Memorial Day

            Memorial Day and the traditional start of the summer season approaches this week.  Historically, Memorial Day commemorates U.S. men and women who have died while in the military service.  Thanks to all those who have served our country.

            I thought it would be fun to poll our staff and give you some insight into what we would be drinking this weekend – so here they are, in no particular order.

Larry (General Manager) will be drinking Big Sky Summer Honey and margaritas.  The Summer Honey is light and light bodied and made with Montana honey.  It is a great choice for what should be a hot weekend.  Larry plans on using the Sauza pre-mixed margaritas, but he adds his own twist with some Grand Marnier and a splash of Fresca for a little bit of citrus.  Rick (Beer Manager) plans on following Larry’s lead.

Tony (Liquor Manager) plans on drinking either some Dogfish Head Palo Santo Marron or Blue Moon Honey.  The Dogfish Head is a brown ale aged in Palo Santo wood from Paraguay.  The beer is 12% alcohol, and highly roasted with sweet smells of vanilla.  As Tony says, it is delicious.

Steve (Wine Manager) will be drinking Perfum de Vi Blanc and Buffalo Trace Bourbon.  We buy the Buffalo Trace by the barrel, picking our favorite from a sampling of barrels.  There is very little that matches Buffalo Trace as an everyday bourbon – sweet vanilla and caramel notes.  The Perfum de Vi Blanc is a blend of Macabeo and Muscat grapes, making it an excellent, crisp choice for a hot day.

Sandy (Lead Cashier) will be drinking a Rhone Style blend red wine, with Grenache, Syrah and Mourvedre.  Must have hitched a ride with us on the way back from France.

Adam (Writer?) will be drinking a Screwdriver made with Pinnacle Whipped Vodka.  I just tried this product (also from France) about a week ago and really enjoyed the blend of whipped cream flavor on the vodka with the citrus from the orange juice.  We were also presented a bacon flavored vodka.  No, I am not kidding – and we did not buy it.

Linda (Front Manager) will be drinking Miller Lite.  I guess that means that we have come to the end and it is time to stop.  Cheers and have a great Memorial Day weekend!!!

Adam