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...

  Since it's my birthday tomorrow, I decided I'd try something a little different and special to celebrate.  With that in mind, it's time to act all classy and shit as we settle in for this week's tip and sip... While the ingredients are fairly simple, the Earl Grey martini does take a bit of time to prepare.  Take 1.5 oz of gin, and pour it into a small glass.  Take a teaspoon of Earl Grey tea leaves and mix them into the gin.  Put this mixture aside to steep for 2 hours. While waiting for the tea/gin infusion is taking place spread some sugar on a plate.  Wet the edge of the glass with a wedge of lemon, then tip your martini glass, and dip it into the sugar to coat the rim of the glass. Once the tea/gin mixture has steeped, strain it into an ice filled cocktail shaker.  Add 1.5 oz lemon juice, and 2 oz of simple syrup (I used grenadine).  Shake the shaker until well mixed, then strain it into the sugar rimmed martini glass. You'd think that with...