In the annals of rum history, Puerto Rico often gets short shrift. While the stories of Barbados, Jamaica, and Martinique rums are well trod ground for writers, Puerto Rico’s rum story is far less known despite being the largest producer…
Cocktails for the Unlucky in Love
For those without a special someone, the 14th January can be a gloomy day and one they’d rather forget. We have rustled up a few cocktail ideas to help appease your inner anti-valentine, with names that are sure to raise…
Talking Rum with DDL’s Sharon Sue-Hang
In September 2019, Demerara Distillers Ltd (aka DDL) brought me to Guyana to tour their facilities and meet key members of their staff. I came away with many things to share, and which I’ll share over several stories. While there,…
Is “Minimalist Tiki” an Oxymoron?
Tiki drinks, by their very nature, lends themselves to excess. Why use one rum when you can use three? A tasteful, simple lime wedge garnish? That simply won’t do! Not when you can layer together pineapple fronds, mint, a swizzle…
The Travelling Cocktail Drinker: The Best Bars in Bangkok
The most popular city for tourists in the whole world in 2019, Bangkok has a lot to offer, including a thriving nightlife. Wherever there are tourists looking for a good time, there will be cocktails aplenty. If you are planning…
The History of the Rusty Nail
This potent blend of scotch whisky and Drambuie was a favourite of the Rat Pack back in the 1960s, giving them the dutch courage they needed for their outrageous exploits whilst ensuring they kept their air of suaveness and sophistication.…
Non-alcoholic (NoABV) Drinks for your #Dryuary
January 10, 2020 by elana Leave a Comment What might have seemed like a gimmick years ago, now is an established period of reset for many drinkers. If you’re opting to try a #Dryuary yourself, we’ve got a few non-alcoholic…
Five New Years Tips for Amateur Mixologists
If your new years’ resolution is to learn how to mix cocktails like the professionals, then we are here to help! Here are some useful tips and tricks of the trade that you can use at home to create beverages…
Alexandre Gabriel – On the Record
One of my favorite things about writing Cocktail Wonk is the opportunity to sit down with key people in the rum industry and go deep with geeky questions of interest to rum enthusiasts. Without any space constraints, I can let…
Dashfire Canned Cocktails
Dashfire has been making cocktail bitters for several years, and has entered the ready-to-drink cocktail space now with several canned drinks that you simply chill and pour. Now, we’re talking about simple cocktails that are about as simple as it…