Did you know that a classic daiquiri is not a blended drink?  That came as a surprise to me.  I thought daiquiris were those fruity, slushy drinks that you get out of a big machine at a bar or restaurant.  Those slushy drinks taste good, but you really need to try a classic daiquiri.  I was very pleasantly surprised at how delicious and refreshing this drink is.

This drink has likely been around for several hundreds of years. To prevent scurvy Pirates drank a concoction that had these same ingredients.  In 1896 there was an American named Jennings Cox who was living and working in Cuba.  He was entertaining some friends and ran out of gin.  He went out to get some more booze and bought the cheapest alcohol he could find which was rum.  He concocted a punch using the rum to serve his friends. They liked it so much and asked him what it was called.  He called it a Daiquiri after a nearby beach. He wrote the recipe down and indicated that the punch contained lemon juice, but lemons would have been unheard of in Cuba at the time so it had to be limes in the punch.

This drink should be served in a chilled coupe (pronounced  coo-pay) glass.  But if you do not have a coupe glass, you could use a martini glass or some other small glass.  I’ll provide a recipe below for a 4 oz. and 6 oz. serving.  This is a sipping drink, not something that you’d want to gulp down gallons of.  It’s tastes fantastic and is so smooth but it’s very potent so be careful not to turn into a pirate.  Aaaarrrrgggg!

4 oz. Serving

2 oz. White Rum
1 oz. Lime Juice
1 oz.  Simple Syrup

6 oz. Serving

3 oz. White Rum
1.5 oz. Lime Juice
1.5 oz. Simple Syrup

In a cocktail shaker filled with ice add the rum, fresh lime juice and simple syrup. Shake really well (20-30 seconds).  You want the ice to slightly melt and impart water into this drink to help balance the acidity.  Strain into a chilled glass and garnish with a lime wheel or lime peel.  Cheers!

July 10th is national Pina Colada Day so Happy Pina Colada Day!

Let me tell you, this is a fantastic recipe!  It’s sweet, creamy, has the perfect balance of pineapple and coconut and really packs a punch!!  This is so much better than any Pina Colada you would be served on vacation.  It’s all the real and good stuff and nothing watered down!

1 Serving:

2 oz. Coconut Rum
2 oz. Pineapple Rum
2 oz. Pineapple Juice
2oz. Coconut Cream

You can either use a blender or cocktail shaker.  So either put ice in a cocktail shaker or blender, then add both rums, pineapple juice and coconut cream. Shake/Blend really well and pour into a tall cocktail glass.

 

4 Servings:

1 Cup Coconut Rum
1 Cup Pineapple Rum
1 Cup Pineapple Juice
1 Cup Coconut Cream

This one is probably better to do in a blender.  So just all all the ingredients with ice in a blender and blend well.  Pour into glasses and garnish as desired.

Is there anything better than sitting on a beautiful beach with your toes in the sand and drink in hand?  Well I can’t help with the beach part, but I can give you a delicious recipe to make the best Bahama Mama you will ever try!  Please watch the short video for details. Recipe is posted below.  Cheers!

 

1 Serving:
2 oz. Coconut Rum
1 oz. White Rum
1 oz. Aged Rum
2 oz. Pineapple Juice
2 oz. Orange Juice
1 oz. Lemon Juice
1 oz. Grenadine

Juice the orange and lemon and set juices aside.  In a cocktail shaker filled with ice add the coconut rum, white rum, aged rum, pineapple juice, orange juice, lemon juice and grenadine.  Shake well and strain into a high ball glass filled with fresh ice.  Cheers!

4 Servings:
1 Cup Coconut Rum
1/2 Cup White Rum
1/2 Cup Aged Rum
1 Cup Pineapple Juice
1 Cup Orange Juice
1/2 Cup Lemon Juice
1/2 Cup Grenadine

Anyone remember the Alabama Slammer?  This would have been a staple at Crimson Tide tailgate parties (maybe still is?).  It’s fruity, delicious and packs a punch!

Please do not try to substitute regular gin for Sloe gin.  Sloe gin is different.  It is a sweet gin based liqueur that is flavored with blackthorn plums and is not gin.  It is aged in barrels and has a red color.

Recipe:

1 oz. Southern Comfort
1 oz. Amaretto
1 oz. Sloe Gin
2 oz. Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice

In a cocktail shaker filled with ice add the southern comfort, sloe gin, amaretto and orange juice.  Shake well and strain into a high ball glass filled with fresh ice.

Did you know that G2S is the only cocktail set that comes with a cone reamer for juicing citrus fruits?  Not only that but it includes everything you need to make the freshest most delicious cocktails at home.  There is more information on where to order on our website.

Recipe for 1 Serving

2 oz. Blueberry Vodka or unflavored vodka **
2 oz. Fresh or Frozen Blueberries that have been thawed (1/4 cup)
2 oz. Ginger Beer 1 oz. Fresh Lemon Juice
**Double the blueberries if you are using an unflavored vodka

Recipe for 4 Servings

1 Cup Blueberry Vodka or unflavored vodka **
1 Cup Fresh or Frozen Blueberries that have been thawed
1 Cup Ginger Beer
1/2 Cup Fresh Lemon Juice

See the quick video below for details on how to put this drink together.

**Double the blueberries if you are using an unflavored vodka