Mix That Drink

JUNE 11, 2025

It’s definitely different. It marries two of the more distinctive flavors available in the alcohol world: the juniper-herbal notes of gin with the anise of Pernod , with nothing more to tame them than a couple of dashes of orange bitters. Pin Tasting Notes The Ten Strike is a bold drink with flavors that stand out right away.

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Liquorista

AUGUST 16, 2021

What exactly is Rum? Rum is a fermented and distilled spirit made from sugarcane juices and/or other byproducts such as molasses. Rum starts out as a clear spirit and gets its rich color from being aged in oak barrels. After the rum is aged it is usually blended so a consistent flavor can be created.

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The Whiskey Wash

APRIL 25, 2024

This malt draws influences from barrels that once held brandy, rum, wine, port, or sherry before a final blending in the distillery’s solera vat. “The end result is definitely port-dominated, but it has a nice twist to it due to the Sherry and French Oak influence.”

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Drinkhacker

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Again, I recommend you use it sparingly for fear of overpowering whatever it is you’re mixing it into, but for cocktailcrafters looking for a quick shortcut to a fall harvest beverage, you could definitely do worse. Invite guests to spike to their liking with vodka, spiced rum, or (my favorite) brandy.

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Drinkhacker

MAY 17, 2024

We ranked and argued and analyzed, and after a little math came up with what is obviously the most definitive list of summer cocktailing ever published. Mai Tai The story of the Mai Tai is the story of tiki, one of the most iconic drinks – if not the most iconic drink – to come out of ‘40s rum culture. dark rum 3/4 oz.

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Cocktails with Suderman

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Specifically, a Manhattan with a split base of aged rum and rye. This construction is pretty simple: It takes the Manhattan structure — two parts rye whiskey, one part sweet vermouth, a couple dashes aromatic bitters — and splits the whiskey base between rye and dark, aged rum.

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The Whiskey Wash

JULY 27, 2024

Originally known for distilling German-style fruit brandies and liqueurs, the distillery recently expanded its horizons and began distilling American single malt whiskey. Credit: Dampfwerk Distillery Dampfwerk Distillery , in Minnesota, is switching up the distilling tradition of the US with influence from Germany.

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Drinkhacker

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

That doesn’t stop folks from trying, and since the festival runs for a long weekend, you can definitely do some damage, provided you’re willing to wait in some long lines under the sun, in the rain, or — as was our experience — both in one day. For many, KBF isn’t so much about tasting but about buying.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

We definitely feature it on every menu and have a variety available, and a lot of the clientele that comes in are familiar with it. Credit: Swizzle Rum Bar & Drinkery That said, less is often more, he notes. I believe that Swizzle Rum Bar and Drinkery is currently the biggest seller of slivovitz in Florida.”

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VinePair

MARCH 14, 2024

It must be a rye whiskey under the definition during the period in which it was bottled. The unique double cask finish of both rum and vermouth adds the most incredible balance of sweetness, spice, and herbaceousness that is often overshadowed by rye’s signature spice.” All spirits must be American rye whiskeys. Very sweet.

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Drinkhacker

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Definitely a solid, if slow-starting, rye. A- / $139 15 Stars Triple Cask II Bourbon – The second version of a blend of 8 and 16 year old Kentucky straight bourbons, finished in Cognac, rum, and apple brandy casks. 105 proof. An all-around winner for whatever you’d like, from straight sipping to mixing cocktails.

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VinePair

JULY 26, 2024

Based out of all of the finished whiskeys I’ve had, it’s definitely the single most identifiable finish,” explains whiskey writer and critic Mike Frey. Our family was into brandy, rum, stuff like that, [but] I really liked what it imparted.”

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VinePair

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

In 1806, The Balance and Columbian Repository in upstate New York published what would become known as the original definition of a cocktail: “C**k-tail is a stimulating liquor, composed of spirits of any kind, sugar, water, and bitters.”

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Moody Mixologist

JUNE 3, 2023

Also included in this category would be the Rum Buck (Dark ‘n Stormy). While the exact origin of these cocktails is subject to some debate, the general consensus is that the Buck cocktail definitely predates the Moscow Mule. In this way, it differs from rum, which is typically made from molasses or sugarcane by-products.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 29, 2023

They focus exclusively on barrel-aged beer, and this iteration on the classic Rhino Suit imperial milk stout, using toasted coconut and rum barrels direct from Barbados, is a showstopper. Then the wonderfully jammy flavor of the wine grapes combined with the brandy barrel comes through and you know you’re in for a treat.

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Cocktails with Suderman

MAY 28, 2025

The main change I made to the next version was to use apple brandy instead of whiskey. Good American apple brandy— I always use and strongly recommend Laird’s Straigh t—is a deep brown, aged liquor that reads sort of like apple whiskey. Subscribe now Like I said, this worked for me, and you might enjoy this too.

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VinePair

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

As much as any other spirit, it’s safe to say there’s a style of rum for everyone. Then there are flavored or spiced releases, which accounted for over 50 percent of the rum sold in the U.S. After all, there’s a style of rum for everyone. The nose is corny, ever so slightly grassy, and features muted raisin notes, intriguingly.

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Imbibe Magazine

APRIL 8, 2025

However, legal definitions, industry jargon, and common use shift and elide overtime and geography. Prior to World War I, a shake might be made with brandy, gin, or another ardent spirit. Cocktail Bill Boothby, for example, described a Rum Shake in his 1891 drinks manual The American Bar-Tender.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

A clarified mix of coconut rum , bitter bianco, blanc vermouth, and pineapple, it arrives crystal clear with a frozen disc of Campari perched atop its ice cube, to melt down slowly into a drink thats at once bitter, sweet, and vaguely tropical. One standout is the Negroni Colada. percent ABV nitro dark mild, Temperance, is another favorite.)

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VinePair

JANUARY 2, 2024

But with such a loose origin story and definition, one might wonder: What makes a good one? My go-to is Russell’s Reserve 10 Year Bourbon , but I also love swapping that spirit out for an aged rum.” It’s been around since the 1700s, and is now served in bars and cocktail lounges all over the globe. A perfect one, even?

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Marketview Liquor Blog

JULY 12, 2023

Whether you’re a seasoned wine drinker or just starting, sherry wine is definitely worth exploring. Sherry Colada This twist on the classic Piña Colada uses sherry instead of rum for a nutty flavor. Sherry is a fortified wine, meaning it’s made by adding a distilled spirit, usually brandy, to wine.

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Marketview Liquor Blog

JULY 12, 2023

Whether you’re a seasoned wine drinker or just starting, sherry wine is definitely worth exploring. Sherry Colada This twist on the classic Piña Colada uses sherry instead of rum for a nutty flavor. Sherry is a fortified wine, meaning it’s made by adding a distilled spirit, usually brandy, to wine.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

See Recipe Autumn Sparkler To get a hefty meal prepped for your nearest and dearest, a nice sessionable cocktail is definitely in order — preferably one with a bit of bubbles. See Recipe Rum Hot Toddy The beauty of the Hot Toddy is its simplicity, which gives way to endless variations and reproductions.

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Imbibe Magazine

APRIL 14, 2025

This concoction dates back to the first cocktail guide ever published, in 1862, which included a recipe for this sherbet-like concoction of lemon juice, orange, juice, white wine, rum, sugar, and egg whites. Dubois, 110 cases of brandy from H. … The ships bartenders made drinks popular at the timeMartinis, Manhattans, Stingers.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

By definition, all cocktails contain sugar to some capacity. Rum Old Fashioned? It’s definitely a more expensive option than simple or Demerara syrups, but can work wonders in an Old Fashioned riff or a fall-ready Margarita with reposado tequila. Of course sugar — or more specifically, sweeteners — take many forms.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Planteray Cut & Dry Coconut Rum Much like Planteray’s “Stiggins’ Fancy Pineapple Rum,” Cut & Dry quickly became a mixologists’ favorite after launching in January of this year. Unabashedly coconut-forward, this flavored rum is infused with cut and dried flesh of the fruit (hence the name), and bottled at 40 percent ABV.

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VinePair

APRIL 3, 2025

Its definitely been a favorite of mine for many years. Among British spirit producers, Cadenheads which also puts out whiskey , rum , and brandy is a bit of a dark horse. You can put it in almost any drink and its delicious. Estelle Bossy, beverage director at Le Rock, first noticed Old Raj when she was at Del Posto in 2010.

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VinePair

MARCH 17, 2025

See Review Adonis The Adonis boasts a similar build to the Bamboo, but its a definitively sweeter expression. The cocktail combines white rum , brandy , London dry gin, lemon juice, orange juice, orgeat, cane syrup, and Angostura bitters for a fruity, boozy tropical profile. But what about the sherry?

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VinePair

MARCH 21, 2025

Using Manzanilla will add salinity and minerality, Amontillado adds a deep umami nuttiness, and PX (Pedro Ximenez) is a great way to add chocolaty sweetness to your rum or bourbon cocktails. Patricia Verdesoto, beverage director and general manager, Bar Bonobo , NYC I often say this about brandy. Long story short, drink more sherry.

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VinePair

JANUARY 28, 2025

I think its definitely a space more people should be paying attention to. Specifically, the single malts from St. George and Barrell (Dovetail) have blown me away, and the more approachable Westland Flagship has been one of my daily drivers for a while now. Christian Favier, bartender, Seahorse , Charleston, S.C.

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VinePair

MAY 29, 2025

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