Fog Cutter

Ingredients

1.5 oz.	Light Rum
1 oz.	Cognac (Brandy)
.5 oz.	Gin
2 oz.	Lemon Juice
1 oz.	Orange Juice
.75 Cup	Orgeat
.5 oz.	Sherry
Garnish	Mint Sprig

Directions

Combine the Liquor, Fruit Juice and Orgeat in a Cocktail Shaker with Ice
Shake for 15 Seconds
Strain into a Collins Glass over Cracked Ice
Float Sherry over the Top
Garnish with a Mint Sprig

The Fog Cutter was invented by Victor Bergeron (Trader Vic) in the 1940’s. Like the Painkiller and Corpse Reviver No. 2, it was invented as a hangover cure. It is supposed to cut through the haze of the morning after heavy drinking.

February 12, 2023 0

Test Pilot

Ingredients

1.5 oz.	Dark Rum
.75 oz.	Light Rum
.5 oz.	Triple Sec
.5 oz.	Lime Juice
.5 oz.	Falernum
1 Dash	Angostura Bitters
2 Barspoons	Pernod (or Absinthe)
Garnish	Cocktail Cherry

Directions

Combine the Ingredients in a Blender with Ice
Blend at high speed for 3 Seconds
Pour into a Rocks Glass
Top with Cracked Ice
Garnish with a Cocktail Cherry

The Test Pilot is another Tropical Cocktail invented by Donn Beach around 1940. It is the precursor to the more famous Jet Pilot.

February 10, 2023 0

Homemade Falernum

Ingredients

.5 Cup	Light Rum
.25 Cup	Raw Almonds
.25 Inch	Ginger Root (Optional)
30	Cloves
4 oz.	Lime Juice
.75 Cup	White Sugar
.5 Cup	Water

Directions

Skin the Ginger Root
Slice the Ginger Root and Almonds
Roast the Ginger and Almonds in the Oven at 400°F for 5 Minutes
Combine the Clove, Almonds and Rum in a Glass Jar and let it Steep for 2 Days
Add the Lime Zest and Ginger to the Jar
Shake to mix it up and then let Steep for 1 more Day
Strain the Liquid out of the mixture into a separate Glass Jar or Bottle
Combine the Lime Juice, Sugar and Water in a Pot over medium heat
Bring to a boil while stirring
Combine the 2 Mixtures and then shake to Combine

Falernum is a Tiki Syrup that is used in a fair amount of Tropical Drinks including the Zombie and Test Pilot. It can sometimes be found in stores, but if you can’t, that is what this recipe is for.

February 8, 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

Rattle Skull

Ingredients

12 oz.	Porter
1.5 oz.	Rum (or Brandy)
.75 oz.	Lime Juice
.5 oz.	Brown Sugar Syrup
Garnish	Grated Nutmeg

Directions

Combine the Ingredients in a Beer Mug
Stir till Combined
Garnish with Grated Nutmeg

The Rattle Skull is a Beer Cocktail from the colonial days of America. The name Rattle Skull is an insult referring to someone who is “empty headed” and talks to much, which this drink can make you as it packs a punch.

February 1, 2023 1

Stone Fence

Ingredients

2 oz.	Whiskey (or Rum/Brandy)
2 Dashes	Angostura Bitters
To Top	Apple Cider
Garnish	Mint Sprig

Directions

Combine the Liquor and Bitters in a Collins Glass over Ice
Top with Apple Cider
Stir till Combined
Garnish with a Mint Sprig and Straw

The Stone Fence is a Fall Cocktail that combines Liquor and Cider. In North America, Cider normally refers to the non-alcoholic beverage, but everywhere else is implies alcohol. Use whatever version you like.

January 21, 2023 0

Lava Flow

Ingredients

1 oz.	Light Rum
1 oz.	Coconut Liqueur
2 oz.	Pineapple Juice
2 oz.	Cream of Coconut
1	Pineapple Chunk
.5 Cup	Strawberries
1	Banana
Garnish	Pineapple Wedge

Directions

Add the Alcohol and Strawberries into a Blender
Blend till combined
Pour into a Cup and set it to the side
After cleaning the blender, combine the remaining Ingredients into it with Ice
Blend till combined
Pour both blended mixtures into a Highball Glass at the same time
Garnish with a Pineapple Wedge and Straw

The Lava Flow is a Frozen Cocktail that is usually associated with Hawaii for obvious reasons. This drink is pretty similar to the Beach Towel and the Miami Vice.

October 3, 2022 0

Miami Vice

Ingredients

2 oz.	Light Rum
1 oz.	Lime Juice
.5 oz.	Simple Syrup
2 oz.	Cream of Coconut
2 oz.	Pineapple Juice
1	Pineapple Chunk
1 Cup	Strawberries
Garnish	Pineapple Wedge

Directions

Combine the Lime Juice, Simple Syrup, Strawberries and half of the Rum in a Blender with Ice
Blend till combined
Pour into a Hurricane Glass
Stick it into the Freezer while you make the top half
After cleaning the blender, combine the remaining ingredients in it with Ice
Blend till combined
Pour into the top half of the Hurricane Glass
Garnish with a Strawberry, Pineapple Wedge and Straw

The Miami Vice actually predates the 80’s, but it sure did become popular then. This frozen cocktail is essentially a Piña Colada on top of a frozen Strawberry Daiquiri. It look very similar to the Beach Towel and Lava Flow.

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

Piña Colada

Blended Piña Colada

Ingredients

2 oz.	Light Rum
1.5 oz.	Pineapple Juice
.5 oz.	Lime Juice
1.5 oz.	Cream of Coconut
2	Pineapple Chunks (Optional)
Garnish	Pineapple Wedge
Garnish	Maraschino Cherry

Directions

Combine the Ingredients in a Blender with Ice
Blend till combined
Pour into a Hurricane Glass
Garnish with a Pineapple Wedge, Maraschino Cherry and Straw (and a Cocktail Umbrella if available)

Piña Coladas are arguable the most iconic tropical drink in part because of the song “Escape (the Piña Colada Song)” by Rupert Holmes. It is thought to have been invented in the 1950’s by Ramon Marrero Perez in Old San Juan, Puerto Rico. The original recipe is a shaken drink instead of the blended drink that we all know and love today. This is an Official IBA Cocktail.

Shaken Piña Colada

Ingredients

2 oz.	Light Rum
1.5 oz.	Pineapple Juice
.5 oz.	Lime Juice
1.5 oz.	Cream of Coconut
Garnish	Pineapple Wedge
Garnish	Maraschino Cherry

Directions

Combine the Ingredients in a Cocktail Shaker with Cracked Ice
Shake for 15 seconds
Strain into a Hurricane Glass over Ice
Garnish with a Pineapple Wedge, Maraschino Cherry and Straw (and a Cocktail Umbrella if available)

October 1, 2022 0