Drinkhacker

MAY 17, 2024

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. Designed by Trader Vic himself in 1944 in his Oakland watering hole, it’s a deceptively simple drink that, nonetheless, is invariably bastardized outside of high-end and tiki bars.

Simple Syrup 121

Simple Syrup Gin Rum Tequila 121

The Whisky Exchange

JANUARY 6, 2023

Ingredients 50ml Valdespino Fino Inocente 10ml Lemon juice 10ml Lime Juice 20ml 1:1 simple syrup Soda Water 6 Mint leaves Method Pour the sherry, citrus juice, sugar and mint leaves into a highball glass. You could also use a dry, nutty Oloroso and a sweet red vermouth – but you’ll wind up with more of a digestif than an aperitif.

Simple Syrup 52

Simple Syrup Highball Aperitif Muddling 52

VinePair

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

See Recipe Thyme-Infused Pumpkin Treat Made with white rum , lemonade, and roasted pumpkin and thyme purée, this cocktail will give you something to be thankful for this year. Fragrant and herbal, the G&T riff combines gin, simple syrup, lime juice, cranberry sauce, and tonic, and is topped with a sage leaf for extra aroma.

Simple Syrup 98

Simple Syrup Bitters Gin Brandy 98

VinePair

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Elevate Your Hosting Game With a Variety of Cocktails Espresso Liqueur is nothing if not versatile — it plays well with a variety of spirits, including reposado or añejo tequila, Irish whiskey, bourbon, dark rum, or even mezcal. Try it in a Mexican Coffee with tequila, or a Jamaican Coffee with rum. You can even mix it into eggnog.

Liqueur 98

Liqueur Digestif Simple Syrup Rum 98

Mixologists

APRIL 10, 2025

Here’s a more in-depth exploration of the must-haves: The Base Spirits: Vodka, Gin, Rum & More - Quality and Character The soul of any well-made cocktail resides in its base spirit. Rum: Both light and dark rums have their cherished place in holiday mixology.

Simple Syrup 52

Simple Syrup Liqueur Vodka Rum 52

VinePair

OCTOBER 30, 2024

While other drinks in the category typically focus on rum — and a lot of it — the Fog Cutter plays no favorites, featuring rum alongside brandy, gin , and even sherry. See Recipe The Between the Sheets If you’re a fan of the classic Sidecar, try this rum-spiked riff. It also ditches the traditional sugar rim.

Brandy 105

Brandy Simple Syrup Digestif Bitters 105