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Cocktails Cocktails Popular Drinks Bar Basics Stories & Parties From Colleen Graham  From the NFL playoffs to some news in the whiskey industry, there is a lot to talk about this week. Don't forget that next Sunday, the 26th, is the deadline for the whiskey cocktail contest and be sure to browse the great recipes that are already in the running. We are certainly starting the new year off right and I have to thank everyone for participating. Enjoy your weekend and stay warm, Cheers! Cocktail of the Week: Toasted Macaroon Tequila and coconut rum form the base for this very interesting dessert cocktail that takes on the taste of its namesake. When coconut milk, Licor 43, and Frangelico are added to the mix it is a delightful, creamy drink. Get the recipe... Search Related Topics:  tequila cocktails  rum cocktails  dessert cocktails NFL Championship Cocktail Menus The biggest day in the football season is almost here, but before we get to the Super Bowl there are the conference championships this weekend. As I do every year, I've put together cocktail menus for each of the four teams that will play in Sunday's games. Browse the team menus... Game Day Party Planning and More Cocktails Big Game Salsa Search Related Topics:  super bowl party  party planning  party drinks Two Bits of News from Beam If you haven't heard the news, the American spirits company Beam Inc is to be bought by the Japanese company Suntory. What this will mean for the brands? We probably won't see much of a difference, but there is speculation. Also, if you are a fan of Jim Beam you will want to look for the new Single Barrel Bourbon that will be released in March. It is an amazing bourbon, one of the best to come out of the distillery in years. If that isn't enough, coming this year visitors to the distillery will be able to bottle their own single barrel and, eventually, choose their own barrel. Sounds like fun. Read more... Beam Cocktails... Good Luck Charm Bacon Cherry Bourbon Cocktail Search Related Topics:  whiskey news  whiskey reviews  bourbon whiskey January Cocktail Contest: Whiskey Cocktails The whiskey contest is going great so far as the submissions are rolling in and I have yet to find one that isn't appealing. There is just over a week left to submit your recipe. Remember, there are no restrictions on the whiskey you use. Everything with the 'whiskey' label is fair game. Submit your recipe... A few of the submissions... Candy Man, Salty Dog The Lucky Penny Winter Still (pictured) Search Related Topics:  whiskey cocktails  cocktail contest  original cocktails Related Searches Whiskey Cocktails Cocktail Recipes Cocktail Drinks Whiskey Drinks Drink Recipe Featured Articles Fancy Whiskey Waldorf Whiskey Smash Chartreuse Soleil Mango Iced Tea Pink Campari   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...> This newsletter is written by: Colleen Graham Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Cocktails newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2013 About.com   Whiskey Cocktails Rising Sun Cocktail Ryan's Ire Cocktail Sour Ginger   Follow me on: Advertisement