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The Mai Tai cocktail isn't just the most iconic tiki drink. It's also a classic rum cocktail that's easy to craft at home and even easier to sip. Saying the words 'mai tai' makes us smile and elicits thoughts of sandy beaches and swaying palm trees. But better than saying the words, we love sipping Mai Tai cocktails whether we're on vacation, in a bar or at home.

Mai Tai: Iconic Tiki Rum Cocktail

The Kitchn

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. It’s time to upgrade your summer drinks from flimsy plastic cups filled with blended fruit syrup and bottom-shelf booze. True tiki cocktails are made with quality spirits (mainly all kinds of rum) and real fruit juices. Plus, they are expertly garnished, making them as fun to look at as they are to drink. My favorite tiki drink to make at home is the Jungle Bird because it’s perfectly balanced (read: not too sweet) and simple to make with just five ingredients.

Jungle Bird Cocktail

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	The Ponton Smash is a whiskey drink cosplaying as a rum drink. It’s whiskey slipping a lei around its neck and pretending it was always designed for the summertime, and what’s more, it’s actually pulling it off. It’s refreshing and tropical, herbaceous and bright, and the reason it works—the reason this is one of the only tiki bourbon drinks you’ll ever see—isn’t because of an unusual build or beachy origin or some exotic tree-sap unearthed from the Bornean jungle. It’s simply due to the transformative magic of a well-chosen absinthe.Goose Island Just Released Details for Its Cult-Favorite Bourbon County Stout...

How to Make a Ponton Smash, a Refreshing Bourbon and Pineapple Cocktail

Blanco, TX

Brigid Pfeifer

There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

Mashed

The essence of brat summer deserves a little more time in the sun than just, well, the summer. These cocktails will bring brat summer into the fall season.

The Cocktails You Need To Keep Brat Summer Vibes Going Into Fall

We resisted crafting Bahama Mama cocktails at home since we thought the name sounded silly. And, while we still think that’s the case, we’re glad we got past that particular mental road block. Our smiles were wide after we crafted our first Bahama Mama and not just because...

Bahama Mama: Tropical Bliss in a Glass

New York City, NY

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Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

With a name that literally translates to red wine of summer, it’s not hyperbole to refer to Tinto de Verano as a quintessential summer sipper. But it’s not just its name that makes this Spanish red wine cocktail ideal for the warm weather months. You’ll understand after one sip although its practically impossible to stop sipping Tinto de Verano until the glass is empty. Consider yourself warned.

Tinto de Verano: Spanish Summer Cocktail

Guy Fieri is involved in a number of booze-related ventures. However, if you assumed his favorite drink is tequila, wine, or spiked punch, you'd be mistaken.

Guy Fieri's Favorite Drink Is An Italian Digestive Liqueur

Addison, IL

Chicago Food King

Living in the area of Wood Dale, I am always on the hunt to try somewhere local and support them. I remember trying Elio Pizza several years ago and I was not really impressed with the food. However, my biggest complaint was the atmosphere created by the employees. My first interaction felt very cliquey, with preferential treatment given to people they knew instead of new customers.

This Popular Italian Restaurant in Addison has lost my business for good—no more Chances.

Virginia State

History Facts lists eight names US parents no longer give their newborns, which you may no longer hear in Virginia. The girls' names are Doris, Gertrude, Mildred, and Judith. I know or have known women with all four names, but they are either baby boomers or boomer parents' ages and someone's grandma or great aunt. Consider the ages of females in Virginia you know with these names.

Eight names parents in Virginia may no longer be giving to their newborns

Bryshere Gray's name has been added to a growing list. Some Virginians have been keeping up with the ever-increasing tales of celebrities and their alleged connections to the saga of Sean Diddy Combs. There are now rumors that Empire actor Bryshere Gray is suing Diddy and Will Smith.

Empire actor Bryshere Gray is allegedly suing Will Smith and Sean Combs

California State

Benny Hinn was popular in Virginia in the 1990s and early 2000s. Some churches chartered buses to his crusades, but some Virginians I have spoken with recently say they no longer follow Hinn.

Benny Hinn's ministry may be affected by his wife, Suzanne, filing for divorce a second time

Nothing says "summer" like enjoying a cool, refreshing, juicy pitcher of sangria on your patio. And the beauty of sangria comes in its ability to be customized about as far as your imagination can take you. When you parse it down to the very basics, sangria is just wine (and maybe other alcoholic ingredients) with an assortment of fruits and juices/mixers. This leaves a lot of room for modification, and so you'll see a ton of different recipes for sangria which all call for a variety of juices, fruits, berries, and everything else — including a certain liquor that will give your sangria a richer flavor.

The Rich Twist Your Favorite Patio Sangria Needs

Denver, CO

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David Heitz

A dangerous drug that is being mixed into fentanyl is causing those who inject it to develop a rash of sores that resembles a case of flesh-eating bacteria. People experiencing homelessness around Denver can sometimes be seen with these bloody, weeping wounds. I recently mentioned this phenomenon to a fentanyl user who told me about the xylazine connection.

Denver homeless people suffer sores as xylazine enters fentanyl supply

South Carolina State

Explore Beaufort SC

The mantis shrimp is one tough customer. Beautiful and deadly are two words you don’t typically use to describe shrimp, but the mantis shrimp is definitely in a class of its own; earning a reputation as the ‘savage boxer of the sea’ and one of the most fearsome creatures in the ocean. And, they're right at home here in South Carolina.

Savage Boxer of the Sea: The Deadly Beauty of Mantis Shrimp

Once you start exploring the world of cocktails, you won't make it too far until you encounter tequila. Of course, there's the classic margarita, but the tequila sunrise is another all-time favorite. One of the most immediately-recognizable drinks around, the tequila sunrise is a no-frills cocktail that combines only a few ingredients, yet it's known for its characteristic appearance. Tequila and orange juice is fine enough, but the addition of grenadine is what gives the tequila sunrise the gradience that it's known for, mimicking the orange-to-red ombre of an earthly sunrise. The tequila sunrise has permeated pop culture, coming to fame in the 1970s and '80s when Rolling Stones frontman, Mick Jagger, supposedly favored them while on tour, and when an Eagles song of the same name hit the Hot 100. But the tequila sunrise has an oft-neglected relative, a drink that comes with promise, but is a little bit harder to pin down.

What's A Tequila Sunrise Vs A Tequila Sunset?

Fernandina Beach, FL

Akeena

The Surf Restaurant Bar Grill & Motel, a longtime fixture in Fernandina Beach since 1957, recently faced a temporary shutdown following a state inspection on July 8, 2024. Known for its casual beachside vibe and comfort food menu featuring favorites like burgers, wings, and pizza, The Surf has been a go-to spot for both locals and tourists seeking a relaxed dining experience.

Florida restaurant closes due to 235 rodent droppings found in multiple locations during inspection

Simultaneously sweet and tart, the Tom Collins cocktail is a delightful drink that tastes like spiked lemonade. It's also super simple to craft at home with just a few ingredients.

Tom Collins Cocktail: A Refreshing Twist on Lemonade

Massachusetts State

Dianna Carney

Hammy and Cheyanne, two miniature poodles, are in search of their forever home. Weighing 6.3lb and 6.4lb respectively, these sweet pups are a bonded pair with a sad past. Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, shares their story, explaining that "Hammy & Cheyanne are cruelty case pups that are a bonded pair. They're from a rural area in Texas. These are a pair of sweet little pups that are in need of a fresh start together!"

Meet The Sweet Little Dogs Who Are Looking For Love

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Summertime Calls for Coconut-Rum Cocktails

Many of us would likely prefer to be lounging on the beach all summer, cocktail in hand, the rustle of palm trees above and crystal-clear water...

Summertime Calls for Coconut-Rum Cocktails

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