The Blue Hawaiian is akin to the Pina Colada, based on rum and cream of coconut and promising a little taste of tropical paradise. The big difference is the color: as the name suggests, it's blue. Specifically, it's the color of a sparkling pool on a clear, sunny afternoon. Unlike unmixed alcoholic drinks, cocktails are about ...

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Eggnog has been around for a very long time, in both its alcoholic and non-alcoholic forms. It's most associated with Christmas, but has traditionally been served throughout the season from Halloween to New Years. It's very filling and therefore probably best served at parties with munchies rather than along with meals. It's an ideal drink for ...

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The Hot Buttered Rum is a perfect drink for autumn or winter. It belongs next to a nice fire, or out on the deck on a crisp, clear evening. It would even work around a campfire. Whatever the setting, a Hot Buttered Rum makes you feel more cozy. The Hot Buttered Rum There are several variations on ...

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The Hurricane is a very sweet rum-based fruity cocktail that originated in the French Quarter in New Orleans. It's traditionally served in a  - you guessed it - hurricane glass, but because New Orleans law permits people to leave bars with drinks in hand, New Orleans bars often serve it in a plastic cup. The Hurricane The ...

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The official version of a Cuba Libre is just rum and coke with optional lime. But don't knock simple. Some of the best cocktail recipes only include two or three ingredients. When you find two bold, complementary flavors, why complicate things with a lot of other stuff? Plus, it's easy for any bartender to make. Cuba ...

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You could think of the Painkiller as a more grown-up version of the Piña Colada. This cocktail recipe uses dark rum instead of light, and adds orange juice and nutmeg in place of the cream, making it a little more tart and sophisticated. But the easy-going tropical pineapple and coconut flavors still dominate. The original recipe ...

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