How to Prevent Drunk Dials, Texts, Emails on New Year's Eve


Updated 12/31/11 6:15 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Apps to Prevent Drunk Texting, Dialing on New Year's Eve

New Year's Eve parties are usually accompanied by tasty libations, which are great, until you realize you've had one too many and drunk texted your old flame, exclaiming your everlasting love. How embarrassing. Before you start downing drinks at this weekend's year-end féte, designate a sober driver and check out these apps that will keep your drunken dialing on lockdown. Happy New Year! Read more

Website of the Day: Drinkify


Updated 11/07/11 12:55 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Alcoholic Drink Suggestions For Music

Admit it, you've been looking for a way to spice up happy hour. Instead of finding a new, over-priced and crowded hot spot, keep things at home and let your music preferences drive your beverage choices. Drinkify, a new site developed during Boston's recent Music Hack Day, suggests the best drink pairing for your current musical mood. Enter the musician or band blasting from the stereo and Read more

Tea Me Up, Scotty: 6 Tea Cocktails For the Captain in You


Updated 08/20/11 12:25 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 0 comments

Tea Cocktail Recipes

There's nothing wrong with turning your favorite drink into something a little more adult. Thankfully, tea is not only relaxing but can be a great mixer with some stronger ingredients. Get out your favorite blend ("Earl Grey. Hot."), and check out some of these tea-infused cocktail recipes that are fit for a captain. Read more

Get Your Geek Party On With New Shot Glass Lens Set


Updated 08/15/11 6:50 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Camera Lens Shot Glasses

A camera lens mug just isn't enough, especially if you're planning to invite a bunch of camera nerds to your next shindig. In these instances, you need the Camera Lens Shot Glass Set ($18 for three), which is made from sturdy ceramic and will hold anything from espresso to sarsaparilla to Svedka. Or, use them as decorative accents to hold your flash drives or toothpicks. The choice is yours. Get Read more

Prevent Drunk Dialing on International Beer Day


Updated 08/05/11 11:55 AM · Posted by GeekSugar · 0 comments

Drunk Dialing and Designated Dialer Apps

International Beer Day landing on a Friday is a double-edged sword. No work tomorrow equals plenty of time to discover new and delicious craft beers. However, more hours drinking said beer could result in some unintended technology mishaps. Protect yourself and tech responsibly by activating these apps before picking up a celebratory frosty mug. Read more

Drink Up For Captain Picard Day!


Updated 06/17/11 11:01 AM · Posted by GeekSugar · 3 comments

Jean Luc Picard Day Drink Recipe

Did you know that today is Captain Picard Day? We didn't either (silly us), but we never turn down the opportunity to celebrate a geeky holiday with a few good cocktails. While Jean-Luc's beverage of choice may have been Earl Grey tea, we found a recipe to make his favorite drink more "adult-friendly." Check out the (insanely simple) recipe below! Jean Luc Picard Cocktail From Squidoo 8 oz. of Read more

Apps and Sites to Help You Choose Wine Wisely


Updated 02/16/12 6:12 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Best Wine Apps

I admit it — I have a weakness for vino. Although I may be a wine lover, I'm far from being a wine expert. That's where technology comes in — these apps and websites are here to help you pair food and wine like a pro, give you tips on how to store it, pick the right vintage, and even list the ones you liked best so others can learn from your successes (or mistakes!). Check them out here, and Read more

Apps to Help You Get Your Party On, Prevent Drunk Dialing


Updated 03/26/11 5:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Drunk Dialing and Designated Dialer Apps 2011-03-26 05:01:37

Saturday night parties, pub crawls, and happy hours are usually accompanied by tasty libations, which are great, until you realize you've had one too many and drunk texted your old flame, exclaiming your everlasting love. How embarrassing. Before you start downing drinks at this weekend's féte, designate a sober driver and check out these apps that will keep your drunken dialing on lockdown. Read more

Beware These Drunk Shenanigan Websites This New Year's Eve


Updated 12/30/10 3:05 AM · Posted by GeekSugar · 2 comments

Drunk Shenanigan Websites

The drunken night aggregator (websites that show off just how wasted you got after mixing one too many strong cocktails) are embarrassing, indulgent, exploitative, frequently hilarious, and are sometimes just plain unavoidable when you have a trigger-happy friend living to tag folks on Facebook Places. Smartphones, camera phones, and contact lists make it easy to upload and spread the word about Read more