background preloader

Rum

Facebook Twitter

The Web’s Best Manly Margaritas. On the scale of manly drinks, margaritas aren’t exactly on the same level as ordering a whiskey neat. Of course, they aren’t Bahama breezes or strawberry daiquiris either. Floating in this middle ground somewhere, they are open to a lot of experimentation. Here are some recipes for awesome ones that fall on the manlier side of the divide. Spicy Margarita Muddled peppers and cilantro give this cocktail its apt title.

Tamarind Margarita This drink is powered by tamarind puree and tequila. The Sweaty Hipster With the chile salt lined rim and the serrano infused simple syrup, this has a lot that could make any mustache-clad hipster sweat through his tank top. Roasted Grape Margarita Fruity flavors are usually reserved for screaming bachelorette parties, but this grape drink is perfectly suited for the man who eats raw steak with his bare hands. Smoky Watermelon-Jalapeno Margarita Outside of rimming our cup with pulled pork, we can’t think of a more masculine way than with hickory smoked salt. Cultured Spirit - Rum and Yogurt Cocktail Drink Recipe. The Original Daiquiri. Imagine yourself in 1950s Havana, Cuba. The floor-to-ceiling palm trees in the bar are gently swaying in the ceiling fan breeze. The place is packed with men in white suits and Panama hats and women in fitted, low-cut dresses.

Or maybe Josephine Baker is purring seductively at you and the swank crowd in a nightclub. As the glamorous world plays itself out, you stand sipping on a cold, refreshing and tangy rum daiquiri. Sadly, with the lasting 1960s trade embargo, Havana is but a dilapidated, muted vision of its former glory. Daiquiris soon became part of the Latin bongo boom that hit 20th century America and were consumed in F. Ribailagua is also credited with creating the first frozen version, though this is still far from the neon-colored slushy of today. This transportive deliciousness is but a few shakes away. It’s easy to build on this basic recipe, switching out fruit juices and adding different liqueurs. The Original Daiquiri Ingredients The Hemingway Daiquiri (a.k.a. Ingredients. Mint mojito recipe. Caribbean martini recipe. My last tropical vacation was 7 years ago, when I got married in Antigua.

That was the only tropical vacation I've ever been on, come to think of it. And with two small children, I have no idea when we'll have the opportunity to take one again. So, on those nights after a brutal day, I have to pretend that I'm on vacation. I close my eyes and remember those long, leisurely, worry-free days. These Caribbean martinis certainly help with that! What you'll need 1-1/2 ounces Absolut Mango vodka 3/4 ounce Malibu® coconut rum1 splash pineapple juice*Fresh pineapple chunks *If you're like me and can't get through an entire bottle of pineapple juice before it goes bad, pour the remaining juice into ice cube trays, freeze and transfer to a freezer bag for future martinis. Prep it For the best martinis, set yourself up for success by placing your vodka, rum, shaker and martini glass in the freezer several hours before mixing your drink. Shake it Fill your martini shaker with ice.

Pour it Your choice. The Gabriella Recipe.