🎂 Celebrate Mark’s Birthday on the Meet in the Middle Cigar Show! 🥃💨

Hey everyone! It’s time to light ‘em up and raise a glass because we are officially celebrating Mark’s birthday! Tune in to the Meet in the Middle Cigar Show on May 31st at 7:15 PM Eastern. We’ve got an incredible evening of banter, great smokes, and excellent drinks lined up for the festivities.

We’ll send a reminder Sunday Night!

💨 The Smoke: Matilde Limited Exposure No. 3

For this special occasion, we’re firing up the Matilde Limited Exposure No. 3 Lonsdale (6” x 42).

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If you know your cigars, you know the Lonsdale shape brings that undeniable Old Skool flair. It’s an elegant, classic vitola that concentrates the wrapper’s flavor beautifully, providing a rich, nuanced smoking experience that stands up perfectly to a good cocktail. It’s the ultimate birthday smoke.

🥃 The Pour: The Perfect Old Fashioned

To pair with that Old Skool Lonsdale, we’re mixing up a timeless classic: an Old Fashioned featuring Quarter Horse Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey.

Grab your ingredients and mix one up so you can toast along with us!

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz Quarter Horse Bourbon Whiskey

  • 0.25 oz Simple Syrup

  • 2-3 dashes Angostura Bitters

  • 1 Orange Wedge

Steps:

  1. Place a large ice cube in a rocks glass.

  2. Add simple syrup and bitters.

  3. Pour in Quarter Horse Bourbon.

  4. Stir until well-chilled.

  5. Garnish with an Orange Wedge.

🍊 The “Virgin” Old Fashioned (Zero-Proof)

Want to join the birthday toast without the ABV? We’ve got you covered with this mocktail version that still delivers those rich, spiced notes.

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz Strongly Brewed Black Tea (chilled) OR your favorite Zero-Proof Whiskey alternative

  • 0.25 oz Simple Syrup

  • 2-3 dashes Non-Alcoholic Aromatic Bitters

  • A splash of Ginger Ale or Ginger Beer (optional, for that “bite”)

  • 1 Orange Wedge

Steps:

  1. Place a large ice cube in a rocks glass.

  2. Add simple syrup and non-alcoholic bitters.

  3. Pour in the chilled black tea (or zero-proof spirit).

  4. Top with a quick splash of ginger ale if desired.

  5. Stir until well-chilled.

  6. Garnish with an Orange Wedge.

We’ll send a reminder Sunday Night!

Mark your calendars, prep your cutters, and get your glasses ready.

We can’t wait to celebrate Mark’s birthday with all of you in the chat!

See you at 7:15 PM ET!

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