Drinks

It’s looking like this weekend is shaping up to be the first real shot of spring weather we’re going to get this year. As far as I’m concerned, this calls for a celebration. What better way is there to do that than by kicking back in a lawn chair, soaking up the sun and sipping on a refreshing spring beverage.

You might think "Why do I want to leave my couch and go to Caras for this?" Well, there are several great reasons I like to sum into three important catagories: Food, drinks, and prizes!

Of course champagne is at the top of the list. You just can’t have New Years without champagne. That would be like a Christmas without eggnog. Besides champagne, what else would make a great New Year’s drink? I’ve found three great alternatives to straight champagne this year ...

Truth be told, this is just regular Kahlua. However, it is the holiday season. My good friend and co-worker found this delicious recipe and gave it to me. It is a big hit with my family. I couldn’t believe how simple it was, and how great it tasted...

There is nothing quite as delicious as hot apple cider in autumn.

The rules were simple: Make a drink behind the bar. The best tasting drink wins. The act of going behind a bar with zero knowledge of how to make a great drink: therein lies the challenge. Last Thursday at the Dark Horse Bar, 107.5  Zoo FM was represented by Aaron "Tallest DJ in America" Traylor, while 96.3 The Blaze mid-day host J.C. held it down for her team, as they both whipped up th

Two of my favorite things have finally come back to Missoula – sunshine and the Saturday markets. And when both of these fall on the same day downtown Missoula is a bustling, happy place. My family and I often spend our Saturday mornings at the markets. Since my “green thumb” has long since turned brown and died, like everything else in my gardens, and we decided not to do a CSA this year (though I highly recommend them), this year we are committed to getting the bulk of our veggies direct from the growers at the markets.

Whether you're kicking back at the beach or throwing a spring break themed soiree, make sure to keep these spring break cocktails flowing: