Tag Archives: Distraction

National Daiquiri Day

National Daiquiri Day

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Hooray!!  Tomorrow (July 19th) is a national holiday celebrating one of the most refreshing and simple to make rum cocktails out there, the Daiquiri. If you’re reading this article and digging through this website, you probably already know that a Daiquiri is not red, does not involve a blender and should never be served in [...]

Shooting Bitters

Shooting Bitters

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From The Village Voice – “The latest trend among the truly hardcore drink slingers is to throw back a shot of Angostura bitters.”  Click here for the full story.

National Spirits

National Spirits

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World Cup is in full swing and whether you’re celebrating a win or mourning a heartbreaking loss, it’s likely that booze will somehow play a part in the action. Click here for a rundown of top-pick spirits by country.

Rum for Father’s Day

Rum for Father’s Day

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Luxist.com suggests ten bottles that are worth giving your Pops on Father’s Day.  Appleton 30 makes the list along with a selection of whiskey.  Check it out.

Malibu’s Summer Celebration

Malibu’s Summer Celebration

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Malibu Rum kicks off a Facebook campaign to make the first day of summer an international holiday with help from recording stars Estelle and Sean Paul! Tune in to the Global Broadcast to Join the Celebration on June 21 NEW YORK, June 17 /PRNewswire/ — This June 21, Malibu is celebrating the First Day of [...]

25 Most Influential

25 Most Influential

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Imbibe Magazine has assembled a list of the “25 Most Influential Cocktail Personalities of the Past Century”…….all of our heroes in one place. . Click here to see the entire list.

3 Sheets in Barbados

3 Sheets in Barbados

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Zane Lamprey discovers the rum shop scene in Barbados as Three Sheets heads to the Caribbean.  Check out the full episode on Hulu.com. Click here to watch.

Bootleg Rum Seized

Bootleg Rum Seized

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Six men in Jamaica were arrested and charged w/ possessing bootleg rum. Officials say counterfeit liquor has become a serious issue throughout the Caribbean. Get the details at Radio Jamaica.

Rum Connoisseur iPhone App

Rum Connoisseur iPhone App

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The latest rum-related iPhone app comes to us from the folks at SpiritApps.com.  The Rum Connoisseur App gives you the skinny on 500 brands, history, trivia and more. Get the details at Spirits App.

Honeymoon Tester

Honeymoon Tester

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Do you like to travel, stay at lavish hotels, spend your days in the sun, drink good booze and stroll romantic beaches? If so, dust off your resume, you are in demand. Full article at CNN.

Three Sheets in Belize

Three Sheets in Belize

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As we bid farewell to our friends in Belize, we leave you with a look at the country’s drinking culture through the eyes of the one and only Zane Lamprey.  Cheers! Watch Three Sheets here.

48 Hours in Caracas

48 Hours in Caracas

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A sip of Santa Teresa 1796 makes the to-do list if you’re spending just 48 hours in Caracas, Venezuela.  Read on! Reuters has the scoop.

Coconut Leo

Coconut Leo

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Since we’re on the topic of simple cocktails, is anything better than rum and coconut water?  But screw that canned stuff.  Fresh is best and here’s my source. Coconut Leo is a legend on the island of Ambergris Caye in Belize.  He barefooted-ly scales trees, harvests coconuts and sells the water to local restaurants and [...]

Potable Pariahs

Potable Pariahs

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How do you make less-than-spectacular booze more desirable?  Well, Dr. Bamboo recommends adding rum or cachaca to the mix. Here’s what he has to say…….

Tiki Remedy

Tiki Remedy

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Got the winter weather blues?  Consider a rum soaked, friend filled tiki gathering to brighten up your day. Mercury News has the details.