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	Sandy Hemphill BellaOnline's Cocktails Editor

9/19 - International Talk Like A Pirate Day
Ayyyy, mateys, September 19 is International Talk Like a Pirate Day and, in 2010, we can celebrate all weekend long!! What kind of grog will you be servin’ up?

All About Rum / National Rum Day
August 16 is National Rum Day! Rum is the spirit of the Caribbean, where the people of the islands have enjoyed this sweet libation for centuries. It’s all made from sugar cane, or the molasses made from sugar cane, but each island puts its own distinctive personal touch to the brew.

Drinking About the Election
Don’t know ‘bout you but I’m already thinking about drinking about the election coming up in the next few days. Here are a couple of cocktail recipes the names of which made me think Election Day. You'll see why.

Party Every Month
Find at least one reason to party every month and get some ideas for customizing your cocktails menu

Saddle Up for a Cowboy-Inspired Party Idea
This drink menu, inspired by thoughts of waltzing across Texas on a hot, star-filled summer night with my favorite cowboy, features cocktails to sip on, Rattlesnake Shooters, and perhaps a medicinal little swig to clear the head before hitting the dusty trail the next morning, too.

September 15 - Creme de Menthe Day
September is Creme de Menthe Day - what is that stuff, anyway???

Summer Solstice, Swedish-Style
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.