It’s now March, the month that graciously plays host to St. Patrick’s day. Now, this is no small charge on behalf of any month...even with 31 days, it’s tough to contain this much ruckus debauchery in any given month. March is a month of transition; is it winter, is it spring?
And what the hell happened to the holiday? No days off in March - still working on this one, but as St. Patty’s day falls on a Saturday this month, well, maybe this isn’t the year for it. But we’re working on it.
I’ve looked to more than a few calendars for inspiration for something to say about March. All I can find are pictures of 1 - clovers or 2 - pictures of people flying kites. There are also a few girls in bikinis, but that depends on what calendar you reference. If anyone can put these three together in one photo, I am willing to pay for this. Otherwise, not much inspiration to be found here.
It would appear that in the end, March is a bit of a hum-drum month. But March does have its high points...did we mention it was that it’s St. Patrick’s day this month? Also...there is...the fact that...uhh...well...
So in the end, let’s raise our glasses to March - to the lion and the lamb, short of April showers but past the snow drifts. Here’s to whatever this month should bring, or what hopes it may inspire. But mostly to whatever.
Jameson (March's Drink)
Sorry, but nothing fancy here. This is March - here’s what you get:
Ingredients: Jameson.
Presentation: In a shot glass.
Notes: **clank** "NEXT!"
I suggest this drink for the following reasons: 1 - St. Patrick’s Day 2 - Tuesday 3 - Knock the last of the winter chills out of you 4 - Because a random email suggests you should do so.
BottleSlinger Flair Video
Black & Tan Kit
Few people understand the roots of the black and tan. Much like corned beef and boiled cabbage, it dates back to moments of desperation in Irish history. The original black and tan was developed when the Irish would run out of "real" beer (read: stout) and would be forced to mix it with English lager in order to make the lager palatable. The original black and tan was much more of a survival technique than an interesting way to annoy a bartender. However, it has become much more than that...it’s more than just a unique excuse to crack two beers at once and drink both of them. It is also a link to history of struggle and blah blah blah blah
But here it is - the best way to create a PERFECTLY layered black n tan! I have one and use it regularly. Here’s the inside tip - the best way to handle a black n tan is to pour the lager in first with a nice tall head on it. Then, place the turtle on top and gently pour the stout over it. The head on the lager breaks the fall of the stout, creating a perfectly layered black n tan every time.
