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Summer time = beach time. And beach time = fruity cocktail time. Don't fight it. Embrace it. Nobody drinks a Manhattan on the beach. There are few more qualified to serve up a nice and relaxing cocktail than the good people at Cruzan Rum. The company hails from St. Croix, the largest of the U.S. Virgin Islands, and the beachy island has inspired Cruzan to unveil the "Don't Hurry" state of mind. It's pretty simple really: No matter where you are, you can always enjoy a refreshing cocktail, take a deep breath and put your mind at rest by embracing the Don't Hurry mindset. So, the next time you head out for some fun in the sun, or are just in need of a break from the hectic pace of life, try ...

It doesn’t matter if you’re a man of strong will or a man who likes strong beer, summer seasonal beers are here, and they’re for every man. Like most great summer brews, there is a lightness and freshness to their substance, but this year we’ve added in a few curveballs with the seasonal beverages you should try, but nothing you’ll have trouble sucking down on a sunny day. Deschutes Twilight Summer Ale ABV: 5.0% As you rock on your porch swing watching the day slowly turn to night, you’ll probably find yourself thirsty for an ice-cold summer beer. The only way it could get any ...

We are big fans of whiskey here at Mandatory. It's manly. It tastes good. And it makes us forget about all the work we have to do running a website. So, as an excuse to drink more whiskey, we reviewed different expressions of Highland Park single malt scotch. This is one of our favorites, so you can't really go wrong with any of these. Highland Park 12 Year Old Some scotches are overly smoky. Some scotches are overly peaty. (Not that there's anything wrong with that.) But Highland Park manages to balance the smoke and peat with just a touch of sweetness to make an extremely easy to drink 12 year old single malt. This is one of the best whiskies for the buck. Suggested Retail Price: ...

This helpful and quick guide to espresso will make sure that you can get wired in any way you like the next time you order at a coffee shop. Click on the pic for a full-sized image. Via Foodbeast ...

Men don't always like to eat healthy. We like foods that taste good but aren't necessarily good for us. But at some point as we get older, for a variety of reasons, we decide that enough is enough and it's time to start taking care of our bodies. It usually starts with an inspired grocery list, proceeds with a motivated trip to the store, and then, well, it falls apart rather quickly. ...