drinks

Do you love Starbucks? Correction do you love FREE Starbucks? So do we. This week Starbucks is giving away free 12-ounce cups of Blonde and Vanilla Blonde coffee.

With the weather starting to get cold out there, we're going to be putting away our Coronas, Bud Lights with lime and fruit-tinged Heifeweizens in search for heartier beers that will keep us warm in the cold. Hearty in the sense that they're strong and hearty and hold up against rich, cold-weather foods. But we' ... Read More ...

Whisky is a man’s game. Kicking back with a glass is a testament to our manhood, but it doesn’t seem like the stuff gets enough credit. That is until recently. It sounds like the testosterone-laced drink is finally gaining well-deserved attention these days, and we have some Scottish drunkards to thank.

Summer is one of our favorite times to booze. There’s nothing like cracking open a beer on the beach, or sipping on a whiskey on the back porch in a T-shirt and shorts. Though our favorite season is beginning to wane, east coasters are still smack in the middle of hurricane season, which runs from June 1- November 30th.

Mike Pace spent almost ten years on the road with his band Oxford Collapse. In that time, he became a regional soda junkie. Here are his favorites from all the places he’s stopped across America.

After a tough day at work there’s nothing like coming home and pouring yourself a nice glass of gas station  brand bourbon. If you’re a total cheapskate. Real men go for the good stuff. And that stuff happens to be bourbon that’s been barrel-aged out on the open sea.

Utica, NY (WIBX) – It’s time once again for Brewfest at the Utica Zoo.

What deters the majority of our population from drinking alcohol non-stop? Some would say it’s the soul-crushing hangovers, the inevitable prayer sessions to the porcelain throne, or the regrettable decisions made under the influence. For most novice drinkers, it’s the taste. That’s where Air enters stage right to take a bow.

Have you ever watched an episode of ‘Mad Men’ and admired Don Draper looking ultra cool sipping a whiskey on the rocks?  Don’t try it. You’re not Don Draper. You’re more the ‘whiskey in a sip cup’ kind of fella. Don’t get offended, we recognize our own kind. Maybe you should try a Whiskey Slush first.

If you love music and alcohol, then congratulations, you are just like us. But have you ever been listening to a band and wondered aloud ‘what type of adult beverage would go best with this song?’ Well if that’s the situation, then Drinkify has you covered. If only you got off your lazy butt and invented it first. Slacker.

When it comes to summer essentials, a refreshing cocktail is right up there with a sweet pair of board shorts and a nice big bottle of SPF 55. All the air conditioners in the world can't cool you down like an icy mixed drink, so if you're looking for a few to choose from, look no further than this list.

Chowdown with Chip – Thursday 1/27 – Are you passing your bad diet habits down to your kids?