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I originally created this cocktail for a live video tutorial on summertime drinks. My mom and aunt watched the episode, mixed up a batch, and called to tell me about the fun they were having together. In that moment I was reminded—the heart of my cocktail passion is about bringing people together. Perfect Touch is […] Read more…
This tiki cocktail was originally created at Skipper Kent’s in San Francisco, and it’s now a staple at Smuggler’s Cove. If you aren’t near the bay area, it’s easy to mix this cocktail up at home. Read more…
The Seabird is my take on the famous tiki drink, the Jungle Bird. For the classic tiki cocktail, use dark Jamaican rum and unflavored simple syrup. Read more…
The Navy Grog is a classic tiki cocktail created by Trader Vic’s in the 1940’s, and adapted by Smuggler’s Cove. The ice cone adds fun, tiki flair and it’s easy to make at home! Read more…
The Potted Parrot—a classic from Trader Vic’s is the perfect drink to show off my new-to-me, vintage tiki mug. Read more…
Plantation Stiggins’ Pineapple Rum is one of my favorites mixed in cocktails, over ice, or served neat. Blood oranges are my favorite citrus to use in winter cocktails. So, I decided to combine them both into a tiki-inspired Winter Daiquiri. The clove notes in the pineapple rum and the cinnamon syrup lends a nice wintertime […] Read more…
Serve this spooky cocktail at your Halloween party or pre/post trick-or-treating with your little monsters. This easy fall recipe has four ingredients—rum, black currant ginger beer, cardamom bitters, and simple syrup. Black currant lends a perfect blood-like hue and black sanding sugar acts as a ghoulish garnish. Read more…
This is my kind of Negroni! I’m not a big fan of sweet vermouth (I know, I know, something MUST be wrong with me), so instead I’m using Pierre Ferrand Dry Curaçao paired with Plantation Pineapple Rum, and Campari (of course) to bring you a tiki-inspired Negroni cocktail. INGREDIENTS 1 oz Plantation Pineapple Rum 1 […] Read more…
Smooth Plantation Pineapple Rum meets smoky Mezcal in this unique spin on the traditional margarita. I skipped the salted rim, but if you want more smolder, try smoked salt like Alderwood or Hickory. Read more…
I tend to enjoy the classic “Hemingway” Daiquiri in the warmer months, but the infusion of Darjeeling Tea gives this cocktail recipe a subtle flavor that extends its seasonality. I’ve started experimenting with tea in cocktails, not only to impart flavors, but also add depth and balance. With only 3 ingredients, this is a cocktail […] Read more…
My friend Ben has been perfecting his egg nog recipe for years, so I was thrilled when he said I could share it with you all! When I asked for the recipe, what I actually got was a spreadsheet comparing the exact ingredients in many other recipes and how he modified and perfected his own […] Read more…