It’s common knowledge In the rum world from sheer repetition: The fabled British Navy rum, served to bluejackets for three centuries, is a blend of rums from the Four Horsemen of British Colonial rum: Jamaica, Guyana, Barbados, and Trinidad. It’s…
Renegade Rum Ascends
Grenada has more sugar cane than it can handle, an unprecedented situation relative to the prior two centuries. From the south to the north, vibrantly green sugar cane stalks rise several meters into the deep blue January sky. The cane…
How to Pick a Cocktail Glass
Since the bars have been closed for some time now, we have all had to become amateur mixologists, creating wonderful cocktail concoctions in the safety of our own kitchen. You might have all the ingredients, tools and freezers full of…
Coffee Bean Bamboo- infuse coffee easily into cocktails
Mixed with coffee beans right in the glass rather than a long infusion with them, or by using a coffee liqueur, the familiar flavor that whispers through out this Coffee Bean Bamboo will be right on the tip of the…
Remembering Michael Fogg – Conservator of Rum’s Legacy
“My suggestion is that you try to contact Michael Fogg… he is definitely the most knowledgeable living person regarding the early derivation of navy rum.” Historians live for the moment when the heavy curtains of the past briefly part to…
The History of the Pina Colada
“If you like Pina Colada, and getting caught in the rain.” This classic cocktail has a reputation that proceeds itself, synonymous with beach holidays, tacky tourist resorts and that cheesy song! It might not be considered the most elegant of…
A delicious Amaro Frosé from Celebrate Rosé
The Amaro Frosé from my book Celebrate Rosé is one of my absolute favorites! It’s not one of those watery slushies that lack any flavor, this Frosé is the real deal! The Frosé all all other’s wish they could be,…
Coconut Jalapeño Margarita
The Coconut Jalapeño Margarita is a spicy, tropical twist on the classic tequila cocktail. Spicy jalapeño is tempered by cooling coconut for a refreshing, but zippy sip. It would pair perfectly with blackened fish tacos, tacos al pastor, tamales and…
Cocktails for Bank Holiday Celebrations
Whether you live in a country that is currently practising self-isolation or social distancing thanks to the current global pandemic, or you have big bank holiday plans with your friends, you are sure to want to partake in a few…
Moving Beyond Rum Categories – A Modest Proposal
I’ve been thinking a lot about rum categories lately, even dropping a rant or two along the way. As I’ve mentioned in my various musings, the problem with most categories is that they’re not applicable in all situations, and for…