Mulled wine, also known as spiced wine, glühwein, vino caliente, bisschopswijn, and much more, is a deliciously spiced and heated wine, often enjoyed during Christmastime all over the world. In fact, the word mull simply means to warm with spices or fruits, and variations in each language tend to follow the same naming structure. Mulled … Read more
7 Tips for Creating a Perfect Signature Cocktail Planning an important event, and want to put together a memorable cocktail to serve to your guests? Creating a custom cocktail isn’t as difficult as you might think! With a little bit of mixology and a touch of creativity, anyone (yes, that means you!) can put together … Read more
Everyone loves a good Sangria. Sangria is a Spanish punch that typically consists of wine, fruit and other juices. But, what could be better than rum in a punch with wine, fruit juice and fruit? The combination possibilities with those ingredients are endless! Some of the Sangria with rum recipes on the internet are sheer … Read more
This is for the whiskey lover who wants a cocktail but expects to taste the whiskey. There’s no better choice than a rye Old-Fashioned. An Old-Fashioned is the godfather of whiskey cocktails. It is whiskey forward, potent, yet uncomplicated: 2 ounces rye whiskey One sugar cube Few dashes angostura bitters Orange and/or lemon peel garnish … Read more
In some circles and behind a few closed doors, the Rum Runner is known as an outlaw cocktail created in the late 1950’s at the Holiday Isle Tiki Bar in Islamorada, Florida due to a supreme surplus of rum and other assorted liqueurs needed to be moved fast before new inventory came barreling in. The … Read more
Do you enjoy a nice glass of cold lemonade when you are sitting on your porch? Is lemonade your favorite drink to mix with other drinks or alcohol? Well, we have the perfect combination to mix with your lemonade: rum! Rum and lemonade are a delicious mixture that you can drink during the summer, or … Read more
Coffee lovers can tell you that there are a great many things that you can put in your morning brew to transform it from a necessary part of your morning routine into sheer bliss. And, like most of the best things in life, it’s better with booze. You’ve probably heard of “Irishing up your coffee” … Read more
If you are sucker for raspberries, get in here. Now, imagine raspberries specially distilled into a nicely flavored liqueur. This is no random drink. Rather, it is an awesome tequila cocktail to be enjoyed especially during summer. However, you can also enjoy it at any time of the year when you begin to crave a … Read more
Yes, this drink has an odd name. It comes from the antiquated idea that fruity drinks were for women, and it’s meant to be a little derogatory. But in this day and age, we know there’s nothing wrong with a man having a dessert cocktail made with pink lemonade, strawberries and ice cream (or we … Read more
Pink Cocktails for Summer Summer has always been the best season to watch out for with the sun blossoming and the trees swaying in a warming breeze. It doesn’t matter whether you are relaxing on your porch or watching the sunset, or just having a regular lunch with your friends during the summertime. The best … Read more
It’s pretty common knowledge that rum goes well with Coke. But if you’re tired of your rum-and-Cokes, one way to spice things up is pairing rum with fruit juice. You’ve probably made something similar to a Screwdriver with rum and orange juice instead of vodka (I know I have) and discovered that it worked just … Read more
Peach Schnapps Recipes for the Holidays Peach Schnapps is a common liqueur used in a variety of cocktails. You’ve definitely tried the classic Sex on the Beach, the Fuzzy Navel and the Woo Woo. The lower alcohol content, sweet peach flavor and beautiful color make it a wonderful addition to any classic cocktail. While peach … Read more