"Tequila makes me crazy..."

No it doesn't and someone finally says it. 

There is no evidence the tequila makes people more crazy. There is no evidence that absinthe will make you cut off your ear. And, no, champagne doesn't make you an angry drunk. It's all in your head.

Writer Wayne Curtis gets a little loose with the science in this piece. But here's the money quote: "we don’t have more tequila-related car accidents versus vodka-related ones."

MYTH BUSTED

"I request that a copy of the following documents containing the following information be provided to me: all information including created recipes or instructions relating to the brewing of White House Honey Ale or other beer made by White House Staff..."

"Also, if you could send me a copy autographed by the President, you'd be the coolest FOIA officer in the whole federal government, and who could resist that title?"

Language used in the official Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request.

(h/t: GovExec)

Marshall Fawley Writes About Cocktails for AARP!

Check out Marshall Fawley of Scofflaw's Den in the first post of his regular cocktail column for AARP's blog! This first piece is called 'The Old Fashioned's Grandfather' and covers the origins of this notorious sling!

Friday is the Last Day for DIY Simple Syrups Event Registration!

Friday is the last day to register for DLDGLG and CasaKCD's Do-It-Yourself Simple Syrups Event on August 28th at One Lounge and we still have a few spaces left. Don't miss this event! 

We'll have 3 full-sized craft cocktails, heavy appetizers, and each person will make their own flavored syrup to take with them! Add your own twist to cocktails that you make at home!

The event will feature 3 phenomenal spirits: Bluecoat American Dry Gin, High West Whiskey, and Chairman's Reserve Rum.

Sign up here.

Check Out DLDGLG on Diep 9's Website!

Our contributions to Diep 9 are featured on the website's cocktail section. I wrote about one of these drinks a few weeks ago and stand still by it's incredible deliciousness. Try out the other recipes that are featured there.

By the way, the Calypso Flip, which is featured on the site, was actually created by former Last Exit bartenders Matt Carson and Bryan Flynn. It's an absolutely delicious cocktail. However, I had no part in its creation.

Political Favors and Political Flavors

Washington D.C. is certainly an interesting place...

Here at DLDGLG, we often write about the restaurant industry in between the time we're writing about booze. As someone who is embedded in the industry I'm often thinking about its place in the nation's capital.

Well, on Wednesday the Kojo Nnamdi Show featured arguably the most notorious lobbyist in American history, Jack Abramoff. The topic centered on Signatures Restaurant which Mr. Abramoff used to help advance his corrupt activities. Below is a clip of his appearance on the show. It's fascinating and I highly recommend you listen to the whole thing.