DOTD For Monday, July 6, 2026
Just Give Your Extra Time, And You'll Get This Drink
Today’s DOTD - Drink Of The Day - is a French Kiss No. 3 cocktail. inspired by International Kissing Day!
The Origin Of International Kissing Day
International Kissing Day was established in the United Kingdom in 2006, though the exact creator remains unknown. This unofficial holiday gained widespread popularity online, and its goal is simple: To celebrate the emotional connections, physical affections, and the simple pleasures of kissing. Share a kiss with a loved one, send a virtual smooch, or explore the rich history of this universal gesture today!
A Brief History Of Kissing
If we go back in time, we can thank the Romans for the widespread practice of kissing in Europe. They described kissing in three forms: the osculum (a friendly peck on the cheek), the basium (a loving kiss on the lips), and the savium (the most passionate of kisses on the mouth). In Roman society, when, where, and how you kissed someone was an important indicator of social status.
The term “French kiss” was most likely coined by American and British servicemen in France during World War I who noticed that Gallic women were more open to employing the passionate technique than their American and British counterparts. So even though the French were clearly not the first people to engage in “French kissing”, it seems only right that they were given credit for it due to the amorous enthusiasms of French lovers a century ago.
Interestingly enough, the French actually didn’t have a specific word for the famous mouth on mouth until recently. The verb galocher, defined as “kissing with tongues”, was added to a popular yet unofficial French dictionary, Le Petit Robert, in 2014. Nowadays, French kissing is so popular that a team of Japanese researchers recently invented a French kissing machine, in which couples that are separated are able to connect via straw-like devices that work through a computer.
International Kissing Day itself is not only about French kissing your significant other, but to bring people closer in general. The main idea behind it was that so many people have forgotten the simple pleasures associated with kissing for kissing’s sake, as opposed to kissing as mere social formality. Kissing can be an enjoyable experience in and of itself and is an expression of love and intimacy.
International Kissing Day - U.S. Survey
Recently, the website National Today gathered data originally collected by a major U.S. marketing agency on topics related to kissing, from more than 3500 Americans. Here’s what they found…
HOW DO AMERICANS RATE THEIR KISSING SKILLS?
“Good” (32%)
“Great” (28%)
“Amazing” (23%)
“Okay” (16%)
“Horrible” (2%)
HOW DO AMERICANS RATE THEIR PARTNERS?
1. (Tied) “Amazing” (27%)
1. (Tied) “Great” (27%)
3. “Good” (26%)
4. “Okay” (12%)
5. “Horrible” (2%)
AMERICANS RANK THE WORST ATTRIBUTES OF A BAD KISSER
Bad breath (58%)
Too much tongue (20%)
Teeth (10%)
Not enough tongue (6%)
Eye contact (6%)
WHEN DID THE AVERAGE AMERICAN HAVE THEIR FIRST KISS?
Middle School/Junior High (36%)
High School (26%)
Elementary School (22%)
Aged 18-21 (8%)
Aged 21-25 (2%)
Aged 25-30 or after 30 (1%)
2% OF AMERICANS HAVE NEVER BEEN KISSED!
The majority of them (62%) are men who are between the ages of 18-24 (54%) or 25-34 (31%).
AMERICANS’ TOP KISSING QUIRKS:
Always checking their breath before they kiss someone (42%)
Kissing someone as a dare (31%)
Letting my pet kiss me on the mouth (14%)
Putting on chapstick to get ready (12%)
Being grossed out when parents kiss in front of them (11%)
International Kissing Day Activities
• Give someone you love a kiss
Whether it’s your significant other, your mom, or your best friend, remind someone how much you love them with a kiss. Just remember: even though you might want to kiss someone, it doesn’t mean they want you to be kissed by you—keep it consensual.
• Snack on Hershey’s Kisses
Did you know that Hershey’s Kisses fit perfectly into your puckered lips? Although no one knows exactly why they’re called Hershey’s Kisses, legend has it they were named after the sound the chocolate makes when it’s dropping onto the conveyer belt. How romantic! Remember - Hershey’s Kisses have 26 calories, while kissing someone burns between 2 to 5 calories per minute for a gentle smooch, while passionate making out can burn anywhere from 5 to 26 calories per minute. So… you do the math.
• Drinking a kissing-related cocktail
While we love kissing, we also love giving you drinks. So let’s get to today’s Drink Of The Day, a French Kiss No. 3 cocktail. inspired by International Kissing Day!
Ingredients
Here’s what you’re going to need for this drink:
