Cuba Libre (Rum and Coke)

Cuba Libre

Ingredients

2 oz.	Rum
.25 oz.	Lime Juice
To Top	Cola
Garnish	Lime Wedge

Directions

Combine the Rum and Lime Juice in a Highball Glass over Ice
Top with Cola
Stir till Combined
Garnish with a Lime Wedge

The Cuba Libre, or Rum & Coke, was created in Cuba in the early 1900’s. The name comes from a slogan from the Cuban Independence Movement and means “Free Cuba.” It became popular when Coca-Cola first started to be exported from the U.S. to Cuba. A Bacardi advertising executive, named Fausto Rodriguez, claims to have been present when the first one was poured in August 1900. He claims an American Soldier ordered Bacardi mixed with Coke and the rest is History. This is an IBA Official Cocktail.

October 4, 2022 0

Mai Tai

Ingredients

1.5 oz.	White Rum
.5 oz.	Dark Rum
.75 oz.	Triple Sec
.75 oz.	Lime Juice
.5 oz.	Orgeat
Garnish	Lime Wheel
Garnish	Mint Sprig

Directions

Combine the White Rum, Triple Sec, Lime Juice and Orgeat in a Cocktail Shaker with Cracked Ice
Shake for 15 Seconds
Open Pour into a Rocks Glass
Float Dark Rum on Top
Garnish with a Lime Wheel and Mint Sprig

The Mai Tai is one of the most popular Tiki Drinks. It is believed that Victor Bergeron (a.k.a. Trader Vic) invented the drink at Trader Vic’s in Oakland, California in the 1940’s.

October 3, 2022 0

Dirty Banana

Ingredients

2 oz.	Light Rum
1 oz.	Coffee Liqueur
1 oz.	Banana Liqueur
1 oz.	Cream
1 oz.	Milk
1	Banana
Garnish	Chocolate Syrup
Garnish	Banana Slice

Directions

Combine the Ingredients in a Blender with Ice
Blend till Combined
Drizzle Chocolate Syrup on the inside of a Hurricane Glass
Pour the Blender Contents into the Hurricane Glass
Garnish with a Banana Slice and Straw

The Dirty Banana is a delicious and Chocolaty Dessert Cocktail that is popular in many Caribbean Resorts.

October 3, 2022 0

Fireman’s Sour

Ingredients

2 oz.	White Rum
1 oz.	Lime Juice
.5 oz.	Grenadine
.5 oz.	Egg White
Garnish	Orange Slice
Garnish	Cocktail 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 Rocks Glass over Ice
Garnish with an Orange Slice and Cocktail Cherry

The Fireman’s Sour was invented in the early 1900’s. It possibly got its name from the fiery red color of the drink.

October 3, 2022 0

Hemingway Special

Ingredients

2 oz.	White Rum
.5 oz.	Maraschino Liqueur
.75 oz.	Lime Juice
.5 oz.	Grapefruit Juice
Garnish	Lime Wheel

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 Wheel

The Hemingway Special, or Hemingway Daiquiri, was invented in the 1930’s at the El Floridita bar in Havana, Cuba. The story goes that the author, Ernest Hemingway, tried a Daiquiri at the bar and said he’d prefer it with no Sugar and more Rum. The bartender named the drink the Papa Double. Over time the drink changed to include Grapefruit Juice and Maraschino Liqueur and was renamed the Hemingway Special, after the Author. This is an Official IBA Cocktail.

October 3, 2022 0

Honey Bee

Ingredients

2 oz.	Dark Rum
.5 oz.	Honey Syrup
.75 oz.	Lemon Juice
Garnish	Lemon Twist

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 Lemon Twist

The Honey Bee, like the Honeysuckle, is a riff on the Bee’s Knees. The difference between the Honey Bee and the Bee’s Knees is substitution of Gin for Dark Rum.

October 3, 2022 0

Tokyo Tea

Ingredients

.5 oz.	Gin
.5 oz.	Vodka
.5 oz.	White Rum
.5 oz.	Tequila Blanco
.5 oz.	Triple Sec
.75 oz.	Midori (Melon Liqueur)
.25 oz.	Simple Syrup
1 oz.	Lime Juice
To Top	Soda Water
Garnish	Lime Wheel
Garnish	Cocktail Cherry

Directions

Combine the Alcohol, Lime Juice and Simple Syrup in a Highball Glass over Ice
Top with Soda Water
Stir till combined
Garnish with a Lime Wheel, Cocktail Cherry and Straw

The Tokyo Tea is a Midori riff on the Long Island Iced Tea. The drink gets its name from the fact that Midori was invented in Japan.

October 1, 2022 0

Suffering Bastard (Including Trader Vic’s)

Suffering Bastard

Ingredients

1 oz.	Brandy (or Bourbon)
1 oz.	London Dry Gin
.5 oz.	Lime Juice
2 Dashes	Angostura Bitters
To Top	Ginger Beer
Garnish	Mint Sprig

Directions

Combine the Liquor, Lime Juice and Bitters in a Cocktail Shaker with Ice
Shake for 15 seconds
Strain into a Collins Glass over Ice
Top with Ginger Beer
Stir till combined
Garnish with a Mint Sprig and Straw

The Suffering Bastard is a mule that was supposedly invented in 1942 by Joe Scialom at the Shepard’s Hotel in Cairo, Egypt. It was said to be made as a hangover cure for soldiers during World War II. This is an Official IBA Cocktail. The Trader Vic’s version of this drink has more of a tiki vibe with Rum and Orgeat and is served in a special Suffering Bastard Tiki Mug.

Trader Vic’s Suffering Bastard

Ingredients

2 oz.	Dark Rum
1 oz.	Light Rum
1 oz.	Lime Juice
.25 oz.	Curaçao (Orange Liqueur)
.25 oz.	Orgeat
.25 oz.	Rock Candy Syrup (or Simple Syrup)
Garnish	Mint Sprig
Garnish	Lime Wedge
Garnish	Cucumber Spear

Directions

Combine the Ingredients in a Cocktail Shaker with Ice
Shake for 15 seconds
Strain into a Suffering Bastard Mug or Rocks Glass over Ice
Garnish with a Mint Sprig, Lime Wedge, Cucumber Spear and Straw

October 1, 2022 0

Molokai Mule

Ingredients

1 oz.	Dark Rum
1 oz.	Light Rum
1 oz.	Brandy
1 oz.	Lime Juice
2 oz.	Orange Juice
1 oz.	Orgeat
2 Dashes	Angostura Bitters
Garnish	Lime Wheel
Garnish	Cocktail Cherry

Directions

Combine the Ingredients in a Cocktail Shaker with Ice
Shake for 15 seconds
Strain into a Tiki or Copper Mug over Ice
Garnish with a Lime Wheel, Cocktail Cherry and Straw

The Molokai Mule name is a lie. It is not from Molokai, nor is it a mule. It was invented in the Kon Tiki Restaurant in Tucson, Arizona. Despite the deception, it is still a pretty delicious cocktail.

October 1, 2022 0