Rum – Boozy Lifestyle©

In Search Of… The Mai Tai

In Search Of…The Mai Tai. Rum, orange curacao, orgeat, and lime = tiki heaven.

Cranberry Juice and Rum Drink Lab

For Cranberry Juice and Rum Cocktail Lab, I’ve selected two drinks from Shane Carley’s The Home Bartender – Logan’s Rum and Caribbean Cranberry Twist.

Ahoy, maties! September 19th is talk like a pirate day!

September 19th is the day to party like a pirate and if someone asks you why pirates are better than anyone else, tell ‘em they just Arrr!

Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum Cocktail Lab

Sailor Jerry is a spiced Caribbean rum with flavors of vanilla, cinnamon, and molasses.

Apple Cider Cocktail Lab Revisited

Apricot Brandy Drink Lab

It’s time to empty another bottle; one more for Weekend In Review and one less in the liquor cabinet.

When Life Hands You Crappy Wine, Make Sangria!

You’re at the wine store and the end of aisle promotional display looms before you. An eye-catching label, a close-out sale price, or an unfamiliar varietal, you find a few new bottles to try. Cocktail hour arrives and it’s time to open one of your much-anticipated acquisitions. Pouring, swirling, sniffing, and sipping culminates with sadContinue reading “When Life Hands You Crappy Wine, Make Sangria!”

Goslings Black Seal vs. Bacardi Black Rum

We just added Bacardi Black to our selection of rums so let’s give it a try.

Summer Sangria with Rum

After trying several different recipes, we determined that we like our sangria made with rum instead of brandy. Our standard recipe is: 8 oz. wine 4 oz. triple sec 2 oz. rum 2 oz. orange juice 2 oz. sweetened lemon juice Add fresh fruit if you are feeling fancy. Served over ice, this recipe yieldsContinue reading “Summer Sangria with Rum”