Today we share with you the Martinique Crusta, found in The Gentleman’s Companion, Around the World with Jigger, Beaker and Flask written by Charles Baker. Baker recounts his introduction to this artful creation while traveling through the West Indies in 1929. …
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Ice is Nice!
The quality of a cocktail is the sum of all its parts. One needs top shelf spirits enhanced by quality juices, syrups, herbs, bitters and sundry embellishments. Glassware must be impeccable and styled. All of these things are important to …
Whiskey Peach Smash
Whiskey often takes a back seat in the summer to lighter spirits. While it seems that Vodka, Gin and Rum dominate the summer cocktail recipes, Whiskey can be a great base especially when it is peach season. This is a …
The Daily Tott, Nelson’s Blood & The Pusser’s Painkiller
After Admiral Horatio Lord Nelson was killed at the battle of Trafalgar on October 21, 1805, his body was put in a cask of Pusser’s rum to be preserved for the journey home to England. It is said that the …
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Minted Watermelon Cooler
The other day we started searching cocktail recipes that utilized fresh watermelon. It is watermelon season and we want to find use of this wonderful succulent fruit. We had never juiced a watermelon before and found it easier than imagined. …
Bajan Dream
Today we share with you a drink of our own creation. It is inspired by the cool, hydrating nature of coconut water. Loaded with potassium and electrolytes, coconut water is a refreshing, healthy alternative to fruit juices and sugared soft …
The Caipirinha
Caipirinha is the national drink of Brazil and a perfect summer time “Boat Drink”. It is a potent blend of fresh lime, sugar and a Cane Spirit called Cachaca (think of it as Rum’s Cousin). This is strong drink, Martini …
