Presidents Day originally celebrated George Washington’s birthday. George was a whiskey drinker. Therefore, I’m getting out the good stuff.
“It is better to offer no excuse than a bad one.”
― George Washington
Cheers!
– Jet Cannon
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Let’s celebrate with drinks on the red color spectrum. How about a sparkling rose or pink Champagne? Get out the nice glassware!
For a cocktail, it’s hard to go wrong with a Cosmopolitan.
Add the ingredients to ice in a shaker and pour into a chilled cocktail glass.
– Jet Cannon
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Year of the Ox
Cocktail anyone? Green tea originated in China. To offset the claims of green tea’s health benefits, let’s toss in some alcohol.
Buzzed Boomer Green Tea Martini
3 oz vodka or citron vodka
3 oz green tea
1/2 simple syrup or honey
Add ingredients to shaker with ice, shake and pour into cocktail glass. Garnish with mint or lime
– Jet Cannon
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A bar that honors the undersea element of our nuclear triad needs to be celebrated and, ideally, visited. Boomers is the nickname for the ballistic missile submarines that protect our freedom via their unfathomable deterrent to an attack on our country. An Ohio-class sub can launch 192 warheads wiping 24 enemy cities off the map. Boom.
So back to the Horse & Cow. Located in Bremerton, Washington and also Guam, the pubs contain one of the largest private collections of submarine artifacts. And the food and drinks are great. Taking the ferry from downtown Seattle to Bremerton is a scenic treat in and of itself. The pub is located right outside the gates of the US Navy submarine base in Bremerton and both are a only a short walk from the ferry terminal. The “sail” from the spy submarine Parch is just down the street. For Baby Boomers, having lived through the Cold War, it’s a visit you’re not likely to forget.
For more history, where the name Horse and Cow comes from, and more information, see horseandcow.com
-Jet Cannon
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Many Buzzed Boomer will remember the first appearance of the Beatles on the Ed Sullivan Show. Black and white TV. Tiny speaker. Screaming girls. Parents longing for Frank Sinatra. It was a big deal.To commemorate, here are some Beatles-inspired drinks. The Ticket To Ride. Juicy Lucy. Sgt. Pepper. Brandy Alexander. Across the Universe. Daq in the USSR. The Apple Records Martini. Luvly-Rita. Ringo’s Drumsticks.
Lots of choices. Yet one of the most important beverages in the Beatles’ world and the one found most often in the recording studio…. Tea. So classically British.
For something stronger, try the Sgt. Pepper:
Scotch
Splash of Grenadine
Slice of Jalapeño pepper
– Jet Cannon
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Pizza is big in the USA. Super Bowl Sunday is one of the biggest pizza days so maybe you have leftovers. If not, make your plans.
Americans manage to consume 3 billion pizzas every year. About $38 billion worth. Please…. do your part tomorrow.
– Jet Cannon
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I first tried it in college and it’s a tasty addition to the beer menu. Also known as Bloody Beer, Red Eye, Red Beer, Red Rooster, or in our neighborhood a Tom Miller (Rainier beer). Use tomato juice, Bloody Mary mix, or Clamato. For best results, mix with a lighter beer. And no need to waste a good IPA. Any lager or pilsner will do.
Why add tomato to your beer? Variation. Vitamins. Mixing it up. Good conversation starter.
Both Super Bowl teams have red uniforms and I’m guessing some beer will be consumed so show your support and have a red beer.
– Jet Cannon
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Music alone can create good feelings and a natural endorphin buzz. But for Bob’s Birthday, a pioneer of reggae, one should probably add a little ganja as he was an early proponent of legalizing marijuana.
He passed away at a young 36 yet left us some great music. The Wailers were Rolling Stones Band of the Year in 1976. Check out 1973’s Catch a Fire album to see what started it all.
– Jet Cannon
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Longing to head out on the open road in your RV and see the country? Lots of Boomers have made it a reality. Follow the exploits of one such couple at
https://mailchi.mp/064bce9e8ee6/test-3592462?e=785bc70c1d
They rented out their house and hit the road in their Airstream trailer. Sign up for their newsletter and they’ll keep you posted on their adventures and how to avoid careless mistakes.
– Jet Cannon
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Invented in 1953, supposedly Americans eat 70 million pounds of tater tots a year.
What does this have to do with Buzzed Boomers? Nothing really.
– Jet Cannon
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Started by the United States Figure Skating Association, “Get Up is about being fearless in the face of falling.” It’s about bouncing back. Good stuff.
For Buzzed Boomers it’s also about getting up and moving. Walk, exercise, swim. Do something active. Generate those endorphins.
You’ll want to have that under your belt to prepare for tomorrow’s post!
– Jet Cannon
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Celebrate the last day of Drier January with a Naughty Hot Chocolate from Town and Country Magazine (townandcountrymag.com).
(Serves 2)
Ingredients
1 cup skim milk
1 packet hot cocoa mix
2 marshmallows
3 oz. vodka
2 oz. chocolate liqueur (such as Godiva)
1 cup ice
Instructions
Heat broiler. In a small saucepan over low heat, heat milk. Stir in hot cocoa until no lumps remain, then pour mixture into a cocktail shaker.
Place marshmallows on a baking sheet and broil until browned, 1 to 2 minutes (keep an eye on them!).
Add vodka, chocolate liqueur, and ice to shaker and shake until combined. Pour into glasses and top each with a toasted marshmallow.
Recipe from Delish
– Jet Cannon
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Remember National Lampoon magazine? If so, you’re a full-fledged Buzzed Boomer!! And if you remember the thrill of getting the magazine in the mail each month, check out this hardcover book or the video on Amazon. Drunk Stoned Brilliant Dead by Rick Meyerowitz. The magazine is politically incorrect by today’s standards AND yesteryear’s standards. But the book will take you back with reprints and stories about the folks who put the magazine together!
– Jet Cannon
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Does Dry January exclude THC or CBD infused drinks? Judges?? In my Drier January scheme of things, any way to cut back on the alcohol is a positive. As a newcomer to the flurry of cannabis products I’ve only tried one lemonade product infused with THC. Ray’s. Available only in Washington State as far as I know. Very pleasant effect but I’m glad I took it slow with barely the recommended dose which is one-tenth of the bottle. (Good thing I read the label.) A handy measuring cup is provided. I chose the diet version! Low calories! Boomers may also be interested in the CBD versions which would be relaxing without the high.
I made a cocktail by adding the infused drink to lemonade and a hint of vodka. Infused drinks or edibles take around 45 minutes to take effect so avoid the temptation to do more while you’re waiting. The touch of vodka got things going.
My brother tried his in shot glasses. If you miss tequila shots….. there you go.
Baby Boomers who remember the pot of the ’60’s will be dazzled and possibly confused by all the cannabis variations and products. The store employees are friendly and knowledgeable in my limited experience. And it’s nice to have Buzz options.
– Jet Cannon
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