Not Harry’s Butter Beer
John Berens John Berens

Not Harry’s Butter Beer

This is not a Harry Potter post. My #dothedont crew decided to create a new group post, the #dirtysodachallenge. This was based on a diabetes-inducing lineup of spiked soda drinks— see @what.i.drink.eat.see for the full list and description. I chose “buttery beer”, which includes root beer, butterscotch, and vanilla cream.

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Beeramos: Lord of the Creamsicle
John Berens John Berens

Beeramos: Lord of the Creamsicle

This is a riff on a Ramos gin fizz for my submission to the @homebarawards challenge this month. My mind quickly went to alternatives to soda for the bubbles as a starting point. I love beer in cocktails, and it led me to the awesome word combo of Beer + Ramos = Beeramos. This name evoked regal, epic, almost mythical-like qualities to me, thus the ridiculous(ly awesome) full title.

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Smile & Blush
John Berens John Berens

Smile & Blush

Some of you may have seen Green With Envy, a sad-faced drink I posted on Valentine’s Day. It seemed only right to balance the Mood of my page with a happier face. While this face isn’t an accurate depiction of mine (I go much lighter on the makeup😉), this drink was delicious and definitely made me smile.

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