I began to think about my favorite adult beverages after returning from a recent business trip. Two of the Australian guests at a corporate dinner found my drink selection humorous. What can I say? I drink what I like, not what is today's hip concoction in feature film or television product placement.
Anyway, I had ordered a Tequila Sunrise (above left), to which they snickered and said that was sooo 1970's. Then, they each promptly ordered what they thought was the trendy 'it' drink, a Mojito (above right). Yeah, right ... Mojitos have been a bar scene staple in Texas for a couple of decades, you silly boys!
You should taste it, too. I think you will love it!
Jamaican Hummingbird
1 oz bananas
1 oz coconut cream
1 oz creme de bananas
1 oz rum
1/2 oz Tia Maria coffee liqueur
1 oz strawberries
Crushed ice
Mix all ingredients in a blender until smooth. You just can't go wrong with rum drinks.
As a matter of fact, rum cake is always a winner at my house. Have you ever eaten a Tortuga Rum Cake?
This cake is made and shipped daily using a special Tortuga Gold blend of rum that is not bottled and not available to the public. (Sold through Amazon.com, too.)
But, I digress ...
What can I say? When I find something I like, I stick with it.
But, I do keep a great little bartending book on hand for guests who like to try out different drinks.
My bar bible is a 1948 edition of the Bartender's Guide by Trader Vic. (Passed down in my family, so that I, too, can serve the classics.)
You just can't go wrong with a drink that has been loved and served for over 60 years.
Cheers to you with wishes for a Happy and Prosperous New Year!
You just can't go wrong with a drink that has been loved and served for over 60 years.
Cheers to you with wishes for a Happy and Prosperous New Year!
1 comments:
I saw SO many of those rum cakes when we went on our cruise. We didn't get one because we didn't know anything about them, now I wish I did.
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