It’s Rum Day!
So what are we having?
Posted by: John Chandler on Aug 16, 2010 at 10:00AM
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Today is National Rum Day! From what I’ve been able to determine the origins of this holiday are shrouded in mystery—which usually means it was something concocted by the rum industry in an effort to move more product. But far be it from me to rain on any event dedicated to the cocktail cause. If you’re in a celebratory mood, you can find specials on rum libations at any of the Rogue drinking establishments today.
Speaking of Rogue, today is also the day that the Green Dragon Bistro and Brewpub on SE Ninth Ave unveils its new in-house brewing operation which will be called Buckman Village Brewery. Rogue master distiller John Couchot will be the captain driving that particular boat. If you’re in the neighborhood, drop by for a pint or two of the Buckman Chamomile Ale.
And since it is National Rum Day, I’ve included an instructional video on how to make Hawaii’s most devastating cocktail, the mai tai. If you’ve got any lovely rum cocktail ideas knocking around in your noggin please send ’em along. Aloha!
Tags: Cocktails Craft Beers Rum
Just yesterday I made a super yummy daiquiri from what happened to be on hand:
blend:
two ounces VooDoo Spiced Rum
one ounce Cointreau
juice of one fresh lime
about a half cup of organic blackberries (Costco has them right now)
ice
Classic cuba libre with sugar (Mexican) coca cola!
My drink is a standard Long Island Iced Tea. In a collins glass with ice: 1/2 oz. Vodka, 1/2 oz. Gin, 1/2 oz. Rum, 1/2 oz. Tequila, 1/2 oz. Triple Sec, and 1 oz. Sweet & Sour. Top with coke, and garnish with a lemon twist.
The Angry Sea Lion:
1 shot Black Seal Rum, 1/2 shot pepper vodka, muddled oranges, ice, ginger ale
Don’t forget to snorkel first.
On a recent work trip to SF, a friend introduced me to an insane tiki bar type place called Smuggler’s Cove. Those people are serious about their rum-infused fruity drinks: http://smugglerscovesf.com.
Holy manatee Telstar, is that Angry Sea Lion for real? It sounds like it might be, and it almost sounds good. I might have to try it!
Dear Portland bartenders, the Mai Tai, artfully made, is not just a stupid tourist drink. Sadly, I’ve yet to get one her in town (commercially) that was worth the rum it took to make it. Sigh.