Appleton Estates.

This isn't a paid endorsement, but I love this stuff. Once you've tried it, other rums just don't measure up. It's the sweet, sweet nectar of the gods.

Thankfully, the word is spreading. It used to be damn near impossible to find in bars, but these days I'm seeing it all over the place.

Hosannah.

Bar Tip #3

Don't be a cheapskate. Drinking at a bar is a sort of financial relationship; a fiscal give-and-take. And if you don't give, you won't get to take.

And while we're on the topic, if you're one of those proud non-tippers, then ask for your own damn bill, instead of shafting everybody else.

The Wheel of Doom - Version 3.0

Just finished it a couple hours ago. We'll be breaking it in tonight, for my friend Todd's birthday.

Sadly, there won't be any ducks present.

Shotglasses.

I'm starting to build a decent collection here. Enough that when I throw a party, they don't all get used, anyhow. Pretty soon I'll have to build myself a second shotglass rack. (No damn idea where I'll put it, though.)

Here's how things look at the moment.

The Wheel of Doom - Version 2.0

Got pics of my brother's Wheel yesterday. Here it is, in all its glory:



Now I'm planning to build one for a friend's birthday next weekend.

Old Bartender Tricks.

Here's one: if you see a potential big tipper who's having mixed drinks, start mixing the drink less and pouring the booze in on top. He'll think you're a generous bartender and a swell guy, and act accordingly.

New Year's Grab Bag

A few booze-related tidbits to kick off 2006:

Lego Kegstand

The Superfriends Drinking Game

Zombie Recipes

Alcoholica Esoterica

Home Bar Plans

Bar Accessories