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The Mint Julep

03 May

With the first Saturday of May approaching that only means one thing…The Kentucky Derby! This is a time when people bust out their fancy, and sometimes ugly hats, put a little money on their favorite pony, and last, but certainly not least, enjoy a mint julep.

For most people this refreshing drink is busted out once a year, and that day happens to be tomorrow. When you think of drinks that go along with sporting events the Mint Julep and the Kentucky Derby may be the most recognizable.

The always refreshing Mint Julep.

There are many different ways to make a mint julep, but to help get your derby party started I thought I would share our recipe.

Ingredients
Simple Syrup
Sugar
Soda Water
Mint
Bourbon
Crushed Ice
Julep Cups (if available)

Prep Work
The night before make a batch of simple syrup. This is very simple as you just add equal parts sugar & water and boil until the sugar is dissolved. Let cool and dump into a container (empty liquor bottles work great…as I’m sure you have a bunch of those laying around!) and place in the fridge. Also this is a good time to place your julep cups in the freezer. Not necessary, but it’ll make your mint julep extra cold the next day. Do this and you will thank me!

Instructions

In a shaker add mint leaves, 1-tsp sugar, and 2 oz simple syrup & muddle.
Add 2 oz of bourbon & muddle.
Add crushed ice and shake.
Pour into julep cup and top with soda water.
Enjoy!

So tonight when you get home be sure to make a batch of simple syrup and get those cups in the freezer because tomorrow is Derby Day!

Trey

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Craig Campbell Album Release Party!

03 May

Exciting news! Country Music Star Craig Campbell is coming to Kansas City to debut his new album “Never Regret.” We can’t wait to hear the new music and enjoy some cocktails with you all. Below are all the details of the event. Hope to see you there!

Date: Wednesday, May 8, 2013

Time: 7:30pm (Doors open)

Location : PBR Big Sky (Power & Light District)

Cost: FREE

Details: Craig will be signing autographs and performing an acoustic set. If you purchase his new CD or the CD/Craig Party T-shirt bundle you’ll have the opportunity to meet Craig, get his autograph AND get a free drink on us!! Also, everyone who attends can register to win a $300 Visa Gift Card.

Facebook Event Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/412106358886746/

So come and party with us, meet Craig, listen to great music and have a few cocktails! It’s gonna be a great night! We’re a proud partner and friend of Craig Campbell!

Oh and if you haven’t gotten your “Craig Party” CD/T-Shirt bundle yet don’t worry! They will be available at the event and we’d be happy to hook you up!

See you there!
Lyndsey

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“Craig Party” Bundle on Sale Now!

23 Apr

We are excited to announce that we have partnered with Craig Campbell to make his official “Craig Party” T-Shirt! The exclusive design is printed on our super soft tri-blend tee so we guarantee it’ll be the most comfortable artist tee you’ve ever owned.

Right now if you Pre-Order the “Craig Party” Bundle, which includes the t-shirt & his new CD “Never Regret,” by May 1st you will be entered into a random drawing to have your CD personally autographed by Craig! You could be one of the 25 lucky people…and no matter what you’re lucky cause you’re gonna get a CD full of great country music and a super soft party tee for only $25!!

The bundles are available in Mens & Womens sizes so take your pick and order today! Let’s help Craig get his single “Outta My Head” to #1 on the Country Charts.

Also stay tuned to our blog and FB page for upcoming announcements about our plans for CMA Fest! Lots of great things to come with Craig Campbell & Team Cocktail!

Cheers!
Lyndsey

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Kenny Chesney Ticket & Tailgate Packages – Dallas, TX

11 Apr

Love Kenny Chensey and love to party? So do we! Which is why we’ve put together the ultimate tailgate party for the Kenny Chesney No Shoe’s Nation Tour stop at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, TX! We make it super easy for you…all you have to do is show up and have fun. We provide everything else. Tickets, Drinks, Food, Apparel…yes everything!

You have two options to choose from. You can purchase the Ticket & Tailgate package or just the Tailgate Package. We have access amazing seats right off the stage so if you don’t have a ticket yet this is the way to go. If by chance you already have your ticket, no worries! You can still come and party with us in Team Cocktail style! This way you don’t have to worry about bringing anything to the party except your fun self!

So get ready cause we’re about to have an amazing day!

DETAILS

Performers: Kenny Chesney, Eric Church, Eli Young Band, Kasey Musgraves
Tailgate Start time: As soon as the gates open! We’ll keep you posted as soon as we learn the time.
Concert Start time: 5pm

Ticket & Tailgate Package Includes: ($185)

1 Ticket to the Concert – Great seats in a 100 level section right off the stage!
Team Cocktail T-Shirt of your choice!
Team Cocktail Slap Boozie of your choice!
ALL YOU CAN DRINK at the Tailgate (Includes: beer, vodka, rum, gin, whiskey, tequila and all the mixers!)
Bar Snacks

Tailgate Only Package Includes: ($50)

Team Cocktail T-Shirt of your choice!
Team Cocktail Slap Boozie of your choice!
ALL YOU CAN DRINK at the Tailgate (Includes: beer, vodka, rum, gin, whiskey, tequila and all the mixers!)
Bar Snacks

Click here to purchase your ticket package!

We hope you’ll join us for an awesome day of fun, drinks and great music!

Once your purchase is complete we will be contacting you via the email address and phone number you provide to discuss t-shirt size and to explain how we will notify you of the location of the tailgate party. If you have any questions please contact Lyndsey@teamcocktail.com or call 202-374-9380.

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Kenny Chesney Ticket & Tailgate Packages – Kansas City, MO

11 Apr

Love Kenny Chensey and love to party? So do we! Which is why we’ve put together the ultimate tailgate party for the Kenny Chesney No Shoe’s Nation Tour stop at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, MO! We make it super easy for you…all you have to do is show up and have fun. We provide everything else. Tickets, Drinks, Food, Apparel…yes everything!

So get ready cause we’re about to have an amazing day!

DETAILS

Performers: Kenny Chesney, Eric Church, Eli Young Band, Kasey Musgraves
Tailgate Start time: As soon as the gates open! We’ll keep you posted as soon as we learn the time.
Concert Start time: 5pm

Ticket & Tailgate Package Includes: ($170)

1 Ticket to the Concert – Section 117 (Rows 19-24)
Team Cocktail T-Shirt of your choice!
Team Cocktail Slap Boozie of your choice!
ALL YOU CAN DRINK at the Tailgate (Includes: beer, Clear10 vodka, rum, gin, whiskey, tequila and all the mixers!)
Kansas City BBQ Lunch – Includes: sliced brisket, pulled pork, cheesy corn, smoked beans, slaw & cookies!

Tailgate Only Package Includes: ($60)

Team Cocktail T-Shirt of your choice!
Team Cocktail Slap Boozie of your choice!
ALL YOU CAN DRINK at the Tailgate (Includes: beer, Clear10 vodka, rum, gin, whiskey, tequila and all the mixers!)
Kansas City BBQ Lunch – Includes: sliced brisket, pulled pork, cheesy corn, smoked beans, slaw & cookies!

Click here to purchase your package!

We hope you’ll join us for an awesome day of fun, drinks and great music!

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And the NCAA Bracket Challenge winner is…

09 Apr

Congratulations to Paulesipper’s Cocktail Bracket for winning $50 to www.TeamCocktail.com! Here are the other winners…

2nd Place – Allison F’s Expert Bracket ($25 at www.teamcocktail.com)

3rd Place – Flops & Hats (T-Shirt)
C Jackson…that is all (T-Shirt)
Kimmy’s WooWoo Bracket (T-Shirt)
Nelliho7 (T-Shirt)

Last Place – Lenore’s Legit Bracket (4 Slap Boozies)

Sweet Sixteen Winner (Most points in Second round) – Jeff’s Victorious Bracket ($5 at www.teamcocktail.com)

If you are a winner please email your mailing address to Trey@teamcocktail.com to receive your prize or promo code!

Cheers!

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Team Cocktail NCAA Bracket Challenge

19 Mar

It’s one of the best times of the year…March Madness. This year join our Team Cocktail NCAA Bracket Challenge for your chance to win prizes!

We will be running it through Yahoo, so if you already have a Yahoo login you are golden if not all you have to do is create one quick.

Click the link to enter: Team Cocktail NCAA Bracket Challenge

PRIZES:
1st Prize: $50 to spend at www.teamcocktail.com
2nd Prize: $25 to spend at www.teamcocktail.com
3rd Prize: Team Cocktail T-Shirt
Last Place: 4 pack of Slap Boozies

We’ll also be giving away prizes after some of the rounds!

Cheers & good luck!

Trey

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Templeton Rye Spotting!

08 Mar

If there is one whiskey that is always tough to find it is Templeton Rye. I remember, when I lived in Iowa, searching liquor store after liquor store trying to find a bottle of this liquid gold. I had some friends surprise me with a bottle they stumbled upon when they came to visit us after we moved to SD. There is even a Twitter hashtag that people use to let other fans know where to find it #TRspotting. That’s how hard this stuff is to find, even in the state it’s produced in, Iowa.

With it being so hard to find I didn’t really expect to see it up in SD, but after years of waiting it is finally being carried at Kessler’s in Aberdeen!

#TRspotting at Kessler’s in Aberdeen, SD

I also spotted it in Vegas a few weeks ago, so it looks like their distribution is expanding, which is a good thing for all whiskey lovers. This is one of those whiskeys that you want to enjoy neat or with a large rock as it is too damn good to use a mixer on.

There is a great story behind this whiskey as they started producing it during the Prohibition in the small town of Templeton, IA. Here is a link to the full history of it. Also, the whiskey is still based on the original Prohibition era recipe, which makes you feel more like an outlaw when you’re drinking it…or it does to me anyway!

If you ever spot it in your area I definitely recommend you give it a try. You won’t be disappointed!

What will you be drinking for Happy Hour tonight? I know what I’ll be drinking.

Cheers!

Trey

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Ticket & Tailgate Packages – Kenny Chesney in Tampa, FL

28 Feb

Love Kenny Chensey and love to party? So do we! Which is why we’ve put together the ultimate tailgate party for the Kenny Chesney No Shoe’s Nation Tour stop at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL! We make it super easy for you…all you have to do is show up and have fun. We provide everything else. Tickets, Drinks, Food, Apparel, Tiki Bars, Sand…yes everything!

You have two options to choose from. You can purchase the Ticket & Tailgate package or just the Tailgate Package. This way if you already have your ticket to the concert but still want to party with us? No problem, just show up and we’ll have everything provided for you!

Oh and if that wasn’t enough we’ll be tailgating with some of our fellow rum & island loving friends! Rum Shop Ryan, Coastlines & Tan Lines & Coastal just to name a few. This is sure to be one epic party!

Ticket & Tailgate Package Includes: ($190)