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

Green Tea Shot

Ingredients

.5 oz.	Irish Whiskey
.5 oz.	Peach Schnapps
1 Barspoon	Lime Juice
1 Barspoon	Simple Syrup
To Top	Lemon-Lime Soda

Directions

Combine the Whiskey, Schnapps, Lime Juice and Simple Syrup in a Cocktail Shaker with Ice
Shake for 15 Seconds
Strain into a Shot Glass
Top with Lemon-Lime Soda

The Green Tea Shot was invented by the Jameson Irish Whiskey. It is designed to kind of look like Green Tea. It tastes pretty good and many people like sipping this shot instead of just downing it. Consume it how you like.

February 6, 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

Café con Leche Flip

Ingredients

1 oz.	Dark Rum
.75 oz.	Coffee Liqueur
.75 oz.	Simple Syrup
.5 oz.	Cream
1	Egg Yolk
Garnish	Grated Nutmeg

Directions

Combine the Ingredients Cocktail Shaker
Dry Shake vigorously for 30 Seconds
Add Ice to the Shaker
Wet Shake for 15 Seconds
Strain into a Cocktail Glass or Coupe
Garnish with Grated Nutmeg

The Café con Leche Flip, or “Coffee with milk” in English, is an alcoholic riff on a latté. The cocktail was invented by Sam Ross. The drink isn’t a traditional flip, as it contains dairy and only uses Egg Yolk instead of the whole Egg.

January 29, 2023 0

Water Moccasin

Ingredients

.5 oz.	Whiskey
.5 oz.	Peach Schnapps
.25 oz.	Triple Sec
1 Barspoon	Simple Syrup
1 Barpoon	Lime Juice

Directions

Combine the Ingredients Cocktail Shaker with Ice
Shake for 15 seconds
Strain into a Shot Glass

The Water Moccasin, or Cottonmouth, is a good tasting shooter. It gets its name from the venomous snake the Water Moccasin and Cottonmouth respectively. Like venom, these tasty shots can be dangerous as the alcohol sneaks up on you.

January 25, 2023 0

Broken Down Golf Cart

Ingredients

.5 oz.	Amaretto
.5 oz.	Midori (Melon Liqueur)
.25 oz.	Lime Juice

Directions

Combine the Ingredients in a Cocktail Shaker with Ice
Shake for 15 Seconds
Strain into a Shot Glass

The Broken Down Golf Cart is a sweet, easy to drink, low alcohol Shooter. The combination of Midori and Amaretto gives the shot a dirty green color that looks unappetizing, but looks can be deceiving.

January 24, 2023 0

Planter’s Punch

Ingredients

3 oz.	Dark Rum
1 oz.	Simple Syrup
.75 oz.	Lime Juice
3 Dashes	Angostura Bitters
To Top	Soda Water Optional
Garnish	Mint Sprig

Directions

Combine the Ingredients in a Tumbler, Terracotta or Hurricane Glass with Cracked Ice
Stir till Combined
Garnish with a Mint Sprig and Straw

Planter’s Punch is a Cocktail from the late 17th Century. Some hotels in South Carolina claimed to have invented the drink, but it was more than likely created in Jamaica. This is an Official IBA Cocktail.

January 17, 2023 0

Jungle Bird

Ingredients

1.5 oz.	Dark Rum
.75 oz.	Campari
1.5 oz.	Pineapple Juice
.5 oz.	Lime Juice
.5 oz.	Simple Syrup
Garnish	Orange Wheel (or Pineapple Wedge)
Garnish	Cocktail Cherry

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 Cocktail Cherry and Orange Wheel or Pineapple Wedge

The Jungle Bird was invented in Malaysia in the 1970’s. The tropical drink didn’t become popular around the world until the late 80’s.

October 3, 2022 0

Kamikaze

Ingredients

1.25 oz.	Vodka
1.25 oz.	Triple Sec
1.25 oz.	Lime Juice
Garnish	Lime Wedge

Directions

Combine the Ingredients in a Cocktail Shaker with Ice
Shake for 15 seconds
Double Strain into a Cocktail Glass or Coupe
Garnish with a Lime Wedge

The Kamikaze was invented by American soldiers stationed in Japan sometime after WWII, but became popular in the 1970’s. It’s name means “Divine Wind” in Japanese and is obviously named after the kamikaze pilots of World War II. The drink can be, and is often, made in the form of a shot. The Cosmopolitan is a possible riff off this cocktail.

Kamikaze Shot

Ingredients

1 oz.	Vodka
.25 oz.	Triple Sec
1 Barspoon	Lime Juice
Garnish	Lime Wedge

Directions

Combine the Ingredients in a Cocktail Shaker with Ice
Shake for 15 seconds
Double Strain into a Shot Glass
Garnish with a Lime Wedge

October 3, 2022 0