My rum selection is dwindling, but I return again to Trader Vic’s Bartender’s Guide, Revised, for something light and refreshing…and plentiful.

Another month, another MxMo, this time featuring fruit liqueurs. Pop in for a cool, refreshing summer treat and an unexpected and surprising product endorsement.

My lovely, slender, lavender vessel of violette finally gets some attention.

While I am proud that I’ve come quite far since then, I can admit somewhat sheepishly that I had no idea what I was doing the first time I made a Negroni. Time to rectify some past mistakes!

After a long wait I finally give in and make a crusta at home, peel and all.