Kristen lights up the room with her smile

and a Sazerac (what’s Pete looking at?)

A round of Manhattans cheering Lisa’s

first visit to NYC

Bringing Manhattan(s) to L.A. with

Paul, Julie, Alex, and Steve

Tracy awaits his second

Manhattan, comin’ right up!

Tim (Mr. Martini [www.behindthebarshow.com]), Paul, and Steve at The Slanted Door in San Francisco, bartenders being just as delicious as the cocktails

Steve and Joe, Bourbon and Branch in hand,

on the rocks for a warm Mesa night

Melinda (Mom) and Jerry sippin’ highballs in Casa Grande

Starting the evening with

Curt, Paul, Theo, & Shiso Mojitos

Matt, Steve, & Monica cheering to our double date with an Oh Pear and an Opera.

Mel, Katie (Steve’s cuz), Erin, and Steve drinking fruity concoctions while on the town.

Marianne (Mom) and Paul enjoy a Manhattan on Christmas Eve in Connecticut.

Amy, Randy, and Steve imbibing at Union Station in Kansas City.

Tree-Trimming and Holiday-Toasting with Matt, Curt, and Steve.

Jean and Steve, sippin’ on some really good Margaritas in Phoenix.

Jean and Melinda (Mom),

share some holiday cheer

in Casa Grande, AZ.

Peter (Dad), Paul, Marianne (Mom), and Steve enjoy a Golden El Zete (video coming soon) in Connecticut.

Steve, Shawn, and Danny (Steve’s cuz), at Mary’s wedding.

Carol (Steve’s sis), Amy (Steve’s cuz), Steve, and Paul, at Mary’s wedding.

Mary (Steve’s aunt) and Steve, the night before Mary’s wedding, in Sheboygan.

Steve, Randy (Jean’s fiance), Jean (Steve’s aunt), and Paul.

Steve and Carol (Steve’s sis) enjoy Brandy Old-Fashioneds, a Milwaukee specialty (even though they’re in Illinois)