We've partnered with Carnival Cruise Line to discover the next cocktail for their Havana Bar aboard the new Carnival Vista, and the winner is going on a cruise! See details below on how to enter (and read on for our ideal island drink).
Today: The summer drink that will make you feel like you're on vacation without even leaving home.
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I was once asked, in a bar, unprecedented, what my ideal daiquiri ratio was.
It was a perfectly good question, indicative of knowledge that good bartenders often judge their brethren on their ability to balance rum, lime, and sugar in a cocktail that can stand on its own two feet. (To wit: They have a whole section on daiquiri ratios in the Death & Co book.)
I remember wanting to say: big, frozen, in a neon plastic glass with a curly straw. I wanted to offset our start. I wanted to go for surprise. And most nights after most long days, I prefer to drink my first cocktail, not expound on it. (Maybe I’ll want to talk about the second.)
I don’t remember what I did say, but even though, in that moment, I was using the frozen daiquiri as a counterpoint to higher cocktail culture, I don’t really feel that it is: Frozen daiquiris are good. They are carefree and practically vacation in a glass and you are fooling yourself if you say you don’t like them. You’re not fooling us: Lime and rum and sugar and ice are practically hardwired to be likable.
And this cocktail is hardwired to be dead simple: Pour ingredients into blender. Press blend. Pour into large vessel. Add a curly straw if you want—you can still be proud of the ratio.
Makes 5 drinks
8 ounces light rum
6 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
3 teaspoons superfine sugar
4 cups crushed ice
Lime wheels for garnish (optional)
See the full recipe (and save and print it) here.
We partnered with Carnival to celebrate the opening of the Havana Bar—on their newest ship Carnival Vista—debuting in 2016. Add your favorite tropical cocktail recipe in the comments below for a chance to win a Carnival cruise (make sure to tell us by Friday, July 31 11:59 PM EST—and then we'll pick one winner).
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Christine B.
September 27, 2015
A good hurricane.
Layer
1 Shot light rum
1 Shot dark rum
3oz of orange juice
2 oz of pineapple juice
1/2 Shot of grenadine
1/2 Shot Myers rum
Sever over ice and garnish with a cherry and pineapple slice
Layer
1 Shot light rum
1 Shot dark rum
3oz of orange juice
2 oz of pineapple juice
1/2 Shot of grenadine
1/2 Shot Myers rum
Sever over ice and garnish with a cherry and pineapple slice
Christine B.
September 27, 2015
Frozen kiki lime.
Light and fresh
Pour kiki lime over ice and blended in a blender.
Very refreshing and relaxing summer drink.
Light and fresh
Pour kiki lime over ice and blended in a blender.
Very refreshing and relaxing summer drink.
Andrea J.
August 4, 2015
I love a spicy grapefruit paloma!
Drink:
1 oz lime juice
½ tsp agave
1 serrano pepper slice
2 oz fresh grapefruit juice
2 oz blanco tequila
2 oz jarritos style grapefruit soda
Salt rim:
2 teaspoons kosher and/or sea salt
1 tsp chili powder
Lime wedge, for lining the rim
Small grapefruit wedges, for garnish
Drink:
1 oz lime juice
½ tsp agave
1 serrano pepper slice
2 oz fresh grapefruit juice
2 oz blanco tequila
2 oz jarritos style grapefruit soda
Salt rim:
2 teaspoons kosher and/or sea salt
1 tsp chili powder
Lime wedge, for lining the rim
Small grapefruit wedges, for garnish
chad
July 31, 2015
My favorite drink I had while in Panama was based on El Nacional, a famous Cuban cocktail:
50ml Havana Club Añejo 3 años
10ml apricot brandy
25ml fresh pineapple juice
10ml sugar syrup
20ml fresh lime juice
50ml Havana Club Añejo 3 años
10ml apricot brandy
25ml fresh pineapple juice
10ml sugar syrup
20ml fresh lime juice
chad
July 31, 2015
My favorite summertime after dinner drink is a grasshopper:
two parts gin
one part brandy
one part Creme de Menthe
two parts gin
one part brandy
one part Creme de Menthe
Rachel O.
July 31, 2015
I had this delicious specialty cocktail at the Loft restaurant in Ashland, OR. It’s a vacation getaway in a glass! It’s called the Hot Monkey:
hot pepper vodka
peach vodka
passion fruit syrup
apricot nectar
fresh mint
lime
finish with a spicy sugared rim
hot pepper vodka
peach vodka
passion fruit syrup
apricot nectar
fresh mint
lime
finish with a spicy sugared rim
Heather H.
July 31, 2015
I'm a Miami girl, so I call this variation of a mojito the Biscayne Baybreeze:
8-10 mint leaves
3 limes, squeezed and dropped
.5 oz simple syrup
2 oz coconut rum
1 oz cranberry juice
.5 oz pineapple juice
Shake it up, and then top it with sprite and a nice pineapple wedge!
8-10 mint leaves
3 limes, squeezed and dropped
.5 oz simple syrup
2 oz coconut rum
1 oz cranberry juice
.5 oz pineapple juice
Shake it up, and then top it with sprite and a nice pineapple wedge!
Kev O.
July 31, 2015
Nutty Captain Passion
1 cup Captain Morgan Spiced Rum
½ cup Amaretto
2½ cups passion fruit juice
2 cups Pineapple juice
Fresh raspberries
Ice
Blend or throw in a pitcher to serve and enjoy; good on ice or served "martini" style
1 cup Captain Morgan Spiced Rum
½ cup Amaretto
2½ cups passion fruit juice
2 cups Pineapple juice
Fresh raspberries
Ice
Blend or throw in a pitcher to serve and enjoy; good on ice or served "martini" style
Kelly M.
July 30, 2015
My all time favorite tropical drink is the dirty banana!
1 oz coconut rum
1 oz banana liquer
1 oz kahlua
1/2 c half and half
1 frozen banana
4 ice cubes
Blend ingredients together until smooth. you can also add whipped topping and chocolate syrup on top for a little something extra
1 oz coconut rum
1 oz banana liquer
1 oz kahlua
1/2 c half and half
1 frozen banana
4 ice cubes
Blend ingredients together until smooth. you can also add whipped topping and chocolate syrup on top for a little something extra
Ro Q.
July 30, 2015
This is a nice sweet drink to enjoy at the Havana Bar.
1 oz Stoli Vodka
1 oz Southern Comfort
.5 oz Sloe Gin
.5 oz Amaretto
.5 oz Triple Sec
2 oz Orange Juice
2 oz Pineapple Juice
1 oz Lime juice
pour all ingredients into a mixing glass shaken and serve over ice
Enjoy by the pool.
1 oz Stoli Vodka
1 oz Southern Comfort
.5 oz Sloe Gin
.5 oz Amaretto
.5 oz Triple Sec
2 oz Orange Juice
2 oz Pineapple Juice
1 oz Lime juice
pour all ingredients into a mixing glass shaken and serve over ice
Enjoy by the pool.
Kris O.
July 30, 2015
This has always been one of my favorite fruity cocktails; been drinking it since I was 21! I call it Nutty Comfort
1 -1/2 ozs Absolut Vodka
3/4 oz southern comfort
1/2 oz amaretto
2 ozs pineapple juice
4 ozs orange juice
1/2 oz fresh lime juice
ginger ale
garnish with fresh lime
1 -1/2 ozs Absolut Vodka
3/4 oz southern comfort
1/2 oz amaretto
2 ozs pineapple juice
4 ozs orange juice
1/2 oz fresh lime juice
ginger ale
garnish with fresh lime
Mer B.
July 30, 2015
So, my sister and I have two favorites, both using Kinky. One is the "Dew Me"...diet Mountain Dew and Kinky (the pink one). Tastes almost peachy...YUM! The other? The "Glow Stick"...also diet Dew and Kinky...this time the blue stuff. Looks just like a yellow glow stick. Both are simply fantastic and oh-so easy!
Karen B.
July 30, 2015
Plain, simple and delicious..."Dr. Pepper Cocktail"... Serve a jigger (or more) of Amaretto, Dr. Pepper and a splash of Grenadine over ice. Texans like me love their Dr. Pepper. This grownup version is even better!
Shatima R.
July 30, 2015
It's Called: VACATION GETAWAY..... Rum, Blue Curacao, Peach Schnapps, Pina Colada (FROZEN) I Actual was the Cruise Drink Winner and it Sold the Whole Cruise........ SHATIMA RUFFIN
Troy J.
July 30, 2015
Pineapple & Mango Rum Cocktail
INGREDIENTS
2 1/2 small ripe mangoes, peeled and cubed (about 2 cups), plus 1/2 mango cut into slices with skin, for garnish
4 ounces best-quality golden rum
4 cups fresh pineapple juice (from a 4 1/2-pound pineapple)
Fresh tropical fruit, such as dragon fruit and star fruit, for garnish
DIRECTIONS
Puree mangoes, rum, and 1/2 cup water in a blender. Pour 2 ounces puree into each of six 12-ounce glasses. Fill glasses with ice, and top off with pineapple juice. Garnish with tropical fruit.
INGREDIENTS
2 1/2 small ripe mangoes, peeled and cubed (about 2 cups), plus 1/2 mango cut into slices with skin, for garnish
4 ounces best-quality golden rum
4 cups fresh pineapple juice (from a 4 1/2-pound pineapple)
Fresh tropical fruit, such as dragon fruit and star fruit, for garnish
DIRECTIONS
Puree mangoes, rum, and 1/2 cup water in a blender. Pour 2 ounces puree into each of six 12-ounce glasses. Fill glasses with ice, and top off with pineapple juice. Garnish with tropical fruit.
Niki J.
July 30, 2015
I LOVE a Blue Hawaii !
INGREDIENTS
3 ounces pineapple juice
3/4 ounce white rum
3/4 ounce vodka
1/2 ounce lemon juice
1/2 ounce blue Curacao
1/4 ounce simple syrup
Ice
Cherry and a pineapple wedge (for serving)
DIRECTIONS
In a cocktail shaker, combine pineapple juice, rum, vodka, lemon juice, blue Curacao, and simple syrup. Shake and strain over ice. Serve with a cherry and a pineapple wedge.
INGREDIENTS
3 ounces pineapple juice
3/4 ounce white rum
3/4 ounce vodka
1/2 ounce lemon juice
1/2 ounce blue Curacao
1/4 ounce simple syrup
Ice
Cherry and a pineapple wedge (for serving)
DIRECTIONS
In a cocktail shaker, combine pineapple juice, rum, vodka, lemon juice, blue Curacao, and simple syrup. Shake and strain over ice. Serve with a cherry and a pineapple wedge.
Sarah R.
July 30, 2015
Italian Surfer With an Attitude...8 oz banana vodka, 8 oz amaretto, 4 oz dark rum, 4 oz light rum, 4 oz cranberry juice, 4 oz pinapple juice. Blend, pour over ice. Top with an umbrella and cherry! Great drink. Beautiful colors, smells good, but has a strong kick!
Liz M.
July 30, 2015
Since it's for the Havana bar why not name it La Habana mojeto
1 ounce rum
6 Mint leaves
Fresh pineapple slice
1 ounce Pineapple juice
1 ounce Coconut rum
1/2 lime juice .... Mix together serve over ice super refreshing !
1 ounce rum
6 Mint leaves
Fresh pineapple slice
1 ounce Pineapple juice
1 ounce Coconut rum
1/2 lime juice .... Mix together serve over ice super refreshing !
Jannell L.
July 29, 2015
Malibu rum & white rum with blueberry puree, creme de coco, and soda h20 or sprite! A few blueberries on an umbrella floating in the drink, I call it purple paradise I just made some for my luau and they were huge hit!
Juan E.
July 29, 2015
The PainKiller (Lg Batch)
46 oz Orange Juice (Canned)
46 oz Pineapple Juice (Canned)
16 oz Coco Lopez
1 Cup Bacardi 151 Proof
1 Cup Light Cruzan Rum
Freshly Grated Nutmeg (added after drink is served)
46 oz Orange Juice (Canned)
46 oz Pineapple Juice (Canned)
16 oz Coco Lopez
1 Cup Bacardi 151 Proof
1 Cup Light Cruzan Rum
Freshly Grated Nutmeg (added after drink is served)
Trey A.
July 29, 2015
16oz glass with a cup of ice. Fill half with vodka and half with water. Squirt your favorite Mio flavor into it, and mix!
Patricia J.
July 29, 2015
Rum Punch - We make ours in a pitcher. So, i a pitcher add 1 1/2 cups of a light rum, 3 cups of freshly squeezed OJ, 3 cups of pineapple juice, 3 tbsp of lime juice, 2 tbsp of cranberry juice and lastly 2 tbsp of grenadine. Mix well and pour of a glass of ice. Great light Summer drink!
Carla R.
July 29, 2015
Key Lime Lemonade
Start with fresh squeezed lemonade.
Pour glass 3/4 full of fresh lemonade
Add a shot of lime rum, finish with club soda. Add ice and fresh slice of lime.
Start with fresh squeezed lemonade.
Pour glass 3/4 full of fresh lemonade
Add a shot of lime rum, finish with club soda. Add ice and fresh slice of lime.
Gordonk5
July 29, 2015
Perfect Margarita:
Shot of Tequila
Shot of Grand Marne
Shot of Triple Sec
Shot of Pre Mix (Cuervo Gold Mix)
Shake with ice and poor.
Salt glass or not
Shot of Tequila
Shot of Grand Marne
Shot of Triple Sec
Shot of Pre Mix (Cuervo Gold Mix)
Shake with ice and poor.
Salt glass or not
Gregg G.
July 29, 2015
Pistachio Martini..(costly cause it contains 5 liquors but its delicious and green & tastes like pistachio) 1 OZ each: Amaretto, Frangelico, Blue curacao, Good Vanilla vodka, Lastly 1.5 OZ Irish creme (Bailys or other) shake, pour over ice..nice..
Elaine M.
July 29, 2015
E. Marsh
Frozen Lemonade with Coconut Rum
1 1/2 cups ice cubes, crushed
3 tablespoons frozen lemonade concentrate
2 tablespoons coconut rum (such as Malibu)
Lime wedge
Place ice, concentrate, and rum in a blender; blend until slushy. Garnish with lime wedge, if desired.
Frozen Lemonade with Coconut Rum
1 1/2 cups ice cubes, crushed
3 tablespoons frozen lemonade concentrate
2 tablespoons coconut rum (such as Malibu)
Lime wedge
Place ice, concentrate, and rum in a blender; blend until slushy. Garnish with lime wedge, if desired.
angel
July 29, 2015
Midori pina colada (I absolutely love especially on a cruise hehe)
For 1 Servings
2 oz midori melon liqueur
2 oz coconut milk
1 oz coconut rum
4 oz pineapple juice
ice
1 In a blender, combine ingredients with ice until well blended.
2 Pour into tall glass and garnish with cherry and or pineapple or orange garnish.
3 Insert straw (maybe an umbrella ) and sip and enjoy.
For 1 Servings
2 oz midori melon liqueur
2 oz coconut milk
1 oz coconut rum
4 oz pineapple juice
ice
1 In a blender, combine ingredients with ice until well blended.
2 Pour into tall glass and garnish with cherry and or pineapple or orange garnish.
3 Insert straw (maybe an umbrella ) and sip and enjoy.
Misty W.
July 29, 2015
The Perfect Mojito
(makes one)
1 ½ oz BACARDI Superior Rum
Club Soda
12 mint leaves
½ lime
2 tbsp simple syrup
(1 tbsp sugar can be used instead of the simple syrup. If using sugar, muddle it in the first step with the min leaves and lime)
Muddle 12 fresh mint leaves and 1/2 a lime. Cover with 2 Tbsp. of simple syrup and top with ice. Add 1 1/2 oz of BACARDI Superior Rum and top with Club Soda. Stir well and garnish with a lime wedge and sprig of mint (and a stick of sugarcane if you can find it!)
(makes one)
1 ½ oz BACARDI Superior Rum
Club Soda
12 mint leaves
½ lime
2 tbsp simple syrup
(1 tbsp sugar can be used instead of the simple syrup. If using sugar, muddle it in the first step with the min leaves and lime)
Muddle 12 fresh mint leaves and 1/2 a lime. Cover with 2 Tbsp. of simple syrup and top with ice. Add 1 1/2 oz of BACARDI Superior Rum and top with Club Soda. Stir well and garnish with a lime wedge and sprig of mint (and a stick of sugarcane if you can find it!)
Michele L.
July 29, 2015
Malibu Sunset
1 oz Malibu run
3 oz pineapple juice
3 oz orange juice
slash cranberry juice
1 oz Malibu run
3 oz pineapple juice
3 oz orange juice
slash cranberry juice
Jennifer W.
July 29, 2015
Havana Cocktail
2 oz light rum
1 oz pineapple juice
1 tsp lemon juice
In a shaker half-filled with ice cubes, combine all of the ingredients. Shake well. Strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with thin slice of pineapple
2 oz light rum
1 oz pineapple juice
1 tsp lemon juice
In a shaker half-filled with ice cubes, combine all of the ingredients. Shake well. Strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with thin slice of pineapple
James J.
July 29, 2015
Bushwacker
2. oz Coconut Rum
2 oz. Vodka
2 Oz. Bailey’s
2 oz. Kahlua
2 oz. Amaretto
2 oz. Cream of Coconut
Chocolate Syrup
Pinch of Nutmeg
Drizzle chocolate syrup in a glass. Combine all ingredients in a blender, blend with ice, pour in the glass. Sprinkle with nutmeg.
2. oz Coconut Rum
2 oz. Vodka
2 Oz. Bailey’s
2 oz. Kahlua
2 oz. Amaretto
2 oz. Cream of Coconut
Chocolate Syrup
Pinch of Nutmeg
Drizzle chocolate syrup in a glass. Combine all ingredients in a blender, blend with ice, pour in the glass. Sprinkle with nutmeg.
Betty A.
July 28, 2015
Chunky Monkey (so good!)
3 oz creme de banana
3 oz amaretto
3 oz rum
3 oz creme de cacao
4 tbs cream of coconut
3 oz half & half
1/2 banana
2 cups ice
Place all together in a blender and blend until smooth and creamy!! Can also substitute vanilla or chocolate ice cream for the ice. Pour into your favorite glass, top with whipped cream and a cherry!
3 oz creme de banana
3 oz amaretto
3 oz rum
3 oz creme de cacao
4 tbs cream of coconut
3 oz half & half
1/2 banana
2 cups ice
Place all together in a blender and blend until smooth and creamy!! Can also substitute vanilla or chocolate ice cream for the ice. Pour into your favorite glass, top with whipped cream and a cherry!
Courtney
July 28, 2015
Love mojitos - classic recipe
INGREDIENTS:
10 fresh mint leaves
1/2 lime, cut into 4 wedges
2 tablespoons white sugar, or to taste
1 cup ice cubes
1 1/2 fluid ounces white rum
1/2 cup club soda
DIRECTIONS:
1. Place mint leaves and 1 lime wedge into a sturdy glass. Use a muddler to crush the mint and lime to release the mint oils and lime juice. Add 2 more lime wedges and the sugar, and muddle again to release the lime juice. Do not strain the mixture. Fill the glass almost to the top with ice. Pour the rum over the ice, and fill the glass with carbonated water. Stir, taste, and add more sugar if desired. Garnish with the remaining lime wedge.
INGREDIENTS:
10 fresh mint leaves
1/2 lime, cut into 4 wedges
2 tablespoons white sugar, or to taste
1 cup ice cubes
1 1/2 fluid ounces white rum
1/2 cup club soda
DIRECTIONS:
1. Place mint leaves and 1 lime wedge into a sturdy glass. Use a muddler to crush the mint and lime to release the mint oils and lime juice. Add 2 more lime wedges and the sugar, and muddle again to release the lime juice. Do not strain the mixture. Fill the glass almost to the top with ice. Pour the rum over the ice, and fill the glass with carbonated water. Stir, taste, and add more sugar if desired. Garnish with the remaining lime wedge.
Jill R.
July 28, 2015
Frozen Strawberry Margarita:
4 shots of Tequila
4 shots of Controy
Juice of 1 lime
1 Cup of fresh strawberries
2 Cups of ice
- In a blender, add your alcohol, lime, ice and strawberries.
Blend till all ingredients are pureed.
Be sure to sugar the rim of your glass before serving.
4 shots of Tequila
4 shots of Controy
Juice of 1 lime
1 Cup of fresh strawberries
2 Cups of ice
- In a blender, add your alcohol, lime, ice and strawberries.
Blend till all ingredients are pureed.
Be sure to sugar the rim of your glass before serving.
Tamara
July 28, 2015
You'll Need:
2-oz cucumber tequila, chilled (recipe follows)
1 lemon wedge
1 lime wedge
5 to 10 fresh mint leaves
5 to 6 oz. lemon-lime soda, chilled
Blend crushed watermelon and ice in blended
Fill 12-oz tumbler with watermelon ice mix
Pour tequila over watermelong ice.
Squeeze lemon and lime wedges over ice.
Add to glass.
Put mint leaves in one hand. Clap between hands several times to release oils. Drop leaves in glass. Top with soda. Stir gently. 1 serving
Kendra N.
July 28, 2015
Caribbean Sea
1 oz Blue Curacao
6 oz pineapple juice
1 oz banana liqueur or banana rum (Cruzan brand rum preferred)
1 oz mango rum (Cruzan brand preferred)
1 oz coconut rum (Cruzan brand preferred)
1 oz Triplesec
splash of cranberry juice
Start with 1 ounce of Blue Curacao, followed by 6 ounces of pineapple juice. Then add 1 ounce of banana liqueur (although banana rum will also work if you don't have liqueur) followed by 1 ounce of mango rum, 1 ounce of coconut rum, and 1 ounce of Triplesec. We prefer Cruzan brand rum for a smoother taste, but any brand will work. Top it off with a splash of cranberry juice. Shake or stir and serve over ice. Garnish with a slice of pineapple. Enjoy a taste of the Caribbean Sea!
1 oz Blue Curacao
6 oz pineapple juice
1 oz banana liqueur or banana rum (Cruzan brand rum preferred)
1 oz mango rum (Cruzan brand preferred)
1 oz coconut rum (Cruzan brand preferred)
1 oz Triplesec
splash of cranberry juice
Start with 1 ounce of Blue Curacao, followed by 6 ounces of pineapple juice. Then add 1 ounce of banana liqueur (although banana rum will also work if you don't have liqueur) followed by 1 ounce of mango rum, 1 ounce of coconut rum, and 1 ounce of Triplesec. We prefer Cruzan brand rum for a smoother taste, but any brand will work. Top it off with a splash of cranberry juice. Shake or stir and serve over ice. Garnish with a slice of pineapple. Enjoy a taste of the Caribbean Sea!
Ptdog10
July 27, 2015
1 shot coconut rum 1 shot triple sec 1 shot of pinnapple juice 1 shot orange juice
Lisabeth M.
July 27, 2015
A bottle of Tequila, three cups of fresh lime juice, muddled cucumber, muddled mint, and simple syrup = a delicious tropical margarita for the summer!
Kim K.
July 27, 2015
I am always a fan of a Blue Hawaiian.
I just wish I could drink it in Hawaii more often :)
3 ounces pineapple juice
3/4 ounce white rum
3/4 ounce vodka
1/2 ounce lemon juice
1/2 ounce blue Curacao
1/4 ounce simple syrup
Ice
Top with Cherry and a pineapple wedge for a beach feel
I just wish I could drink it in Hawaii more often :)
3 ounces pineapple juice
3/4 ounce white rum
3/4 ounce vodka
1/2 ounce lemon juice
1/2 ounce blue Curacao
1/4 ounce simple syrup
Ice
Top with Cherry and a pineapple wedge for a beach feel
Leisa
July 27, 2015
My favorite drink is Peach Schnapps mixed with Sprite. Simple and surprisingly delicious!
Patti F.
July 27, 2015
This was my aunt's recipe which she always made when we visited. My first taste was 43 years ago! :)
Mai Tai's
1 small can concentrated orange juice
1 small can pineapple juice
1 1/2 shots white Rum per drink
Fill blender with chopped ice adding above ingredients.
Optional: Add Grenadine & coconut powder
Then blend until desired smoothness.
Garnish with spear as follows: green cherry, pineapple chunk, red cherry, orange slice
Mai Tai's
1 small can concentrated orange juice
1 small can pineapple juice
1 1/2 shots white Rum per drink
Fill blender with chopped ice adding above ingredients.
Optional: Add Grenadine & coconut powder
Then blend until desired smoothness.
Garnish with spear as follows: green cherry, pineapple chunk, red cherry, orange slice
grace
July 27, 2015
Recipe courtesy Danny Lee, Mandu, Washington, D.C.
3½ ounces soju, such as Jinro
3½ ounces juice (aloe, grape, mango, peach, pineapple, orange or pear)
Splash of soda water
Pour the soju into a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake vigorously, and strain into a large martini glass. Top with the juice and a splash of soda.
3½ ounces soju, such as Jinro
3½ ounces juice (aloe, grape, mango, peach, pineapple, orange or pear)
Splash of soda water
Pour the soju into a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake vigorously, and strain into a large martini glass. Top with the juice and a splash of soda.
Marissa C.
July 27, 2015
Caribbean Rum Punch
1/2 oz. lime juice
2 oz. orange juice
1 oz. pineapple juice
1 oz. dark rum
1/2 oz. light rum
Kate K.
July 27, 2015
The CocoLux-
In a Boston shaker, combine 1 oz coconut rum, 1 oz Luxardo cherry, 2 oz dark rum, 2 oz pineapple juice, a splash of orange juice, and a dash of orange bitters. Shake and pour over ice. Garnish with a slice of lime and a maraschino cherry.
In a Boston shaker, combine 1 oz coconut rum, 1 oz Luxardo cherry, 2 oz dark rum, 2 oz pineapple juice, a splash of orange juice, and a dash of orange bitters. Shake and pour over ice. Garnish with a slice of lime and a maraschino cherry.
Kelly P.
July 26, 2015
Get naked and run on the beach
Frozen can of pink lemonade, 1 bottle beer, vodka 1 cup - pour into a blender with ice
Frozen can of pink lemonade, 1 bottle beer, vodka 1 cup - pour into a blender with ice
Karen S.
July 26, 2015
Ginger Strawberry Mojito
Ingredients
1 tsp. chopped fresh ginger
4 medium strawberries hulled and quartered, plus 1 for garnish
12 sprigs fresh mint, plus 1 for garnish
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
Ice
1 tablespoon (1/2 oz.) brown sugar
4 tablespoons (2 ounces) spiced rum
3 tablespoons (1 1/2 oz.) ginger ale
Place chopped ginger in a cocktail shaker and muddle. Add quartered strawberries, mint sprigs and lime juice and muddle again. Add ice, brown sugar, and rum. Shake vigorously to combine. Strain into double old fashioned glass over fresh ice. Top with ginger ale. Garnish with remaining
strawberry and mint sprig.
Strawberries and ginger combine to make a unique and refreshing take on a mojito, the traditional Cuban cocktail, perfect to serve on a cruise!
Ingredients
1 tsp. chopped fresh ginger
4 medium strawberries hulled and quartered, plus 1 for garnish
12 sprigs fresh mint, plus 1 for garnish
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
Ice
1 tablespoon (1/2 oz.) brown sugar
4 tablespoons (2 ounces) spiced rum
3 tablespoons (1 1/2 oz.) ginger ale
Place chopped ginger in a cocktail shaker and muddle. Add quartered strawberries, mint sprigs and lime juice and muddle again. Add ice, brown sugar, and rum. Shake vigorously to combine. Strain into double old fashioned glass over fresh ice. Top with ginger ale. Garnish with remaining
strawberry and mint sprig.
Strawberries and ginger combine to make a unique and refreshing take on a mojito, the traditional Cuban cocktail, perfect to serve on a cruise!
katrina_yeaw
July 26, 2015
Piña Colada
Ingredients:
3 oz (3 parts) Pineapple juice, 1 oz (one part) White rum, 1 oz (one part) Coconut cream
Ingredients:
3 oz (3 parts) Pineapple juice, 1 oz (one part) White rum, 1 oz (one part) Coconut cream
Guillermo G.
July 26, 2015
Cool Off
3 cups apple juice
I cup pineapple juice
2 cups crushed ice
1/4 Bacardi Gold rum
Mix all ingredients together and cool off on a warm tropical day. Tastes great on a cruise.
3 cups apple juice
I cup pineapple juice
2 cups crushed ice
1/4 Bacardi Gold rum
Mix all ingredients together and cool off on a warm tropical day. Tastes great on a cruise.
Mel S.
July 26, 2015
Tropical Martini
1.5 OZ SMIRNOFF SORBET® LIGHT MANGO PASSION FRUIT
1.5 OZ COCONUT WATER
1 OZ PINEAPPLE JUICE
COMBINE ALL INGREDIENTS IN A MIXING GLASS + ADD ICE + SHAKE + STRAIN INTO A CHILLED MARTINI GLASS AND GARNISH.
1.5 OZ SMIRNOFF SORBET® LIGHT MANGO PASSION FRUIT
1.5 OZ COCONUT WATER
1 OZ PINEAPPLE JUICE
COMBINE ALL INGREDIENTS IN A MIXING GLASS + ADD ICE + SHAKE + STRAIN INTO A CHILLED MARTINI GLASS AND GARNISH.
Lynnette L.
July 26, 2015
1.25 oz. rum
6 oz pina colada mix
a splash of pineapple juice
Garnish with cherries and pineapple. Oh, and an umbrella, gt to have and umbrella
6 oz pina colada mix
a splash of pineapple juice
Garnish with cherries and pineapple. Oh, and an umbrella, gt to have and umbrella
Moire
July 26, 2015
Boat drink
1 cup Orange juice
I cup pineapple juice
1/4 rum (I like Parrot Bay)
1 tablespoon grenade
Pour into a pitcher over ice, stir, then pour into 8 oz glasses filled with crushed ice.
1 cup Orange juice
I cup pineapple juice
1/4 rum (I like Parrot Bay)
1 tablespoon grenade
Pour into a pitcher over ice, stir, then pour into 8 oz glasses filled with crushed ice.
Judy V.
July 26, 2015
Famous Havana Banana Daiquiri
Ice
3 oz white rum
1/2 banana
1 oz banana liquor
2 tsp sugar
lemon juice
Blend and garnish with cherry
Make this right and there will be a long line at the bar! Enjoy!
I would love to win, I have been waiting for the Carnival Vista!!!!
Ice
3 oz white rum
1/2 banana
1 oz banana liquor
2 tsp sugar
lemon juice
Blend and garnish with cherry
Make this right and there will be a long line at the bar! Enjoy!
I would love to win, I have been waiting for the Carnival Vista!!!!
Lisa
July 26, 2015
Found this one online some years back - it's my go-to summer drink:
Cuban Crime of Passion
1 part each:
Spiced Rum
Light Rum
Coconut Rum
Triple Sec
Pineapple juice
Cuban Crime of Passion
1 part each:
Spiced Rum
Light Rum
Coconut Rum
Triple Sec
Pineapple juice
eClaire
July 26, 2015
Mai Tai all the way!
Riddley G.
July 26, 2015
Hello! To be eligible to win the contest, you must submit a recipe! Best of luck!
Beverly
July 26, 2015
Hibiscus Zing!
Great as a cocktail or mocktail frozen or on the rocks
Juice of 1/2 fresh lime
simple syrup
1/2 cup hibiscus tea steeped till strong (or use fresh hibiscus flowers to make your own supply of hibiscus syrup that lasts for weeks in fridge)
2 oz tequila (but tastes great with rum also)
1/4 cup simple syrup (if not already added to the tea syrup)
Pour over or blend with ice
top with splash of club soda or seltzer
garnish with a lime slice or even better; hibiscus flowers
stunning to look at as well...
Great as a cocktail or mocktail frozen or on the rocks
Juice of 1/2 fresh lime
simple syrup
1/2 cup hibiscus tea steeped till strong (or use fresh hibiscus flowers to make your own supply of hibiscus syrup that lasts for weeks in fridge)
2 oz tequila (but tastes great with rum also)
1/4 cup simple syrup (if not already added to the tea syrup)
Pour over or blend with ice
top with splash of club soda or seltzer
garnish with a lime slice or even better; hibiscus flowers
stunning to look at as well...
Lisa B.
July 26, 2015
Jamaican Purple Rain
INGREDIENTS:
Purple Rain
1 oz. Rum or Vodka
1/4-1/2oz. blue curacao
1/4-1/2oz. grenadine
1 oz. fruit syrup
1/4-1/2 oz. lime juice
add ice & blend
INGREDIENTS:
Purple Rain
1 oz. Rum or Vodka
1/4-1/2oz. blue curacao
1/4-1/2oz. grenadine
1 oz. fruit syrup
1/4-1/2 oz. lime juice
add ice & blend
Samantha B.
July 26, 2015
Raspberry Lime Daquiri - the tart bite cuts the sweetness .. delicious and so simple!
2 cups frozen raspberries
Juice of 1 or 2 limes - depending on how tart you prefer
1 cup white rum
1/4 cup simple syrup
Ice
Blend garnish with fresh berries and enjoy!
2 cups frozen raspberries
Juice of 1 or 2 limes - depending on how tart you prefer
1 cup white rum
1/4 cup simple syrup
Ice
Blend garnish with fresh berries and enjoy!
Suping Z.
July 26, 2015
This was a mocktail but I prefer a bit of alcohol in it!
Asian Pear Spritzer
Makes about 6 drinks
1 cup white rum
1 cup freshly pressed Asian pear juice
1 teaspoon lemon juice
3/4 cups honey
1/4 cup sugar
1 (4-inch) sprig fresh rosemary
1 (1-inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and cut into coins
Small grating of fresh nutmeg
Ice
Soda water
Asian Pear Spritzer
Makes about 6 drinks
1 cup white rum
1 cup freshly pressed Asian pear juice
1 teaspoon lemon juice
3/4 cups honey
1/4 cup sugar
1 (4-inch) sprig fresh rosemary
1 (1-inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and cut into coins
Small grating of fresh nutmeg
Ice
Soda water
Wendy L.
July 26, 2015
A refreshing cocktail for a day on the cruise! As an asian, I would like to introduce an asian cocktail drink! Easy to make for a beginner drinker like me.
Red Lotus:
1 cup ice cubes
1.5 fluid ounce jigger lychee liqueur
1.5 fluid ounce jigger vodka
1.5 fluid ounce jigger cranberry juice
A few drops of apple vinegar
Alternative to cranberry juice would be grape juice or red grapefruit or pomegranate juice (I prefer a mix of red grapefruit and pomegranate).
Red Lotus:
1 cup ice cubes
1.5 fluid ounce jigger lychee liqueur
1.5 fluid ounce jigger vodka
1.5 fluid ounce jigger cranberry juice
A few drops of apple vinegar
Alternative to cranberry juice would be grape juice or red grapefruit or pomegranate juice (I prefer a mix of red grapefruit and pomegranate).
Lindley24
July 26, 2015
Lava Flow
1 oz light rum
2 oz pineapple juice
6 oz piña colada mix
1 oz strawberry purée
Blend rum, pineapple juice, and pina colada mix with 1 cup of ice. Next, take a glass and coat the inside with strawberry puree. Pour in colada blend. Finally, use a spoon to drag the strawberry puree up through the colada drink, creating a pink stripe. Garnish with a pineapple chunk, and serve.
1 oz light rum
2 oz pineapple juice
6 oz piña colada mix
1 oz strawberry purée
Blend rum, pineapple juice, and pina colada mix with 1 cup of ice. Next, take a glass and coat the inside with strawberry puree. Pour in colada blend. Finally, use a spoon to drag the strawberry puree up through the colada drink, creating a pink stripe. Garnish with a pineapple chunk, and serve.
Courtney
July 26, 2015
The Royal Hawaiian Traditional Mai Tai
(best enjoyed overlooking Waikiki Beach)
1 oz. Dark Rum
1 oz Light Rum
1 oz Orange Curacao
2 oz Orange Juice
1/2 oz Lime Juice
Dash of Orgeat
Dash of Simple Syrup
(best enjoyed overlooking Waikiki Beach)
1 oz. Dark Rum
1 oz Light Rum
1 oz Orange Curacao
2 oz Orange Juice
1/2 oz Lime Juice
Dash of Orgeat
Dash of Simple Syrup
Grace
July 26, 2015
Lemongrass Coconut Cocktail
1 1/2 oz. white rum
1 oz. coconut rum
3/4 oz. fresh lemongrass simple syrup (recipe below)
1 oz. fresh lime juice
Fill a shaker with ice, add the rums, lemongrass syrup and lime juice. Shake and strain into a martini glass or coupe. Garnish with thin strip of lemongrass.
For the lemongrass syrup:
2 stalks lemongrass, coarsely chopped.
2 c. water
1 c. sugar
Bring ingredients to boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat and simmer with lid partially covering for 15 minutes. Strain mixture and thoroughly cool. Yields 2 cups.
1 1/2 oz. white rum
1 oz. coconut rum
3/4 oz. fresh lemongrass simple syrup (recipe below)
1 oz. fresh lime juice
Fill a shaker with ice, add the rums, lemongrass syrup and lime juice. Shake and strain into a martini glass or coupe. Garnish with thin strip of lemongrass.
For the lemongrass syrup:
2 stalks lemongrass, coarsely chopped.
2 c. water
1 c. sugar
Bring ingredients to boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat and simmer with lid partially covering for 15 minutes. Strain mixture and thoroughly cool. Yields 2 cups.
Elizabeth B.
July 26, 2015
1oz lime juice
2oz orange juice
2oz gold Puerto Rican rum
2oz gin
1oz brandy
3/4oz simple syrup
1oz orgeat syrup
8oz crushed ice
Put everything to a blender. Spin for 3 seconds. Pour, unstrained, into a Large glass. Enjoy!
2oz orange juice
2oz gold Puerto Rican rum
2oz gin
1oz brandy
3/4oz simple syrup
1oz orgeat syrup
8oz crushed ice
Put everything to a blender. Spin for 3 seconds. Pour, unstrained, into a Large glass. Enjoy!
Kathy
July 26, 2015
1 oz coconut rum
1/2 oz Amaretto
4 oz orange juice
1/2 oz grenadine
Shake Rum, Amaretto, and Orange Juice in a shaker filled with ice. Strain over ice into a highball glass. Add Grenadine and garnish with an orange slice.
1/2 oz Amaretto
4 oz orange juice
1/2 oz grenadine
Shake Rum, Amaretto, and Orange Juice in a shaker filled with ice. Strain over ice into a highball glass. Add Grenadine and garnish with an orange slice.
Carol W.
July 26, 2015
Classic margarita on the rocks!
Lots of kick!!
Lots of kick!!
Riddley G.
July 26, 2015
Hi Carol! To be eligible to win the contest, you must submit a recipe. Best of luck!
Michael M.
July 26, 2015
Green Mountain
2 ounces of vodka
1 once of Cream the menthe
6 onces of seven-up
one lemon slice
tall glass hit ice
2 ounces of vodka
1 once of Cream the menthe
6 onces of seven-up
one lemon slice
tall glass hit ice
Ross O.
July 26, 2015
Rum And real Passion fruit, sooo good.
cook 1 cup passion fruit with 3/4 cup sugar until sugar is diisolved do not boil. Strain this through a sieve. let cool. fill a tall glass half way with ice cubes. add rum to your taste, add a good splash of passion fruit juice and top off with cold water, stir and enjoy. Careful you don't taste the rum and you want another and another and before you no it you are very tipsy.
cook 1 cup passion fruit with 3/4 cup sugar until sugar is diisolved do not boil. Strain this through a sieve. let cool. fill a tall glass half way with ice cubes. add rum to your taste, add a good splash of passion fruit juice and top off with cold water, stir and enjoy. Careful you don't taste the rum and you want another and another and before you no it you are very tipsy.
heather H.
July 26, 2015
Easy Pina Colada
8 ounces pineapple juice
2 ounces Malibu Coconut rum
1 ounce vanilla vodka
shake or stir with ice!
8 ounces pineapple juice
2 ounces Malibu Coconut rum
1 ounce vanilla vodka
shake or stir with ice!
Beatrice F.
July 26, 2015
Here you go for a Stellar Banana Daquiri:
2 ripe bananas
Three shots good Rum
1 shot of Cointreau
Ice
Put liquids in blender followed by ice and bananas. Grind/Frappe/Blend till smooth and creamy. Pour into a Daquiri glass rimmed with either fudge sauce or plain.
2 ripe bananas
Three shots good Rum
1 shot of Cointreau
Ice
Put liquids in blender followed by ice and bananas. Grind/Frappe/Blend till smooth and creamy. Pour into a Daquiri glass rimmed with either fudge sauce or plain.
carol
July 26, 2015
My absolute FACE is a Coconut Creamsicle Margarita (credit for recipe is below it---my guests rave about these!):
Ingredients:
2 ounces grand marnier
2 ounces orange juice
1 1/2 ounces silver tequila
1 ounce lime juice
1 ounce coconut water
1 ounce canned light coconut milk
1 ounce simple syrup
unsweetened shredded + toasted coconut for glass rims
orange + lime slices for serving
Directions:
To rim glasses, fill a plate with coconut. Rub honey or left over frosting on the rim - anything sticky that the coconut will stick too - then place on the plate to coat with coconut. Fill glass with ice.
Combine all grand marnier, orange juice, tequila, lime juice, coconut water, coconut milk and simple syrup in a shaker and shake well for 30 seconds. Pour over ice and garnish with wedges of orange and limes. Drink!
Source: http://www.howsweeteats.com/2013/05/coconut-creamsicle-margaritas-and-too-many-cinco-de-mayo-recipes/
Ingredients:
2 ounces grand marnier
2 ounces orange juice
1 1/2 ounces silver tequila
1 ounce lime juice
1 ounce coconut water
1 ounce canned light coconut milk
1 ounce simple syrup
unsweetened shredded + toasted coconut for glass rims
orange + lime slices for serving
Directions:
To rim glasses, fill a plate with coconut. Rub honey or left over frosting on the rim - anything sticky that the coconut will stick too - then place on the plate to coat with coconut. Fill glass with ice.
Combine all grand marnier, orange juice, tequila, lime juice, coconut water, coconut milk and simple syrup in a shaker and shake well for 30 seconds. Pour over ice and garnish with wedges of orange and limes. Drink!
Source: http://www.howsweeteats.com/2013/05/coconut-creamsicle-margaritas-and-too-many-cinco-de-mayo-recipes/
jeanne
July 26, 2015
^ forget to list ice! Blend with ice. This is my Hawaiian Uncle's recipe. It's a great party drink :)
jeanne
July 26, 2015
-Chi Chi-
3 oz pineapple juice
2 oz sweet & sour mix
1 1/2 oz vodka
1/2 oz coconut syrup
Put in a blender and enjoy!
3 oz pineapple juice
2 oz sweet & sour mix
1 1/2 oz vodka
1/2 oz coconut syrup
Put in a blender and enjoy!
Jill F.
July 26, 2015
Summer blush (or Virgins blush, depends if you're feeling cheeky)
One cup rose
One cup lemonade
30-60mls vanilla vodka
1/2 cup frozen raspberries
One lemon, sliced then frozen
Put all ingredients into jug. Wait five minutes or so for raspberries to start meeting a bit then stir.
One cup rose
One cup lemonade
30-60mls vanilla vodka
1/2 cup frozen raspberries
One lemon, sliced then frozen
Put all ingredients into jug. Wait five minutes or so for raspberries to start meeting a bit then stir.
Jill F.
July 26, 2015
Oh and you can also add one cup of champagne too if you want it a bit stronger
N
July 26, 2015
Bart Simpson
1/2 oz Vodka
1/2 oz Coconut Rum
1/2 oz Melon Liquor
Instructions: Fill glass with ice and ingredients. Shake and strain into chilled glass.
Pirate's Pleasure
3/4 oz Spiced Rum
1/2 oz Overproof Rum
1/2 oz Pineapple Juice
1/2 oz Orange Juice
Instructions: Shake ingredients with ice. Strain into a chilled glass and garnish with pineapple wedge and a cherry on a sword.
Rain Forest
3/4 oz Lemon Rum
3/4 oz Melon Liquor
1/2 oz Spiced Rum
4 oz Orange Juice
2 oz Pineapple Juice
1 oz Sweet & Sour Mix
Instructions: Shake ingredients with ice, pour into a tall glass over ice, garnish with a pineapple wedge or an orange wheel.
1/2 oz Vodka
1/2 oz Coconut Rum
1/2 oz Melon Liquor
Instructions: Fill glass with ice and ingredients. Shake and strain into chilled glass.
Pirate's Pleasure
3/4 oz Spiced Rum
1/2 oz Overproof Rum
1/2 oz Pineapple Juice
1/2 oz Orange Juice
Instructions: Shake ingredients with ice. Strain into a chilled glass and garnish with pineapple wedge and a cherry on a sword.
Rain Forest
3/4 oz Lemon Rum
3/4 oz Melon Liquor
1/2 oz Spiced Rum
4 oz Orange Juice
2 oz Pineapple Juice
1 oz Sweet & Sour Mix
Instructions: Shake ingredients with ice, pour into a tall glass over ice, garnish with a pineapple wedge or an orange wheel.
N
July 26, 2015
Big kahuna 12oz. Bacardi silver big apple, 2T. Bacardi pina colada mix concentrate, 2oz. Sour apple cocktail mix. Mix Bacardi silver big apple, Bacardi pins colada mix concentrate and sour Apple cocktail mix in a cocktail shaker with ice. Strain and pour into two chilled cocktail glasses.
kelli
July 25, 2015
this one has peach and pineapple and i saved it from a blog awhile back:
1 1/2 cups diced peaches (freeze before blending)
1 1/2 cups diced pineapple (freeze before blending)
2 shots Malibu Rum
2 shots pineapple vodka (regular vodka or your favorite flavored vodka may be substituted)
2 shots peach schnapps
grenadine for drizzling, optional
maraschino cherries for garnishing, optional
1 1/2 cups diced peaches (freeze before blending)
1 1/2 cups diced pineapple (freeze before blending)
2 shots Malibu Rum
2 shots pineapple vodka (regular vodka or your favorite flavored vodka may be substituted)
2 shots peach schnapps
grenadine for drizzling, optional
maraschino cherries for garnishing, optional
Kim L.
July 25, 2015
Give me a TLC--Tequila..lime and club soda! 1 to 2 ounces of 100% Agave Tequila(Patron, Hornitos, Avion, etc.) 4ozs. club soda, muddled lime..shaken..on ice. garnish with lime..Low in sugar!! Delicious!
Emily S.
July 25, 2015
The Painkiller!
2-4 oz. of a good quality rum (like Pusser's)
4 oz. pineapple juice
1 oz. cream of coconut
1 oz. orange juice
Grated fresh nutmeg to top!
2-4 oz. of a good quality rum (like Pusser's)
4 oz. pineapple juice
1 oz. cream of coconut
1 oz. orange juice
Grated fresh nutmeg to top!
Chad W.
July 25, 2015
Travesti al Atardecer
2 oz Captain Morgan 100 proof
2 oz white wine
1 oz cherry vodka
3 oz orange juice
3 oz ginger ale
1 oz pineapple juice
tablespoon lime juice
I don't want a stinkin' cruise! I want a cookbook!
2 oz Captain Morgan 100 proof
2 oz white wine
1 oz cherry vodka
3 oz orange juice
3 oz ginger ale
1 oz pineapple juice
tablespoon lime juice
I don't want a stinkin' cruise! I want a cookbook!
Ramona-Liana G.
July 25, 2015
SUMMER Daiquiris
3.50 c. pomegranate juice
1.50 c. plain or raspberry-flavored light rum
1 c. cassis or cranberry liqueur
0.33 c. fresh lime juice
ice cubes
Pomegranate seeds, frozen green grapes, or kiwi slices
Put them in a blender and enjoy !
3.50 c. pomegranate juice
1.50 c. plain or raspberry-flavored light rum
1 c. cassis or cranberry liqueur
0.33 c. fresh lime juice
ice cubes
Pomegranate seeds, frozen green grapes, or kiwi slices
Put them in a blender and enjoy !
Klkreiling
July 25, 2015
Oh man, Mai Tai's are such a classic. For a special touch, handmake the orgeat, and then you can convince yourself it's a nut milk cocktail, which is basically a salad.
1 1/2 oz White rum
1/2 oz Fresh lime juice
1/2 oz Orange curaçao
1/2 oz Orgeat syrup
3/4 oz Dark rum
1 1/2 oz White rum
1/2 oz Fresh lime juice
1/2 oz Orange curaçao
1/2 oz Orgeat syrup
3/4 oz Dark rum
Andrea S.
July 25, 2015
Sweet Heat:
2 ounces vodka
1 1/2 ounces pineapple juice
1/2 ounce simple syrup
3 slices jalapeño, thinly sliced
2 slices ginger, thinly sliced
1 lime wheel for garnish
In a cocktail shaker, muddle together the jalapeño, ginger, simple syrup. Add ice, vodka, and simply syrup. Shake vigorously. Pour into a glass and garnish with a lime wheel.
2 ounces vodka
1 1/2 ounces pineapple juice
1/2 ounce simple syrup
3 slices jalapeño, thinly sliced
2 slices ginger, thinly sliced
1 lime wheel for garnish
In a cocktail shaker, muddle together the jalapeño, ginger, simple syrup. Add ice, vodka, and simply syrup. Shake vigorously. Pour into a glass and garnish with a lime wheel.
Jennifer
July 25, 2015
Passion for Havana
1.5 oz white rum
3 tps sugar
1/2 oz fresh lime juice
1oz fresh passion fruit juice
2 mint leaves
2 curls fresh lime zest
Muddle lime and zest with sugar
Add rum and juices shake and strain over ice top with soda water
1.5 oz white rum
3 tps sugar
1/2 oz fresh lime juice
1oz fresh passion fruit juice
2 mint leaves
2 curls fresh lime zest
Muddle lime and zest with sugar
Add rum and juices shake and strain over ice top with soda water
Debbie F.
July 25, 2015
Cat Eyed
Ingredients [ oz | cl ] [ My Bar ]
1 oz White Rum [ Add ]
2 oz Baileys Irish Cream [ Add ]
1 oz Creme de cacao (white) [ Add ]
2 scoops Ice Cream (Vanilla) [ Add ]
Method: Prepare in a blender
Glass: Collins
Recipe:
Put all above ingredients to blender and blend well
Pour mixture into a collins glass and enjoy
Ingredients [ oz | cl ] [ My Bar ]
1 oz White Rum [ Add ]
2 oz Baileys Irish Cream [ Add ]
1 oz Creme de cacao (white) [ Add ]
2 scoops Ice Cream (Vanilla) [ Add ]
Method: Prepare in a blender
Glass: Collins
Recipe:
Put all above ingredients to blender and blend well
Pour mixture into a collins glass and enjoy
LeeAnn G.
July 25, 2015
Hurricane
1 oz. dark rum
1 oz. light rum
1/2 oz. amaretto
3.5 oz. Orange juice
3.5 oz. pineapple juice
Splash grenadine
Pour over ice and be prepared for, a HURRICANE!!!
1 oz. dark rum
1 oz. light rum
1/2 oz. amaretto
3.5 oz. Orange juice
3.5 oz. pineapple juice
Splash grenadine
Pour over ice and be prepared for, a HURRICANE!!!
Dan G.
July 25, 2015
Lime slush
Juice on whole lime, shaved ice, two ounces of Patron or fine tequila
Strong and refreshingly simple!
Juice on whole lime, shaved ice, two ounces of Patron or fine tequila
Strong and refreshingly simple!
M S.
July 25, 2015
While not frozen, being from the south, you can't beat a take on the Arnold Palmer:
2 parts Firefly iced tea liqueur
1 part Lemon Vodka
Shaken with ice and poured in a tall glass of ice
The refreshing ice tea and lemonade combo for sitting around (not much else after a few, btw)
2 parts Firefly iced tea liqueur
1 part Lemon Vodka
Shaken with ice and poured in a tall glass of ice
The refreshing ice tea and lemonade combo for sitting around (not much else after a few, btw)
Laeticia D.
July 25, 2015
Pimm's Cup Float!
Made with Ginger Pimm's sorbet and sparkling lemonade!
Sorbet
Ingredients:
2 cups water
2 cups sugar
1/4 cup fresh ginger, peeled and chopped
1/2 cup water
3 tbsp. Pimm’s
1 lemon, juiced
Method:
In a medium saucepan, add the water and sugar. Bring to a simmer until sugar is dissolved.
Lower heat and add ginger. Allow to infuse for 30 mins. Cool.
Once the syrup has reached room temperature, add water and lemon juice (adjust to taste).
Add ginger syrup to ice cream maker/sorbetière and start.
When the mix starts to slush, incorporate the Pimm’s.
Finish the freezing process.
Serve immediately or store in airtight container for up to 3 weeks.
Sparkling lemonade
Ingredients:
1 lemon, juiced
2 tbsp simple syrup
2 cups sparkling water
Method:
Mix all ingredients together
Combine!
Serve a scoop of the Pimm's sorbet with lemonade with a bit of limoncello if you want an extra kick!
Made with Ginger Pimm's sorbet and sparkling lemonade!
Sorbet
Ingredients:
2 cups water
2 cups sugar
1/4 cup fresh ginger, peeled and chopped
1/2 cup water
3 tbsp. Pimm’s
1 lemon, juiced
Method:
In a medium saucepan, add the water and sugar. Bring to a simmer until sugar is dissolved.
Lower heat and add ginger. Allow to infuse for 30 mins. Cool.
Once the syrup has reached room temperature, add water and lemon juice (adjust to taste).
Add ginger syrup to ice cream maker/sorbetière and start.
When the mix starts to slush, incorporate the Pimm’s.
Finish the freezing process.
Serve immediately or store in airtight container for up to 3 weeks.
Sparkling lemonade
Ingredients:
1 lemon, juiced
2 tbsp simple syrup
2 cups sparkling water
Method:
Mix all ingredients together
Combine!
Serve a scoop of the Pimm's sorbet with lemonade with a bit of limoncello if you want an extra kick!
Aileen L.
July 25, 2015
Coquito!
1 can evaporated milk
1 can sweetened condensed milk
1 can cream of coconut
1 can coconut milk
Cinnamon
Light or coconut rum
And let it cold in the refrigerator.
A sweet and cold beverage from PR!!
Enjoy
1 can evaporated milk
1 can sweetened condensed milk
1 can cream of coconut
1 can coconut milk
Cinnamon
Light or coconut rum
And let it cold in the refrigerator.
A sweet and cold beverage from PR!!
Enjoy
beth
July 25, 2015
Lime Sorbet Daiquiri
• 6 oz. light rum
• 3 scoops of lime sorbet
• 1/2 cup crushed ice
• 2 tbs lime juice (juice from one lime)
• Lime wedges – for garnish
• Dusting of cacao or cocoa powder (optional)
Put the rum, lime juice and ice into the blender and blend until smooth. Then add the sorbet and blend.
Garnish with lime wedges. (I like the smell of the cocoa, and lightly dust drinks before serving)
This is great if you think “orange” instead of lime (Talenti makes a great blood orange sorbet…) Just substitute lime sorbet and wedges for orange.
Serves 1-5, depending on whether or not you want to share.
• 6 oz. light rum
• 3 scoops of lime sorbet
• 1/2 cup crushed ice
• 2 tbs lime juice (juice from one lime)
• Lime wedges – for garnish
• Dusting of cacao or cocoa powder (optional)
Put the rum, lime juice and ice into the blender and blend until smooth. Then add the sorbet and blend.
Garnish with lime wedges. (I like the smell of the cocoa, and lightly dust drinks before serving)
This is great if you think “orange” instead of lime (Talenti makes a great blood orange sorbet…) Just substitute lime sorbet and wedges for orange.
Serves 1-5, depending on whether or not you want to share.
Karyn
July 25, 2015
Rhubarb G&T! Every summer we make a simple syrup with the rhubarb from our garden. Boil it down with a split vanilla pod and sugar. Strain the pulp out until it's just a beautiful pink syrup. Add to your gin and tonic and watch the sun set over your city.
Deborah K.
July 25, 2015
Sex on the Beach
1 fluid ounce vodka
1 fluid ounce peach schnapps
3 fluid ounces orange juice
3 fluid ounces cranberry juice
PREP
1 min
READY IN
1 min Directions
Fill a highball glass with ice, pour in vodka and peach schnapps, then fill glass with half orange juice and half cranberry juice.
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1 fluid ounce vodka
1 fluid ounce peach schnapps
3 fluid ounces orange juice
3 fluid ounces cranberry juice
PREP
1 min
READY IN
1 min Directions
Fill a highball glass with ice, pour in vodka and peach schnapps, then fill glass with half orange juice and half cranberry juice.
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Neff G.
July 25, 2015
I'm a Rum Gurl so I live for a rum flavored mixed or frozen drink
Riddley G.
July 26, 2015
Hello! To be eligible to win the contest, you must submit a recipe. Best of luck!
Ashley K.
July 25, 2015
Blue Hawaii
INGREDIENTS
3 ounces pineapple juice
3/4 ounce white rum
3/4 ounce vodka
1/2 ounce lemon juice
1/2 ounce blue Curacao
1/4 ounce simple syrup
Ice
Cherry and a pineapple wedge (for serving)
DIRECTIONS
In a cocktail shaker, combine pineapple juice, rum, vodka, lemon juice, blue Curacao, and simple syrup. Shake and strain over ice. Serve with a cherry and a pineapple wedge.
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INGREDIENTS
3 ounces pineapple juice
3/4 ounce white rum
3/4 ounce vodka
1/2 ounce lemon juice
1/2 ounce blue Curacao
1/4 ounce simple syrup
Ice
Cherry and a pineapple wedge (for serving)
DIRECTIONS
In a cocktail shaker, combine pineapple juice, rum, vodka, lemon juice, blue Curacao, and simple syrup. Shake and strain over ice. Serve with a cherry and a pineapple wedge.
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Sj D.
July 25, 2015
anything with pineaple especially griled pineapple with malibu laced chocoate sauce
Riddley G.
July 26, 2015
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Jade S.
July 24, 2015
I'm a mojito fan, especially when they have a light floral accent.
5 - 10 mint leaves
1 ½ ounces lavender syrup
1 ½ ounces white rum
Juice of 1 lime
Seltzer
1 lime wedge, for garnish
5 - 10 mint leaves
1 ½ ounces lavender syrup
1 ½ ounces white rum
Juice of 1 lime
Seltzer
1 lime wedge, for garnish
Megan
July 24, 2015
My favorite is a simple cocktail for more time to lounge. Gin, Campari seltzer and lime.
Riddley G.
July 26, 2015
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Sarah
July 24, 2015
Adult root beer float
ice cubes and/or scoop of vanilla ice cream
1 1/2 cups root beer
1/2 cup Cruzan Vanilla Rum
ice cubes and/or scoop of vanilla ice cream
1 1/2 cups root beer
1/2 cup Cruzan Vanilla Rum
Olivia H.
July 24, 2015
I love the classic daiquiri---shaken & unfrozen. A simple shake of your desired ratio of simple syrup, rum & lime juice. But, I like a slice of fresh jalapeno in my shaker--it muddles just slightly and gives the icy, strained cocktail just a little bit of kick.
Teresa G.
July 24, 2015
POGOLA- Best Island Beach Adult Beverage – or any beach, or any time! You will need POG drink- only available in Hawaii that I know of – so you either need to go to Hawaii, be on a cruise going to Hawaii and hope they have POG or make your own with individual juices of Passion fruit, Orange
Light Rum, Dark Rum, Spiced Rum, Coconut Rum, 151 Rum- did I say Rum?
Fresh Pineapple or canned if you don’t have fresh-save juice! Maraschino Cherries w/juice or grenadine- (optional if you have and like- fresh Mango, Papaya, lychee and ramatam fruit)
Like the islands this drink is very casual and has no strict measurements- Take a gallon thermos jug with handle- This cooler and can be shared but it’s recommended that each person have their own cooler- About 7:30am fill about ¾ with ice- then add cut pineapple chunks, some cherries, the other tropical fruit of your choice . Then add about 1 ½ quart of the POG, then about a cup of light rum, about 1/3 c of the coconut rum, about 1/3 c of the spice rum, about 1/3 c the dark rum and top with about ¼ c of the 151. Stir and taste! If you go WOW- then it must be perfect! Add more ice or juice or rums or fruits to fil the jug- Proceed to beach with jug and thermal cup with lid and straw- a wood spoon helps to take some fruits out with each fill up- When jug is empty – time to find your designated driver to stop at the shrimp trucks for dinner, nibble on the fruit for desert on the way home!
For home consumption- this is great served frozen!
Light Rum, Dark Rum, Spiced Rum, Coconut Rum, 151 Rum- did I say Rum?
Fresh Pineapple or canned if you don’t have fresh-save juice! Maraschino Cherries w/juice or grenadine- (optional if you have and like- fresh Mango, Papaya, lychee and ramatam fruit)
Like the islands this drink is very casual and has no strict measurements- Take a gallon thermos jug with handle- This cooler and can be shared but it’s recommended that each person have their own cooler- About 7:30am fill about ¾ with ice- then add cut pineapple chunks, some cherries, the other tropical fruit of your choice . Then add about 1 ½ quart of the POG, then about a cup of light rum, about 1/3 c of the coconut rum, about 1/3 c of the spice rum, about 1/3 c the dark rum and top with about ¼ c of the 151. Stir and taste! If you go WOW- then it must be perfect! Add more ice or juice or rums or fruits to fil the jug- Proceed to beach with jug and thermal cup with lid and straw- a wood spoon helps to take some fruits out with each fill up- When jug is empty – time to find your designated driver to stop at the shrimp trucks for dinner, nibble on the fruit for desert on the way home!
For home consumption- this is great served frozen!
Teresa G.
July 24, 2015
oh shoot- I forgot- you add some of the cherry juice or the grenadine in there too- and the canned pineapple juice - don't waste that - just adjust the POG accordingly!
Allison K.
July 24, 2015
HEALTHY BUZZ: 6 parts 100% carrot juice + 3 parts Bacardi Limon + 1 part fresh lemon juice + 1 part ginger juice. Serve over Ice. YUM!!
Steve S.
July 24, 2015
Hot Chocolate Tequilla
Shot of Tequilla
Shot of chocolate liqueur
Dab of Tabasco
Shot of Tequilla
Shot of chocolate liqueur
Dab of Tabasco
Cori
July 24, 2015
I love Palomas, tequila, fresh grapefruit juice, fresh lime and cointreau for us. A lot of recipes use sugar or grapefruit soda.
B S.
July 24, 2015
Coconut Margarita
Toasted shredded coconut
1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice, plus 2 tablespoons for glasses (about 5 limes)
3/4 cup cream of coconut (can use Cocoa Lopez)
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons tequila
1/4 cup orange liqueur
DIRECTIONS
Pour 2 tablespoons lime juice into a shallow dish. Place coconut mixture in another dish. Dip rims of two cocktail glasses in lime juice, then in coconut mixture, coating well.
Combine remaining ingredients with 1 cup ice in a blender; puree until smooth. Divide evenly between prepared glasses, and serve immediately.
Toasted shredded coconut
1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice, plus 2 tablespoons for glasses (about 5 limes)
3/4 cup cream of coconut (can use Cocoa Lopez)
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons tequila
1/4 cup orange liqueur
DIRECTIONS
Pour 2 tablespoons lime juice into a shallow dish. Place coconut mixture in another dish. Dip rims of two cocktail glasses in lime juice, then in coconut mixture, coating well.
Combine remaining ingredients with 1 cup ice in a blender; puree until smooth. Divide evenly between prepared glasses, and serve immediately.
Bianca T.
July 24, 2015
blueberry mojito:
3 1/2 cups fresh blueberries
1 cup fresh mint leaves
3 tablespoons agave nectar
1/2 cup fresh lime juice
Zest from 1 lime
3 tablespoons rum
1 1/2 cups sparkling water
3 1/2 cups fresh blueberries
1 cup fresh mint leaves
3 tablespoons agave nectar
1/2 cup fresh lime juice
Zest from 1 lime
3 tablespoons rum
1 1/2 cups sparkling water
Crystal C.
July 24, 2015
In a regular sized blender or smoothie maker put One small can or half of a large can of frozen lime aid concentrate, crushed ice, 3 shots of Patron Tequila, 2 shots of Cointreau, blended. Salt the rim of your glass, pour, and enjoy
Jeneé D.
July 24, 2015
Island Mimosa
2 parts champagne or sparkling wine
1 part pineapple juice
1 part Malibu rum
Dash of grenadine
Found this recipe a few years back. Great way to start off a morning of cruising I would think!
2 parts champagne or sparkling wine
1 part pineapple juice
1 part Malibu rum
Dash of grenadine
Found this recipe a few years back. Great way to start off a morning of cruising I would think!
Laura R.
July 24, 2015
1 oz Bacardi Pineapple Fusion rum, 1 oz Malibu rum, 1 oz Bacardi Mango Fusion rum, 1/2 oz Bacardi Limon, 2 oz pineapple juice, 4 oz cranberry juice. Serve over ice with a slice of pineapple to garnish. The Locomotion!
Donna T.
July 24, 2015
1 shot of rum (coconut rum is better), 1 shot pineapple juice, 1 shot orange juice, 1/2 shot lime juice...freeze in blender and float grenedine on top. "Magical Shark Bite" inspired by a summer cruise on the Carnival Magic.
Tiffany W.
July 24, 2015
COCOJITO**2 LIMES FOR JUICE,4 ICE CUBES, 7FLUID OUNCES SWEET CREAM COCONUT, 5 MINT LEAVES,1.5 FL OUNCE BACARDI RUM,1.5 OUNCE COCONUT RUM, BLEND!!! GARNISH WITH WEDGE LIME & MINT
Jasmine D.
July 24, 2015
Spicy Surfer on Acid
1 Oz coconut rum
1 Oz Jägermeister
1 Oz pineapple juice
Garnish with Pineapple slice sprinkled with Chili Powder
1 Oz coconut rum
1 Oz Jägermeister
1 Oz pineapple juice
Garnish with Pineapple slice sprinkled with Chili Powder
Kathy A.
July 24, 2015
Pomegranate Martini
1 cup crushed ice
1 Jigger Vodka
1 Jigger White Rum
1 Jigger PomgranateJuice
Splash Triple Sec
Lime wedge
Rimming Sugar
2 Oz Club Soda
lime slices for garnish
pomegranate seeds for garnish
In a shaker combine ice, vodka, pomegranate juice, and triple sec and shake well. Use the lime wedge to wet the rim of a martini glass and then dip in the rimming sugar. Strain the contents of the shake into the rimmed glass and top with club soda. Garnish with lime wedge and/or a few pomegranate seeds.
1 cup crushed ice
1 Jigger Vodka
1 Jigger White Rum
1 Jigger PomgranateJuice
Splash Triple Sec
Lime wedge
Rimming Sugar
2 Oz Club Soda
lime slices for garnish
pomegranate seeds for garnish
In a shaker combine ice, vodka, pomegranate juice, and triple sec and shake well. Use the lime wedge to wet the rim of a martini glass and then dip in the rimming sugar. Strain the contents of the shake into the rimmed glass and top with club soda. Garnish with lime wedge and/or a few pomegranate seeds.
Kathy A.
July 24, 2015
I neglected to include the rum in the ingredients that go into the shaker! LOL
Scott E.
July 24, 2015
Called a Zombie....3 shots of rum, 1 shot of 151, 16oz of Coke, a lime slice, and a splash of grenadine. Absolutely wonderful!
Janie J.
July 24, 2015
I love fresh coconut and rum - great cocktail for a refreshing summer night!
You'll need a good blender, crushed ice, Caribbean Coconut gelato, Fine Sugar or Powdered Sugar, COCONUT RUM, , Fresh Limes, Frozen, Fresh Coconut a pretty glass and a straw! and of course, a partner to share!
Fill your blender half full of crushed iced.
Add:
Your fav coconut rum - I prefer Malibu Coconut Rum - 2 Cups for starters! Add the remaining ingredients of the juice of a lime, 2 Cups of the gelato, Add the Sugar for your taste - Sweetness it is!
Blend to the consistency of a smoothie.
Garnish with fresh coconut and a lime slice. Enjoy. Very Easy. Quick. AND Smack Down Delicious!
(If Time Permits - garnish with toasted coconut - it's the bomb!)
You'll need a good blender, crushed ice, Caribbean Coconut gelato, Fine Sugar or Powdered Sugar, COCONUT RUM, , Fresh Limes, Frozen, Fresh Coconut a pretty glass and a straw! and of course, a partner to share!
Fill your blender half full of crushed iced.
Add:
Your fav coconut rum - I prefer Malibu Coconut Rum - 2 Cups for starters! Add the remaining ingredients of the juice of a lime, 2 Cups of the gelato, Add the Sugar for your taste - Sweetness it is!
Blend to the consistency of a smoothie.
Garnish with fresh coconut and a lime slice. Enjoy. Very Easy. Quick. AND Smack Down Delicious!
(If Time Permits - garnish with toasted coconut - it's the bomb!)
SaucySabrina
July 24, 2015
1 sprig of mint and basil
1 tsp cane sugar
1 oz Soju, or vodka (any clear tasteless spirit)
1 oz Lychee vodka (soho is a a good brand)
2 slices of lime
ice
soda water
Muddle everything together except ice, and soda water. Make sure to use some muscles! Fill a glass with ice, pour concoction into a sieve over the ice, top off with soda water and stir. Ta Da!
1 tsp cane sugar
1 oz Soju, or vodka (any clear tasteless spirit)
1 oz Lychee vodka (soho is a a good brand)
2 slices of lime
ice
soda water
Muddle everything together except ice, and soda water. Make sure to use some muscles! Fill a glass with ice, pour concoction into a sieve over the ice, top off with soda water and stir. Ta Da!
nycnomad
July 24, 2015
1 Watermelon (small, seedless) or Half a regular watermelon (seeds removed)
1 pound Organic Strawberries
12 ounces Top Shelf Vodka
1/2-3/4 Cup Cane Sugar
Juice of 1 lemon
1-2 Fresh mint sprigs
4 cups Ice
Remove the rind and cut the watermelon into cubes, hull the strawberries and place in a large non reactive container. Pour the vodka over the fruit and freeze overnight. Place the frozen fruit, sugar, vodka, ice, lemon juice and mint. Blend and pour.
1 pound Organic Strawberries
12 ounces Top Shelf Vodka
1/2-3/4 Cup Cane Sugar
Juice of 1 lemon
1-2 Fresh mint sprigs
4 cups Ice
Remove the rind and cut the watermelon into cubes, hull the strawberries and place in a large non reactive container. Pour the vodka over the fruit and freeze overnight. Place the frozen fruit, sugar, vodka, ice, lemon juice and mint. Blend and pour.
Leona S.
July 24, 2015
My fave Tropical Cocktail is the Catalina Island drink "Buffalo Milk"
In a hurricane glass...
1/2 shot of creme de cocoa (dark or light)
1/2 shot of kalua
1/2 shot creme de banana
one shot of vodka
Fill rest with half and half, ice and blend. Top with whip cream and sprinkle with nutmeg.
In a hurricane glass...
1/2 shot of creme de cocoa (dark or light)
1/2 shot of kalua
1/2 shot creme de banana
one shot of vodka
Fill rest with half and half, ice and blend. Top with whip cream and sprinkle with nutmeg.
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