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    Hunting for a PR/Marketing Intern!

    August 1st, 2011 JMatt

    Attention Public Relations, Marketing, and Communications students! Last Call Marquette is on the hunt for the perfect intern that wants to get involved with the Marquette community. We know that our website is a unique resource to the area and we are looking for a unique individual to help us out.

    Our new intern will have the chance to be the face of the brand and set up great nightlife events. They will also assist us with our social media accounts and get local business owners involved with Last Call Marquette. The PR/Marketing Intern will be utilized in helping to further our brand – their opinions will be taken into consideration as we continue to move forward.

    Click here to read more about the internship description and find out how to apply.

    -JMatt

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    Graphic Designers Wanted!

    August 1st, 2011 JMatt

    We are formally looking for some new talent, in the form of a graphic designer! We have worked with multiple artists in the past and it’s about time to revamp our look and feel. If you have kept up with our style from the beginning, then you’ll know that we are constantly trying to improve our appearances. If your design work fits in with what we already have, we highly encourage you to apply for our Graphic Design Internship!

    It’s a great opportunity to build up your portfolio while getting some real-world working experience at the same time. As the graphic design intern, you’ll have a chance to create both online and offline marketing material to be utilized in the Marquette community!

    Click here to see the internship description and requirements for applying.

    -JMatt

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    Resurrection of the Weekly Shots

    July 18th, 2011 JMatt

    It’s time to revitalize the Shot of the Week… it’s been entirely too long since I’ve done one. But, after 52 in a row, it gets hard to come up with new and exciting shots to try. So, by all means, send me your suggestions (our Facebook page is most ideal) and I can keep this baby lasting longer! I was in Denver, Colorado last week and since they have a very “green” theme out there, they have a shot that fits the atmosphere very well. Without any further ado, the shot of the week (good from Monday, July 18 until Sunday, July 24) is Dirty Bong Water.

    Dirty Bong Water

    • 1 oz. Chambord
    • 1 oz. Blue Curacao
    • 1 oz. Amaretto
    • 1 oz. Captain Morgan
    • 1 oz. Sweet and Sour mix

    Shake with ice and serve. Yes, that’s 5 ounces… but take it as a big shot. This is not a cocktail – though the proportions would say otherwise. Also, I don’t know why I always say that the shot is good from such and such of a date span… really, these shots are great anytime! So go now, buy some Dirty Bong Water at your favorite local bar, cheers!

    -JMatt

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    Got Gas?

    April 25th, 2011 JMatt

    Here at Last Call Marquette, we try to be a unique source that provides drink specials and local music updates. It hit me today when I was filling up my car – for over four bucks a gallon – that gas prices are awful and only getting worse! I wondered if gas existed just outside Marquette would be lower than $4.09, so I turned to Google. I didn’t find any earth shattering gas prices, but I figured I could easily offer an additional resource on LastCallMqt.com that will allow you to plan around gas prices a little better.

    With all that being said, go over to our new “Got Gas?” page and see if you are getting the best deal on gas! We’re going to list the top 10 gas prices in Marquette County so you can decide whether or not driving out to Ishpeming is worth the savings. Here’s to crossing my fingers and hoping that one day gas will be back in the low three dollars range (what a sad thought).

    -JMatt

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    USBPT – Mqt Tour Stop

    April 5th, 2011 JMatt

    Last Call Marquette is excited to welcome the U.S. Beer Pong Tour to Marquette, MI this weekend! They will be hosting their Marquette Tour Stop at the Upfront on Friday, April 8. Registration starts at 5:30pm and ends at 6:45pm; the tournament rules will be addressed at 6:45pm, with the games getting underway by 7pm. What are you playing for? Well, how does CA$H Money sound?

    Sounds great to me! They will be offering $300 in Cash prizes!

    There are a few ways to register, first – you can save money and pre-register online at their website. Or you can simply register at the event. Male Teams are $25 online ($30 at the event), Coed Teams are $15 either online or at the event, and for Girls ONLY teams… registration is FREE at the event (just show up and play)!

    What would a Beer Pong Tournament be without some great drink specials!? From the start of registration until midnight – in the Tournament Room (banquet hall) only – you can get $2 drafts of Coors Light, $2 drafts of Leinenkugel Summer Shandy and $2 shots of Dr. McGillicuddy’s.

    The Marquette Tour Stop is officially sponsored by Tasson Distributing and Coors Light. Spectators are more than welcome and can watch to tournament for free, participants and spectators must be at least 21 years of age. So, find yourself a partner, register your team and win some CA$H!

    -JMatt

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    Top With Whipped Cream

    January 10th, 2011 JMatt

    Last week we went to the fans for a suggestion, this week I think we need to do a little rewind. We did the Blow Job’s Revenge before we did the regular shot. For that reason, the shot of the week (good from Monday, January 10 until Sunday, January 16) is the Blow Job.

    Blow Job

    • 1/4 oz Bailey’s Irish Cream
    • 1/2 oz Amaretto almond liqueur
    • Whipped Cream

    Pour the ingredients into a shot glass and top with whipped cream. Put your hands behind your back and put your mouth around the shot glass, tip your head back and swallow! If you have some CREAM laying around, which is alcohol infused whipped cream, use that! This shot can be enjoyed at most bars in Marquette, cheers!

    -JMatt

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    Taking Revenge One Shot At A Time

    January 3rd, 2011 JMatt

    It’s now officially 2011! To help me bring in the new year, I’m going to take a fan suggestion this week. I looked at our last fan suggestion (4 Horsemen) and it looks like this one is going to share the same ‘excitement’ as last time to actually try the shot. I am putting it at a 1 out of 20 readers will give it a try (errr… maybe 1 out of 100). In fact, if you are daring enough… capture it on video or take a picture and I will put it on the site! The shot of the week (good from Monday, January 3 until Sunday, January 9) is the Blow Job’s Revenge.

    Blow Job’s Revenge

    • Salt
    • 1 oz Bailey’s Irish Cream
    • 1 oz Lime Juice

    Here’s how this vengeful shot goes 1) put salt in your mouth, 2) take the shot of Bailey’s (DON’T SWALLOW), 3) take the shot of Lime Juice (DON’T SWALLOW), 4) let it sit for a few seconds until it curdles in your mouth, 5) SWALLOW! Now, in the words of our fan suggester, Janessa, “It’s supposed to simulate the consistency of the male expenditure caused by blow jobs ;) ”. Umm… thank you, Janessa? This shot can be consumed at most bars in Marquette, cheers!?

    -JMatt

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    Believe In Me – JD

    December 29th, 2010 JMatt

    I just heard a new track from local hip-hop artist, JD. This is the first full length song released by the Marquette native. He wrote the track and titled it “Believe In Me“; it was produced by Nine Diamond of Shadowville Productions with additional guitar by Mike Krah (also of Marquette). The song was mixed by Brian Williams of Dubbs (Marquette).

    The closest comparison to JD’s style would have to be Sam Adams (minus the electro beats). “Believe In Me” sounds like it was written for those that have been born and raised in Marquette, Michigan or at least hold Marquette near and dear to them. Check out JD’s track or download it by clicking here.

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    BONUS Shot

    December 27th, 2010 JMatt

    I did a little research when I was coming up with the Shot of the Week (which is the generic Jello Shot) and I found some great looking alcohol jello shots. I almost picked the jagerbomb Jello Shot for the ‘official’ pick, especially since I haven’t even featured the regular jagerbomb yet. So I will post the ingredients to this well thought out shot and let you decide if you want to make it.

    JagerBomb Jell-O Shot

    • 6 oz package Orange Jell-O
    • 1 can Red Bull (instead of boiling water)
    • 4 oz Jagermeister
    • 2 oz Vodka
    • 2 oz cold water

    Refer to either the “A Shot to Connect 2010 with 2011” article or YouTube to go about how to make a typical Jello Shot. In this unique jello shot, you will replace the boiling water with red bull… yes, you will need to boil the red bull instead. But aside from that, all the same rules of how to make a jello shot apply. 1) Dissolve the powdered jello mix into boiling red bull; 2) Add the Jager, Vodka and cold water; 3) Distribute amongst your serving containers; 4) Refrigerate, let the jello set; 5) Serve/Eat/Enjoy!

    I am interested in your thoughts on this monumental shot, can we make it better? Is this close enough? What other awesome Jello Shots are out there? Leave your thoughts in the comments and we might feature a jello shot you come up with, Happy Drinking!

    -JMatt

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    A Shot to Connect 2010 with 2011!

    December 27th, 2010 JMatt

    The hardest shot for me to come up with seems to be the one that falls on New Year’s week. Last year I couldn’t come up with a “shot” that felt worthy, so I incorporated the first “Bomb Shot” into the feature. Well, here we are again, this year has come to an end and I find myself scratching my head as to what could be deemed ‘worthy’ to be celebrated as the shot for both 2010 and 2011. I’ve been avoiding the Jello Shots for over a year now because it’s not something that can be made on the spot, there is a little bit of pre-planning (and science) that goes into creating one. But hey, this is 2010 AND 2011 in the same week. So, it has been decided, the shot of the week (good from Monday, December 27, 2010 until Sunday, January 2, 2011) is the Jello Shot.

    Strawberry Jell-O Shot

    • 6 oz package Strawberry Jell-O
    • 16 oz boiling water
    • 10 oz Vodka
    • 6 oz cold water

    Alright, the above ingredients are for a generic (but tasty) Jello Shot… and as I said earlier, making Jello Shots is a science, so play around with the amount of vodka and other ingredients for desired results. To make the Strawberry Jell-O Shots, pour the powdered jello mix into the bowling water and mix until the powder is dissolved (do this in a bowl or a container of your choosing). When you think it’s mixed enough, add the vodka and cold water. Stir a little before pouring into your serving containers. Place the containers onto a flat surface in your fridge. Once the shots have set, you are ready to eat them!

    If you are struggling or have never made jello shots before, watch a tutorial video on YouTube, there are plenty of examples. Jello Shots can be enjoyed at select bars in Marquette, such as the Wooden Nickel (for $1!). Happy New Year’s!

    -JMatt

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    Learning the MQT Scene

    December 27th, 2010 PeezyJay

    When I moved to Marquette soon after turning 21, I thought it was pretty quaint.  I thought it would be the type of place where I’d settle in to one bar and become a “regular”—that the scene would be quiet and sparse, like the UP itself.  But it didn’t take long for me to realize how wrong I was.  For its size, Marquette has a vibrant nightlife scene that is very 21-year-old friendly.

    Once I moved to Marquette, the first bar I visited was Remie’s, where you can shoot pool, watch the game, and get great drink specials.  In the summer, Remie’s is quiet and filled with said “regulars,” but during the fall and winter semesters at NMU, it’s a different story.  While it may still be a quiet and docile place during the day, Remie’s is packed with college students at night, especially on Thursdays.  Twenty-one-year-old’s may  be wise to celebrate “Thirsty Thursday” at a place with such friendly patrons, bartenders and great drink specials.

    One of my favorite bars in Marquette is Upfront and Company.  Upfront and Company is not only a bar, but a restaurant.  In Toledo, I would have avoided a place like this because it would have been far out of my price range, but with drink specials almost every day, Upfront and Company is affordable, even for a 21-year-old’s budget.  They also have some great bartenders, which is important for a 21-year-old:  “Surprise me” or “I don’t know, I want to try something new” as a drink order never ends in a shrug or a disaster.

    In Marquette, I found a better nightlife scene than I had ever expected.  If I ever want to wind down somewhere low-key with a tasty beverage, I could easily do so.  If I want to party somewhere loud, there are more than enough places for that, as well.  As a 21-year-old, I enjoy exploring new bars and drink recipes, and Marquette’s bar scene provides plenty of variety for both.  Being a 21-year-old in a bar is often a daunting experience, especially in a new town.  It’s sometimes difficult to know what to order, how to order it, and who to talk to once you get your drink.  But in the friendly little town of Marquette, none of these things have ever been an issue for me.

    -PeezyJay

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    Holiday Shot

    December 20th, 2010 JMatt

    Whether or not you actually celebrate Christmas (which is this week!), most of us probably enjoy the time off from work and the extra time to spend with friends and family. To help you get into the spirit of the holiday, I have picked a shot that can be enjoyed with most any holiday plans. This week’s ‘holiday’ shot of the week (good from Monday, December 20 until Sunday, December 26) is the Candy Cane.

    Candy Cane

    • 1/2 oz. Peppermint Schnapps
    • 1/2 oz. Rumple Minze
    • 1/2 oz. cream
    • 1 dash of Grenadine

    Pour the ingredients (except Grenadine) into a shaker with ice and shake, serve into a shot glass. Put a dash of grenadine on top for coloring (too much will mask the taste, so use sparingly). This shot can be enjoyed at most bars in Marquette, happy holidays!

    -JMatt

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    She’s My Cherry Pie

    December 13th, 2010 JMatt

    “…Cool drink of water, such a sweet surprise. Tastes so good, make a grown man cry, Sweet cherry pie, oh yeah…” *Insert sweet guitar riff* Okay, I couldn’t help but quote Warrant’s song this time around, the lyrics just popped into my head, and now they are in yours (just try not thinking about the song, I dare you!). Well that was quite the tangent, let’s get to it already, the shot of the week (good from Monday, December 13 until Sunday, December 19) is Cherry Pie.

    Cherry Pie

    • 2 oz Vanilla Liqueur
    • 1/2 oz Cranberry Juice

    Shake the ingredients with ice and pour into your favorite shot glass (or just the bar’s shot glass) and serve. Pretty simple for a shot, but …it tastes so good, make a grown man cry, sweet cherry pie! oh yeah. Alright, I couldn’t help myself again. This shot can be enjoyed at most bars in Marquette, cheers!

    -JMatt

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    Melts In Your Mouth…

    December 6th, 2010 JMatt

    Last week’s shot was a little brutal, I’ll admit that much. So this week it’s time to switch gears and go with a more timid shot. It’s a candy shot again! A candy we have yet to explore. The motto is ‘melts in your mouth, not in your hands’ and since a shot is a liquid and not a solid, I don’t recommend pouring the shot into your hand. The shot of the week (good from Monday, December 6 until Sunday, December 12) is the M&M.

    M&M

    • 1/2 oz Coffee Liqueur (Kahlua or Sabroso)
    • 1/2 oz Amaretto

    Pick a coffee liqueur and pour half an ounce first, then top with Amaretto. Kahlua is the typical coffee liqueur to use, but try changing it up and using Sabroso or Copa de Oro if you have it. This shot is available at most bars in Marquette, cheers!

    -JMatt

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    Music Spotlight: DJ Martinson

    December 1st, 2010 JMatt

    DJ Martinson graduated from Northern Michigan University in 2008 after studying in Management and Economics. In December of 2009, he joined the United States Navy and works as a Logistics Specialist. DJ Martinson currently resides in Marquette, Michigan and is sharing his passion for music by DJing locally.

    Real Name: Mathurin “Matt” Martinson

    Hometown: Spruce, MI

    How did you get started: I DJ’d my hometown’s middle school dances using a stereo and rented speakers. I later started DJing with my computer at both high school and middle school dances. Eventually, I got into the college party scene. I started DJing weddings and events at The Wild Rover for Double Trouble DJ’s after I came back to Marquette.

    Do you have a specific style: I consider my style to be Mainstream/Top 40 with rap/hip-hop/pop/rock/electro.

    What’s your favorite part about being a DJ: I enjoy getting the crowd enveloped in the music and making their experience memorable.

    What can we expect from one of your shows: A high energy party atmosphere with a blend of rap, pop, electro and house music.

    Where can we see you DJ: I DJ at The Wild Rover and The Mixx in Marquette.

    Interview conducted by JMatt on Tuesday, November 30, 2010.

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    Marquette Music Scene

    December 1st, 2010 JMatt

    For more than a year now, we have made the commitment to provide drink specials for you and the people of Marquette. This has become quite an asset so far, especially for those that seek out their favorite drink specials! Recently, we’ve felt the need to fill a new void, to offer you more of convenience when searching around on our site. We realized that we’re missing a crucial factor in the nightlife scene that helps to determine where you will go and spend your evening. That other factor is music.

    Whether you want to hear live music, local talents at an open mic night, a DJ playing dance music or to hear your tone-deaf friends sing in a mic, music is a big factor for where you want to drink. Sometimes, knowing what type of music will be at a bar could deter you from heading over; just as a great band or DJ might encourage you to go to a bar you may not regularly visit. Or heck, you might just have the itch to sing and want to find the closest Karaoke session to get it out of your system.

    That’s why we have added the Marquette Music Scene to the website. The first thing you’ll notice is the official Last Call Party Mix, which is great for pre-gaming, post-parties or the typical house party. It has 75+ songs of what’s hot and mainstream and was put together by DJ Martinson (of Double Trouble DJ’s) and Last Call Marquette’s very own – JMatt.

    Also, you’ll see a break down of who’s playing and where for the current week. As well as a month-by-month calendar of upcoming open mic/karaoke/DJ/live shows at the bottom of the page. If that wasn’t enough, we’re going to be featuring many different musicians and DJs throughout the existence of this new section. Currently, DJ Martinson is in our ‘Music Spotlight‘, if you want to see a local musician or DJ featured, leave us a comment or hit us up online!

    We’re very excited to be able to offer this new source of information for you and we hope that you’ll help us spread the word. We’d also love to hear your feedback and if we’re missing any upcoming performances on either our Facebook page or Twitter account (@LastCallMqt).

    -JMatt

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    Shot 4 the Apocalypse

    November 29th, 2010 JMatt

    This week we are adding a new section to the site and I thought I would let DJ Martinson pick the shot this week. He felt the need to suggest a hardcore shot, that has some of my favorite gentlemen in it, but tastes like death. The shot of the week (good from Monday, November 29 until Sunday, December 5) is the Four Horsemen.

    Four Horsemen

    • 1/4 oz Jim Beam bourbon whiskey
    • 1/4 oz Jack Daniel’s Tennessee whiskey
    • 1/4 oz Johnnie Walker Red Label scotch whiskey
    • 1/4 oz Jose Cuervo Especial gold tequila

    I forewarned you that this would be a tough shot to swallow. It is also DJ Martinson’s birthday Thursday, he’ll be a quarter of a century old, so make sure to wish him a happy birthday! Keep an eye out for our new section, we’ll be releasing it mid-week. The 4 Horsemen can be enjoyed at most bars in Marquette, cheers!

    -JMatt

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    Shot of the Week Marks One Year!

    November 22nd, 2010 JMatt

    Last Call Marquette is happy to announce that we have finally reached a full year of shots! Last year at this time we were trying to think of a new feature that would engage our visitors more and we came up with the shot of the week. I think we’ve done a good job so far, and we are on our 52nd shot! Yes, this week should mark the 53rd, but I believe we featured one shot for 2 weeks in a row (for those of you doing the math in your head). But nonetheless, we’ve managed to keep it interesting with new shot ideas every week! So without any further ado, this week’s shot of the week (good from Monday, November 22 until Sunday, November 28) is the B-52.

    B-52

    • 1/2 oz. Kahlua
    • 1/2 oz. Bailey’s Irish Cream
    • 1/2 oz. Grand Marnier (orange liqueur)

    Layer each ingredient carefully with a spoon, starting with the Kahlua on the bottom, Bailey’s in the middle and the Grand Marnier on top. It is a tasty shot, but it is unexpectedly strong; the Grand Marnier gives it quite a kick! This shot can be enjoyed at most bars in Marquette, Happy Thanksgiving!

    -JMatt

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    P-Diggs’ Suggestion

    November 15th, 2010 JMatt

    After spending a night out with the Digneit twins this past weekend, we had our fair share of shots. Unfortunately most of them have already been featured during a past week. But, I have to admit, P-Diggs has surprised me with a shot that is a dead on lock with its title. So now you know who to thank this week, the shot of the week (good from Monday, November 15 until Sunday, November 21) is the White Gummy Bear.

    White Gummy Bears

    • 1/2 oz. Raspberry Vodka
    • 1/2 oz. Peach Schnapps
    • 1 oz. Sweet & Sour Mix
    • 1 splash of Sprite

    Take out your shaker, fill halfway with ice, then add the vodka, schnapps, and sweet & sour mix. Shake and pour into your shot glass and top with a splash of Sprite. This shot is available at most bars in Marquette, enjoy!

    -JMatt

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    A Taste of Fall

    November 8th, 2010 JMatt

    I realized that I have yet to do a shot for the Fall season, and with a month left there is still plenty of time! Yes, the leaves have changed color long ago and there aren’t many left on the trees. But now that the temperature is finally staying consistently cooler – both day and night – it really feels like Fall. So this week, I’m going to add a little ‘taste’ of Fall to your senses, the shot of the week (good from Monday, November 8 until November 14) is Pumpkin Pie.

    Pumpkin Pie

    • 1/2 oz. Kahlua coffee liqueur
    • 1/2 oz. Bailey’s Irish cream
    • 1/4 oz. Cinnamon schnapps

    Serve each ingredient chilled slowly into a large shot glass slowly, starting with the Kahlua, then Baileys and finally your schnapps. This shot can be enjoyed at most bars in Marquette, cheers!

    -JMatt

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    Halloween Runner-Up

    November 1st, 2010 JMatt

    I had too many shots to pick from for last week’s shot, so I thought I’d let the magic of Halloween carry over just one more week! Now, no… this doesn’t really fit a specific “costume”, like the Mad Scientist did. This is more of a, well, I’ll let you put the pieces together on this one. Frankly, I just don’t know when I would ever pick this shot, other than right now. This week’s shot of the week (good from Monday, November 1 until Sunday, November 7) is Smurf Piss, yes, Smurf Piss.

    Smurf Piss

    • 1/5 oz. Jagermeister
    • 1/5 oz. Bacardi 151
    • 1/5 oz. Rumple Minze
    • 1/5 oz. Goldschlager
    • 1/5 oz. Blue Curacao

    Strain the ingredients over ice, best when chilled. Sorry in advance to the bartenders that 1) have to hear people say “Smurf Piss” and 2) have to take the time to mix all these ingredients. Patrons of Marquette bars, tip your bartender for putting up with this nonsense! But really, it’s all in fun, isn’t it? This shot can be enjoyed in most Marquette bars, cheers!

    -JMatt

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    Happy Halloween

    October 25th, 2010 JMatt

    It’s Halloween again! Time to get your fReAk on, but in a good way… In celebration of this wonderful ‘holiday’, I thought it only fitting to provide you with a shot to help celebrate the occasion. I can see it now, the bartender has a white lab coat, long black rubber gloves, and messy hair. He takes the ingredients and mixes together the perfect shot concoction! This week’s shot of the WEAK (good from Monday, October 25 until Sunday, October 31 – Halloween) is the Mad Scientist.

    Mad Scientist

    • 3/4 oz. Blueberry Schnapps
    • 3/4 oz. Raspberry Schnapps
    • Grenadine
    • Bailey’s Irish Cream

    Pour both schnapps into the shot glass, slowly top it off with grenadine. Splash a small amount of Bailey’s on the top and serve. This shot can be enjoyed at most bars in Marquette! From the Last Call Marquette team, Happy Halloween!

    -JMatt

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    Shot Roulette

    October 18th, 2010 JMatt

    This week I wrote down a few shots, stuck them into my hat and pulled one out at random! Lucky you, one of the few pleasant tasting shots won. Mind you, calling this post “Shot Roulette” makes me want to create a drinking game… who knows, I might just do that. Anyways, this week’s shot of the week (good from Monday, October 18 until Sunday, October 24) is the Mudslide.

    Mudslide

    • 1/3 oz. Kahlua
    • 1/3 oz. Bailey’s Irish Cream
    • 1/3 oz. Vodka

    Do not shake the ingredients, rather pour each ingredient one at a time. Start with the Kahlua at the bottom of the shot glass, then layer the Bailey’s over the Kahlua and finally layer the Vodka on top. This shot can be slammed at most bars in Marquette, enjoy!

    -JMatt

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    Breast Cancer Awareness Shot

    October 11th, 2010 JMatt

    It’s National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and being that it is half way into October, it’s time for Last Call Marquette to show it’s support the way we know best, with a shot! Last month we did the buttery nipple and this month we are going to use a similar shot. Visit NBCAM.org to learn more or to support National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This week’s shot of the week (good from Monday, October 11 until Sunday, October 17) is the Slippery Nipple.

    Slippery Nipple

    • 1/2 oz. Sambuca
    • 1/2 oz. Bailey’s Irish Cream

    No mixing with this shot, first pour the Sambuca into a shot glass; then slowly pour the Bailey’s down the side of the glass to float it on top. If you are really proactive, you can place a cherry in the middle as a garnish or gently splash a little grenadine in the center. Other recipes for this shot will replace the Sambuca with a half ounce of butterscotch schnapps (which is very similar to a buttery nipple). This shot can be enjoyed at most bars in Marquette, cheers!

    -JMatt

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    Going Horizontal: 21 in the City

    October 8th, 2010 PeezyJay

    We sat in the dark, soaked from the torrential, sideways rain, and looked at the Toledo, Ohio skyline while sipping our cocktails and beers.   It was all we could do while waiting for the power to come back on, or for the bartenders to figure out how to process the credit card tabs without machines, in total darkness.  Once they did, they called out names as loud as they could.  “Joshua!”  Luckily, we heard her call, and beckoned her over to our table.  Josh used his lighter to see the bill and sign in.  We were only charged for half of our drinks.  I guess that saying about the silver lining is true.

    Some birthday! I thought, but not in the pessimistic, I-just-want-to-give-up-and-drink-at-home way.  I was loving every minute of my birthday so far because of how unique it was.  I mean, who gets completely drenched and then held captive due to power outages at a classy riverside bar on their twenty-first?  But then the tornado warnings came, and some of my friends expressed concerns.  I told them: “leave if you want, but no tornado’s going to cancel my birthday!”  All my friends stayed right by my side, through all the Irish pubs, dance clubs, dive bars, and classy joints we could visit before 2am.

    We made a point to pick bars that had men at the door checking IDs.  Toledo had a lot of places with bartenders-slash-owners who wouldn’t really bother asking for ID, which is something I caught on to very quickly.  As long as you confidently ordered something classic or hard, it was pretty easy.  In fact, I had gone to so many bars before turning 21 that I feared my birthday would be meaningless.  I was happy that it turned out to be such a fun night, free of drama, and full of interesting and funny photos, but I was even happier that my 21st really ended up meaning something to me.  Turning 21 meant that I could finally be independent.  I no longer needed to remind my friends that I was underage when planning activities for the night, or have someone buy a bottle on my behalf.  Browsing the wine section at a store no longer felt wrong.  Not to mention, it opened up a much bigger world of possibilities for weekend (and weekday night) activities.

    When I go to the bar now, several months later, I still feel this sense of empowerment.  Maybe it’s because of all the times I went to bars as an 18-year-old, dreading a conscientious bartender.  Maybe it’s just unreasonable paranoia.  But I still feel a jolt of fearful adrenaline when I hear the magic question: “Can I see your ID?”  But unlike before, I can reach into my pocket, pull out a piece of plastic, and answer with unwavering confidence: “Yes, of course.”  I’m sure that someday, being carded won’t be as big of a deal, but I hope that this sense of independence that turning 21 has given me never wears off.

    -PeezyJay

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