The Hurricane was created in New Orleans back in the 1940s. It was created out of necessity, when whiskey was in short supply due to the war.…
Originating from the Bali Hai restaurant in San Diegeo around the 60s. A welcome combination of rum, coffee and pineapple that works surprisingly well.…
An original cocktail of Chris Hannah - a veteran bartender that, up until a year ago, tended bar at French 75 in New Orleans.…
The El Cafecita cocktail is inspired by a Cuban style coffee. Featuring dark rum (preferably Cuban) alongside flavours of sweet vanilla and coffee.…
Yet another creation of Jeff “Beachbum” Berry with a typical tiki construction including a split rum base. This was Beachbum Berry’s remake of Trader Vic’s Navy Grog. The small measure of all spice brings depth to what is essentially…
The Honey Bee is a cousin of the Bees Knees (calls for gin) and a Honey Suckle (calls for white rum). This variation features a full flavoured Dark Jamaican Rum. The intensity of the rum dominates and is accompanied…
The Barbados is a surprisingly complex yet simple cocktail. The rich Dark Rum adds another layer of complexity to a classic Daiquiri whilst the Falernum brings spices such as clove, ginger and lime zest.…
A simple variation on the modern classic, the Paper Plane. The cleverly named Lost Plane utilises a dark rum in place of the bourbon whiskey. The flavourful dark rum increases the richness of the vibrant, citrusy and subtly bitter…
The Bermuda Triangle is a pineapple variation on the classic Dark and Stormy. Use a spicy ginger beer and your favourite dark rum.…
The Test Pilot was cause for inspiration for many riffs including the Space Pilot, Jet Pilot, Ace Pilot and the Astronaut. It was first created by Don the Beachcomber back in 1941.…