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Review: The Pink Pigeon Mauritian Rum

Posted on August 6, 2012 | Leave a comment

The Pink Pigeon Rum _DSC3867 photo copyright Cheri Loughlin With Vanilla and other natural flavors

80 Proof / 40% alcohol

Suggested Retail Price: $34.99 / 750ml bottle

Availability: California, Arizona and Miami as of April 2012. More markets to follow.

The Pink Pigeon Mauritian Rum Tasting Notes

Color: Darker side of gold. Reminds me of end of season dried out cornfields in color.

Aroma: Just like smelling a bottle of vanilla extract. No burn. Sweet aroma.

Tasted Neat: Sweet enough to taste like vanilla liqueur. Coffee notes. Very much vanilla in flavor. Perfumed. Sort of mixing an average tasting rum with nice mouth feel with a good quality vanilla liqueur.

Mouth Feel: Somewhere in the lower range of medium.

Comparable Spirit: Marginally less sweetness than vanilla liqueur, but very much flavored like one. Not at all like any usual rum.

Possible Uses, Pairings and / or Cocktails:

Great base for homemade vanilla. This isn’t your ordinary Mojito or Daiquiri rum. Possibly a fruited daiquiri such as watermelon would work well. Might also pair nicely with warmed Horchata or add a splash to warmed chai tea.

Homemade Vanilla: 1 Vanilla Bean sliced to open. Place in glass jar. Fill with vanilla noted rum. Seal. Store in dark area. Lightly shake every few days. Allow flavor to meld with rum for 30 to 60 days. Use as you would vanilla extract. Vanilla bean can be used in next batch of vanilla by repeating the first steps. The second batch might take longer to achieve the same flavor profile as the first batch.

Playful Pigeon Punch – serves 2

1 ounce Canned Coconut Milk

1 ounce Sweetened Pineapple Juice

3/4 ounce Fresh Lemon Juice

2 ounces Pink Pigeon Rum

Several Heavy Dashes Angostura Bitters

Top with Orange Crush Soda

Build over ice in small pitcher. Alternative: multiply batch according to number of servings needed. Build over block of ice in punch bowl.

Pink Pigeon Punch – serves 4

7 ounces Pink Pigeon Rum

3 ounces Fresh Lemon Juice

3/4 ounce Agave Nectar

7 ounces Fresh Watermelon Juice

12 ounces Ginger Beer

Watermelon Wedge Garnish

Build over ice in punch bowl or pitcher. Stir. Ladle into punch glasses with watermelon garnish.

Review sample provided by representatives of Pink Pigeon Rum

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Tagged Agave Nectar, Classic Bitters, Coconut Milk, Fresh Lemon, Ginger Beer, Homemade Vanilla, Orange Soda, Pineapple Juice, Pink Pigeon Punch, Pink Pigeon Rum, Playful Pigeon Punch, Punch, Vanilla, Watermelon

Barefoot PalmetTOE

Posted on August 3, 2012 | Leave a comment

Beautiful summery pink hue, divine fresh flavor of watermelon plucked from the vine. Barefoot Pinot Grigio provides the essence of fresh rind to this lush flavored drink, validating the refreshing flavor of summer.Excellent for National Watermelon Day.

Barefoot PalmetTOE – created by Cheri Loughlin

3 measures Barefoot Pinot Grigio

3/4 measure Triple Sec

1/4 measure Watermelon Schnapps

1/2 measure Lemon Juice

8 – 1 inch Watermelon Chunks

Muddle seven watermelon chunks and lemon juice in mixing glass. Add remaining liquids with ice. Shake to blend and chill. Strain into highball glass over fresh ice. Garnish with remaining watermelon chunk.

Cocktail Recipe and Photo commissioned by Barefoot Wine & Bubbly

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Posted in Corporate Mixology, Wine Cocktails

Tagged Barefoot PalmetTOE, Barefoot Wine & Bubbly, Corporate Mixology, Fresh Lemon, National Watermelon Day, Triple Sec, Watermelon, Watermelon Schnapps, Wine

El Toro

Posted on August 2, 2012 | Leave a comment

If you can’t take the heat… perhaps combine a little spice with watermelon and tequila. El Toro is spicy sweet goodness with terrific summery feel. But do be careful. The light watermelon flavor does pack fabulous spicy heat.

El Toro – created by Cheri Loughlin

2 measures Camarena Reposado Tequila

6 large Watermelon Chunks

1/4 Red Chili Pepper – seeded

1/4 measure Lemon Juice

Watermelon Slice Garnish

Place watermelon chunks and red chili pepper in mixing glass. Muddle to release juice and chili pepper spice flavor. Add remaining liquids with ice. Shake to blend and chill. Strain into large rocks glass over fresh ice. Garnish with watermelon slice.

Cocktail Recipe commissioned by Camarena Tequila Representatives

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Posted in Corporate Mixology, Daily Holidays

Tagged Camarena Tequila, Chili Pepper, Corporate Mixology, El Toro, Fresh Lemon, National Watermelon Day, Tequila, Watermelon

Jalisco Sweet Heat

Posted on July 3, 2012 | Leave a comment

Warm summer days call for cool sips to beat the hit. Jalisco sweet heat brings fresh watermelon flavor with tinge of heat mingling with succulent sweetness. The sweet heat pairing gives this drink a hit of straight from the vine freshness clear down to the blush of the rind.

Jalisco Sweet Heat – created by Cheri Loughlin

1-1/2 measure Camarena Silver Tequila

4 large pieces Watermelon (1” x 1-1/2”)

1 Tablespoon Hot Pepper Jelly

1/2 measure Lemon Juice

Muddle watermelon, jelly and lemon juice in mixing glass. Add tequila and ice. Shake vigorously to completely blend mixture. Double strain into large rocks glass over fresh ice.

Want the rush of Jalisco Sweet Heat when fresh watermelon is out of season? Bottled watermelon juice found in the refrigerated juice section substitute for fresh watermelon in a pinch, but it is not quite as sweet and deeply flavored as fresh watermelon. Add approximately 1/4 to 1/3 measure Watermelon Schnapps to the recipe to make up for the flavor difference.

Cocktail Recipe commissioned by Camarena Tequila Representatives

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Posted in Corporate Mixology, Independence Day

Tagged Camarena Tequila, Corporate Mixology, Fresh Lemon, Independence Day, Jalisco Sweet Heat, Pepper Jelly, Tequila, Watermelon, Watermelon Schnapps

Watermelon Slush

Posted on June 18, 2012 | Leave a comment

Watermelon Slush

2 cups Fresh Watermelon – seeded

Sugar or Honey to taste – optional

8 to 12 ounces Ice

Place all ingredients in blender. Blend until ice is completely smooth. Pour into decorative cocktail glass. Garnish with watermelon wedge.

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Posted in Mocktails

Tagged Honey, Non-Alcoholic Drinks, Watermelon, Watermelon Slush

Barefoot Beach Splash

Posted on May 16, 2012 | Leave a comment

Barefoot Beach Splash is light and refreshingly sweetened. Its lovely pale pink hue is ideal for spring celebrations, but begs for summertime sipping. Ready, set, let’s go to the beach!

Barefoot Beach Splash – created by Cheri Loughlin

2 measures Watermelon Juice

1-1/2 measure Raspberry Lemonade

1/2 measure Cranberry Juice

2 measures Barefoot Bubbly Extra Dry

Combine juices in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to chill. Strain into highball glass over fresh ice. Top with Barefoot Bubbly Extra Dry. Stir.

Cocktail Recipe and Photo commissioned by Barefoot Wine & Bubbly

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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Posted in Corporate Mixology

Tagged Barefoot Beach Splash, Barefoot Wine & Bubbly, Champagne, Cranberry Juice, National Watermelon Day, Raspberry Lemonade, Watermelon

Barefoot Paradise Retreat

Posted on April 8, 2012 | Leave a comment

Small indulgences are an ideal getaway when lengthy vacation is out of the question. Enjoy a summer escape anytime with the Barefoot Paradise Retreat bubbly cocktail.

Barefoot Paradise Retreat – created by Cheri Loughlin

1-1/2 measure Watermelon Juice

1/2 measure Raspberry Syrup

3/4 measure Lemon Juice

3 measures Barefoot Pink Moscato

Combine juices and syrup in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to chill. Strain into champagne flute. Top with Barefoot Pink Moscato.

Cocktail Recipe and Photo commissioned by Barefoot Wine & Bubbly

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Posted in Champagne & Bubbly, Corporate Mixology

Tagged Barefoot Paradise Retreat, Barefoot Wine & Bubbly, Champagne, Corporate Mixology, Lemon Juice, Raspberry Syrup, Watermelon

Kiwi Colada

Posted on March 12, 2012 | Leave a comment

Decadent fresh fruit flavor. Coconut comes through lightly rather than with sweetened bite. Faint watermelon in the background finished this drink off to completion. Pale green color makes this drink a fun choice for St. Patrick’s Day.

Kiwi Colada – created by Cheri Loughlin

1-1/2 measure Watermelon Juice

1 Fresh Kiwi – peeled & sliced

1 measure Cream of Coconut

6 Fresh Pineapple Chunks

12 ounces Ice

Kiwi Slice Garnish

Place all ingredients except garnish in blender with ice. Blend until completely smooth. Pour into goblet or decorative cocktail glass. Garnish with kiwi slice.

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Posted in Mocktails, St. Patrick's Day

Tagged Coconut Cream, Kiwi, Kiwi Colada, Non-Alcoholic Drinks, Pina Colada, Pineapple, St. Patrick's Day, Watermelon

Rosy Melon

Posted on January 10, 2012 | Leave a comment

Tequila comes through rather nicely. It is essential to pinch the rosemary spring before placing it into the cocktail as garnish to release the aroma and a bit more herbal flavor within the drink. This allows more fresh feel giving this cocktail a summery, light, sweet aura.

Rosy Melon – created by Cheri Loughlin

2 Watermelon Chunks

1/4 measure Rosemary Syrup*

1-1/2 measure 100% Agave Tequila

Rosemary sprig garnish

Muddle watermelon and rosemary syrup in mixing glass. Add tequila and ice. Shake to blend. Strain into rocks glass over fresh ice. Pinch or slap rosemary sprig to release aroma before placing in glass as garnish.

Rosemary Syrup

1/2 cup water

1 cup sugar

3 to 4 Rosemary Sprigs

Combine water and sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a gentle boil, stirring frequently allowing sugar to dissolve completely. Toss in rosemary sprigs and remove from heat. Allow to cool completely. Strain into airtight glass container. Refrigerate between uses.

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Posted in Cocktails

Tagged Rosemary, Tequila, Watermelon

Wild for Watermelon

Posted on June 21, 2011 | Leave a comment

Fresh lemon juice gives the Red Melon the semblance of watermelon rind without the bitterness of the real thing. Adding Jim Beam Bourbon to the Red Stag cuts through a portion of the sweetness. Using fresh watermelon as flavoring means no extra added sugar in the form of liqueurs or simple syrup. This cocktail comes across very fresh. For richer Red Stag flavor leave out the Jim Beam Bourbon without increasing any other ratios in the cocktail.

Red Melon – created by Cheri Loughlin

4 – 1-1/2 inch Watermelon Chunks

1 measure Red Stag by Jim Beam

1/2 measure Jim Beam Bourbon

1/2 measure Fresh Lemon Juice

Watermelon Chunks for Garnish

Place watermelon chunks in a mixing glass. Muddle. Add Red Stag, Jim Beam Bourbon and lemon Juice with ice. Shake. Strain into a large rocks glass over fresh ice. Garnish with a skewer or fresh watermelon chunks.

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Posted in Whiskey Cocktails

Tagged Bourbon, Fresh Lemon, Jim Beam Bourbon, Red Stag by Jim Beam, Watermelon

Tag Archives: Watermelon

Review: The Pink Pigeon Mauritian Rum

Barefoot PalmetTOE

El Toro

Jalisco Sweet Heat

Watermelon Slush

Barefoot Beach Splash

Barefoot Paradise Retreat

Kiwi Colada

Rosy Melon

Wild for Watermelon

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