Summer approaches, inspiring thoughts of sunshine, backyard parties, and having a tip and sip with friends.  With that in mind, I bring you this week sunny beverage. To make a slushtail, mix a can of frozen orange juice, a can of frozen lemonade (or limeade), a can of pineapple juice, a couple cups of black tea (or English Breakfast), and two cups of bourbon- such as Southern Comfort, in a pitcher.  When it's all nicely mixed, put it in the freezer until it's a nice slushy consistency. Scoop the slush into a cocktail glass, and pour in some Sprite or 7-Up.  Add a little umbrella for some frivolous fun, and a straw. Voila!  Ready to enjoy. This is a very refreshing drink.  The fruit juices, Sprite, and bourbon- when chilled makes for a great punch-like drink.  The bourbon doesn't overwhelm juices.   In fact, they are all nicely balanced in terms of flavors.  The sourness of the citrus fruits contrasts well with the slightly sweeter Sout...

  Wednesday.  Hump Day.  That day of the week (other than Monday) where you begin to look forward to the weekend. It's also the day where I sit down, and pour myself a tip and sip.  This week, I have a Pierced Fuzzy Navel.  Although my navel is neither fuzzy... or pierced. But that's irrelevant. This is a super simple cocktail to make.  Just take an ounce of peach schnapps, an ounce of vodka, and three ounces of orange juice.  You can also add a splash of grenadine for colour if you wished. I didn't. Take all the ingredients and shake them together in an ice filled shaker, and strain into your glass. Tip... and sip. It's just that easy. The chill from the ice cubes does make this a refreshing drink.  The peach schnapps, vodka, and orange juice combined to make an interesting flavor.  I'm not going to lie- since I'm not a huge fan of peaches, I would probably recommend only using a half ounce of peach schnapps, as the schnapps flavor can be pr...