Monthly Archives: May 2016

May 30

Signature Cocktails: Island Fever

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Anyone who knows me on a personal level knows how much I love a good rum old fashioned. It’s about as much as I love rum, and oranges, and chocolate, and coconut.  When the Angostura global cocktail challenge came up last year, I wanted to create a cocktail that embodied all my favourite things and […]

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May 29

Week 12 – Two Minute Sip: Drinking While Sad…

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It is not uncommon for people who are feeling depressed to drink alcohol because alcohol can provide some short term relief for the symptoms of depression. Some people with depression also have insomnia and alcohol can help to put one to sleep as well. However, long term heavy drinking can sometimes induce symptoms of depression […]

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May 28

Week 11 – Two Minute Sip: Facts & Myths About Hangovers 

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H2O is a must to cure a hangover. As you likely know from the frequent trips to the bathroom during a night of debauchery, alcohol is a diuretic and can cause dehydration. Before falling into bed, down 16 to 20 ounces of water, says Daniel K. Hall-Flavin, M.D., a consultant in addiction psychiatry at the […]

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May 16

Je’ Wesley LIVE On CBS Radio w/Rashad Richey On 1380 AM In Atlanta…

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On Monday, May 16, 2016, Je’ Wesley, Founder of Cocktail Chronicles was live in CBS Studios to discuss tomorrow’s panel on Cocktails & Politics. For more information, please visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cocktails-politics-do-politicians-get-a-sipping-pass-ornah-tickets-24892065839 . Cocktail Chronicles take an unorthodox way to connect consumers/citizens with elected officials and political insiders, by linking beverages with politics.  Have you ever wondered why liquor […]

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May 14

Author of “This Twisted Life” To Host Cocktails & Politics.

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On Tuesday, May 17th Cocktail Chronicles will be hosting “Cocktails & Politics: Do Politicians Get A Sipping Pass?” at the BQE Lounge located 262 Edgewood Avenue, SE in Atlanta, GA, moderated by Tracye D. Bryant. Tracye Bryant is an Atlanta based Author and Public Speaker with and extensive background in public relations, media relations and community […]

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May 13

Drunk With Cupcakes

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On Tuesday, May 17, 2016 at Cocktails & Politics, Delights by Dawn will offer alcohol infused cupcakes to all panelists, hosts, and guests will have the opportunity to win cupcakes through a free raffle by submitting a business card. Delights by Dawn offers alcohol infused cakes and cupcakes. This event will be held at to […]

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May 10

The Robotic Bartender

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Written by: Paige Smith, Intern – Kennesaw Stat University With the advancement of new innovative technology, it comes as no surprise that a simple machine may change the way consumers enjoy their cocktail beverages. The conception of this idea to create the Monsieur came from CEO, Barry Givens. He was sitting in a crowded Applebee’s […]

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May 09

Week 10 – 2 Minute Sip – Did You Know Soda-Pop Expires: Check Your Fridge Today…

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With the amount of chemicals and beverage additives in carbonated drinks, it shouldn’t surprise you that they are formulated to last a really, really long time. Just to give you a perspective of the shelf life, food scientists estimate that diet soda is good for up to 4 months past its shelf life expiry date, […]

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