Dreamin’ of the Caribbean — The Pina Colada
Sometimes a cocktail is all about the context in which you drink it. For me, the pina colada is a…
Category: Rum (page 4)
DR DR Gimme The News — The In The Dominican
The DR refers to the Dominican Republic, not doctor as in the title of the classic Robert Palmer tune. I’ve…
Modern Day Rumrunning
Cuban rum is liquid forbidden fruit in the U.S. It was the base of a daiquiri I had in Panama,…
Inside The Oyster — The Passion Pearl
If you want more passion in your cocktail life (who doesn’t?), this clear liquor based drink is for you. Adapted…
Know Your Limits — The 12 Mile Limit
Even though the anniversary of Prohibition’s end was last month, it’s never too late to celebrate it. There’s some great…
Hot Cocktail — The Ship To Shore
When it’s really cold outside (like right now), a hot cocktail can hit the spot. Not hot as in sexy,…
A Cuban Classic — The Mojito
Even though it is now late December, I decided to make mojitos for two reasons: (1) Cuba is in the…
Aloha Scratching — The Tropical Itch
If you think about Hawaii, do tiki drinks come to mind? Recently my wife had a business trip to Honolulu. …
The Grapefruit Triad, Part Two — The Hemingway Daiquiri
A holiday like the recent National Rum Day (yes, there is such a thing) calls for a cocktail like a…
It’s Not Easy Being Green(ish) — The Daiquiri
This might be what Kermit the Frog drinks when he’s alone, with Ms. Piggy, or hanging out with the other…