Rum Swizzle

Ingredients

1 oz.	Dark Rum
1 oz	Gold Rum
2 oz.	Orange Juice
2 oz.	Pineapple Juice
.75 oz.	Grenadine
2 Dashes	Angostura Bitters
Garnish	Orange Slice
Garnish	Cocktail Cherry

Directions

Combine the Ingredients in a Rocks Glass over Crushed Ice
Swizzle with a Swizzle Stick until combined
Garnish with an Orange Slice and Cocktail Cherry

The Rum Swizzle, or the Bermuda Rum Swizzle, is the national drink of Bermuda. It is thought to have been invented in the 1800’s at Swizzle Inn in Hamilton, Bermuda. Swizzle Inn is the oldest bar in Bermuda and is the birthplace of Swizzle cocktails.

March 31, 2023 0

Zombie

Ingredients

1.5 oz.	Dark Rum
1.5 oz.	Gold Rum
1 oz.	151-Proof Rum
1 Dash	Pernod (or Herbsaint/Absinthe)
.75 oz.	Lime Juice
.25 oz.	Cinnamon Syrup
.25 oz.	Grapefruit Juice
.5 oz.	Falernum
1 Barspoon	Grenadine
1 Dash	Angostura Bitters
Garnish	Mint Sprig

Directions

Combine the Ingredients in a Cocktail Shaker with Ice
Shake for 15 Seconds
Pour into a Zombie or a Highball Glass
Garnish with a Mint Sprig and Straw

The Zombie was invented by Donn Beach in the 1930’s for a man who wanted something to get him through a business meeting. Apparently the man came back a couple days later complaining it made him feel like a Zombie, thus the name. The drink even has it’s own glass, which is just a skull cup. This is an Official IBA Cocktail.

February 17, 2023 0

Hurricane

Ingredients

2 oz.	Light Rum
2 oz.	Dark Rum
.5 oz.	Passionfruit Puree
1 oz.	Lime Juice
1 oz.	Orange Juice
.5 oz.	Simple Syrup
1 Barspoon	Grenadine
Garnish	Orange Slice
Garnish	Cocktail Cherry

Directions

Combine the Ingredients in a Cocktail Shaker with Ice
Shake for 15 Seconds
Double Strain into a Hurricane Glass over Cracked Ice
Garnish with an Orange Slice, Cocktail Cherry and Straw

The Hurricane was invented in the 1940’s at Pat O’Brien’s in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Hurricane is an iconic tropical drink that even had it own Glass named after it.

February 5, 2023 0

Pineapple Upside Down Cake

Ingredients

.5 oz.	Vanilla Vodka
.75 oz.	Pineapple Juice
1 Dash	Grenadine

Directions

Combine the Vodka and Pineapple Juice in a Shot Glass
Add the Grenadine and let float to the bottom

The is a Shooter designed to sort of look and taste like a Pineapple Upside Down Cake. It tastes good and pretty easy to drink for those who don’t like shots.

January 8, 2023 0

Dirty Roy Rodgers

Ingredients

2 oz.	Vodka (or Whiskey/Rum)
.75 oz.	Grenadine
To Top	Cola
Garnish	Cocktail Cherry

Directions

Pour the Grenadine and Vodka into a Highball Glass over Ice
Top with Cola
Stir till Combined
Garnish with a Cocktail Cherry and Straw

The Roy Rodgers is a Mocktail named after the Actor and Singer of the same name. The Dirty Roy Rodgers, or Dirty Roy, is the alcoholic version of that.

October 8, 2022 0

Jack Rose

Ingredients

2 oz.	Applejack (Apple Brandy)
1 oz.	Lemon Juice
.5 oz.	Grenadine
Garnish	Lemon Twist

Directions

Combine the Ingredients in a Cocktail Shaker with Ice
Shake for 15 seconds
Double Strain into a Coupe
Garnish with a Lemon Twist

The Jack Rose was invented around the early 1900’s somewhere in either New York or New Jersey. It probably gets its name from the fact that it’s red like a rose and is made with Applejack.

October 3, 2022 0

Mexican Firing Squad

Ingredients

2 oz.	Blanco Tequila
.75 oz.	Lime Juice
.5 oz.	Grenadine
Garnish	Lime Wheel

Directions

Combine the Ingredients in a Cocktail Shaker with Ice
Shake for 15 seconds
Double Strain into a Rocks Glass over Ice
Garnish with a Lime Wheel

The Mexican Firing Squad is a cocktail from the early 1900’s thought to have been invented in Mexico City, Mexico.

October 2, 2022 0

El Presidente

Ingredients

1.5 oz.	White Rum
.75 oz.	Dry Vermouth
.25 oz.	Orange Curaçao
2 Dashes	Grenadine

Directions

Combine the Ingredients in a Mixing Glass with Ice
Stir for 30 seconds
Strain into a Cocktail Glass

The El Presidente is a Cuban cocktail from the early 1900’s. It is thought to have been named after Cuban President Mario García Menocal.

October 2, 2022 0

Pink Lady

Ingredients

1.5 oz.	London Dry Gin
.5 oz.	Applejack (Apple Brandy)
.75 oz.	Lemon Juice
.25 oz.	Grenadine
.5 oz.	Egg White
Garnish	Brandied Cherry

Directions

Combine the Ingredients in a Cocktail Shaker
Dry Shake vigorously for 30 Seconds
Add Ice to the Shaker
Wet Shake for 15 seconds
Double Strain into a Cocktail Glass or Coupe
Garnish with a Brandied Cherry

The Pink Lady (no relation to the White Lady) is a prohibition cocktail with a reputation of being a “girly” cocktail. The drink shares a striking resemblance to the Clover Club.

October 2, 2022 0

Rum Runner

Ingredients

1 oz.	Light Rum
1 oz.	Dark Rum
1 oz.	Banana Liqueur
.5 oz.	Crème de Mûre
1 oz.	Lime Juice
2 oz.	Pineapple Juice
.25 oz.	Grenadine
Garnish	Pineapple Wedge
Garnish	Cocktail Cherry

Directions

Combine the Ingredients in a Cocktail Shaker with Ice
Shake for 15 seconds
Strain into a Hurricane Glass over Ice
Garnish with a Pineapple Wedge, Cocktail Cherry and Straw

The Rum Runner is a Florida drink invented in the 1950’s at a tiki bar called Holiday Isle.

October 1, 2022 0