Tropicals

Margaritas have come a long way from the classic Tequila, Triple Sec and lime juice.  There are many variations as well as serving options.  Frozen, Rocks, Up, Salted or not are all …
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Daiquiri became popular in the 1940s. Wartime rationing made whiskey, vodka, etc., hard to come by, yet because of Roosevelt’s Good Neighbor policy (which opened up trade and travel …
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A fruity summery cocktail the Slow Motion goes great with summer parties, makes a great punch or just a pitcher for a few friends.  Perfect for a pool or end of summer party.
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Legend has it, Rum Runners were invented in the late 1950’s at the Holiday Isle Tiki Bar in Islamorada, Florida. Supposedly, the bar had an excess of rum and certain liqueurs, hence all the somewhat bizarre number of liqueurs that are included in almost any recipe out there for a Rum Runner, that needed to be gotten rid of to make room in the liquor closet. They named the drink after the real “Rum Runners” that inhabited the Florida Keys in the early days running Rum in from Cuba and the islands.  Many changes are made as the Rum Runner passed through time. Most recipes are altered by using different amounts of the same ingredients. Sometimes an ingredient may be substituted or changed and the recipe will remain intact. The only ingredient that remains sacred is of course the Rum. 
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So refreshing on a hot summer’s day.  What a way to bring the tropics to the party.  Nothing like fresh Mango and Rum to make the day a little sunnier.
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A great looking summer punch that is bright and refreshing.  Make a batch the night before a party and add the Prosecco right before you serve for an amazing light cocktail.
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Planters Punch is today considered not a specific cocktail, but rather has grown as the generic name for a set of rum-based punches. Recipes vary, containing some combination of lemon juice, pineapple juice, lime juice, orange juice, grenadine, soda water, curaçao, Angostura bitters, and cayenne pepper. Another one of the drinks popularized by Trader Vic’s as part of the Tiki bar explosion. The first mention of the drink is in the late 1800’s and again in 1905. It gained popularity in the 50’s and 60’s as the tropical drink craze swept the US. Our recipe has all the standard ingredients but there are many variations on this theme. This is a drink you can play around with, more pineapple or less… It really is a matter of taste.
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A tall cocktail perfect for afternoons by the pool or out on the dock. Also a perfect way to kick your brunch cocktails up a notch since it make up perfectly as a batch.
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One of the riffs on a Long Island Ice Tea but tropical, this is a strong drink where one will most likely get you where you need to be!
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