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Wild Blackberry

Posted on February 6, 2012 | Leave a comment

Coconut water comes in quite handy for adding a bit of flavor, added volume and very little calories to the cocktail. Fresh muddled blackberries give the Wild Blackberry regal and delicious flavor. These hips (..er boots) were made for walkin’ and the Wild Blackberry will keep the girlish figure one stride ahead of winter weight gain.

Wild Blackberry – created by Cheri Loughlin

5 Blackberries

2 measures Coconut Water

1-1/2 measures Rum

1/4 Fresh Lime – Squeezed

1/4 measure Raspberry Syrup Sugar Free

3 Blackberries Garnish – optional

Muddle blackberries and coconut water in mixing glass. Add remaining ingredients with ice. Shake to blend and chill. Strain into chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with skewered blackberries. Total approximate calories based upon 1 measure equals 1 ounce: 117 calories.

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Nilla Basil Daiquiri

Posted on January 30, 2012 | Leave a comment

Sugar free syrups tend to lean a little heavier on the sweet side than actual sugar in my opinion, so cut back just a wee amount when amending a drink recipe for low calorie options. Remember it is always much easier to add in more sweetener than it is to adjust for over sugaring a cocktail. The Nilla Basil Daiquiri may not taste exactly like one with runny honey, but this is a quality drink that still tastes fabulous without the basic boring diet feel.

Nilla Basil Daiquirí – adapted by Cheri Loughlin

Inspired by the Basil & Honey Daiquiri

3 Basil Leaves

1-1/2 Bar Spoon Vanilla Syrup Sugar Free

2 measures Rum

1/4 Lime – Squeezed

Basil Leaf Garnish

Muddle three basil leaves with vanilla syrup and lime juice. Add rum and ice. Shake to blend and chill. Strain into chilled martini glass. Garnish with remaining basil leaf. Total approximate calories based upon 1 measure equals 1 ounce: 132 calories.

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Coco de Cacao

Posted on January 18, 2012 | Comments Off

My first guess would have been the coconut water would have been buried beneath the rich flavors of rum and crème de cacao. Not so. The nutty freshness of the coconut water shines through with flavorful balance. Coco de Cacao reminds slightly of the White Russian with its mocha tones, but without the creaminess associated with the classic. This is a lovely happy hour drink for winding down the busy work day. Perhaps it would also pair nicely with chocolate covered espresso beans.

Coco de Cacao

1 measure Coconut Water

1 measure Dark Rum

1 measure Crème de Cacao

Combine liquids in large rocks glass over ice. Stir.

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Tagged Coconut Water, Creme de Cacao, Dark Rum, Rum

Hot Buttered Rum

Posted on January 17, 2012 | 1 Comment

January 17 is Hot Buttered Rum Day. In honor of such a day and the freezing temperatures outside it is only appropriate to turn to The Modern Mixologist, Tony Abu Ganim and Mount Gay Rum for suggestions.

Tony may be found at www.themodernmixologist.com where recipes abound, upcoming events are published and you will find several articles and links sources for the professional and home bartender. There is so much more to see on Tony’s site. Be sure to check it out.

Hot Buttered Rum

1 pound Light Brown Sugar

16 tablespoons (2 sticks) Unsalted Butter – Room Temperature

2 teaspoons Cinnamon

Freshly Grated Nutmeg

1 to 2 teaspoons Allspice

2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract

For each drink:

1-1/2 ounces Rum

Boiling water, as needed

For the batter: Beat together the brown sugar, butter, spices and vanilla extract until well combined. Refrigerate in an airtight resealable container until ready to use.

For Each drink: Combine 2 heaping tablespoons of the batter and the rum in a warmed coffee mug. Add boiling water to fill to the top, and mix well. Serve with a spoon.

*Note: This must be served steaming hot, not lukewarm. It is best to make the batter in advance so the spices have an opportunity to mingle. Be sure to remove the batter from the refrigerator at least 6 hours before serving to allow it to soften. The recipe for the batter makes enough for 10 to 12 servings; refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 1 month, or freeze for up to 2 months.

Recipe courtesy of The Baddish Group representing Mount Gay Eclipse Rum.

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Tagged Brown Sugar, Hot Buttered Rum Day, Rum, The Modern Mixologist

Mai Tai Teenie

Posted on January 16, 2012 | Comments Off

Cutting back on calories or carbohydrate intake does not mean giving up flavor in a cocktail or sticking with the usual diet soda and base spirit. Creativity is the order of the day. Even classic cocktail recipes can be converted into tasty treats for those watching their weight or just minding their sugar intake. The tropical Mai Tai drink recipe is a favorite summer thirst quencher for many, but can be enjoyed year round. A few minor adjustments to this classic drink recipe will keep you in that teeny bikini long past summer season.

Mai Tai Teenie – created by Cheri Loughlin

Inspired by the classic Mai Tai

1 – 2 ounce chunk Fresh Pineapple (cut up)

1 ounce Rum

1-1/2 ounce Orange Juice

1/8 Lime Wedge – Squeezed

1/8 ounce Orgeat Syrup

Muddle fresh pineapple with lime juice and Orgeat Syrup in a mixing glass. Add ice, rum and orange juice. Shake to blend and chill. Strain into a large rocks glass over fresh ice. Garnish with thin slice of fresh pineapple if desired (but the calories and carbs are not added into this drink total). Approximate Total calories: 127 Total carbohydrates: 15.8

For more authentic classic Mai Tai recipe feel, splurge for the extra 34 calories and float dark rum over the top (total calorie count: 161 Total carbohydrates approximately 16.8).

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Tagged Fresh Lime, Lower Calorie, Orange Juice, Orgeat, Pineapple Juice, Rum

Reaping the Pyrat’s Bounty

Posted on January 12, 2012 | 1 Comment

As Hoti, patron saint of fortune tellers and bartenders, advises, “You don’t need a good reason to drink. You just need a good drink.”

Pyrat Rum Pistol Tasting

Aroma: Comes across thin with notes of orange and vanilla.

Tasted Neat: Remains thin with slight burn. Definite orange flavor, but not as significant as Pyrat Rum XO Reserve. Spice noted, possibly hints of cinnamon and clove, but mild rather than deep. Just the right amount of sweetness to the spirit. Not particularly my idea of sipping rum. More of rum on the rocks with squeeze of orange and wee amount of lime possibly or could definitely see this going as a round of shots to start the night rolling. Pyrat Rum Pistol mixes excellently for definition in cocktails.

Pyrat’s Bounty – created by Cheri Loughlin

1 measure Pyrat Rum Pistol

3/4 measure Kahlua Especial

1/4 measure Drambuie

1/2 measure Mango Juice

3 dashes Classic Bitters

1 measure Brut Champagne

Combine rum, liqueurs and juice in mixing glass. Stir. Pour into rocks glass over fresh ice. Top with champagne and bitters.

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Tagged Champagne, Classic Bitters, Coffee Liqueur, Drambuie, Kahlua Especial, Mango Juice, Pyrat Rum Pistol, Rum

Ponce de Leon Cocktail

Posted on January 11, 2012 | Comments Off

Ponce de Leon could definitely be described as vintage, classic or totally retro, but the cocktail is far from it. The man sailed rough seas with Christopher Columbus in search of a new world. The cocktail brings sipping satisfaction in the dawning of a new age. The goal is balance of flavor. Ponce de Leon delivers. Though there are a few variations on this cocktail, this one tempts the palate with its multi-layering of light and dark spirits.

Ponce de Leon

1 measure Cognac

1/2 measure Rum

1/2 measure Premium Orange Liqueur

1/2 measure Grapefruit Juice

1 measure Brut Champagne

Combine cognac, rum liqueur and juice in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend and chill. Strain into champagne saucer or cocktail glass. Top with champagne. Stir gently. Lovely round, lush sweetness without being overly sugary. Faint hint of grapefruit bitter in the finality, bringing the flavors together in perfect harmony. That is before the champagne topper! Champagne adds more sweetness and thins the cocktail out a little more.

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Tagged Champagne, Cognac, Grapefruit Juice, Premium Orange Liqueur, Rum

The 66 Calorie Cocktail

Posted on January 2, 2012 | Comments Off

Bacardi gives you 66 low calorie reasons why you don’t have to give up on cocktails to stick to your fitness plan in the New Year. Bacardi Rum has 0 carbohydrates and 0 sugars. When paired with your favorite diet cola the two become the ideal alternative low calorie cocktail.

Even though the New Year just rolled around, swimsuit season is just on the horizon. Yikes! Many make resolutions that center around weight loss due to the dreaded traditional holiday weight gain. As Cortney Silverman points out, “With the holiday pounds still present and the colder months bringing “hibernation weight,” Bacardi and diet cola is a great alternative that won’t add more weight to your winter routine.”

Bacardi & Diet Cola

1 measure Bacardi Superior Rum

4 measures Diet Cola

Lime Wedge Garnish – optional

Fill highball glass with ice. Add rum. Top with diet Cola. Stir. Garnish with lime wedge if desired.

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Tagged Bacardi Rum, Classic Cocktail, Cola, Lower Calorie, Rum

Scarlet Pirate

Posted on November 21, 2011 | Comments Off

Hint of vanilla and marshmallow, most likely from the rum. Lush fruit. Just enough citrus.

Scarlet Pirate – created by Cheri Loughlin

2 measures Spiced Rum*

1 measure Pomegranate Juice

3/4 measure Lemon Juice

1/2 measure Premium Orange Liqueur*

Combine liquids in large rocks glass over fresh ice. Stir.

*RonDiaz Spiced Rum & 03 Premium Orange Liqueur (samples provided by representatives of RonDiaz Rum and 03 Premium Orange Liqueur)

There was also a suggestion to use Limon Rum in place of the Spiced Rum and leave out the Lemon Juice all together. Mix things up a bit and rely on your own taste preference for playful tasting.

Cheri Loughlin is a leading cocktail and photography resource for beverage companies, event planners, businesses and individuals.

High resolution cocktail and beverage stock photography images are available in downloadable digital format in the newly redesigned Stock Photography Gallery at www.cheriloughlin.com.

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Tagged Fresh Lime, O3 Premium Orange Liqueur, Pomegranate Juice, Premium Orange Liqueur, RonDiaz Rum, Rum, Spiced Rum

Superior Pursuit

Posted on November 9, 2011 | Comments Off

The name plays on Bacardi Superior and the Drambuie Pursuit. There is substantial flavor packed into such a small glass. Bacardi Superior lends its charm and strength to the heavy handed herbal notes of both Drambuie and B&B Liqueurs. These rich spirits with equally deep roots in history add depth, flavor and meaning to this small sip cocktail.

Meant for leisure evenings by the fire or gathering with friends at the familiar haunt. Superior Pursuit takes one back to the days of two ounce cocktails with million dollar flair.

Superior Pursuit – created by Cheri Loughlin

1-1/2 measure Bacardi Superior Rum

1/4 measure Drambuie

1/4 measure B&B Liqueur

Orange Twist Garnish

Build over ice in a rocks glass. Zest orange twist over the liquid before placing orange twist directly into the cocktail.

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Tagged B&B Liqueur, Bacardi Rum, Drambuie, Drambuie Pursuit, Rum

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