A little cocktail to battle the heat of late summer and blazing wildfires.
El Centro Cooler
June 15th, 2009 | by Daniel | published in housemade, mixers, MxMo, recipes, rum
Participating in the time-honored tradition of smelting classic cocktails and reshaping them in our grotesque image, aka Mixology Monday.
Zombies! Finally!
February 18th, 2009 | by Marleigh | published in housemade, liqueur, mixers, recipes, rum
If only they were the real thing…
101 Champagne Cocktails
November 4th, 2008 | by Marleigh | published in books, gin, liqueur, recipes, rum, sparkling wine
A review of the new book, 101 Champagne Cocktails, because who doesn’t like champagne?
Molokai Mule
October 27th, 2008 | by Marleigh | published in brandy, recipes, rum
Going through a cabinet at my mother’s, I found a set of four Molokai Mule mugs. Naturally, I took this as a sign to make drinks.
The Ginger Grant
August 21st, 2008 | by Marleigh | published in liqueur, recipes, rum
A desert island cocktail—or at least one that makes you want to go on a three-hour tour.
Jim’s Special
August 12th, 2008 | by Marleigh | published in bars, housemade, mixers, MxMo, recipes, rum, tequila
Give this one a try when you’re in an LA state of mind. Or if you just want an excuse to drink rum and tequila at the same time.
Brandy Milk Punch
July 29th, 2008 | by Marleigh | published in brandy, MxMo, recipes, rum
Conjuring a little NOLA at home with the ubiquitous Brandy Milk Punch.
Three Dots and a Dash
June 26th, 2008 | by Marleigh | published in liqueur, recipes, rum
“V” is for victory, but so are Three Dots and a Dash.
La Floridita Daiquiri
June 6th, 2008 | by Marleigh | published in garnishes, liqueur, recipes, rum
There is one very important thing to remember when making a daiquiri: it doesn’t have to be frozen. And it probably shouldn’t be.
Dark & Stormy
May 12th, 2008 | by Marleigh | published in mixers, MxMo, recipes, rum
Mix up a Dark & Stormy to celebrate this month’s MxMo and the demon rum!
Gun Club Punch
April 18th, 2008 | by Marleigh | published in liqueur, recipes, rum
My rum selection is dwindling, but I return again to Trader Vic’s Bartender’s Guide, Revised, for something light and refreshing…and plentiful.
Tiki Puka Puka
March 17th, 2008 | by Marleigh | published in housemade, mixers, MxMo, recipes, rum
The name itself is subtly warning you: too many of these and you’ll be praying to the porcelain tiki god.
