Rum
Corn n Oil, a Classic Caribbean Rum Cocktail
The Corn ‘n Oil cocktail is a traditional drink that originated in the Caribbean, particularly in Barbados. It has a long history and is often associated with the island’s rum culture. History of the Corn n Oil Cocktail The exact origin of the Corn ‘n Oil cocktail is unclear, but it is believed to have […]
Plantation Rum Mai Tai
It’s Plantation Rum Week, and we make probably one of the most popular and well-known tropical rum cocktails, a Mai Tai. There are countless variations and rum options available, and today we chose to use 2 Plantation Rum offerings: their Isle of Fiji and Xaymaca rums. Watch to find out if splitting the liquor base […]
Blueberry Lemon Mojito Recipe, A Perfect Spring Cocktail
It is spring, and that means we can transition to lighter, refreshing cocktails. There’s nothing better than a good mojito. Blueberry lemon cake has always been one of my favorite desserts. It’s sweet and tart in perfect balance, and I love it. Both of these flavors remind me of spring. When the weather started warming […]
Clarified Daiquiri Cocktail That You Can See Through
When I took chemistry in high school, I asked my teacher: When will I use this? I don’t remember their answer, but I bet they didn’t expect me to use it for cocktails. Making this clarified daiquiri proves chemistry can be fun. In November 2019, Riley and I went to Dallas, Texas, to visit a […]
An Upgraded to the Painkiller Cocktail Recipe
It is COLD here in Iowa. The negative temperatures and added wind chills have me wishing for warmer weather, a beach, and a nice cocktail. Since I can only have one of those things right now, I figured I could at least embrace the tropical spirit with a Painkiller. I haven’t had great luck when […]
Classic Mojito, the Perfect Summer Cocktail
Mojito. The word alone reminds me of summer. I think of sandy beaches, tropical sunsets, and ocean waves. Even on the coldest of Iowa winter days. Just the smell of the fresh mint and crisp lime takes me to a special place of relaxation and puts me in a damn good mood. A classic mojito […]