Begin with 7 oz. of 7-Up, for the 2007 profits shown on most balance sheets.
Pour it “on the rocks” to symbolize the underlying instability.
Add a shot of Cuervo Gold tequila, representing the golden parachutes handed out to executives.
Add a shot of Triple Sec, for the Secretary of the Treasury, the Secretary of Commerce, and the secretary who just got laid off.
Splash in raspberry cordial like so much spilled red ink, and a squeeze of lemon to leave a sour taste in your mouth.
Drink it as fast as you can and ask for more.
That Other Blog, Way Over There 
This is GENIUS. Is it weird if I print it out and bring it to the bar tomorrow???
And PS, are you in DC? Email me… livitluvit at livitluvit dot com
Not at all weird – I’d be all too happy to see this catch on, since it makes a statement and packs a punch all at once.
Indeed, please do take it to as many bars as you like – even if I never manage to make a career out of writing or music or any of the other things which I would rather do than my regular 9to5, at least I stand a chance of being immortalized in the hearts and minds of alcheys everywhere. 🙂