, since iPhones were invented all the way back in 2007. Mimosas are the reason why weekends even exist. But more than that, you have

The CHASER. The chaser. The sip of deliciousness that makes the angels sing while you’re warming up. The chaser is a vital part of your night. It sets the mood, letting you be at ease, and helping you pound down a few more shots if you’re going all out tonight. So, without further ado; here

  Okay, so you have a work event. Aaaaand it’s going to be unbearably boring—you might be expected to stand around for a few hours and mingle. Every person’s dream, right? You can ask Kathy in accounting about her cat and Susan in Marketing about her kid’s soccer game. Of course you have to make