It’s not every day that you see a tiki bar set up in the front yard of the White House, so when President Obama decided to throw a luau, people took notice. Check out the coverage of this 2500 attendee Polynesian party. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/06/25/white-house-luau-congress_n_221216.html http://www.politicsdaily.com/2009/06/25/white-house-luau-features-rahm-in-dunk-tank/ http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0609/24230.html http://www.newser.com/story/62873/obamas-treat-lawmakers-to-white-house-luau.html
Generally speaking, theme bars are lame. But somehow R Bar in Los Angeles pulls off a bit of Pirate-ness with class. Check it out.
FromTheYak.com is written by a guy in the Florida Keys with a passion for fishing and kayaks. This episode he adds a rum & coconut water to the mix. Nice life!!
Another drinks app has been released for the Iphone. “Drinkspiration” will recommend a cocktail depending on mood, weather, time, vibe, etc. Very hi-tech! ___________________________________________________ Absolut has just launched ‘Drinkspiration’, a sophisticated mobile utility for IPhones and soon for Google Android. ‘Drinkspiration’ is a first-of-its-kind drinks app, incorporating GPS technology, live trend forecasting abilities and compatibility [...]
Feeling indecisive about what to drink this evening? Appleton’s Drink Generator can help. Answer 8 simple questions and poof!…your drink choice appears. Check it out here.
Look, when Robert Burr and his son wax poetic about cane spirits, you listen up. Check out the Rum Basics article they’ve written for Examiner.com.
Ryan & Wood Distilleries bring the first (legal) spirits back to Gloucester, Mass. since Prohibition. Their Folly Cove Rum is soon to be released. Get the scoop here.
Before your next trip to the spirits shop, check out this article by Lindsay Hill. She explains the different styles of rum and what cocktails they are used for.
Bacardi hosts the Mojito Challenge in Charleston, SC and local mixologists put their twist on this popular rum drink. Pop Rocks Mojito takes the gold. Check out the full story.
The tiny island of Jost Van Dyke is legendary for its nightlife. Here’s a guide to 10 hot spots to visit…..and only 5 involve drinking!