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Razz-Basil Whiskey Smash for Hook’s Rub Thirsty Thursday ft. Uncle Nearest 1856 Premium Whiskey

For Hook’s Rub Thirsty Thursday we drop this Razz-Basil Whiskey Smash ft. our Award-Winning Midnight Rub & @UncleNearest 1856 Premium Whiskey  This week pay homage to the innovator Nearest Green who taught Jack Daniels himself how to make whiskey. The Uncle Nearest distillery was started by the great great granddaughter of Mr. Green, Fawn Weaver, and has a black female master distiller Victoria Eady Butler...

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“Still Sippin’ on Pho Pho’s” for Hook’s Rub Thirsty Thursday

This cocktail pays homage to the multiple cultures of Houston, TX and is a melting pot of flavor! If you like pho, this is right up your alley as it has some salty Vietnamese flavors mixed in with our spicy Rasta Rub on the rim!

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THE SUNDOWN for Hooks Rub Thirsty Thursday

This cocktail is inspired by watching breath-taking sunsets. Have you ever sat, cocktail in hand and watched a sunset between distant partly clouded mountains, beyond the ocean or down your street?...

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The Rio Grande Margarita with Hook’s Tacos Everyday for Hook’s Rub Thirsty Thursday

The Rio Grande Margarita with Hook’s Tacos Everyday for Hook’s Rub Thirsty ThursdayWe’ve paid homage to this River that connects Texas to Mexico with a Hornitos Tequila margarita that promises to be big on refreshing flavor, but is a cinch to make. We threw these down for Cinco De Mayo, but honestly, you can make these any day of the year. These were served along side some pork and pineapple al pastor tacos. Here’s that easy drink recipe along with a tasty kids version!

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