National Toasted Marshmallow Day is a holiday that will be honored on August 30, 2016. As strange as it may sound, who can resist the opportunity to enjoy sweet, savory marshmallows! We’ve chosen the S’moretini Shooters as an indulgent drink recipe worthy of being a guilty pleasure any day of the year. See the…
Classic Cocktail Recipe: Cuban Mojito
The Cuban Mojito is full of the diversity and visual appeal that defines the culture and landscape of Cuba. Fizzy and subtly sweet, this drink is a worldwide favorite. Total time: 15 min. Ingredients 2 teaspoons white sugar 1 lime, cut into 4 wedges 4 sprigs fresh mint 1/2 cup white rum 2 cups club soda…
Classic Cocktail Recipe: The Dark n’ Stormy
Spiced with rum and bitter hints of lime, don’t let the name deter you from this eclectic and satisfying drink. Main alcohol: Rum Ingredients: 3 1/3 oz Ginger Beer Couple dashes of bitters 2 oz Dark Rum Lime, for garnish Preparation: In a highball glass filled with ice, add dark rum and top with ginger…
A Caribbean Classic: The Pina Colada Recipe
With its rum and coconut base, the Pina Colada recipe creates a classic cocktail that embodies the smooth and free spirit of the Caribbean. Sipping one by the ocean or at your local bar, this drink gracefully carries you away to a carefree world of “liming” and is best served with good music and positive vibes….
Cocktail Recipe: Bahama Mama
I love how this recipe conjures the image of a beautiful woman, strolling along a flawless beach, hips sashaying to the rhythm of the breeze and some tempting island beats. Maybe she’s wearing a bandeau top and a flowing maxi skirt. Maybe it’s a string bikini and a pair of waist beads. Whatever she’s wearing,…
An Irresistibly Delicious Virgin Sangria Recipe
This recipe shared by The Kitchn was far too tasty not to share again. This drink is sure to be a smash hit at home and at parties, and will definitely be appreciated by friends who prefer to avoid alcoholic beverages. Serving Size: 8 Ingredients: 2 cups boiling water 2 black tea bags (or 2 teaspoons…
Glasses Raised: Vodka Sour Tropicale
The classic Whiskey Sour dates back to 1872 when it was allegedly created by Elliot Stubb. An interesting factoid, perhaps, but a lot more useful is this recipe for a twist on the classic ‘Whiskey Sour’. Our Vodka Sour Tropicale replaces the whiskey with vodka and incorporates a little Caribbean flavour in the…
Drink of Choice: Ti’ Punch
This simple mix of white rum, cane sugar and lime is served on the French Caribbean islands of Martinique and Guadeloupe where drinkers are presented with a glass of rum, a lime and some syrup to make it up as they wish. How to Make Ti’ Punch Ingredients: – 2 oz. white rum – 1…
Jerk Daiquiri Recipe
50ml Appleton Estate V/X Jamaica Rum 30ml Jerk sugar syrup (see recipe below) 20ml Fresh lime juice Add all ingredients to shaker with cubed ice. Hard shake then fine strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with a lime wedge. Jerk Syrup Recipe 1 Bunch thyme; 3 inches ginger (peeled and sliced); 3 Scotch Bonnet…
World Cup Cocktails
World Cup Cocktails We think the World Cup is a perfect time for getting together with friends for a celebration. In case you and your crew didn’t make it to Brazil, host the ultimate World Cup Final party at home with these Ypióca Cachaça-based cocktails, including the quintessentially Brazilian Capirinha. You’ll swear you made it…