Entries Categorized as 'Rum'

Cuba Libre: 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 Libre 2 ounces of light (white) rum The juice of a half-lime (fresh is best) Cola (diet works, if you prefer) Put ice cubes into a highball glass. Pour ... READ MORE

Painkiller: You could think of the Painkiller as a more grown-up version of the Pina 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 was developed by Daphne Henderson, who ran a bar called The Soggy Dollar in the British Virgin Islands. It’s still a secret, but the Pusser ... READ MORE

Pina Colada: The Pina Colada is a summertime classic that deserves more respect than it gets. It may be sweet and it may be palatable to people who don’t drink much or are just starting, but it’s a wonderful treat for seasoned cocktail lovers, too. The classic recipe is simply one part white rum, one part coconut cream and three parts pineapple juice, and it’s delicious. But there are some other options. Pina Colada 1 jigger of white rum 1 ounce of dark rum 1 jigger ... READ MORE

Mai Tai: There are quite a few recipes for the Mai Tai out there. Both “Trader Vic” and “Donn the Beachcomber” claimed to have invented the Mai Tai, but their recipes aren’t really all that similar. When you order a Mai Tai these days, you’ll most likely get a version with orange or pineapple juice. The original Trader Vic’s Mai Tai used no fruit juice but lime, and the Donn the Beachcomber version used grapefruit juice. Therefore, neither original recipe was as ... READ MORE

Long Island Iced Tea: The Long Island Iced Tea is one of the all time greats. It’s a stealth drink, like the Zombie. It goes down so easy, the high alcohol content sneaks up on you. It’s also a great pre-mixer to make in pitchers and serve at parties. Summertime is an ideal time to serve the Long Island Iced Tea, because its taste is reminiscent of iced tea even though there’s no tea in it at all. Long Island Iced Tea 1 ounce vodka 1/2 ounce ... READ MORE

Zombie: Ever wondered what happens if you mix loads of rum with several different fruit juices and drink the results? Answer: the fruit masks how much alcohol you’re consuming, and you find yourself in a stupor. The Zombie contains 3.5 times as much alcohol as you normally find in a fairly strong cocktail. The restaurateur who invented the drink limited customers to two drinks apiece. You have been warned. Zombie 1 jigger white rum 1 jigger dark rum 1 jigger golden rum 1 jigger apricot brandy 1 ... READ MORE

Mojito: No one’s exactly sure where the Mojito came from – it may date all the way back to the 16th century. Whatever its origins, this traditional Cuban carbonated rum cocktail is a big hit today. With a base of white rum and lime juice, it’s reminiscent of the Rum Swizzle and Daiquiri, but the mint adds a wonderful layer of refreshment. The Mojito 2 ounces of white rum 4 ounces of carbonated water (club soda) 1/2 teaspoon confectioners’ sugar Juice of 1/2 lime 1 ... READ MORE

Rum Swizzle: The Rum Swizzle is very similar to the Daiquiri. Both use light rum, the juice of half a lime, and 1/4 ounce simple syrup or 1 teaspoon of powdered sugar. The difference is, the Rum Swizzle adds Angostura bitters for a little more complex taste, and an ounce more of rum for an extra punch. The Rum Swizzle This is a vintage Rum Swizzle recipe circa 1960s: 2 1/2 ounces light rum 2 dashes Angostura bitters Juice of 1/2 lime 1 teaspoon powdered sugar (or 1/4 ... READ MORE