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NATIONAL REFRESHMENT DAY

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National Refreshment Day on the fourth Thursday in July celebrates fun at the hottest time of the year. July 23, 2026 toasts those moments of ice, cold refreshment, especially a nice cold beer. These are the simple pleasures that we all love and cherish.

Whether you’re at the beach or wrapping up a long day of work, it’s nice to know there’s a glass waiting for you somewhere. The dog days of summer call for coolers full of ice. Long weekends and vacation days beckon, too. Take a day and celebrate.

NATIONAL REFRESHMENT DAY HISTORY

Traveler Beer Company founded National Refreshment Day in May 2015 to highlight the refreshing flavors of summer. The Traveler Beer Company was a craft beer venture based in Burlington, Vermont. 

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HOW TO OBSERVE #NationalRefreshmentDay

Turn the fan on high, grab your bathing suit, and ice down the beer.  Make the most of the dog days and raise a glass to Refreshment!  Give a shout out to your favorite brewery or craft beer. You can also thank a server for their dedication and buy them a refreshing beverage. Share in the holiday by using #NationalRefreshmentDay on social media. 

BREKX Hammered Stainless-Steel Beverage Tub, Double-Walled Insulated Anchored Drink Tub & Ice Bucket with Double Hinged Handles, Drink Chiller for Parties, 12 Quarts#NationalRefreshmentDay
BREKX Hammered Stainless-Steel Beverage Tub, Double-Walled Insulated Anchored Drink Tub & Ice Bucket with Double Hinged Handles, Drink Chiller for Parties, 12 Quarts
Leitee Inflatable Serving Bar with Drain Plug 52 x 24 x 5'' Inflatable Ice Serving Buffet Bar Inflatable Cooler for Parties Food Cooler for Party Buffet Inflatable Drink Cooler for Party#NationalRefreshmentDay
Leitee Inflatable Serving Bar with Drain Plug 52 x 24 x 5” Inflatable Ice Serving Buffet Bar Inflatable Cooler for Parties Food Cooler for Party Buffet Inflatable Drink Cooler for Party
Coleman Chiller Series 48qt Insulated Portable Cooler, Hard Cooler with Ice Retention & Heavy-Duty Handles, Great for Camping, Tailgating, Beach, Picnic, Groceries, Boating & More#NationalRefreshmentDay
Coleman Chiller Series 48qt Insulated Portable Cooler, Hard Cooler with Ice Retention & Heavy-Duty Handles, Great for Camping, Tailgating, Beach, Picnic, Groceries, Boating & More
34/28-Can Lanedo Soft-Sided Cooler-Collapsible, Waterproof,Use as a Beach Cooler, Soft Ice Bag, Ice Chest, or Travel Cooler for Food Shopping, Camping, Kayaking, Fishing, and Multi-Person Lunch Bag#NationalRefreshmentDay
34/28-Can Lanedo Soft-Sided Cooler-Collapsible, Waterproof,Use as a Beach Cooler, Soft Ice Bag, Ice Chest, or Travel Cooler for Food Shopping, Camping, Kayaking, Fishing, and Multi-Person Lunch Bag

NATIONAL GRAND MARNIER DAY

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National Grand Marnier Day on July 14th recognizes a liquor that brings citrus notes to cocktails and desserts. Since the 1880s, we’ve been enjoying the fruits of Grand Marnier’s exquisite flavor. 

Alexander Marnier-Lapostolle invented the orange liquor in the 1880s. His grand experiment pairing fruit liquors with cognac took 10 years to find success. When it did, Lapostolle gave birth to one very expensive liquor. The cognac concoction blended one of the most costly fruits of the time with a very strong spirit, too. The result was truly grand.  Not only does it add a splash of citrus when mixed into drinks and desserts, but Grand Marnier can be enjoyed neat. 

Whiskey Stones and Whiskey Glass Gift Boxed Set, 8 Granite Chilling Whisky Rocks, 2 Glasses in Wooden Box, Great Gift for Father's Day, Dad's Birthday or Anytime For Dad, Plus 2 Free Coasters by Cool Stones
Whiskey Stones and Whiskey Glass Gift Boxed Set, 8 Granite Chilling Whisky Rocks, 2 Glasses in Wooden Box, Great Gift for Father’s Day, Dad’s Birthday or Anytime For Dad, Plus 2 Free Coasters

by Cool Stones

Grand Marnier is used in a long list of desserts including liquor cream buns, Yule log, cranberry sauce, Crepes Suzette, and Grand Marnier souffle creme bruleé. Grand Marnier is also used in the sauce of the roasted duck dish, Canard a l’Orange.

Grand Marnier Sherbert
Orange Marscapone Dip
Grand Marnier Cake

Albanese Specialty Chocolate Covered Pecans (Milk Chocolate Grand Marnier) by Albanese Co.
Albanese Specialty Chocolate Covered Pecans (Milk Chocolate Grand Marnier)

by Albanese Co.

Some examples of the mixed drinks including Grand Marnier are Cosmopolitan, Margarita, Sidecar, Dirty Harry, Grand Mimosa, B-52, the Grand Marnier Smash, Grand Smash, Smash Marnier, Bloody Smash, Maced Marnier, Ace Marnier Smash,  Frosty Smash, Smace, Grand Hound, Blood Pug, Clarke, Nogley and the Grand Marnier Fireball. Find some recipes here.

OliveNation Grand Marnier Extract, 8 Ounce by OLIVENATION
OliveNation Grand Marnier Extract, 8 Ounce

by OLIVENATION

However, don’t stop at beverages and desserts. Add Grand Marnier for extra zest in your sauces and marinades. Your meat dishes will take center stage.

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HOW TO OBSERVE #NationalGrandMarnierDay

Enjoy a mixed drink with Grand Marnier. Then, invite some friends over to celebrate the day with you.

Share it with your friends by posting #NationalGrandMarnierDay on social media. 

National Iced Tea Month

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As the temperature heats up in June, it’s a perfect time to celebrate National Iced Tea Month!

Iced Tea Day is June 10! Try incorporating some fresh fruits or vegetables since it’s thier Month too. Besides iced tea goes well with any kind of salad.

Brewing the ideal pitcher of iced tea is a matter of taste. Mine is the Tetley Brand. Lots of restaurants brew Lipton. Depending on your taste, you may prefer sun tea, sweet tea or unsweetened tea. Perhaps your palate leans more toward a fruitier tea or a stronger type of tea. As long as it’s iced, June is the month your tea is celebrated.

Lipton Cold Brew Iced Tea Bags, Family Size Zero Calories, Easy-To-Make with no boiling needed, 22 Total Tea Bags#NationalIcedTeaMonth
Lipton Cold Brew Iced Tea Bags, Family Size Zero Calories, Easy-To-Make with no boiling needed, 22 Total Tea Bags
TAZO Iced Passion Concentrate, Herbal Fruit Tea, Caffeine Free, Easy-to-Serve for Everyday Refreshers and Mocktails, 32 oz Carton (Pack of 2)#NationalIcedTeaMonth
TAZO Iced Passion Concentrate, Herbal Fruit Tea, Caffeine Free, Easy-to-Serve for Everyday Refreshers and Mocktails, 32 oz Carton (Pack of 2)
Crystal Light Peach Tea Drink Mix (16 Pitcher Packets, 4 Canisters of 4)#NationalIcedTeaMonth
Crystal Light Peach Tea Drink Mix (16 Pitcher Packets, 4 Canisters of 4)
Tetley Black Tea, Iced Tea Blend, Family Size, 24 Round Tea Bags#NationalIcedTeaMonth
Tetley Black Tea, Iced Tea Blend, Family Size, 24 Round Tea Bags

Iced tea was made as early as the 1870s, but an English merchant by the name of Richard Belchynden brought the beverage to popularity. During the 1904 World’s Fair in St. Louis temperatures began to soar. Belchynden crossed the Atlantic to sell black tea steeped hot and served to the American public. Under the conditions, fairgoers were interested in cooler beverages. Belchynden needed to switch strategies, or he would have no sales. By brewing a stronger tea and pouring it over ice, the merchant created a new product to sell.

Pure Leaf Iced Tea, Sweetened Lemon, Real Brewed Tea, 18.5 Fl Oz Bottles (Pack of 12)#NationalIcedTeaMonth
Pure Leaf Iced Tea, Sweetened Lemon, Real Brewed Tea, 18.5 Fl Oz Bottles (Pack of 12)
Gold Peak Tea, Unsweet Tea, 16.9 fl oz, 6 Pack#NationalIcedTeaMonth
Gold Peak Tea, Unsweet Tea, 16.9 fl oz, 6 Pack
AriZona Arnold Palmer Half and Half - 16 Fl Oz (Pack of 12)#NationalIcedTeaMonth
AriZona Arnold Palmer Half and Half – 16 Fl Oz (Pack of 12)
Snapple Zero Sugar Peach Tea, 16 fl oz recycled plastic bottle (Pack of 12)#NationalIcedTeaMonth
Snapple Zero Sugar Peach Tea, 16 fl oz recycled plastic bottle (Pack of 12)

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HOW TO OBSERVE

Pour yourself a glass of iced tea and enjoy! What is your favorite way to enjoy it? Kicking back on the porch or with a good friend? Use #NationalIcedTeaMonth to let us know on social media.

2 Liter 68 oz Glass Pitcher with Lid and Spout, Bivvclaz Glass Carafe for Hot/Cold Water, Large Iced Tea Pitcher for Coffee, Juice and Homemade Beverage#NationalIcedTeaMonth
2 Liter 68 oz Glass Pitcher with Lid and Spout, Bivvclaz Glass Carafe for Hot/Cold Water, Large Iced Tea Pitcher for Coffee, Juice and Homemade Beverage
LocknLock Aqua Fridge Door Water Jug with Handle BPA Free Plastic Pitcher with Flip Top Lid Perfect for Making Teas and Juices, 2 Quarts, Clear#NationalIcedTeaMonth
LocknLock Aqua Fridge Door Water Jug with Handle BPA Free Plastic Pitcher with Flip Top Lid Perfect for Making Teas and Juices, 2 Quarts, Clear
HomeCraft 3-Quart White Stainless Steel Café' Iced Tea And Iced Coffee Brewing System, 12 Cups, Strength Selector & Infuser Chamber, Perfect For Lattes, Lemonade, Flavored Water, Large Pitcher#NationalIcedTeaMonth
HomeCraft 3-Quart White Stainless Steel Café’ Iced Tea And Iced Coffee Brewing System, 12 Cups, Strength Selector & Infuser Chamber, Perfect For Lattes, Lemonade, Flavored Water, Large Pitcher
[ 6pcs Set ] Glass Cups with Bamboo Lids and Glass Straw - Beer Shaped Drinking Glasses, 16 oz Iced Coffee Glasses, Cute Tumbler Cup for Smoothie, Boba Tea, Whiskey, Water - 2 Cleaning Brushes#NationalIcedTeaMonth
[ 6pcs Set ] Glass Cups with Bamboo Lids and Glass Straw – Beer Shaped Drinking Glasses, 16 oz Iced Coffee Glasses, Cute Tumbler Cup for Smoothie, Boba Tea, Whiskey, Water – 2 Cleaning Brushes
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NATIONAL MINT JULEP DAY

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National Mint Julep Day on May 30th each year sets up a refreshing toast to summer. Each year, people around the country gather for a glass of mint julep! This refreshing southern classic is a traditional drink of the Kentucky Derby.

The Kentucky Derby: 101 Reasons to Love America's Favorite Horse Race Hardcover – April 1, 2010 by Mary Tiegreen (Author), Sheri Seggerman  (Author)
The Kentucky Derby: 101 Reasons to Love America’s Favorite Horse Race

by Mary Tiegreen (Author), Sheri Seggerman  (Author)

A classic mint julep is made with a mint leaf, bourbon, sugar, and water. In the Southern states, where mint julep is more associated with the cuisine, spearmint is the mint of choice. Preparation of the drink may vary from one bartender to another.

The Kentucky Mint Julep Hardcover – April 11, 2003 by Joe Nickell  (Author)
The Kentucky Mint Julep

by Joe Nickell  (Author)
  • Some believe the mint julep originated in the southern United States sometime during the 18th century.
  • The term “julep” is generally defined as a sweet drink, particularly one used as a vehicle for medicine.
  • During the 19th century, Americans also enjoyed a gin-based julep.
  • Each year, Churchill Downs serves almost 120,000 mint juleps over the two-day period of the Kentucky Oaks and the Kentucky Derby.
  • May 2008 – Churchill Downs unveiled the world’s largest mint julep glass (6-foot  tall).
Evan Williams Mint Julep Mix (12.5 oz) by Evan Williams
Evan Williams Mint Julep Mix (12.5 oz)

by Evan Williams

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HOW TO OBSERVE #MintJulepDay

Enjoy a mint julep on this nice spring day! Try out a delicious Mint Julep recipe. Use #MintJulepDay to post on social media.

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NATIONAL JUICE SLUSH DAY

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On the third Wednesday of every May, we celebrate the icy delight that has come to be known as frozen juice slush.

Royal courts from ages past used to bring down freshly fallen snow from mountain tops and spread crushed berries and mashed fruit on top. Little has changed. Billions of servings later the refreshing taste of icy fruit slush still thrills all ages.

The world spins faster now. There just isn’t enough time to do everything that needs to be done. National Juice Slush Day dials back the pace and brings us to a more relaxed place. No Rush…Go Slush!

Icee Slush Variety Pack Frozen Fruit Juice 6 fl oz Pouches - Just Freeze & Squeeze for Instant Slushy Maker, Great for Birthday Party, Lunchbox, No Icee Machine Needed, 12 Pack#NationalJuiceSlushDay
Icee Slush Variety Pack Frozen Fruit Juice 6 fl oz Pouches – Just Freeze & Squeeze for Instant Slushy Maker, Great for Birthday Party, Lunchbox, No Icee Machine Needed, 12 Pack
Cheribundi 100% Tart Cherry Juice Pure Performance Concentrate Grab and Go 2.5oz Pouch for Maximum Recovery with 40 Tart Cherries, 100 Calories, 0 Sugar, 0 Preservatives, Non-GMO, 12 pouches#NationalJuiceSlushDay
Cheribundi 100% Tart Cherry Juice Pure Performance Concentrate Grab and Go 2.5oz Pouch for Maximum Recovery with 40 Tart Cherries, 100 Calories, 0 Sugar, 0 Preservatives, Non-GMO, 12 pouches

HISTORY

Cool Tropics founded National Juice Slush Day to celebrate the curiosity, creative energy, and joy of youth. For 25 years Cool Tropics has specialized in fun, nutritious and innovative snacks/beverages. Beginning as an equipment company marketing frozen slush, Cool Tropics changed course in 2008 to put a healthy twist on an old favorite. The result: an easy to serve100% Juice Slush pouch (no equipment required). K-12 was the ideal customer for the color, fun, and excitement of these nutritious new offerings. A perfect fit for menus, field trips, and special events. Smart Snack approved with natural colors and flavors. No sugar added. Branded partnerships with Welch’s and TGIF make Cool Tropics products a trusted family favorite. Find out how to join the fun at www.cool-tropics.com.

HOW TO OBSERVE

Celebrate National Juice Slush Day dancing in the sunshine like nobody’s watching. Sip on delicious juice slush and fire up some inspiration for that great American novel. Run, jump or climb for the joy of it. Sing up to the stars between refreshing tastes or just chill poolside. Share your favorite flavors and stories by using #NationalJuiceSlushDay on social media.

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Hoinvaet® Magic Slushy Maker Squeeze Cup Slushie Maker, Homemade Milk Shake Maker Cooling Cup Squee DIY it for Everyone (Blue)
ZOKU Coca-Cola Float & Slushy Maker, Retro Make and Serve Cup with Freezer Core Creates Single-serving Smoothies, Slushies and Milkshakes in Minutes, BPA-free#NationalJuiceSlushDay
ZOKU Coca-Cola Float & Slushy Maker, Retro Make and Serve Cup with Freezer Core Creates Single-serving Smoothies, Slushies and Milkshakes in Minutes, BPA-free
Nostalgia Frozen Drink Maker and Margarita Machine for Home - 32-Ounce Slushy Maker with Stainless Steel Flow Spout - Easy to Clean and Double Insulated - Retro Red#NationalJuiceSlushDay
Nostalgia Frozen Drink Maker and Margarita Machine for Home – 32-Ounce Slushy Maker with Stainless Steel Flow Spout – Easy to Clean and Double Insulated – Retro Red
Ninja NC301 CREAMi Ice Cream Maker, for Gelato, Mix-ins, Milkshakes, Sorbet, Smoothie Bowls & More, 7 One-Touch Programs, with (2) Pint Containers & Lids, Compact Size, Perfect for Kids, Silver#NationalJuiceSlushDay
Ninja NC301 CREAMi Ice Cream Maker, for Gelato, Mix-ins, Milkshakes, Sorbet, Smoothie Bowls & More, 7 One-Touch Programs, with (2) Pint Containers & Lids, Compact Size, Perfect for Kids, Silver