Potent Potables
In 1971, a Dallas restauranteur named Mariano Martinez was inspired by a Slurpee machine to create a frozen version of this classic cocktail.
What is a margarita?
This Netflix docuseries involving larger-than-life characters, a murder-for-hire plot, and big cats was a welcome distraction at the beginning of the global pandemic.
What is "Tiger King"?
When a young pharmacist first invented this beverage at a corner drug store in 1885, patrons would order it by asking for a "Waco."
What is Dr. Pepper?
This ADJer is known to belly dance as a hobby.
Who is Gina?
When this ADJer was in high school, they were the state champion in the 200 meter dash.
Who is Lindsey?
Popular with bohemian artists in late 19th- and early 20th-century France, this anise-flavored spirit is also known as "the green fairy."
What is absinthe?
This American civil rights leader, activist, and politician best known for his chairmanship of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee and getting in "good trouble" died at the age of 80.
Who is John Lewis?
This 45th governor of Texas is also the namesake of an all-girls college preparatory school located in Austin.
Who is Ann Richards?
This ADJer once got onstage at a wedding reception in a hotel ballroom and played piano for the guests -- even though they do not play piano.
Who is Anna?
This ADJer has taken vacations centered around wine tasting in Tuscany, Napa Valey, and the Texas Hill Country.
Who is Georgiana?
Janis Joplin was so public with her love of this brand of whiskey that it caused an increase in sales for the company.
What is Southern Comfort?
According to reporting by the New York Times, Donald Trump paid this much in federal income tax during his first year in the White House.
What is $750?
The Texas State Capitol is taller than the U.S. Capitol building by this many feet.
What is 15 feet?
While in college, this ADJer worked as a Domino's Pizza delivery driver.
Who is the Chief?
As a child, this future ADJer was once asked by a young Janet Jackson to be her best friend -- and they declined the offer!
Who is Leslie?
Mumm is the word, and it's also a brand of this drink that has been around since 1827.
What is champagne?
Known for her role as Aunt Becky on the ABC sitcom Full House, this actress was released from federal prison in late 2020 after serving two months for her role in a high-profile college admission scandal.
Who is Lori Laughlin?
In 1942, the BBC banned this Texas-referencing song during working hours due to factory workers dropping their tools while they clapped in time with the song.
What is "Deep in the Heart of Texas"?
This ADJer has been known to publicly perform songs from "The Sound of Music" while wearing a nun's habit.
Who is Kevin?
This ADJer once had a 45-minute one-on-one conversation with then-Senator Joe Biden when driving him from the airport to a speaking engagement.
Who is Charlie?
During prohibition, the family of this rum maker would invite Americans to Cuba for weekend-long parties to legally imbibe.
What is Bacardi?
What is Parasite?
This large South Texas ranch which sprawls over six counties has a licensing agreement with the Ford Motor Company on its F-Series trucks.
What is King Ranch?
This ADJer used to play keyboards in an Austin cover band that went by the name of "Call the Cops!"
Who is Doug?
This ADJer had an electrifying experience when they were once struck by lightning.
Who is Ginger?