From sugar plantation survival juice to elegant sunset sipper The original Planter’s Punch is like your great-uncle’s recipe for stew: always a bit different, often a bit questionable, and usually a bit strong. It’s one of the oldest rum cocktails on record, born in the tropics and famously committed to memory by that mysterious colonial verse: “One of sour, two of sweet, three of strong, … Continue reading Planter’s Punch, Reimagined
A Negroni with a Spirited TwistWhile the classic Negroni is most famously made with gin, it wasn’t always the mainstay. The Negroni cocktail is widely believed to have been created in 1919 in Florence, Italy. According to popular accounts, Count Camillo Negroni asked bartender Fosco Scarselli to strengthen his favorite cocktail, the Americano, by replacing the soda water with gin. Scarselli complied, adding an orange … Continue reading 1888 Rum Negroni
The Zombie cocktail, created by Donn Beach in the 1930s, is famous for its potency and fruity flavor that masks its strong punch, with a recipe now revealed for adventurous mixologists. Continue reading Zombie
The Bitter End Cocktail blends white rum, grapefruit and lime juice, falernum, and Angostura bitters for a balanced, versatile drink with nautical origins. Falernum adds a sweet, spiced twist. Continue reading Bitter End
The mojito, a classic Cuban cocktail, has a rich history dating back to the 16th century. Made with rum, lime, mint, and sugar, it has gained global popularity. Cheers to World Mojito Day! Continue reading Mojito
It’s National Pina Colada Day! Celebrate the day the tropical way!
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A new podcast on the history of rum, titled “Dark ‘n Stormy TM,” is in the making. The cocktail’s dramatic history, trademarked in 1991, requires Goslings rum for the recipe. Continue reading Dark ‘n Stormy
The Painkiller cocktail, featuring Pusser’s Navy Rum, evokes tropical bliss with a naval twist. Its origin story and serving suggestions will elevate your experience. Continue reading Painkiller
The Jungle Bird cocktail, originating in the 1970s at the Aviary Bar, Kuala Lumpur Hilton, combines the Appleton Estate Signature Blend with Campari, lime juice, and pineapple juice for a tropical, harmonious symphony of flavors. 🥂🍍 Continue reading Jungle Bird
Rum, a versatile and complex spirit, undergoes a transformative aging process in wooden barrels, influenced by climate, time, and blending. Cheers to the art of rum aging! Continue reading The Art of Rum Aging
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