February is a cold month dappled with heartwarming images of cupids, lovers, and sweet nothings.

But, after February 14th passes and discarded valentines begin to overflow from trashcans, what remains of this sacred month of amour?

Kahlua. That's right. National Kahlua Day falls on February 27th.

Kahlua (or, “Kahlúa” if you want to sound sexy) is a coffee-flavored, rum-based liqueur from Mexico that contains a buttload of sugar, corn syrup, and vanilla bean flavoring.

It was first produced in 1936, and its name means “the house of the Acolhua people” in Nahuatl, an indigenous dialect similar to the Aztec language.

But, who are the Acolhua people? With a quick Google search, you can discover that the Acolhua people were pretty cool. Beyond the fact that their culture's name oddly sounds like the word “alcohol,” this Mesoamerican culture arrived to the Valley of Mexico around 1200 C.E. and lived alongside their allies, the Aztecs.

After the Acolhua people entered the Aztec Triple Alliance—which just sounds badass—their capitol city of Texcoco evolved into a thriving center.

As a part of the Aztec Empire, the Acolhua people spent centuries waging war, practicing an intricate polytheistic religion, and performing human sacrifices until Spanish conquistadors rolled into town, obliterated their way of life, and transformed their cultural identity into a popular liqueur brand. Excellent. 

Today Kahlua is a key ingredient in a myriad of dessert cocktails, including the B-52, Baby Guinness, White Russian, Mudslide, and Spanish Coffee. 

So, stop by The Hangar on the 27th for a delicious Kahlua mixed shot in posterity of the Acolhua culture!

We used to say Valentine's Day was a win-win for everyone. If you have someone in your life, great! Go out, eat some fancy food, splurge on dessert, get home and let the romance commence. But if you don't have someone, even better! Stay home all day in your underwear, eat tons of chocolate you bought for yourself, and watch all the romance movies you can mentally handle. But let's be real here -- we all know Valentine's Day sucks unless you have a bae.

Whether you're down about being alone (and need some help to feel better), or you're toasting to the single life and looking for fun, these awesome anti-love cocktails will give you what you need.

Cupid's Broken Arrow
If you're single and ready to hit the town, forget that boring old Cosmo for a night. This new martini looks as good as it tastes with mango-infused vodka, cranberry juice and triple sec for a little zing. But if you're single and would rather hit the couch, this'll give you just the right buzz.

Ingredients:
3 oz. Mango Vodka (We used Three-O Mango Vodka)
½ oz. Triple Sec
1 oz. Cranberry juice
Splash of Lime juice
Maraschino cherries

Preparation:
Add all ingredients in a cocktail shaker filled with ice and shake. Strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with a cherry (or three).

Adios, Motherf-er!
Got the post-breakup blues? Drown your sorrows in this lethal drink and forget why you two ever dated in the first place! But be warned, drink one too many of these and you may forget a little too much...

Ingredients:
½ oz. Vodka
½ oz. Rum
½ oz. Tequila
½ oz. Gin
½ oz. Blue Curacao liqueur
2 oz. Sweet and Sour Mix
2 oz. Lemon/Lime Soda
1 Maraschino cherry
1 Lemon slice

Preparation:
Pour all ingredients except soda in chilled glass filled with ice cubes. Top with soda and stir gently. Garnish with a maraschino cherry and lemon slice.

Love on the Rocks
Whether you plan on going out or staying in, treat yourself with this simple yet delicious drink. The spicy ginger and sweet cherry flavors intertwine to create the only marriage you need this v-day.

Ingredients:
1 ½ oz. Cherry vodka (We used Three-O Cherry Vodka)
4 oz. Ginger ale
Splash of Grenadine
1 Maraschino cherry

Preparation:
Mix ingredients in a glass filled with ice and garnish with a cherry (or ten).

Make these delicious cocktails at home, or let us make 'em for you! Drop by The Hangar's anti-Valentine's Day party Saturday, February 14th and share the non-love.