VinePair

MARCH 26, 2024

If your home bar shows a conspicuous absence of rum despite an affinity for Daiquiris, then you’ve come to the right place. Seeking the best rums for cocktails, we asked bartenders around the world for their go-to bottles behind the bar. Here, the best rums for mixing into cocktails. Planteray Isle of Fiji R.L. Volcanique.

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Mixologists

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

This article embarks on a journey into the captivating world of coffee cocktails, exploring the enduring charm of the Espresso Martini, the invigorating zest of cold brew concoctions, and the boundless creativity that lies beyond. Opt for a strong, concentrated espresso and adjust the simple syrup to your taste.

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Mixologists

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

This article dives deep into the enchantment of minimalist mixology, exploring the compelling reasons these streamlined drinks are the perfect antidote to hectic weeknights. Essential spirits include vodka, gin, rum, tequila, and whiskey, each offering a unique flavor profile.

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Cheers

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Print French Kiss Course Drinks Keyword gin, grapefruit, lemon, raspberries, Simple syrup, sparkling ros Ingredients oz. Sugar syrup oz. Lemon juice Instructions Combine infused gin, syrup and lemon juice in a shaker. Simple syrup 1 oz.

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Cheers

JUNE 26, 2024

Print Summer Blues Spritzer Course Drinks Keyword Blueberry vodka, Irish whiskey, lemon juice, lychee liqueur, mint, Simple syrup Ingredients 1 ½ oz. Simple syrup ½ oz. Coconut rum Splash of pineapple juice Instructions Combine all ingredients. Lemon juice ¾ oz.

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VinePair

JUNE 14, 2024

The cocktail actually originated as the classic Colada with a float of green Chartreuse, but the build later evolved when Castro swapped out rum for the green liqueur as the cocktail’s base. Both spirits are brightened with the addition of lemon juice, sweetened with some simple syrup, and balanced by a hit of Angostura.

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Cheers

MARCH 26, 2024

Print Sunset Slinger Course Drinks Keyword Amaro Nonino, egg white, honey syrup, lemon, Lychee, prickly pear bitters, raspberry puree, vodka Ingredients 2 oz. Honey simple syrup 1 oz. Coconut rum 1 oz. White rum 1 ½ oz. Vodka 1 oz.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 26, 2023

The refreshing cocktail, made with gin , lemon juice, simple syrup, and Champagne, is also easy to make. Created by iconic NYC bartender Audrey Saunders, the cocktail combines refreshing mint, rum, lime juice, and simple syrup and gets an herbaceous bump from Angostura bitters.

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Cheers

JULY 24, 2024

Print Not Your Aunties Pina Colada Course Drinks Keyword Aberfeldy 12 yr Scotch, coconut water, pineapple puree, spiced rum, squash amaro Ingredients 1 ½ oz. Alander spiced rum ½ oz. Light rum 1 oz. Dark rum ¼ oz. 151 rum 1 oz.

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Cheers

JANUARY 10, 2024

Print The Sandy Nail Course Drinks Keyword coconut water, Cognac, Drambuie, rum, Scotch Ingredients 1 ½ oz. Caroni rum 1 ¾ oz. Print Holiday Punch Course Drinks Keyword amaro, brandy, cranberry, lemon, Simple syrup Ingredients 24 oz. Simple syrup 2 oz.

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VinePair

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

The syrup — traditionally made with almonds, sugar, and orange flower water — is a staple in tropical drinks culture. It provides a creamy texture and nutty flavor that pairs beautifully with rum , lime juice, and myriad spices. Instead of using simple, try some orgeat in it.” But it doesn’t have to be that way. Take a Daiquiri.

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VinePair

APRIL 12, 2024

With a build of bourbon, crème de cassis, lemon juice, simple syrup, and bitters, this modern classic bridges the gap between a Whiskey Sour and a Bramble for a cocktail that’s ready-made for spring sipping. See Recipe The article 6 of the Best Bourbon Cocktails for Spring appeared first on VinePair.

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Cheers

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Print White Christmas Course Drinks Keyword Simple syrup, singani, whipping cream, white creme de cacao, white creme de menthe Ingredients 1 ¼ oz. Simple syrup 1:1 Whip cream float Edible glitter Instructions Combine all ingredients into mixing tin. Singani 63 ½ oz.

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Cheers

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

For example, we currently feature a drink called Faux Fizz that’s made with Ceder’s Classic N/A spirit, lavender simple syrup, lime juice and egg white. Print Melody & Silence Course Drinks Keyword Campari, Fever Tree grapefruit soda, rum, Simple syrup, soda water Ingredients 1 oz.

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VinePair

JANUARY 17, 2024

Garret Richard: Extracts and Essences I first met Garret Richard as a guest at Slowly Shirley, the now shuttered subterranean West Village cocktail bar that showcased thoughtful cocktails and a well-curated rum selection. This extract can then be added to simple syrup and used in a cocktail. Let sit for 24 hours.

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VinePair

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

Try swapping out the cocktail’s conventional rum and simple syrup components for Calvados and honey syrup, which supply the resort classic with an earthy, autumnal twist. Joined by apple brandy at the cocktail’s base, the spiced spirit finds balance thanks to turbinado simple syrup.

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VinePair

AUGUST 4, 2024

There’s tequila from Mexico, yellow Chartreuse from France, and Germany’s Jägermeister to booze things up while simple syrup and an egg white round things out. The cocktail combines gold rum , lime juice, honey syrup, and Champagne or sparkling wine , but since these games are held in Paris, we recommend opting for the French sparkler.

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Mixologists

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

This article delves into the art of crafting naturally green drinks, exploring the ingredients, techniques, and recipes that will elevate your celebrations beyond the standard dyed brew. oz Simple Syrup, 10-12 Mint Leaves, Soda Water. Instructions: Muddle mint leaves with simple syrup and lime juice.

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VinePair

JUNE 20, 2024

The simple ice, gin, and tonic build remains a mainstay in U.K. Made with a 2:1:1 ratio of gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup, it’s topped with club soda. To lower the ABV, swap out the raspberry liqueur for raspberry simple syrup. Keep reading to discover the 18 best Highballs to help beat the heat.

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Cheers

DECEMBER 18, 2023

The Flying Reindeer: Bacardi rum, Midori, agave, citrus and Red Bull Red Watermelon. Star Anise Old Fashioned: Bulleit bourbon and house-made star anise simple syrup. Henny Sweater Weather: A chilled house-mulled cider made with Hennessy V.S

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VinePair

MARCH 13, 2024

Ingredients 2 ½ ounces bourbon ½ ounce Guinness Demerara syrup* 3 dashes Angostura bitters Garnish: orange twist Directions Add all ingredients to a double rocks glass over one large ice cube. To make Guinness Demerara syrup, first make a 1.5:1 1 Demerara simple syrup, and set aside. Stir until chilled. Pulse to combine.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Lime and grapefruit pair well with aged rum and light spirits, while lemon generally finds good company with dark spirits like brandy , bourbon , and rye. If opting for rum or tequila , we suggest any combination of island-adjacent fruit juices, whether pineapple, mango, or guava, or even coconut cream. Above all, have fun with it.

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VinePair

AUGUST 28, 2024

It’s known as a Cuba Libre when mixed with rum from Cuba, and there’s the more trendy Batanga cocktail with Coke and tequila. Squeeze fresh lime juice and make a simple syrup or something else sweet; I personally think a 1:1 honey syrup is the best way to make a Mule.” Drew Furlough, bartender, Amazonia , Washington, D.C.

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A Bar Above

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Ritual : With four different varieties of NA spirits, Ritual has you covered in terms of versatility with their zero-proof tequila, rum, whiskey, and gin. However, if you wanted to add even more sweetness (and you don’t mind the sugar) to a slightly spicy ginger beer, you could add 1 oz of simple syrup.

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VinePair

AUGUST 14, 2024

While clear spirits like gin and tequila might feel like the most obvious choices for summertime sipping, rum and bourbon also have their place, as do lighter, low-ABV options like vermouth and Pimm’s. Their responses ranged from the classic rum Daiquiri to some less expected options. “The Saturn. .’” “The Saturn.

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VinePair

OCTOBER 8, 2024

There’s this misconception that rum drinks are complicated and overly sweet, but a Mai Tai is simple and light. The sweetness from the orgeat balances the acidity from the lime, and the vanilla notes from the dry curaçao complement the rum exceptionally well.” Roderick Williams, Bar Manager, Smoked , Columbia, S.C.

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The Whiskey Wash

JULY 21, 2024

When the Navy was conducting voyages in the Caribbean in the 16 and 1700s they found themselves a plentiful supply of rum. With a much longer shelf life than beer, rum became the sailors’ first choice of tipple. The rum and lemon/lime juice concoction became known as ‘Grog’. Essentially, hungover. Is The Whiskey Sour Vegan?

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VinePair

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Mulling spice syrup and lemon juice in combination with the robust flavors in the aged rum and smoky rhubarb from the Sfumato amaro make for a delicious but not-too-rich drink. This article is sponsored by Francis Ford Coppola Prosecco. The Prosecco adds a bit of sparkle and balances everything out. You earned it.

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VinePair

JUNE 26, 2024

This time ingredients go from most neutral (simple syrup) to least neutral (ginger syrup), with agave and honey as in- between steps. A more flavorful syrup can follow simple with no fear of flavor bleed. The most neutral syrup can also serve as a reset for the juices that came before.

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Moody Mixologist

MARCH 21, 2024

It also highlights flavors in the base spirit, so aged rums and whiskies are great choices. Cocktail ingredients This tropical-inspired drink is made with a mix of aged overproof Demerara rum, fresh espresso, an easy DIY pineapple ginger syrup, and lemon juice. How to choose a rum I recommend Lemon Hart 151 for this recipe.

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VinePair

AUGUST 5, 2024

.’” —Cody Pruitt, managing partner and beverage director, Libertine , NYC “I have had so many strange requests, but a few that come to mind are a warm Margarita, a cup of hot coffee with a whole egg, and a shot of simple syrup — not to add to a drink, they actually drank it.” Rum in the original Vodka Soda !?”

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VinePair

AUGUST 28, 2024

He’s left with a liquid that has the same sweetness as simple syrup and exactly mirrors the acidity of lime juice. He stirs this strawberry cordial in the “Fantasy Island” alongside Uruapan Charanda (a Mexican raw sugar cane rum ), mezcal , Dolin blanc vermouth , and saline solution. Fill with ice and stir until diluted.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Credit: Swizzle Rum Bar & Drinkery That said, less is often more, he notes. For his venue in Miami, Swizzle Rum Bar and Drinkery , Bozovic created his own Slivovitz Cocktail, combining the plum spirit with wormwood-based génépi, lemon juice, egg white, and absinthe bitters. more aggressively.” appeared first on VinePair.

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VinePair

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

The puckering tipple is served in a sugar-rimmed shot glass and combines vodka, lemon juice, and sugar, though simple syrup is acceptable, too. Those flavors inspired this fruity shooter, made with coconut rum, melon liqueur, banana liqueur, heavy cream, and pineapple juice.

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A Bar Above

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Copyright A Bar Above Well, another year has come and gone, and we’re already swapping out summer rum for winter whiskey. Founder Marc Farrell successfully brought his Caribbean roots and culture to the US through both the bright white and complex dark rum. Which means…it’s almost the holiday season. So who’s on your list this year?

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Cocktail Contessa

JULY 8, 2022

I highly recommend reading the article before batching the recipes below because there are just a few caveats that are explained in full in the batching post. While I’m using a spice-infused simple syrup here, any fruity or infused syrup whose flavors blend well with bourbon makes incredible Old Fashioneds.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 4, 2023

In addition to that, the bar has taken to making Piña Colada variants for those who want to vibe on the iconic drink at its source, but aren’t necessarily into consuming a beach-body-wrecking calorie bomb of coconut cream, pineapple juice, and rum. The article Is Trying a Classic Cocktail Where It Was Created Actually Worth It?

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