#Twisted Rocket

[rabbitcruiser]

World Cocktail Day

Host or attend a cocktail party and try out some new flavors, or perfect your hand at mixing any number of drinks, from a White Russian to a classic Cosmo.

“No party is complete without cocktails! My friends all have different tastes when it comes to their drink of choice, so I like to maintain a well-stocked bar with different kinds of alcohol to keep everyone happy.” ~Khloe Kardashian

One of the best ways people get together and bond over life is through drinking. For a fun night out, cocktails provide a wide arrangement of scents and flavors to keep everything exciting and have a long history of becoming a steady staple in people’s lives. So, let us dive right in and see what World Cocktail Day is all about.

History of World Cocktail Day

In 1806, The Balance and Columbian Repository coined the term “cocktail” as a stimulating liquor with a wide variety of sweets, waters, and bitters. Originally, the Oxford English Dictionary defined the term with a different set of connotations, describing it as a horse with a tail like a cock’s, with its tail cocked up instead of hung down.

Cocktails as a drink, however, started as a British invention in the 19th century and has since become an American innovation when a Connecticut-born bartender Jerry Thomas wrote the book “The Bartender’s Guide.” The Bartender’s Guide basically broadcasted an encyclopedia of how to mix drinks and recipes on some of the best combinations of drinks and flavors.

During the 1920s American prohibition, many cocktails were mixed into existence that remain firm favorites today. With not much high-quality alcohol available, cocktails were the perfect way to make that smuggled rum, gin or whiskey just a little bit more drinkable. Enter the cocktail; rum mojitos, the Sidecar, and the Tom Collins all flourished at a time when recreational alcohol wasn’t legal.

The ���Bee’s Knees’ cocktail was actually created to mask and sweeten the taste of illegally brewed bathtub gin. The roaring twenties took the cocktail and shook it up into some of our most popular modern-day cocktails. Drinking didn’t stop during the prohibition, people simply went underground. Many illegal speakeasies popped up, serving cocktails in jazz-style locales.

Post-prohibition saw the invention of drinks that still grace the pages of your favorite cocktail bar menus. 1954 saw the mixing of the Pina Colada in Puerto Rico when Ramon Marrero created the delicious pineapple treat at the Caribe Hilton hotel. 1988 saw the much-loved Cosmopolitan enter our lives, thanks to Toby Cecchini and his desire to share a drink with his fellow bartenders in San Francisco.

A constant throughout the cocktail era in America was the Rainbow Room. Opened after the prohibition in 1934, the Rainbow Room was a high-end club where New York A-listers could celebrate in style with post-prohibition cocktails. The Rainbow Room was revived and renovated in different forms over the years, being closed during WWII and for various restorations.

The 1987 reopening saw emerging mixologist Dale DeGroff create a pre-prohibition list of cocktails that revived some firm favorites and spearheaded the modern cocktail mixing revolution that made the cocktail bar increasingly popular.

The holiday itself is held annually by Drinkaware, a United Kingdom-based charity that brings awareness to the effects of drinking and aims to reduce the harm that drinking can have on people and families. The website provides facts and information about drinking, alcohol poisoning, and alcohol abuse. The World Cocktail Day page that Drinkaware hosts have events all over the world that you can partake in, a blog you can follow about your favorite recipes, and how you can drink safely while also having fun.

How to Celebrate World Cocktail Day

If you’re up for a night of fun drinking, then host a party at your place and mix up some of your favorite drinks for your friends. If you want to spice things up, check out a new recipe on some of your favorite blogs or newsletters, and make your kitchen or bar into an experiment place for you and your friends.

If you’re feeling confident, you could create your own home bar and serve some of your favorite fizz-fuelled cocktails, or make your own cocktail creations with a fresh twist. Give your bar a theme and add your own unique names to your new mixers. Treat yourself to a cocktail bible and teach yourself how to make the perfect passionfruit martini or rope in your own bartender friend for some mixology advice.

If you are creating your own home bar and are jumping in as a novice bartender, you could start with a classy cosmopolitan or cheeky sex on the beach. Why not take a theme to a whole new level and take your new bar theme to a party level. Whether you’re making a sneaky speakeasy or a chic cocktail bar, making it your own is the perfect way to celebrate World Cocktail Day.

You could even avoid doing the work yourself and enroll in a cocktail class for you and your friends. Learn from the best shakers and master mixologists. Don’t want to leave the house? Why not use an online video or order a beginner’s pack right to your door. Or splash out on an inhouse mixing masterclass (calling all bartender friends again).

You might be more of a cocktail connoisseur than a master mixologist. Why not get some of the good stuff mixed for you, so you can sample some delightful cocktails without having to actually make them yourself. Put on a cocktail-themed film, sip your mojito and feel like you’re in the summer sun.

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[egophiliac]

LET THE BOY HAVE AN EDUCATION

officially at the point where we're starting to see where it's all headed and I am just going NYEEHEEHEE in delight at it all. ahhh...next week can't come soon enough...

[skythealmighty]

why am i just now finding out about thisisnotawebsitedotcom i feel a little stupid.. then again i dont have the Book of Bill so maybe im lucky to know about it ???

#rocket talk #gravity falls #miss this show. anyway twink cipher fuckign jumpscared me

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Why Flatland counts as an object show: an essay

Keep reading

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Why Flatland does NOT count as an object show: a rebuttal

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why flatland isnt an object show: its a book + movie you assholes

#this argument is fucking stupid its just flatland

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lol ok have fun w that 👍

also do u know any recipes for roasted pumpkin seeds the internets failing me rn and im cooking a big dinner for me and my bf

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Oh yeah sure https://www.jessicagavin.com/how-to-roast-pumpkin-seeds/#wprm-recipe-container-35845

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Wait why am I telling you this go die I hate you

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thx for the help!

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Date of origin: November 3rd, 2021

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~~Welcome to MePhoneX deletes your favs!!~~

I'm mod Xav (the only mod rn - -"), here to cause trauma to your favorite characters :)! PLEASE keep in mind that submissions will take a while to get to, because I have to photoshop out the limbs + background or even completely recreate someone's object if they're transparent!

The background flag is in the header and the X (recreated from an image of MePhoneX) I overlay on top is the profile picture if you want to make your own :) just @ this blog and I'll reblog it!

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RULES ABOUT SUBMISSIONS:

NO INANIMATE INSANITY CONTESTANTS. I would like to avoid Apollo's Dodgeball thanks (plus it's insensitive)

No algebralien or algebralien-adjacent characters! I love those guys too I get it but I honestly don't have a good method of 'deleting' them planned. Feel free to do it on your own time though!

If someone asks me to take down a submission with them in it I will do it without questions. This is for a variety of reasons, but I think you get it.

Alright, that's it! Have fun :)

#not xed out #mod xav #pinned post #your fav is #your fave is #mephone #mephonex #inanimate insanity #ii2 finale

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has anyone else wondered why this spaghetti code webbed site can connect across DIFFERENT UNIVERSES??? or is that just me

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follow for the same picture of my crab every day!!!!! look at him :D

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anonymous asked: greeny how does it feel to be technically a higher being than most other people on the site

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sir this is a wendys

#i didnt order an existential crisis today :(

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todays liveblog!! B)

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knife and suitcase made it to the finale!! hell yeah so proud of them

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balloons talk with suitcase didnt go so well :/ i hope they can get some alone time without anyone else so they can like talk properly next time

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mepad???

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oh i think the finale challenge is happening

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baseball looks worried but lightbulb's brushing him off :|

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ojs backing away from paper??? wh

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WHJDT THE FUCK

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WAIT I HAVENT SEEN SOAP IN A WHILE WHERE IS SHE???

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OH GOD

#mics ramblings #SOAP???!??

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anonymous asked: evil woman are so hot <3 i will do whatever you want queen

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Awwww, this means a lot to me, anon! Could you find Film Reel for me and doxx him? That would be really helpful <3

#He's been evading me #It's really annoying #Hard to take over the world when I have to worry about him 🙄

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WHY DO I KEEP GETTING SENT ASKS ABOUT PREGNANCY?!

#I'M GOING TO QUIT TUMBLR AT THIS RATE.

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if this fuckass hand keeps showing up at the edge of my vision i'm going to hit something

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#maybe hes in love with you

what the hell is wrong with you.

[beni-draw-ikemen-please]

random thought i had last year

[wyndrova]

If Twisted Wonderland ever gets an english dub I hope Grim just sounds like Team Rocket's Meowth

[rocketonin]

WE MAKING IT OUT OF THE BEEHIVE WITH THIS ONE 🔥🔥🔥🐝🐝🐝

[secondary-colorentimy]

cant escape his demons they teamed up

[nami-moittli]

I had a vision

[raven-at-the-writing-desk]

Poor thing Gantu probably has to not only deal with Stitch, but also 6 high school kids who uses magic. I have a feeling Floyd would totally wreck Gantu

[Referencing this post!]

“Hey, you look pretty strong. Let’s fight!!” - Floyd, probably (<- he wants to commit shark on shark violence)

PLEASE THE POOR MAN (Gantu)????? He’s not paid enough to deal with 6 teenagers and Stitch… Man’s about to get his ass beat 😭

I hope to Michard-sama that 🙏 Jumba, Pleakley, and/or my boi Reuben (Experiment 625; the yellow one that makes sammiches) are also there to annoy Gantu and to make his life more difficult… By the end of this event, he’ll probably be blasting off again Team Rocket style 💥

[rabbitcruiser]

National Beverage Day

National Beverage day falls on May 6 and we couldn’t be more excited. The day encourages us to sit back, relax, and enjoy our favorite beverages. Beverages come in many forms. And whether you prefer a hold or a cold one, the good news is, there is one for every taste. The only thing that matters is that you pick up or make some of your favorites, gather with family and friends, and get ready to enjoy and unwind.  

HISTORY OF NATIONAL BEVERAGE DAY

Beverages have always existed, in one form or another, since the beginning of mankind. Drinks take varied forms and significance in different cultures. They can be viewed as a once-in-a-while treat or as the driving force behind a much-needed morning pick me up — shoutout to all the coffee lovers!

The origins of this day can be a little uncertain. Early mentions of National Beverage Day can be found as early as 1921. At this time, the day was known as Bottled Carbonated Beverage day. It was thought of as a way to promote bottled fizzy drinks as “pure” and “wholesome!”

It’s hard to pinpoint exactly when Bottled Carbonated Beverage Day permanently became the less specific National Beverage Day, as ads throughout the 1920s alternately referred to it as National Carbonated Beverage Day or simply Beverage Day, among others.

Nowadays, the meaning has changed thanks to a growing awareness of how and what beverages we consume — especially when they are sugary or alcoholic, so if they fall into this category, it’s always best to consume in moderation.

It is not just during the summer months that beverages play a part in our lives. From cold champagne on New Year’s Eve to a piping hot espresso on a cold winter’s morning in December, beverages are something we enjoy all year long!

NATIONAL BEVERAGE DAY TIMELINE

900 A.D

The Drink of the Gods

The Mayans consume a beverage made from Xocolatl, better known these days as cacao, the main ingredient in chocolate.

1025

Soft Drinks and Medicine

Sharbat, a popular drink made from fruits or flower petals and usually served chilled, is mentioned in the “Canon of Medicine”.

1925

'Wholesome' Soda

The Bottled Carbonated Beverage Day during the time assures customers that bottled soda is free from impurities and good for health.

1952

A Very Specific Drink Order

James Bond makes his first appearance — his favorite beverage: martini, shaken, not stirred.

NATIONAL BEVERAGE DAY RELATED CONTENT

NATIONAL BEVERAGE DAY FAQS

Is there a national drinking day?

National Drink Beer Day toasts that malty elixir on September 28th, annually. Just as the Oktoberfest season comes to an end, the day reminds us to enjoy the world’s most popular adult beverage.

What is the biggest drinking day in the US?

The day before Thanksgiving—known as Blackout Wednesday—is the biggest drinking day of the year in many areas of the United States.

What day is national gin and tonic day?

It has always been observed annually on April 9th.

NATIONAL BEVERAGE DAY ACTIVITIES

Treat yourself: Make plans to visit that coffee shop, bar, or store where your favorite beverage awaits! Not only that, savor the taste and appreciate every moment with the drink that takes your fancy. Put away your phone, don’t look at the newspaper, and spend some time only with you and your drink. It's like the art of doing nothing!

Take a class: Take mixology or barista class and polish up your beverage making skills. It’s not only a great way to learn something new, it can also come in handy if you host a party or invite any friends over. They will be sure to appreciate that!

Theme it up: Throw a party for your favorite beverage. Provide ingredients for attendees to make their variations. Just think of all the wonderful variations and themes of just one beverage category, like tea. The options are endless!

5 BUBBLY FACTS ABOUT GINGER ALE

You can find it in different varieties: Golden Ginger Ale and Dry Style which has a milder flavor

Irish origin: The creation of Ginger Ale is often attributed to Dr. Thomas Joseph Cantrell, an Irish surgeon.

Canada took it a step further: Dry Style ginger Ale was first developed and patented in Canada. This variety is the most common nowadays.

Home remedy: Ginger Ale is sometimes used to help soothe indigestion or nausea.

It really contains ginger: This depends on the variety. If you're looking for a beverage with a stronger ginger taste try Ginger Beer.

WHY WE LOVE NATIONAL BEVERAGE DAY

It’s an expression of individuality: Every one of us has a different reason to love our favorite beverages. Maybe, if you love “chai,” your roots come from desi culture. Perhaps, if you love coffee, it is because it reminds you of a certain memory like early sunny mornings walking down the street or sitting at a beautiful cafe somewhere in the world.

There’s one for every season: Whether it's hot chocolate during winter or a refreshing fruit juice, there's a beverage for just about every occasion. We as humans love to incorporate some kind of beverage in our everyday lives or to mark a celebration or a start of a new season.

They’re always exciting: You will most likely be able to find so many variations of that beverage you love! If not, you can always make them yourself, like whipped coffee! Or maybe your mother knows how to make that specific beverage you love. That’s what we love about beverages, there’s always so many options.

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[rook-hunts-stalker]

All I can think of when I see his hat is Team Rocket 😭😂😭

Edit: wow thx tumblr for making this shitty quality screenshot even worse

[thesilenceshh]

Don't you love that trio where one have warm color hair, another with blue hair, and a cat? Yeah, they pretty neat

[san-marzano]

caycay and the uglyass mf who looks like he snuck onto earth

[skythealmighty]

"So why am I talking so much about the problematic theme of schools... dividing people into groups? About cliques and the way it distances people from each other? Sure it's an interesting topic, but you know me by now. I've reached a conclusion. Don't look at the run time.

Because in one of the most prestigious magic schools there is, the headmaster fucking *encourages* it!

PART 4: NIGHT RAVEN ACADEMY

Where do I have a part in this? Well-"

[secondary-colorentimy]

Looks like poor Ace is with Sonic when it comes to traveling throughout the Shatterverse.

...or that's newby on the ship Ace being very confused-

Also considering how New Yolk works, does this mean Chaos Sonic is basically a combination of Metal Sonic and Yuu?

nope thats shatterverse ace he was just dumbfounded by the fact that octavinelle just showed up outta nowhere when like literally the whole world is sea 😩 (of all places for them to be)

now heres him not knowing how to read a map:

havent given yuu much thought yet in the shatterverse 🤔 especially since i also havent given new yoke much thought cause ive been having too much fun playing pirates WHAHAH

[nami-moittli]

More Twst x pkmn!

Dustox feels almost obligatory to me atp, and Dipplin is there bc of the poison apple. The rest are there for the queen aspect of Vil’s character, tho I def considered the poison aspect too. And, side note, but his Gardevoir is definitely a male one.

Decidueye is another obvious one, as it’s a bird archer, kinda like Rook! (Rook, as in the bird.) (Also I’m just now remembering that I was thinking about giving him a Bisharp to reference the rook chess piece, but it’s not that important. Oh well) Vivillion bc it just feels like a Rook pkmn, and it’s the “High Plains” form bc Rook’s from Sunset Savanna. Zoroark is there bc I wanted a pkmn that could blend into the background like Rook could (*cough cough* stalker *cough cough*) so, Zoroark. Leavanny bc Rook is also very like, nurturing, if that makes sense. Similar vibes 👍 Swoobat bc again, it just reminded me of him, then finally Pheramosa bc I wanted Rook to have an odd pkmn. One that makes you go, “why tf do you have that?” And Ultrabeasts are a good type of pkmn for that idea. I also wanted Rook to have at least one fighting type, again for the archery thing and bc he used to be in Savannaclaw, but Pheramosa also just slays, so it’s a good Rook pkmn

For Epel, I honestly wanted to give him every single applin evo (Flapple, Appleton, even Hydrapple) but that’d take up to many slots, so he only gets Flapple. Buneary is due to his connections with bunnies in canon (this card is proof of that!) so I wanted to give him a bunny pkmn too. I feel like his buneary has been one of his oldest partners, but he doesn’t want a Lopunny, so he gave his Buneary an everstone. I feel like part of his character development would be letting Buneary evolve :). Frosmoth is cause he’s from a cold area, and I just thought it fit him. Croagunk is a poison/fighting type, and both of those are very Epel-like to me. Varoom is another poison type, but also Epel likes blastcycles, so I thought it fit. (I also realized that I should’ve given Deuce a Cyclizar, tho I’m not sure who I’d switch out, oh well) Dubwool is there mainly to fill out the rest of his team lol (maybe I should’ve given him an Applin-)

Bonus rounds!

I’m not really sure what I’d explain here. Maybe that his name, Neige LeBlanche literally translates to Snow White bc Neige=Snow & Blanc(he)=White, and so Snow=Ice type? Idk, easy picks

(The image is a little distorted so it’d fit better in the slot I was using, so if they look off, that’s why)

Idrk what to say. Dominic has a Honedge bc in the EN of Harvenston, the Seven Dwarf’s team was called “Seven Swords”

I could see Grum with Mankey’s evolved form too, but I forgot the name of it and didn’t feel like searching for it

From his description, I thought a fun little MimeJr. fit Toby well

Similar vibes. Sorta. I vibe with it.

Hop has music notes in his hair. They both seem chatty?

I just thought it fit him, honestly. Good vibes 👍

I want to give the evolved form of Munna to Silver, so Shelpie gets the unevolved form

That’s all I got, we don’t know enough about them for me to give them any better picks 🤷‍♀️😅