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Texas summers don’t ease you in. When it hits 95°F at 6 PM, you need something cold and strong. Here are 8 rum cocktails built for the heat, all made with ingredients available at Zipps for less.

Memorial Day weekend in Palestine, TX means one thing: the pit is fired up and the cooler needs stocking. This guide breaks down the best beer styles for Texas BBQ, how much to buy for your crowd, and which beers actually hold up next to smoked brisket, ribs, and sausage in 90-degree East Texas heat. Zipps Palestine (Store 33) carries everything from Miller Lite and Modelo Especial to White Claw and TRULY at prices 10-30% cheaper than local grocery stores. Stop by before the long weekend and walk out ready.

Moscato outsells almost every other wine style in East Texas for good reason. It’s sweet, cold, and cheap. This guide covers the best Moscato bottles at Zipps Marshall, food pairings, serving tips, and why it works better than dry wine in summer.

National Cocktail Day falls on May 13, 2026, celebrating cocktail history dating back to 1806. These 15 three-ingredient cocktails prove you don’t need a bartender’s toolkit to mix professional drinks at home this May.

Mother’s Day 2026 falls on May 11. Finding the perfect wine gift doesn’t mean overspending. These 15 wines under $40 deliver quality Mom will appreciate Zipps’ pricing, 10-30% below competitors across Texas.

The Kentucky Derby runs May 2, 2026, and mint juleps are required drinking. Here’s how to make the classic cocktail with Texas bourbon, plus Derby party drinks that won’t leave you broke or overwhelmed.

Half-size cocktails let you try new spirits without committing to full bottles. Split pours, miniature bottles, and tasting flights help explore whiskey, tequila, and craft spirits while keeping variety high and waste low. Here’s how to build this into your Texas home bar.

Spring in Texas means porch-sitting weather, and low-ABV spritzes are the perfect afternoon drink. Here’s your guide to aperitifs, spritz recipes, and building the refreshing cocktails that make Texas evenings better without the heavy pour.

Vodka cocktails are having a moment in 2026. The Dirty Martini is everywhere. Moscow Mules still pack Texas bars. Even the simple vodka soda is trending as the ultimate low-cal cocktail. Here’s why classic vodka drinks are back, which vodkas to buy, and how to make the cocktails everyone’s ordering.

Easter Sunday lands on April 5 this year, which means Texas families are planning brunch at home for extended family, church friends, and neighbors. Here’s how to set up a complete Easter brunch bar with prosecco for mimosas, wine for toasts, and simple cocktails without overspending or overcomplicating things.