Say farewell to summer with a big bash over Labor Day weekend. If you are looking for some new drink recipes, consider the Hot Nantucket Night, featuring Tequila Don Julio , and the Summer Soiree, created with Zacapa 23 Rum. It’s cool to serve some options other than beer and margaritas all the time. Image: Don Julio Don Julio Hot Nantucket Night Served at Woodward at Ames in Boston, MA Ingredients: 1 1/2 ounces Tequila Don Julio Blanco 1 ounce agave nectar 2 fresh cranberries 1 thin slice jalapeño pepper 1 jalapeño for garnish 1/2 ounce lime juice Preparation: Muddle jalapeño and cranberries in a highball glass. Combine Tequila Don Julio Blanco, agave nectar, and lime juice into a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake well and strain into rocks glass over ice, muddled jalapeño and cranberries. Garnish with jalapeño. Ideal Serving Glass: Highball glass Yield: 1 drink Image: Zacapa Rum Zacapa Summer Soiree Ingredients: 1 1/2 ounces Zacapa 23 Rum 1/2 ounce ginger liqueur 4 dashes orange bitters 2 ounces orange-guava juice Preparation: Combine Zacapa 23 Rum, ginger liqueur, orange bitters, and orange-guava juice into a cocktail shaker and fill with ice. Cover and shake until thoroughly chilled. Strain into a rocks glass. Ideal Serving Glass: Rocks glass Yield: 1 drink Post from: EveryJoe

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Labor Day Cocktails: Farewell to Summer

By now, you know about the hugely popular website Peopleofwalmart.com , which has received close to a half billion page views since last August. And now, the People of Walmart comes in book form. If you still read books (or even if you don’t – this one is mostly pictures), this book seems to be a fun choice. Featuring 200 photographs and captions, 70% of the book has never been seen until now. It also features fan-submitted stories about random/crazy/fun/unique experiences at Walmart. People of Walmart; Shop & Awe will be available as of September 7, 2010. Sounds like a fun coffee table book or affordable gift. People of Walmart; Shop & Awe People of Walmart, Shop and Awe Luke Wherry, Adam Kipple, Andrew Kipple September 2010, Sourcebooks 978-1-4022-5071-2; 320pgs; $12.99 US / $14.99 CAN; Trade paper, Humor Post from: EveryJoe

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Master mixologist and author Nick Mautone shares these Grey Goose vodka recipes that are perfect for summer get-togethers. Image: Grey Goose Grey Goose In a Pickle Ingredients: 2 dashes of orange bitters Dash of dry vermouth Pinch of dried dill 2 to 3 pieces of pickled watermelon rind 2 parts Grey Goose Le Citron Flavored Vodka Mustard seed for rimming glass Garnish with pickled okra spear or cucumber Method: Place mustard seed on a small plate. Rub outside lip of glass with honey and roll in mustard seed. In a cocktail shaker, add first four ingredients, muddle well. Add ice and vodka, shake vigorously, strain into a martini glass. Grey Goose Surf Spritzer Ingredients: 1 ¼ parts Grey Goose L’Orange Flavored Vodka ¾ parts Aperol ¾ parts Lillet Blanc 1 part orange juice 1 part seltzer Garnish with orange slice Method: In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, add first four ingredients, shake vigorously and strain into tall glass filled with ice. Top with seltzer, garnish. Post from: EveryJoe

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Every woman loves a man that can cook. And to cook, you have to have the right tools. Today at EveryJoe , we are offering you the opportunity to win a Guy Fieri 2-pc. Knife Set. Image: Food Network Guy Fieri’s New 2-pc. Santoku Knife Set (Knuckle Sandwich by Ergo Chef) includes: 5.5-in. Chopper Santoku Knife with Crisscross Crusher – perfect for rocking and chopping fruits and vegetables. It has a special crisscross knurl on the end to pulverize garlic, nuts, etc. 4-in. Lil’ Guy Paring Knife. 5.5-in. Hollow Ground Santoku Knife is perfect for rocking and chopping fruits and vegetables – has a hollow ground blade for less friction and stick, and a tapered tip for extra strength. It’s great for peeling and cutting small fruits and vegetables. You can purchase Guy Fieri’s New 2-pc. Santoku Knife Set (MSRP: $150.00, Special Price: $77.99) and so much more at the Food Network Store, so check it out at foodnetworkstore.com .  Also, to receive details about special promotions from the Food Network Store, you can sign up for their newsletter . To enter the giveaway, just leave a comment here on this blog post and let us know your favorite thing to cook. Deadline to enter is Friday, August 6, 2010 at 11:59 pm ET. We will select on random winner from all the entries to receive the knife set. US and Canada Only. Disclosure: Prizing is from the Food Network Post from: EveryJoe

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Duct tape is very useful around the house – you can use it to put back together almost anything. But it can also be used to make absolutely useless stuff. Maxim put together a list of 21 Awesome Things Made with Duct Tape . The list features everything from an Elvis statue to a cat visor. Duct Tape Elvis – Maxim.com There’s also a website dedicated to wallets, hats, handbags and other items made out of duct tape – ducttapefashion.com . And don’t miss The Duct Tape Guys’ How To Make It Yourself With Duct Tape . Post from: EveryJoe

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Old Navy is a great place to pick up tees, jeans, khakis, shorts and other casual wear. If you are a high school or college student, right now is a fantastic time to shop at Old Navy. Old Navy From Friday, July 23, 2010 through Sunday, July 25, 2010, Old Navy is giving students and teachers 25% of their entire purchase. Bring your school ID (or your pay stub if you are a teacher) to get the discount at your local Old Navy store. You can find out more information on Old Navy’s Facebook page . Post from: EveryJoe

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National Tequila Day is coming up on July 24, 2010. Celebrate with a good tequila and some unique cocktails. Image: 1800 Tequila 1800 Select Silver is the first-ever 100 proof silver tequila. This tequila is pure, 100% Blue Agave grown on family-owned ranches and bottled in Jalisco, Mexico. A smooth and supply entry leads to a round medium-bodied palate with sweet prune, roasted pepper, and delicate spice flavors. It finishes with a long sweet fruit and pepper fade. Serve up a batch of the Passion Caipirinha featuring 1800 Select Silver at your next get-together. Ingredients: 1 oz. 1800 Select Silver 1 oz. Passion fruit juice 1 oz. Agave Nectar 5 Muddled Limes Drizzle of Raspberry liquor Method: Muddle limes and agave nectar in the bottom of a mixing glass. Add ice and all other ingredients besides the raspberry liquor. Shake and pour contents into a rocks glass and drizzle with the raspberry liquor. Post from: EveryJoe

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Kahlúa is great in coffee in the wintertime, but that doesn’t mean you should abandon it in the summer. Kahlúa, the original coffee liquor, has teamed up with two of America’s favorite baristas to put a new spin on summer cocktails. Using the classic iced coffee, these baristas have come up with four cool cocktails. Image: Kahlua Kahlúa Choco-Coffee By Cora Lambert of RBC NYC Available at Olives New York 1 part Kahlúa Mocha 1 1/2 parts cognac 1/2 part simple sugar 1 part cold brewed coffee 1/2 part cream Hard shake with ice and pour into a sour glass. Shaken, Not Stirred By Cora Lambert of RBC NYC 1 part Kahlúa Mocha 1 1/2 parts rye whiskey 1/2 part cold brewed coffee 1/2 part simple sugar 1 part whole milk Slow shake and pour into a 15 oz. Collins glass. Top with seltzer. Image: Kahlua The Milky Way By Ryan Willbur of LA’s Intelligentsia Coffee and Tea Part one: 1 part Kahlúa Hazelnut 2 parts whole milk 1 part bourbon whiskey Shake and pour in a Collins glass with ice. Part two: 1 part Kahlúa 2 splashes sweet vermouth 2 parts heavy cream Add all ingredients to a small whip cream charger or blender. Charge or blend on speed two. Spoon the Kahlúa whipped cream on top of the drink. Kahlúa Javatini By Ryan Willbur of LA’s Intelligentsia Coffee and Tea 1 part Kahlúa 1 part whole milk 2 parts iced coffee concentrate* 1 part filtered water 1 dash curaçao Shake ingredients with ice, strain, and serve up in a martini glass. Garnish with a light sprinkle of fine coffee grounds. *For the iced coffee concentrate: Use a medium or light roasted coffee. Grind one pound of coffee coarse. In a larger pitcher, combine coffee and nine cups of cold water. Allow coffee to soak and brew for 18-24 hours. Filter the concentrate by pouring the mixture through cheesecloth into another vessel. Refrigerate. Concentrate can be stored and used for up to two weeks. Post from: EveryJoe

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In case you missed it, this Brazilian baby knows how to dance. Though the diaper looks like its might fall off, you have to admit, this baby has the samba moves.  Also check out part 2, where he dances some more: Post from: EveryJoe

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Video of the Week: Baby Samba Dance

June is National Iced Tea Month, but you don’t need to drink plain, ordinary iced tea. Jimmy Russell, master distiller for Wild Turkey Bourbon has put together some adults-only variations of tea that are perfect for backyard BBQs and other outdoor get-togethers. The LiberTea Ingredients (makes 1 large pitcher): 4 cups water 4 cups lemonade 4 black tea bags 1 cup fresh basil leaves 1/2 cup Wild Turkey Bourbon 1 1/2 cups Wild Turkey American Honey Preparation: In a large saucepan, boil 2 cups water. Remove from heat; add 4 teabags of black tea. Steep 8 minutes; discard teabags. Add 2 cups cold water and lemonade; transfer to pitcher and chill. Add fresh basil leaves. Using a wooden spoon, crush basil until fragrant. Stir in Wild Turkey Bourbon and American Honey. Serve over ice. Wild Turkey Mint Tea Ingredients (makes 1 pitcher): 4 cups water 4 black tea bags 2 tbsp Sugar 1 cup fresh mint leaves 1 1/2 cups Wild Turkey Bourbon Juice of half lemon Juice of half lime Preparation: In a large saucepan, boil 2 cups water. Remove from heat; add 4 teabags of black tea. Steep 8 minutes; discard teabags. Add 2 cups cold water. Transfer to pitcher and chill. Add fresh mint leaves. Using a wooden spoon, crush mint until fragrant. Stir in Wild Turkey bourbon. Serve over ice. Wild Turkey Sparkling Tea Ingredients (makes 1 pitcher): 4 cups water 8 red herbal tea bags (such as lemon zinger or hibiscus) 2 cups Wild Turkey American Honey Splash of club soda Juice of one lemon Cherries for garnish Preparation: In a large saucepan, boil 2 cups water. Remove from heat. Add tea bags. Steep 10 minutes; discard tea bags. Add 2 cups cold water to tea. Stir in Wild Turkey American Honey. Transfer to pitcher and chill. Just before serving, add lemon juice and a splash of club soda for a touch of refreshing fizz. Serve over ice. Post from: EveryJoe

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