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Tomorrow is Saturday and Cinco de Mayo. Both are great opportunities to sit back and enjoy a cold beverage. There is no debating that margaritas reign supreme over the Cinco festivities. But, Houstonist gets worn out on the super sweet mixers typically used in the mass produced varieties. Our research suggests that sipping a cold beer can be a satisfying departure from a sweet rita. Last night we corralled five cervezas currently crowding the beer...

Tired of ritas? Opt for something a bit different at your next patio happy hour. Order up a michelada. The michelada has been called a bloody mary made with beer in lieu of vodka. We guess that's true, but we've never seen pickled okra floating in a miche before.

High humidity is right around the corner. One can either complain about it or embrace it. We choose the latter, particularly since the air gets so thick you can actually hug it. However instead of looking like fools stumbling around Memorial Park grabbing at the air, we embrace the humidity by pretending we're some place tropical and hosting a tropical party. Good theme parties have signature drinks. We wanted something tasty and simple that was...

Ho, Ho, Ho Y'all!! The original bartender is up "North" for Christmas (we suppose we will forgive him for having originated North of the Mason-Dixon, Houston is a melting pot, after all). In his absence, and in celebration of the Holidays, we are revealing our heretofore best kept secret - the nog of all nogs! This luscious, velvety, rich beverage is not difficult to prepare and can be kept in the "ice box" until you...