5 Vodka Cocktails to Try This Summer

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Is there anything better than a cold cocktail in hand on a hot day? We don’t think so! Summer is our favorite season for many reasons but most of all – because of endless refreshing and delicious cocktail options!

Every season we love sharing entertaining tips on here so our customers not only can buy beverages in our store, but they can also have quick resources for anything from hosting parties to yes, mixology! If vodka is your preferred choice of drink, make sure to try these 5 recipes this summer. Cheers!

5 Vodka Cocktails to Try This Summer

Fountain of Youth

Ingredients:

1 1/2 oz Tito’s Handmade Vodka
3/4 oz St. Germain
3/4 oz fresh lemon juice
2 sprigs of fresh mint leaves
2 oz Mionetto Prosecco

Method:In cocktail glass add Tito’s, St. Germain, lemon juice and the leaves from 1 mint sprig. Add ice and shake vigorously.
Strain over crushed ice. Top with Prosecco. Garnish: Remaining mint sprig and orange wheel.

Tito’s Sweet Green Tea

Ingredients:

2 oz Tito’s Handmade Vodka
3/4 oz Fresh Lemon Juice
1/2 oz Honey Simple Syrup (recipe below)
Green Tea

Method: Combine Tito’s Handmade Vodka, lemon juice, and honey syrup in a mixing glass and shake until proper dilution (10-15 seconds). Fine strain into a chilled Collins glass. Fill Collins glass (or mason jar) with fresh ice and then top off with Sun Brewed Tea. Garnish with a thinly sliced lemon wheel placed onto the side of the glass and a sprig of mint.

To make Honey Simple Syrup: Combine 1 part honey into one part water. Stir until dissolved.
Garnish: Lemon Wheel and/or mint sprig

TitoRita

Ingredients:

1.5 oz Tito’s Handmade Vodka
0.5 oz triple sec or orange liqueur
1.5 oz freshly squeezed lemon juice
1.5 oz freshly squeezed lime juice
0.5 oz simple syrup

Method:Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake well, and strain into a cocktail glass or over ice.

For a spicy kick, add three slices of fresh jalapeno to the shaker.
Garnish: Lime wedge or wheel. If you like it salty, rim your glass before mixing and pouring your drink.

Water-Meli Cocktail

Ingredients:

1 1/4 oz Tito’s Handmade Vodka
2 oz fresh watermelon juice
1/2 oz fresh squeezed lime juice
Ginger beer

Method:Combine Tito’s Handmade Vodka, watermelon and lime juices in glass with ice. Stir to combine. Top with ginger beer and serve. Garnish: Lime Slice.

Tito’s All-Time Favorite

Ingredients:

1 1/2 oz Tito’s Handmade Vodka
4 oz sparkling mineral water
Slice of orange
Slice of lime

Method:Combine Tito’s Handmade Vodka and mineral water into cocktail glass with ice. Stir and garnish. Garnish: Orange and lime slices.

All vodka cocktails recipes courtesy of titosvodka.com!

beverages at the best discount prices and best of all… NO SALES

Tri-State Liquors has all your summer needs covered. We stock Tito’s Handmade vodka for as little as $27.99 per 1.75 L bottle. Choose from thousands of beverages (imported and domestic beers, huge selection of ice cold kegs, soda, wine, wine coolers, liquor and more!) at the best discount prices and best of all… NO SALES TAX!

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How To Plan a Fun Beach Day on a Budget

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Not everyone in America knows that Delaware has some of the prettiest beaches in the country. In fact, we Delawareans consider it our hidden treasure! Sure enough, the shoreline tends to get pretty crowded during summer months, yet we still consider our beaches pretty clean and family-friendly.

To prepare you for a summer filled with successful beach day trips in the Tri-State area, we put together tips and hacks on How To Plan a Fun Beach Day On a Budget.

How To Plan a Fun Beach Day On A Budget:

Stock up on beverages in sales tax free Delaware! Why spending more money on alcohol when you can save it for something else? Visit Tri-State Liquors in Claymont, Delaware (333 Naamans Rd) before you head down to the beach. We are Delaware’s largest beverage superstore! See this month’s specials here.
Pick up your sunscreen at a Farmer’s Market. One of our favorite places to visit is a farmer’s market in New Castle, Delaware. Not everybody knows that besides food, there’s a great shop with heavily discounted beauty products. It’s never good to skip a sunscreen on a beach day, so make sure to stop by the market, and get one for your family and friends!
Bring a cooler. OK, so you stocked up on your favorite beverages, but what’s a good beach day without a cold drink in your hand? Save yourself trips to the store and bring ice (and cups) with you!
Pack your snacks. There’s more than plenty places to grab food by the beach, but why leaving the paradise when you can bring your munchies with you? It’s not only convenient to always have some food on hand, but also very friendly for your wallet! Plus, no waiting lines!
Stay connected. Make sure to download Tri-State Liquors mobile app. You never know when you get stranded on the beach and it might get in handy! Plus, we offer great loyalty program for our customers (hint, #1).

There are many ways to have a successful beach day, but if you follow our tips and hacks, we guarantee you a good time! Once again, Tri-State Liquors is always there to help you with all your beverage needs. We are conveniently located off I95, just over the Delaware/Pennsylvania line. Better yet, our low prices and tax-free shopping will make you smile!

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Best Tailgating Beers to Buy Now

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When fall season rolls in, it typically means two things for football fans. Tailgating parties and Fantasy Football! Add beer to the mix and you have a perfect combination!

If you’re wondering what are the best Tailgating Beers to buy now, we have a great selection for you! At Tri-State Liquors, we appreciate quality and always offer great deals and discounts to our customers. Browse our current beer selection below to see if there’s anything you’d like! Let’s be honest, tailgating is a lifestyle and you need to honor it! 😉

Best Tailgating Beers to Buy Now (at Tri-State Liquors)

Bud, Bud Light, Coors Light, Miller Lite – $20.99 (30-Pack)

Heineken – $24.99 (24-Pack Loose Bottles)

Corona Regular or Light – $25.99 (24/12 oz Loose Bottles, cash only)

Modelo Especial – $24.99 (24 Loose Cans)

Yuengling Lager – $17.99 (24 Loose Cans)

1/2 KEG SPECIAL

Not sure how to prepare for a perfect football party? Check out these tips for making your Tailgating a winner situation.

Tri-State Liquors has all your tailgating beers covered. We stock 20,000 cases of imported and domestic beers, huge selection of ice cold kegs, soda, wine, wine coolers, liquor and more! Choose from thousands of beverages at the best discount prices and best of all… NO SALES TAX!

When to Draft a Fantasy Football QB?

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Summer is coming to an end, which means the beginning of the NFL and Fantasy Football. One of the most crucial aspects of compiling a strong lineup week in and week out is properly valuing the quarterback position. When it comes to standard or PPR 12 man leagues, drafting your quarterback in the right round is what can make or break your season. While it may be nice to have one of the big three quarterbacks in your lineup (Aaron Rodgers, Tom Brady, Drew Brees), these players simply are not worth their output in their given rounds. The latter rounds of your fantasy draft are where you get the best value on the quarterback position. Here’s the breakdown.

When to Draft a Fantasy Football QB?

- Last year, the league average in points per game scored (PPG) was 15.93. Using the same PPG value, Aaron Rodgers and Tom Brady each averaged roughly 18.5 PPG, while Drew Brees average a mere 16.41 PPG. Drew Brees basically average PPG performance does not justify taking him at his average draft position (ADP) of 37.7, which is an early 4th round pick. Aaron Rodgers had an ADP of 19.8, a late 2nd round pick and Tom Brady typically taken in the early 3rd round with an ADP of 27.4. While these quarterbacks are more than elite on the field, their fantasy performance does not garner the use of a high round pick, but could better be used adding depth to your wide receiver or running back groups.

- In the case of the 3rd and 4th round picks, begin exploring the idea of drafting a top-tier fantasy tight end like Rob Gronkowski, Travis Kelce, or even Zach Ertz.

- The ideal place to draft a quarterback is in the late rounds of your fantasy draft. Instead of trying to take a flier on an oft-injured wide receiver or running back in attempts to find a steal and continue to add depth to your roster, it’s time to start looking for your quarterback. Three of the best four fantasy quarterbacks of last year were drafted in the 12th and 14th rounds. Rookie Deshaun Watson of the Houston Texans had an ADP of 161.1, which is a mid-14th round pick. Prior to his season-ending injury, he was averaging an eye-popping 24.12 PPG. For those of you paying attention, that’s nearly 6 points more per game than what Tom Brady and Aaron Rodgers averaged, and he could have been drafted over 10 rounds later. Carson Wentz had an ADP of 132.7, an early 12th round pick and also prior to his season-ending injury was averaging 21.67 PPG.
- Then finally, we have Alex Smith, who had an ADP of 160.7, a mid-14th round pick, and averaged 19.68 PPG. Alex Smith started all but one game last year, which may have made him the most valuable fantasy quarterback in the 2017 draft. The other elite fantasy quarterback was Russell Wilson, who’s ADP was 63.5, an early 5th round pick who averaged 21.74 PPG. This output is, in fact, elite and a valuable pick in the 5th round.
- While having the consistency of Aaron Rodgers or Tom Brady in your lineup seems ideal, they simply are not worth their pick value. If you are getting anxious about rounds continuing to pass without having a starting quarterback in your lineup, wait till the 5th round and take Russell Wilson. However, if you are trying to build a truly dominant team, be patient and wait till the later rounds to draft your quarterback. You receive far greater value on a late round quarterback compared to an early round quarterback, giving you the chance to add depth to skill positions while the rest of your league wastes their high round picks on household names.

For more information on all things Fantasy Football, check out this ESPN guide.

Ready for the Fantasy Football draft party?

Tri-State Liquors location Tri-State Liquors has all your Fantasy Football draft party beverage needs covered in Delaware and Tri-State area. We stock 20,000 cases of imported and domestic beers, soda, wine, wine coolers, liquor and more! Choose from thousands of beverages at the best discount prices and best of all… NO SALES TAX!

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5 Thanksgiving Cocktails that Will Keep Your Guests Happy

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Can you believe Thanksgiving is only three weeks away?! It means it’s time to strategize your menu and get as much prep done now that you can. While some items can’t be bought ahead of time due to shelf life, thankfully beverages have a long one. Stocking up early on all your beverage needs is a great way to take some of the stress out of the holiday.

Whether you’re hosting a few people or a crowd, planning out the Thanksgiving cocktails ahead of time (3 weeks out is a great start) can pay off big time. You plan out the food and the decorations, why NOT the beverages? Take inventory of your guest’s beverage preferences. Your friends and family will feel welcome when their favorite cocktails are available.

Getting the standards such as wine, beer, liquors, sodas and juices is a nice starting point. But how about trying out a few fall drinks that will compliment your dinner party and get your guests talking? Check out our selections below!

5 Thanksgiving Cocktails that Will Keep Your Guests Happy

The Autumn Fruit Old-Fashioned uses bourbon that is infused with grapefruit, lemon peels, pear and apple cores (this can be made a few days ahead of time). In a rocks glass, muddle ½ tsp of sugar with 5 dashes of Angostura orange bitters until a paste forms. Add ice, 2 ounces of the infused bourbon and ½ ounce of water. Stir and garnish with and orange twist and cherry. Delish!

The Ketel One Vodka Ultimate Apple Martini makes for a great start to any event. Add 1 ounce of Ketel One® Vodka, 1 ounce of Sour Apple Liqueur, a splash of sweet and sour mix into and iced cocktail shaker. Shake and strain into a martini glass. Garnish with 2 granny smith apples slices.

A Cranberry Cosmopolitan makes for a perfect match! Mix 1 ½ ounces of vodka, ½ ounce of Grand Marnier or Cointreau, ¾ ounce of fresh lime juice and 1 ounce of cranberry juice in an iced cocktail shaker, shake and pour into a cocktail glass. Garnish with cranberries.

The Montgomery Punch Bowl Recipe will please a crowd. Start by making a decorative Ice Ring using water and sliced fruit (such as lemons and oranges). Place Ice Ring in a Punch Bowl. Stir together 2 cups of fresh lemon juice and 1 ½ cups of sugar until sugar fully dissolves. Stir in 1 cup of brandy. Pour over ice ring. Stir in 2 (750 ml) bottles of chilled sparkling wine, one (375 ml) bottle of chilled dessert wine (such as Sauternes).

Apple Brandy Hot Toddy is basically a shot or two of any potent spirit added to a cup of hot water, but we recommend using apple brandy for a taste of fall!

The most important thing to do now is to take inventory of what you already have and make a full list of beverage items you’ll need. Make sure to take note of how long you’ll need to prep the beverages. Let us know if you tried any of these recipes on our Facebook page and what you and your guests thought of them.

Stop by Tri-State in tax-free Delaware for all your Thanksgiving beverage needs.

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5 Fun Events to Attend in Delaware This Fall

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What better way to celebrate fall then with some fun outdoor activities? Whether you take a drive or ride a bike to admire the beautiful foliage, throw a football tailgate party or attend one of the many fall festivals – there are SO many fun ways to hang with friends and family.

If you’re wondering what’s happening and worth checking out in Delaware in the coming months, we’ve got an updated list of fall events just for you!

5 Fun Events to Attend in Delaware This Fall

Harvest Moon Festival at Coverdale Farms

Harvest Moon Festival at Coverdale Farm Preserve in Greenville, DE

October 7-8, 206 10 am to 5 pm

There’s something for everyone at Delaware Nature Society’s Harvest Moon Festivals – activities for all ages, live music, beer garden, gourmet food trucks, hayrides, live animals, and more!

Sea Witch Festival

October 27-29, 2017

The Sea Witch Festival held each year at Rehoboth and Dewey Beaches in Delaware offers a wide variety of family activities; Tykes Bike on the Boardwalk, Dewey Beach Trick or Treat, Movie Night, Haunted Bonfire and Graveyard, Scavenger Hunt, Halloween Parade, Sea Witch Hunt, Magic Shows, Beach Games and more!

Click Here for the full event brochure.

Frightland for the More Adventurous

Open late September thru early November

This is not for the faint of heart as Frightland has 8 terrifying attractions and is known as the “Scariest Haunted Attraction in America” according to international media outlets such as Forbes, Huffington Post and Travel Channel.

Delaware Beer, Wine & Spirits Trail

Follow the trail of the unique collection of breweries, wineries and distilleries. From the rolling hills of the Brandywine Valley and Wilmington riverfront brewpubs in Northern Delaware to the sunny shores of the Southern Delaware beaches, the colors promise to be beautiful this time of year.

Delaware State Parks

Interested in a nature program, outdoor hiking, bonfires or hayrides? Delaware State Parks have it all!

Funtober – Other Great Fall Events

For more fun events happening in Delaware within the next few months, check out Funtober.com

MUST TRY Fall Recipes

Get together with friends and family to watch a football game, tailgate. Don’t forget to cook up these delicious fall recipes!

We hope you will try these great recipes and October events to attend in Delaware this fall! Also, don’t forget to stop by Tri-State for all your tailgate and football party needs. We stock 20,000 cases of imported and domestic beers, huge selection of ice cold kegs, soda, wine, wine coolers, liquor and more! Choose from thousands of beverages at the best discount prices and best of all… NO SALES TAX in Delaware!