"I’m trying to put the sense of hope and excitement with Obama in a glass"

A handy guide to inaugural ball beverage sponsors and a wonderful collection of unfortunate quotes from hapless bartenders: "There’s nothing more American than cherry pie." Since the Peace Ball can't iron out their rum donation and sounds completely dull, and the Creative Coalition Ball -- Elvis Costello! -- is sponsored by Pepsi, the outlook is bleak. Best to stay home and quietly mix a pitcher of martinis. Made without Noilly Prat.