Honey mix takes all of 2 minutes to make. Just throw equal parts tasty honey and water on a burner on medium. Swirl around until melted and then use it in your drink. No need to make a ton and bottle it if you don’t want to.

Thanks! I totally advocate using agave nectar in place of honey if you can find it—it starts out with the same viscosity as honey mix and it’s better for you. You’re already imbibing all the sugar from the alcohol and agave doesn’t spike your blood sugar, so you can feel like you’re doing something good while you’re poisoning your liver!

And like Rick said, great photo!

Awesome! Glad you re-discovered this one and enjoyed it. I used St. James Royal Ambre, which is what I generally use when Martinique is called for.

Strangely enough, I have a much easier time finding 151º demerara than the 80º. You’d think it would be the other way around.

And we definitely aim for sexy around here. What’s the point of having a cocktail if your perception doesn’t benefit a little?

80 proof Demerara has been nearly unreachable for some time, so I just used the 151 variety in the same quantity. It definitely packs a punch, but doesn’t upset the balance.

My pimento dram is about 10 months old now, and it has definitely mellowed. It tastes nothing like the Berry Hill stuff from Jamaica; I’ll definitely use a touch more next time.

Thanks for the great post and sexy picture.