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Juice and Stormy

Posted on 02/18/2019 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

It has been awhile since there was a new cocktail. Juice and Stormy 1 1/2 oz black strap rum 1/2 oz fresh orange juice 1/2 oz fresh lime juice Ginger beer In a juice glass filled with ice add rum … Continue reading →

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Anejo Highballs

Posted on 05/15/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

We tend to drink a lot of old-school cocktails. Maybe we watch too much Boardwalk Empire and Mad Men. But here’s a great cocktail from this century that pays tribute to old-school cocktails of the 1900s. It was created by … Continue reading →

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Rum Swizzle

Posted on 04/24/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Ever noticed how most drinks with rum call for a few different kinds? This is no exception. The recipe below is in parts not ounces since it works best made in a large batch as punch. Add a dash of … Continue reading →

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Tropical Thunder

Posted on 04/17/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

I came up with this drink recipe after realizing we only had one type of rum in the house and a whole mess of different fruit juices. Increase the ratios to make a pitcher full of fruity fun. Tropical Thunder … Continue reading →

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Twelve Days of Christmas: The Tom and Jerry

Posted on 12/23/2013 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Here is another great holiday drink for a group. If the cartoon cat and mouse named after this drink had been enjoying these they never would have been able to chase each other anywhere. Dark rum or spiced rum can … Continue reading →

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When Zombies Attack: A Movie, Music and Cocktail Marathon

Posted on 10/25/2012 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Since we won’t have a weekly cocktail post until after Halloween — longer if there’s a zombie apocalypse and the power goes out — we’re posting our scariest drink yet a few days early. Scary as in that’s a lot … Continue reading →

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If you like pina colodas … (you’ll like this too)

Posted on 09/01/2011 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

By Katherine Two years ago my sister came down for a visit and in a bid to relive her college days bought a bottle of coconut rum. She who’s never had a Malibu and pineapple can throw the first catty … Continue reading →

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One pink drink

Posted on 08/18/2011 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This tastes great with or without the alcohol, so you nondrinkers shouldn’t feel left out. Those making the nonalcoholic version may want to add a pinch of sugar. Watermelon coolers 7 cups watermelon, cubed 1 cup rum 1/4 cup Triple … Continue reading →

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Fruity concoction No. 327

Posted on 06/16/2011 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

We put our heads together and tried to come up with a clever name for this drink and … nothing. So you tough readers (what are we Austen and have to call you gentle?) are welcome to help us out. … Continue reading →

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Dark and Stormy

Posted on 01/28/2011 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

The name of this drink brings to mind typhoons and shipwrecks. Drink too many and your head may feel like it took the same kind of beating the next day. This is another drink that a good friend (who happens … Continue reading →

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