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Here at Boredwalk HQ, warm weather means cool cocktails! Now that things are heating up here in Los Angeles, we're excited to shift our focus from the darker, cozier libations that keep us warm during fall and winter to crisp, clear drinks that keep us refreshed when we're not operating heavy machinery! In no particular order, here are our three favorite springtime cocktails!

Classic Gin & Tonic

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Make no mistake — gin is something of an acquired taste. The predominant flavor is that of the juniper berry, with a crisp, piney, bitter flavor. However, when combined with tonic water and a splash of fresh lemon or lime juice, it all comes together for a fizzy, refreshing libation to help beat the late spring & early summer heat! While it can be served in either a high ball or rocks glass according to preference, we prefer a rocks glass version. 

To Make:

• Pour 1-2 shots gin (we like Hendrick's for its cucumber-forward flavor) over ice

• Add tonic water till glass is almost full. If you're making it a double, gin & tonic should comprise about equal parts. Stir to mix.

• Garnish with your choice of a lemon or lime wedge. If you use both, congratulations — you're now drinking an Evans, not a traditional G&T! Since we like Hendrick's, we usually opt for a cucumber slice instead.

Classic Gin Fizz

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The Gin Fizz is similar to the Gin & Tonic, but distinguishes itself with the addition of sugar & lemon juice, and the substitution of carbonated water for tonic. It's mildly sweeter than the G&T, with a stronger lemon presence in the flavor profile.

To Make:

• Combine 1 shot gin, 1/2 shot lemon juice (appx.), 2 tsp. simple syrup (appx.)

• Shake with ice

• Pour into rocks glass or tumbler, top with carbonated water

• Garnish with lemon rind

Classic Mojito

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Digressing from gin, the mojito is a traditional Cuban cocktail featuring rum, most commonly served in a high ball glass. Fresh mint and lime combine to provide cooling notes to this warm weather classic! Pro and amateur mixologists alike are fond of creating countless variations, but we prefer the traditional recipe over all others.

To Make:

• Muddle 6-8 sprigs fresh mint with 2 tsp. sugar and 1 pony (aka 1 oz.) fresh lime juice

• Add splash of carbonated water and fill glass with ice

• Pour 1 pony (and a little extra!) white rum over ice, top with carbonated water, and gently stir

• Garnish with fresh lime wedge or slice and as many un-muddled sprigs of fresh mint as you'd like!

Those are our three faves — what are yours? Share in the comments section below!

And in the spirit of the season, we'd be remiss if we didn't encourage you to check out our ever-expanding collection of drinking-themed designs, including this one!

Alright, me hearties! That does it for us until next week. The weekend is almost here, and between cyber attacks and the mess in DC, I think we'll all be looking forward to a drink. Just do it responsibly!

Peace, love, and cocktails,

Boredwalk

 

When we're not trying to craft funny graphics for tees, tanks, and fleece, we love enjoying the comedic stylings of the many funny people around Los Angeles. We're lucky to live in a city with such an active comedy scene, but you can enjoy a few LOLs from our favorites right here!

1. Laura House
We discovered Laura's comedy the first week we moved to Los Angeles and we've been fans ever since. Check out this clip below to see why:


2. Neel Nanda
We've been enjoying watching our friend Neel's star rise ever since we moved to LA. He had us laughing from the moment we first saw him perform. Here's a sampling:


3. Trae Crowder
Trae Crowder is a recent Los Angeles transplant. If you haven't seen his Liberal Redneck videos yet you are in for a treat. Here's a recent one that had us laughing out loud (NSFW, so headphones up!):

 

Got a favorite comic you think we should check out? Be sure to let us know in the comments! Did Laura, Trae, and Neel make you laugh? Be sure to click the links to visit their websites so you can follow them on Twitter, Facebook, etc.

Have a great weekend, stay safe, and try to laugh a little — it's good for what ails ya.

Peace, love, and tacos,

Boredwalk

OK, not really marching for mezcal...but since we only do this once a week, we gotta multi-task!

As many of you wonderful people may know, this year's Earth Day celebration featured a pretty massive happening — the March For Science!

Boredwalk's political leanings are pretty self-evident in the designs we create, so we'll just say this: it was awesome to be part of a peaceful gathering of folks from across the political spectrum who recognize the value of science and STEM fields in both the US's growth (past, present, and future) as well as the world's, and believe public policy shouldn't just be dictated by gut feelings and confirmation biases, but be shaped by objective research and projectable data.

To that end, here are some of our favorite signs seen at the Los Angeles contingent of the March for Science! 

This mother-daughter duo certainly owe a big thank you to scientific breakthroughs in reproductive health and fertility!

Turns out poo emoji are good for something other than Snapchat!

These two posters were designed by our good friends at Intan Technologies, who design and manufacture specialized circuits & microchips for use in high-tech biomedical devices around the world. They're a small business based right here in Los Angeles!

All that marching can work up a mean thirst, which is why we're super-excited that today is Cinco de Mayo! One of our favorite watering holes is Las Perlas in downtown LA, which specializes in mezcal, tequila, and cocktails. They usually open at 5pm, but hey, it's Cinco, so doors open at noon today! We have a bunch of shirts to print & pack before we knock off, but you can be sure we'll be dropping in this evening in our dopest Cinco de Mayo duds!

Lest you think Boredwalk only associates Cinco de Mayo with drinking, let's hear it for the brave Mexican soldiers that successfully defended Mexican independence against French forces in the Battle of Puebla on May 5th, 1862 — you the real heroes!

Whether you're celebrating Cinco or not have fun this weekend, celebrate responsibly, and stay safe! And if you're looking to get some sweet swag for next year, don't forget to use the code LOVEBOREDWALK at checkout to take 20% off orders of $50 or more! Until next time, 

Peace, love, and tacos,

Boredwalk