Tag: rum

Experimental: Melon-dramatic

Experimental: Melon-dramatic

This post is dedicated to the humble watermelon, the fruit that’s a part of some of my favorite memories. Growing up, my parents used to grow watermelons on a community farm in Memphis and after months of constant watering and care, we would crack into 

Modern Classics: Piña Colada

Modern Classics: Piña Colada

Yes I like Piña Coladas / And getting caught in the rain I’m not much into health food / I am into champagne — Escape (The Pina Colada Song) by Rupert Holmes I secretly adore Piña Coladas and will usually order one if I see 

Experimental: Crimson Snow

Experimental: Crimson Snow

I’ve been a casual watcher of Game of Thrones for the last few years and am super excited to see how all of the different plotlines will wrap up in Season 7! When I think back on the show, images of snow and blood usually 

Classics Series: Dark and Stormy

Classics Series: Dark and Stormy

When the weather matches the drink, you know it’s fate. The Dark and Stormy is another classic cocktail that’s made with dark rum, ginger beer, and lime. This drink is super easy to make and can be easily adjusted to your taste. Instead of regular 

Classics Series: Caipirinha

Classics Series: Caipirinha

To continue Rum Week 2017, we’ll be making a caipirinha (pronounced kai-pee-reen-ya), which is Brazil’s national cocktail. This simple but potent drink is made with cachaça (pronounced ka-shah-suh), lime, and sugar. Cachaça is a clear rum made from fermented sugar cane juice and has a unique 

Classics Series: Daiquiri

Classics Series: Daiquiri

To celebrate the first official week of summer, I’m kicking off Rum Week 2017 and will feature cocktails with rum as the alcohol base. Rum is a spirit made with sugar cane or its derivatives (sugar cane juice) and is produced all around the world. 

Classics Series: Mojito with Lychee

Classics Series: Mojito with Lychee

Mojitos always remind me of relaxing summers in Minneapolis and enjoying happy hour with friends (shout out to Chino Latino). Since discovering this recipe in The Bar Book, this is my preferred Mojito recipe. I included this recipe in the classics series since you can