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

South Sea Dipper

Ingredients

1 oz.	White Rum
.5 oz.	Dark Rum
.5 oz.	Rhum Agricole
.75 oz.	Lemon Juice
.75 oz.	Pineapple Juice
.75 oz.	Passion Fruit Puree (or Liqueur)
.25 oz.	Simple Syrup
1 Dash	Angostura Bitters
To Top	Port Wine
Garnish	Mint Sprig

Directions

Combine the Liquor, Fruit Juice, Passion Fruit, Simple Syrup and Bitters in a Cocktail Shaker with Ice
Shake for 15 Seconds
Strain into a Rocks Glass over Cracked Ice
Float the Port on Top
Garnish with a Mint Sprig

The South Sea Dipper is another Trader Vic Cocktail, although it is one of his lesser known ones. It’s Wine Float makes it look sort of like the New York Sour.

February 23, 2023 0

French Martini

Ingredients

2 oz.	Vodka
.75 oz.	Chambord (or Crème de Cassis)
1 oz.	Pineapple Juice
Garnish	Raspberry

Directions

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

The French Martini was invented in the late 1980’s and, like the Appletini, was one of the first fruity fake Martini‘s that were popular in the 90’s. The “French” part of the name refers to the fact that Chambord is a French Liqueur. Chambord was used originally, but now bars are more likely to use Crème de Cassis. This is an Official IBA Cocktail.

February 9, 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

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

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

Melon Ball

Ingredients

2 oz.	Melon Liqueur
1 oz.	Vodka
1 oz.	Orange Juice (or Pineapple Juice)
Garnish	Melon Ball

Directions

Combine the Ingredients in a Cocktail Shaker with Ice
Shake for 15 seconds
Double Strain into a Cocktail Glass
Garnish with a Melon Ball

The Melon Ball is an 80’s Cocktail probably named after the Melon Baller, a kitchen utensil used to scoop balls of Honeydew, Cantaloupe, Watermelon and every other Melon. This drink is also commonly made into shooters.

October 2, 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

Midori Illusion

Ingredients

2 oz.	Midori
.5 oz.	Vodka
.5 oz.	Triple Sec
2 oz.	Pineapple Juice
1 oz.	Lemon Juice
Garnish	Pineapple Wedge

Directions

Combine the Ingredients in a Collins Glass over Ice
Stir till combined
Garnish with a Pineapple Wedge and Straw

The Midori Illusion was invented sometime within the 80’s and 90’s timeframe. Its original purpose was to be used for shooters, so if you want some green shots for St. Patty’s Day or something, this is not a bad idea.

October 2, 2022 0

Midori Splice

Ingredients

1.5 oz.	Midori
1.5 oz.	Coconut Liqueur
3 oz.	Pineapple Juice
To Top	Cream
Garnish	Pineapple Wedge

Directions

Combine the Midori, Malibu and Pineapple Juice in a Hurricane Glass with Ice
Stir till combined
Float Cream on top
Garnish with a Pineapple Wedge and Straw

The Midori Splice is a Dessert Cocktail that is meant to taste like the Splice Ice Cream of Australia.

October 2, 2022 0