What do Jim Beam, Titleist golf balls, Moen faucets, and Master Lock have in common? Nothing! Not any more, anyway. Once owned by the same parent company, Jim Beam is spinning off on its own, leaving the other brands behind. Why? Well, they say women have a lot to do with that decision.

Three friends go into a bar. One orders a whiskey and 7-up, the next one orders CC and 7, and the third orders Crown and 7. Everybody’s drinking highball cocktails made from whiskey and 7-up, right? The bar tab arrives. Everybody’s drink costs something different. Why?

It is not meant to be poured into one’s eyes but unfortunately a growing trend among young drinkers is called vodka eyeballing, where the person places the mouth of a vodka bottle directly on an eye, tilts the head back, and pours the vodka into the open eye.

Wine, laughter, engaging writing - Find it all in Natalie MacLean’s latest book, ‘Unquenchable: A Tipsy Quest for the World’s Best Bargain WInes’ which takes the reader along for an adventure-packed journey around the world in quest of wines that are delicious and, best of all, affordable.

News lately has been out of this world - no more astronauts, Juno to Jupiter, Perseids meteor showers, and all that extraterrestrial jazz. Enjoy tonight’s full moon with cosmically inspired cocktails - the UFO, Interplanetary Punch, and Stratosphere.

Even though it’s been years since her tragic death, the world still mourns the loss of Diana, Princess of Wales. We celebrated her life as a fairy tale come true only to learn that there was a very real person behind the magic and glamour. Remember her life today with the English Rose cocktail.

Tomorrow's National Tequila Day - July 24. Serve this exhilarating Tequila Mojito recipe for a smashing success!

Global warming a hot topic at your last cocktail party? Who’s to blame? Does it really matter? The bottom line remains the same: baby, it’s hot outside! Tame the heat and enjoy the sunshine with these Sunburn, Summer Time, and Sun City cocktail recipes.

Celebrate the Summer Solstice like it’s celebrated where the sun won’t set. In Sweden, where the longest day of the year is as long as a day can be (24 hours!), just four main ingredients set the midsommar party stage - schnapps, akvavit, fish, and song.

August 13 is Skinny Dipping Day. Swirl up a blender full of cool, refreshing Strip and Go Naked frozen cocktails and party in style!