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• Egg Nog, The History
  on Dec 22, 2011
  With the holiday season here, it's time for eggnog!  I've always looked forward to this beverage since I was a child (of course I had the non-alcoholic version back then) and I still feel the need to have it in the house every year.  I wond...
• Tequila Cake!
  on Dec 21, 2011 in Booze Humor
  Try not to hurt yourself!1 cup sugar1 tsp. baking powder1 cup water1 tsp. salt1 cup brown sugarLemon juice4 large eggsNuts1 bottle tequila2 cups dried fruitSample the tequila to check quality. Take a large bowl; check the tequila again to be sure it...
• Republic Tequila!
  on Aug 2, 2011 in Booze New Orleans Articles
  While drinking margaritas on Bourbon Street in the New Orlean's French Quarter this past weekend, I ran into a really great guy named Tom.  It turns out that Tom is one of the founders of Republic Tequila!  While sampling his 100% organic t...
• Happy Island!
  on Mar 21, 2011 in Wet Spots Grenadines Grenadine Bars
  A favorite spot for locals and tourists in the Grenadines is a little island called "Happy Island".  Just the name alone makes you want to check it out!  Located near Union Island, this tiny spot has an interesting history.  You see, t...
• New Orleans Mardi Gras!
  on Mar 11, 2011 in Events New Orleans Holidays
  While New Orleans isn't a tropical "wet spot", it is home to the world's largest free party ... Mardi Gras!  So, I couldn't miss the opportunity to head towards the New Orleans French Quarter for a few days of partying and gettin' pickled! We st...
• George Town Annual Regatta
  on Mar 4, 2011 in February Events Bahamas
  While I'm visiting New Orleans for Mardi Gras, there's another party going on in the Bahamas!  It lasts for two weeks and attracts hundreds of cruisers from around the world.  It's the Annual George Town Regatta, and if you find yourself in...
• National Margarita Day!
  on Feb 22, 2011 in February Booze Holidays
  If you need an excuse to sip on one of the nation's favorite cocktails, than here it is.  Today, February 22nd, is National Margarita Day!  Made of tequila, triple sec and lemon/lime juice, the margarita is a well-known beverage that many&n...
• Nippers n Grabbers - Bahamas
  on Feb 15, 2011 in Wet Spots Bahamas Bahama Bars
  The dock at Nipper's BarOne of the most popular boating and sailing destinations in the world is the Abacos islands in the Bahamas.  Not only are these islands full of white sand beaches and beautiful views, but these boomerang shaped islan...
• A Pirate Looks At Politics!
  on Feb 10, 2011 in Campaign Honorary Mayor Gonzo
  Honorary Mayor Gonzo MaysAs some of you may already know, the Pickled Pirate has been campaigning for a seat on the council of the Key West and the Florida Keys Honorary Mayor Gonzo Mays.  Well, I'm proud to say that I have been chosen to be on...
• Jose Cuervo - The Man and the Tequila!
  on Feb 9, 2011 in Booze History Articles
  Being that my favorite pre-mixed margarita is Jose Cuervo Golden (made with Grand Marnier), I started to wonder where the name came from and if there really was a Jose Cuervo.  Just as with Sailor Jerry rum, I found that such a person did e...

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