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Americano Cocktail: A Low Proof Italian Refresher

October 19, 2020 by Sean Leave a Comment

Americano Cocktail

Before there was the negroni, before there was the boulevardier, there was the original Italian Campari cocktail: the Americano. The Americano has been around since the 1860s, and to this day you’ll find people sipping them in European cafes on sunny afternoons alongside the Aperol Spritz. Ah, the days of travel. How I miss thee. […]

Pineapple Daiquiri: The Ultimate Way to Use Plantation Pineapple Rum

September 30, 2020 by Sean 1 Comment

Stiggins Daiquiri

Earlier this week I wrote about one of my favorite liquors (if not my absolute favorite) in the world: plantation pineapple rum. In that post, I wrote about using the rum as a unique negroni variation, but for the average person, the most likely use case for this rum would be in a Pineapple daiquiri […]

Stiggins Negroni: Another Amazing Use for Plantation Pineapple Rum

September 26, 2020 by Sean Leave a Comment

A unique rum negroni using Plantation Pineapple Rum.

I have what I refer to as my “secret weapon” ingredients. These are spirits or liqueurs that you can put in just about anything and they’ll taste amazing. Banane du Bresil is one. Apricot liqueur is another. But perhaps my favorite of all is Plantation Pineapple Rum. If you’ve never heard of this before, you […]

How to Make a Moscow Mule: The Ultimate Summer Cocktail

September 22, 2020 by Sean Leave a Comment

Moscow Mule cocktail in a copper mug with Reyka vodka and Fever Tree ginger beer.

Now, I’ve never been to Moscow. Aaaaaand I’ve never ridden a mule. Hell, I don’t know that I’ve ever even been around a mule. But I do know a thing or two about Moscow Mules. Wonderful cocktail, weird name. Why do I love this drink so much? Because this is the perfect “in between drink.” It’s a step […]

Mint Julep Recipe: A Classy Departure from the Usual

September 21, 2020 by Sean 1 Comment

Mint julep cocktail

I’m not sure there’s a single cocktail that ties in so many aspects of my life than the mint julep. Yep, the mint julep. The story starts back in 2008, before I was ever into cocktails, and the thought of spending more than $4 for a rum and coke seemed ludicrous. My girlfriend at the time […]

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