Cocktail Corner: Quarantine Party
MINDY MALONE, Evergreen columnist
October 1, 2020
I come from a household that doesn’t drink — which is a polite way of saying I know nothing about alcohol — so on my first trip to the liquor store after turning 21, I asked for some recommendations and walked away with bottles from two brands I’ve never heard of. Roku Gin Distilled in...
Sprang break drankz: Recipes to explore
BRUCE MULMAT, Evergreen columnist
March 12, 2020
Aight kiddos spraaaang breaaaak is right around the corner and you bet we will be getting blasted - be it on beaches (SHOUTOUT TO CORONA BEER BAYBEE), in the desert, on a mountain or just sitting around in your apartment or parent’s house. So I’ll be dropping some mixed drinks with the vibe of a much...
Paddy’s Day pints
BRUCE MULMAT, Evergreen columnist
March 12, 2020
While you’re enjoying your spring break, remember that there is a high holiday for those who love to drink. St. Patrick’s Day seems to always be over this break, so here’s the top Irish cocktails and drinks to enjoy during this very special day. It is also very important to note that some of these ...
Cocktail corner: Spiking your punch bowl
BRUCE MULMAT, Evergreen columnist
February 27, 2020
Remember the Vine of the woman who said the recipe needed two shots of vodka and poured half the damn bottle in? That's what these spiked punch bowls are going for. These mixes won’t be riot punch (a sh*t ton of juice and a sh*t ton of booze), and they aren’t just water, Crystal Light and vodka either. Try something new! Tropical Vodka Punch 8 ounces vodka (Stoli), 8 ounces orange curaçao, ...
Booze News: Tiki Tuesday causes mojito mania
CHRIS WEST, Evergreen columnist
April 18, 2019
Have you ever wandered outside after a major thunderstorm or flood? You felt safe and sound inside the confines of your castle knowing Armageddon is happening, then when all is quiet, you cautiously step outside to survey the damage. This is what the Monday after Mom's Weekend feels like. So appar...
Booze News: Welcome WSU moms with wine, cocktails
CHRIS WEST, Evergreen columnist
April 11, 2019
The gods, both old and new, clearly had a plan in mind when it came to aligning the heavens for the year 2019. After eight years of dragons, a blonde woman and the drunken musings of Tyrion, winter has finally come. It’s about damn time. The series finale of "Game of Thrones" brings with it not...
Booze News: Pullman, Moscow are best places to drink a cold one
CHRIS WEST, Evergreen columnist
April 4, 2019
I’ve always loved the changing of the seasons. There’s something rejuvenating about it. It’s the time of year when people shed their winter coats and get their summer tans ready or wear shorts and sandals and not get called a f-cking idiot because it’s no longer three-below-zero outside. But...
Booze News: Celebrate vacation with cocktails
CHRIS WEST, Evergreen columnist
March 7, 2019
Spring break and all of its rum-soaked, beach-bashing, snow-bunny glory is finally here. Nine whole days of pure downtime. For some, spring break is about escaping the snow and sub-zero temperatures to go in search of warmer climates. For others, it’s about finding even more snow. “For spring...
Booze News: Celebrate alcoholic holiday with classic, spicy margarita recipe
CHRIS WEST, Evergreen columnist
February 28, 2019
There are many great times to celebrate during the year — grand holidays that mark this little blue rock’s trip around the sun. These annual celebrations call for friends and family, but more importantly, booze. New Year’s Eve has its champagne, Independence Day calls for cracking open a beer...
Booze News: Local Moscow bartender meets King of Booze
CHRIS WEST, Evergreen columnist
February 21, 2019
Every so often, a spark strikes in the right place at the right time and genius is brought forth into this world. Charlie Mopps, the mythical Irishman who invented beer, comes to mind. Or how about Sir Thomas Philips, the great Irish adventurer who was historically the first man granted a license...
Booze News: Moscow Alehouse creates friendly, ideal bar atmosphere for patrons
CHRIS WEST, Evergreen columnist
February 7, 2019
Do you know what we all have? Goals. Aspirations. Levels of accomplishment that we strive tirelessly to achieve, day in and day out, without fail. Personally, I aspire to have a bar that I am known so well at that the entire patronage screams out my name in unison upon me entering the establishment....
Booze News: Themed parties make delightful nights
CHRIS WEST, Evergreen columnist
January 31, 2019
Have you ever stopped dead in your tracks and found yourself stuck in some sort of existential quandary, wracked with the pain and isolation of your pitiful, meaningless existence, and wondered, “What could make my life better right now?” If so, rest assured, you’re not alone. This happens to me...
The Pullman Police Department decided to not discipline an officer who suggested people stay “out of sight, out of mind” during a large gathering that...
