Seasons greetings, friends!Around this time of year, a certain holiday beverage makes its way into like 2/3 of my recipes. It goes in my coffee. It goes in my cocktails. … Continue reading Festive Egg Nog Cocktails
Tag: rum
The Mighty Mighty Mai Tai
Unlike so many drinks whose origins are lost to history, the Mai Tai has a carefully documented creation story. Victor “Trader Vic” Bergeron was among the greats in the Post-WWII … Continue reading The Mighty Mighty Mai Tai
Making a Made-to-Order Mojito
All you have to do is type “mojito” into the youtube search bar, and you’ll enter a realm of controversy, so I choose to be flexible with my technique for this drink. As long as it’s got mint, lime, sugar, rum, and soda, the rest is negotiable.
Triple Dog Daiquiri
I still remember my first daiquiri. I was on a cruise ship in the Caribbean, and at 21 years old, I didn’t know much about cocktails (or beer or life … Continue reading Triple Dog Daiquiri
Where Does Liquor Come From Anyway?
On this blog, I frequently dive into more complex spirits and cocktails, but I want to take a second and answer a basic question: Where does liquor come from anyway? Well, to … Continue reading Where Does Liquor Come From Anyway?
The St. Augustine Distillery
Saturday was almost a very bad day. Knowing that it was our last free day for a few weeks, Jessi and I were determined to visit the St. Augustine Distillery. As different … Continue reading The St. Augustine Distillery