In December of 2019 I visited Trinidad as a guest of Angostura. There, I met John Georges, Angostura’s recently retired Master Distiller. Georges had a front row seat for rum history over the last four decades, and I was privileged…
The Age of Angostura – Part One
You might think what follows is yet another story about Angostura Bitters. Sure, the iconic skinny bottle with the over-sized white label is as essential as shaker tins in cocktail bars around the globe. Hands stained red from the Trinidadian-made…
Begone “Overproof” Rum!
With the help of many passionate rum enthusiasts doing a lot of ongoing education, we’re finally starting to make progress in disabusing people of the idea that categorizing rum by color (White, Gold, Dark, Black) makes any sense at all.…
Quarantine Order: The Tiki Drink We Need Right Now
For some reason I can’t quite put my finger on, William Prestwood’s Quarantine Order recipe is garnering a lot of attention from tiki & tropical cocktail enthusiasts lately. William generously allowed us to use his recipe in our book, Minimalist…
Minty Frozen Irish Coffee
The warming Irish Coffee gets a frosty, minty make-over in this Frozen Irish Coffee! The Frozen Irish Coffee is inspired by the Erin Rose bar in New Orleans. The Erin Rose is a must stop (multiple times, often at 3…
The Travelling Cocktail Drinker: The Best Bars in Buenos Aires
When you think of artisan cocktails and speakeasy bars, Argentina might not be the first place that springs to mind. Indeed, until fairly recently, the country was all about wine-drinking, being one of the biggest consumers of the grape-based beverages…
Don’t Feel Isolated – Make Me A Cocktail at Home!
13th March 2020 It’s a crazy time in the world right now, with each of our countries taking action to stop the spread of coronavirus. While it’s a difficult time filled with uncertainty and in some cases restricted movements in…
Home Bar Spring Favorites
March 11, 2020 by elana Leave a Comment We’re having some grey, dark days right now. So while I’m staying inside watching the weather, I think it’s time to brighten up the home bar with these pops of color! Sunny…
History of the Cuba Libre Cocktail
A drink that celebrated the end of war and oppression in Cuba, the Cuba Libre is light, delicious and timeless. In an era where gin is king and vodka rules, the traditional rum, cola and lime has never lost its…
DDL’s Komal Samaroo: On the Record
Komal Samaroo has played a pivotal role in the extraordinary changes in the rum industry over the fifty years he’s been a part of it, starting with Booker’s Rum Company in 1969. Today, he’s the Executive Chairman of Demerara Distillers…