Zombie
The ZOMBIE cocktail has been interpreted in many ways since its creation in 1934. Donn Beach and his Los Angeles bar, Don the Beachcomber, are credited not only with inventing the drink but also with launching the entire Tiki trend,...
Category: Rum
Rum Swizzle
Bermuda and its native Goslings Rum are at the heart of the delicious and very popular RUM SWIZZLE. One of the most popular stops in Bermuda is the Swizzle Inn, where one is invited to “Swizzle inn, stagger out.” This...
Bolero
This dark rum and brandy version of the BOLERO is fruity yet complex. The proportions largely depend on your taste for dark rum (I prefer Myers’s Dark). My favored mix emphasizes the dark rum, but still has enough sweet and...
Planter’s Punch
The PLANTER’S PUNCH is the purest and simplest of the rum punches. It’s also likely the strongest, with 3 oz. of dark rum in each serving. Even without the addition of pineapple or orange juice — as in the Rum...
Bahama Mama
The BAHAMA MAMA is a warm-weather drink of choice when you’re in the mood for a fruity tropical rum cocktail. If you have its five main ingredients, just a couple of minor extras will finish the mix. REQUIREMENTS: white rum,...
Discovery Bay
The DISCOVERY BAY is a gold rum, lime & curacao cocktail that offers a citrusy embellishment to your favorite gold rum. Despite its pastoral green color—the result of mixing blue curaçao with gold rum—the taste is a tart, minimally sweet,...
Golddigger
The GOLDDIGGER cocktail is a very smooth mix of golden rum, gold tequila, Grand Marnier and fresh orange juice. It’s quick and easy to make. It goes down like a rum punch, but adds the kick of tequila. It can...
Between the Sheets
The under-appreciated BETWEEN THE SHEETS cocktail warms the heart, or at least the palate, by essentially adding rum to a Sidecar. It starts good and ends great. Requirements: Brandy or cognac, light or gold rum, Cointreau, simple syrup (optional), lemon...
July 4th Cocktails
Toast to America’s 250th with a unique and delicious cocktail! This year, July 4th cocktails will lean toward cold and refreshing. Beyond the usual beer or margarita, a few others deserve recommendations. Those made with ice and mixers like ginger...
Batiste
If you’re looking for a simple, two-ingredient cocktail that sips nicely, look no further. The BATISTE is a very flavorful rum/Grand Marnier mix that can be tailored to your mood. For a lighter flavor, use golden rum; if you prefer...
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