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For the Love of Beer and Baseball

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beer and baseballIs there anything more American than baseball and beer? We don’t think so! With stadium names such as Miller Park, Coors Field and Anheuser-Busch, it clear that beer has big presence in baseball. Sipping an ice cold beer and watching a baseball game on a hot summer day has long been one of America’s favorite past-times…

“I think it’s just that atmosphere of a baseball game and having a beer—and maybe a hot dog or brat or hamburger or something of that nature, or peanuts—and just sitting there and sipping on a good beer is always a delight. It seems like the fans always enjoy that, and I do too. But what really intrigues me at that time and at that moment with all the other things that go on in the world, bad, indifferent, good, whatever, at that moment you’re letting your inhibitions down and watching America’s pastime. You’re just relaxed, you can let that stuff go. You prefer a win to a loss, but there’s something about that that’s very intriguing and nice, I believe.” – Beer Bob Gillis

And the joy doesn’t stop there. Thanks to the craft beer craze, fans are no longer forced to spent top dollar for subpar beers. Many stadiums have upped their micro-brew and local brewery offerings, making watching the game much more pleasurable.

Philadelphia – Home of the Perfect Pub Crawl

The city of Philadelphia has been a beer city since the turn of the American Revolution and was known as the greatest brewing city of the Western Hemisphere up until Prohibition in 1920s. Today, Citizens Bank Park, home to the Phanatic’s fans, offers a wide variety of local craft and micro-brews.

Since the craft beer explosion that began in the late 1980s, Philadelphia has regained its reputation as one of the premier beer cities in the nation and around the world. ‘GQ’ dubbed Philadelphia as the Home of the Perfect Pub Crawl.

So there you have it, plenty of incentive to make your microbrew experience a Philadelphia one. If you have a favorite Philadelphia craft beer, please share your thoughts on our Facebook page.

tristate mapLet’s face it, beer and weekends go together too. 🙂

Tri-State Liquors has a full line of ice cold Kegs in stock. We got all your beverage needs covered and we are conveniently located in beautiful TAX-FREE Delaware with easy access from I-95.

 

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Spring Forward With These Green Cocktail Recipes

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Spring Forward With These Green Cocktail Recipes

When we think of spring, we imagine everything go bright, fresh and green. Even the cocktails!

Since March is all about celebrating and welcoming the change of seasons, we thought it would be a good idea to share some easy to make and yummy green cocktail recipes! These ideas are perfect for those who want to celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day with a bang but don’t want to just drink green beer. Cheers!

 

Green Cocktail Recipes for Spring

 

1. Green Apple Ginger Martini

  • 4 oz/120ml ginger infused vodka (recipe below)
  • 4 oz/120ml fresh green apple lime juice (recipe below)
  • 1 Tablespoon/15ml maple or honey simple syrup (made by mixing equal parts of maple syrup or honey with filtered water until fully dissolved)
  • Crushed ice

Add the apple and lime juice, the vodka and the maple syrup to a cocktail shaker. Fill the shaker halfway with ice and shake vigorously until the shaker turns frosty. Strain into the chilled glasses. Garnish with the reserved apple slices if desired.

source: Gourmande in the Kitchen

2. Minty Pear Mojito

  • 2 cup peeled and chopped pears
  • 3/4 cup fresh mint leaves (about 5-7 mint leaves per drink)
  • 3-4 tablespoons agave nectar (You can also use simple syrup instead (equal parts sugar and water, heated on the stovetop)
  • 4 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 5 ounces good quality white rum or vodka
  • 6 cups club soda

Place the chopped pears, mint leaves, agave nectar, and lime juice in the bottom of your pitcher (you can also make this in individual glasses. This recipe is for four glasses, so just quarter the recipe for one glass) and muddle the ingredients to combine the flavors.Pour in liquor and club soda and stir slowly to combine. Pour over ice and serve! Top with more fresh mint or lime wedges.

source: the Minty Cookie

4. Green Margarita

  • 3. Green Margarita
  • 3 oz. tequila
  • 3 tbsp. lime juice
  • 1 tsp. agave nectar
  • 1 tbsp. triple sec
  • 1 handful ice

Combine all of the ingredients in a blender, and puree until smooth.

source: The Kitchy Kitchen

5. Jim Beam Orleans

  • 2 parts Angostura bitters
  • 2 parts Jim Beam Rye Whiskey
  • 0.5 parts simple syrup
  • Absinthe
  • Lemon twist

Give chilled glass an absinthe rinse and set aside. Stir other ingredients in a mixing glass, strain into the chilled glass and garnish. Squeeze lemon twist over the drink to release its essences but do not drop twist into glass. Serve neat.

source: Jim Beam

 

beverages at the best discount prices and best of all… NO SALES Tri-State Liquors has all your beverage needs 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!

 

5 March Madness Facts You Need To Know + Printable Bracket

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March Madness FactsIf you don’t agree that March is one of the most exciting months of the year for all basketball fanatics, we have some crazy facts to back it up.

Did you know that roughly 3.5 million extra cases of beer are produced to keep up with increased demand during the basketball tournament? Apparently, it also costs businesses $4 billion per year to compensate for all the employees who decide to use their sick days during the tournament! Are you one of them?

This year, we decided to dig a little deeper and put together a list of more March Madness facts you should know about.

 

5 March Madness Facts You Need To Know

  1. March Madness commercials are just as expensive. If you thought Super Bowl commercials were expensive, you’re wrong. In 2012, the average cost of a 30-second commercial during March Madness was $1.34 million. Moreover, ad spending reached $1 billion for the first time ever that year.
  1. Only one coach has ever won both championships in the NCAA and NBA. That guy is Larry Brown who did it with the Kansas Jayhawks in 1988 (NCAA) and the Detroit Pistons in 2004 (NBA).
  1. The University of Connecticut is the only school to have won men’s and women’s national championship teams in the same year… twice in 2004 and 2014.
  2. The NCAA doesn’t want you to gamble on your bracket. An official policy  states: “Fantasy leagues, March Madness brackets, sports pools, online sports bets and sports parlay cards are all forms of sports wagering. If you put something at risk, such as an entry fee, for an opportunity to win something in return, you violate the NCAA sports wagering bylaws.”
  3. Increase in pizza and beer sales. Everybody knows that watching basketball is that much better if you have a beer and pizza in hand! According to Wallethub, while American beer companies produce an average of 14 million barrels a month, that number will bloat to somewhere between 17-18 million barrels in March. Pizza orders increase by 19%.

Did you know any of these March Madness facts? If you want to know how the March Madness phrase was coined or who holds the most titles by far, visit this post.

 

Download your March Madness bracket here.

 

Tri-State Liquors locationThe bracket odds may not be in your favor, but great prices on beverages should be! Tri-State Liquors has the lowest prices on alcohol! We are located in TAX-FREE Delaware, just over the I95 PA / DE line Naamans Rd. Exit.

Make sure to check out inventory SPECIALS to get your parties well equipped without spending too much money on alcohol!

 

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How To Host a Football Party Like a Champ

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How To Host a Football Party Like a ChampIt’s Play-offs time! Before you know it, two teams will be facing off at the 52nd Big Football Game taking place in Minneapolis, Minnesota at the U.S. Bank Stadium. It’s the ultimate showdown so no matter which teams end up playing, we all look forward to this day every year.

If you don’t plan on tailgating this year, you should host a football party at your house! There are so many ways to make your Big Game party easy and stress-free. In today’s post, we’re sharing tips and the hottest game day recipes to make your celebration extra-special this year. Are you ready?

How To Host a Football Party Like a Champ

  1. Let’s face it, beverages and football just go together.  In order to get your crowd in the right spirit of the game, serve these Big Game Drink Recipes. You can thank us later!
  2. What about food? We got you covered! We gathered some of the best crowd pleaser recipes, so you don’t have to worry about what to make. Get the taste of Philly with this scrumptious Cheesesteak Pizza. Try this easy BBQ rib recipe by Beth that has 520 positive reviews. It’s not football without some buffalo chicken, these slow cooker Shredded Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches make for an awesome twist that is easy and a bit less messy. Finally, Sweet Vidalia Onion Dip served with a toasty french baguette is easy to make and bursting with flavor.
  3. Lastly, let’s talk decorations! You can get really creative here so check out Pinterest for some ideas or download these free bowl party printable that will help you decorate your party last minute!

host a football party

Don’t forget to stop by Tri-State Liquors for our ice-cold kegs and cases of beers, plus all the ingredients you need to make your beverage selection bowl worthy! Tri-State Liquors has a full line of ice cold Kegs in stock. We got all your beverage needs covered and we are conveniently located in beautiful TAX-FREE Delaware with easy access from I-95.

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12 Easy Christmas Cocktails to Make this Holiday Season

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12 Easy Christmas Cocktails to Make this Holiday Season

December is the most wonderful time of the year as we prepare to celebrate the holiday season with family gatherings, gifts, Christmas cocktails and food. How could we not be happy about it?! Yes, holidays can get hectic and stressful,  but with some easy party planning and preparation, you will surely have the best time with your loved ones.

Speaking of planning… Now is the best time to start your Christmas shopping for both food and drinks! If you ask us, we think there’s nothing better than cozying up by the fire with a drink in hand, so make sure your cabinet is fully stocked!

To help you celebrate this holiday season without stress, here are 12 Easy Christmas Cocktails to make this month.

12 Easy Christmas Cocktails to Make this Holiday Season

Day 1: Mulled Wine

Ingredients:

  • 2 Bottles of Red Wine
  • 1/3 cup Brandy
  • 1/3 cup Sugar
  • 1 Orange & Zest
  • 8 Cloves
  • 2 tsp Ginger
  • 4 Cinnamon Sticks
  • 2 Star Anise

Directions: Combine all ingredients in a 4 quart sauce pan and bring to a boil, stirring periodically. Simmer ten minutes, serve warm.

 

Day 2: White Christmas Margaritas

Ingredients:

  • 1 (14-oz.) can coconut milk
  • 12 oz. silver tequila
  • 8 oz. triple sec
  • 1/2 c. lime juice
  • 2 c. ice
  • 1/2 c. Mint, for garnish
  • 1 lime, sliced into rounds for garnish
  • Lime wedge, for rimming glass
  • Sanding sugar, for rimming glass
  • Cranberries, for garnish

Directions: Combine coconut milk, tequila, triple sec, lime juice and ice in a blender. Blend until smooth. Rim glasses with lime wedge and dip in sanding sugar. Pour into glass and garnish with lime and cranberries. Serve. (Courtesy of Delish)

Day 3: Hot Toddy

Ingredients:

  • Boiling Water
  • 4 Whole Cloves
  • 1 Lemon Twist
  • 2 tsp Brown Sugar
  • .25 ounces Lemon Juice
  • 2 Ounces of Jameson’s Irish Whiskey

Directions: Fill mug with boiling water and let warm for a few minutes. Meanwhile, stick the cloves into the lemon twist and set aside. Empty the mug and fill halfway with fresh boiling water. Add the brown sugar and stir to dissolve. Add the lemon twist, lemon juice and whiskey. Stir and serve. (Courtesy of Jacques Bezuidenhout)

Day 4: Cranberry Mimosas

Ingredients:

  • 1 lime, halved
  • 2 tbsp. sugar
  • 1 c. sweetened cranberry juice
  • 1 bottle champagne
  • 12 fresh cranberries
  • 4 small sprigs fresh rosemary

Directions: Rub rims of champagne flutes with lime and dip in sugar. Pour 1/4 cup cranberry juice into each glass and top with champagne. Use a toothpick to poke a hole through cranberries. Thread rosemary skewer through cranberries and garnish mimosas. (courtesy of Delish)

Day 5: Salted Caramel Eggnog

Ingredients:

  • caramel sauce, warmed
  • 4 oz. eggnog
  • 1 oz. spiced rum
  • kosher salt
  • whipped cream
  • nutmeg, freshly grated

Directions: Coat inside of Irish whiskey glass with warm caramel sauce. Add eggnog, spiced rum, and a pinch of salt and stir. Top with whipped cream, a drizzle of caramel, and freshly grated nutmeg.

Day 6: Irish Coffee

Ingredients:

  • 3 c. heavy or whipping cream
  • 7 tbsp. sugar
  • 1 c. Irish whiskey
  • 6 c. rich, hot brewed coffee
  • Grated nutmeg or ground cinnamon (optional)

Directions: In a large mixing bowl, beat cream and 3 tablespoons sugar until very soft peaks form (consistency should be just pourable). Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. Heat 8 wineglasses by pouring very hot water into them. Drain water; add 2 tablespoons whiskey to each glass. Stir remaining 4 tablespoons sugar into coffee until dissolved. For each drink, fill glass with coffee to within 1 1/4 inch from top. Hold large spoon upside down over top of glass; gradually pour whipped cream over back of spoon onto coffee (cream should float on top, about 1 inch thick). Sprinkle with nutmeg or cinnamon, if desired. (Courtesy of  Colin Cowie).

Day 7: Pomegranate Moscow Mule

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz. vodka
  • 1 oz. pomegranate juice
  • 1 tbsp. pomegranate seeds
  • 1 tbsp. lime juice
  • 1 tsp. honey
  • 1/2 c. ice
  • ginger beer
  • Sprig of Rosemary

Directions: In a cocktail glass stir together vodka, pomegranate juice, pomegranate seeds, tbsp. lime juice, honey, and ice. Top off with ginger beer and garnish with a sprig of fresh rosemary.

Day 8: Candy Cane-Kahlua Hot Chocolate

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 c. whole milk
  • 1/2 c. heavy cream
  • 1 candy cane
  • 3 tbsp. sipping chocolate
  • 1/4 tsp. pure vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 oz. Kahlua
  • whipped cream
  • candy canes

Directions: In a saucepan over low heat, warm whole milk and heavy cream. Add 1 candy cane and stir until melted. Stir in sipping chocolate and vanilla extract. Remove from heat, stir in Kahlua, and pour into glass. Garnish with whipped cream and candy canes.

Day 9: Peppermint Paddy

  • 1 ounce brandy
  • 1 ounce white crème de menthe
  • 1/2 ounce dark rum
  • 4 ounces white hot chocolate
  • Chocolate-flavored whipped cream and crushed Peppermint Altoids, for garnish (optional)

Directions: Combine the brandy, white crème de menthe, dark rum and hot chocolate in a heatproof mug and stir. Top with the chocolate whipped cream and crushed Altoids.

Day 10: Creamsicle Fizz

  • sugar
  • 1/2 c. ice
  • 1 oz. Vanilla Vodka
  • 1 oz. orange or blood orange juice
  • Champagne
  • Cava
  • Prosecco
  • 1 orange slice

Directions: Rim a champagne flute with sugar. Fill cocktail shaker with ice, vanilla vodka, and orange or blood orange juice. Shake, then strain mixture into flute. Top with champagne, cava, and prosecco and garnish with orange slice.

 

Day 12: Santa’s Sleigh Cocktail

Ingredients:

  • White sugar crystals, preferably coarse
  • 2 cups store-bought eggnog, chilled
  • 1/2 cup brandy
  • 1/2 cup amaretto liqueur
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 scoops vanilla ice cream
  • 4 cinnamon sticks

Directions: Dampen the rims of 4 martini glasses and then line the rims with sugar crystals. Combine eggnog, brandy, amaretto, nutmeg, and ice cream in a blender; process until smooth. Pour mixture into martini glasses and garnish each glass with a whole cinnamon stick.

beverages at the best discount prices and best of all… NO SALES Tri-State Liquors has all your holiday needs 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!

Happy Holidays!