I’ve always considered myself a bit of a pro when it comes to alcohol. I can drink the hell out of most any adult beverage many times over and still be in good enough shape to drive my school bus route virtually accident free.   But despite the pending lawsuits and my adoration and persistent faithfulness to the drink, when it comes to cocktail history, I am second string B-Team all the way.  Or at least I was until now.  These stories behind 11 famous cocktails are certain to step up your cocktail cred and conversation.  I know they did mine… my kids on my loser cruiser can attest.

Check Out The Stories Behind 11 Famous Cocktails Here

Ah, summer–a time to enjoy the outdoors, soak in some sun, check out chicks and drink till you can’t even find your car keys, let alone use them. (That’s what we call responsible.) Trouble is, sex on the beach and tequila sunrises sound summery, but any dude who drinks them should be beaten with a bar stool.

So to avoid any incidental injury this summer, stick to COED’s refreshing list of 9 Essential Summer Dude Drinks. If there’s even a splash of pink in these cocktails, you can kick our asses.

(Click on the pic for ingredients and recipes.)