Posts Tagged ‘rum’

Football Jelly Shots – Score!
I care deeply about the Super Bowl for two reasons: Food and Beverage. I tend to care even more about the beverages! Especially if the game is a blow out. In addition to severing beer, put some kick into your kick off with Spiced Rum and Coke Football Jelly Shots! Almost everyone loves a classic Rum and Coke, but as a jelly shot? Oh yeah! And I think Spiced Rum gives it a little something extra. The football shape just makes things extra fes... Read More
Mini Boozy Apple Rum Cakes
Parties don’t have to end just because it gets dark earlier! You can just feel it in the air – summer slowly coming to an end. Ease your way into autumn by making Boozy Apple Cakes. These rum cakes are obviously for the 21 and over crowd, but can easily be made for the under 21 crowd by just omitting the alcohol. Bonus! Your entire house will smell like fall – before, during, and after – baking up these cute little cakes! Grab... Read More
Piña Colada + Popsicle = OMG!
It figures that I would be moving on the hottest weekend on record. While I hired movers for the big stuff, I suckered…I mean convinced, friends to come help move the smaller stuff. The heat was overwhelming and my friends were wilting. Baking would have been a poor choice but bringing out the blender is always the right move! With just a few simple ingredients, we had ourselves refreshingPiña Colada Popsicles. Be warned! These are not kid... Read More
Yo Ho Ho: 4 Rowdy Rum Recipes
Yar, mateys! Get out ye old bottle of rum and celebrate this most awesome holiday right. When the sun's a-shinin' and the breeze is blowin', we don't exactly need an excuse to kick back with a rum drink, but if you give us one, we'll surely take it. Aug. 16th is National Rum Day? We'll drink to that! After all, Lord Byron once said, "there's naught, no doubt, so much the spirit calms as rum and true religion." A little background on rum I... Read More
9 Awesome Father’s Day Bar Gadgets, New Labels and Cocktails
Get your calendars out – because Father’s Day is coming up on June 17. I know what you’re thinking: what to get the dad who has everything? Something for the home bar is always a good idea–it’s the gift that keeps on giving since it will let him entertain and create all new memories. Read our spirited Father’s Day gift guide below, and be sure to check out a few good cocktails that you can shake up for your father’s day celebration... Read More
7 Best Celebrity Owned Liquors
Rappers, film stars and former hockey players dabble in the booze-making business. Celebrities leverage their personalities to do everything from produce movies to sell clothing, but did you know that a few of them actually own their own brands of booze? From reality TV stars to favorite actors from the ’80s—check out the list below to see what celebs will get you tipsy. 1. Dan Aykroyd’s Crystal Head Vodka Ever seen that bottle of vodka... Read More
Classic Summer Sippers
As summer temperatures start to climb, nothing cools you down like the perfect summer cocktail. These classic cocktails keep the flavor light, but they still contain a nice nip of booze. Because what’s a picnic on a beautiful summer day without a little buzz, thank you very much? Mix these ditties up if you’re hosting guests on your patio, bringing a pitcher to watch the fireworks, or just cooling down on a toasty day. Watermelon Margarita... Read More
Budget Tiki Party
When I was 11, I was fortunate enough to go to Hawaii with my family. The people were incredibly friendly and happy – wouldn’t you be if you were always greeted with a lei? The ocean views were magnificent, and a volcano just isn’t something you see every day.  When I was in the Aloha State, I was able to attend a real luau, and between the hula dancing and the tiki torches, I now feel totally qualified to give advice on throwing a tiki... Read More
Liqueurosity – DIY Boozy Treats
Liqueurs are making a big comeback! Recipes: Meyer Limoncello and Apple Brandy They have a delightfully old-ladyish quality that I love (seriously, you should see my collection of vintage aprons), yet they can be totally sophisticated if made from good ingredients. And though high-quality liqueurs and flavored spirits are usually pretty spendy, they are super easy to make at home. What you need to do first is amass a collection of jars an... Read More
Sparkle Magic Jelly Shots
I wanted to bring a special jelly shot to Tablespoon.com’s second birthday party. Something with that sort of super-cute “two-year-old” aesthetic appeal would be fun.  I envisioned a multi-colored, molded unicorn jelly shot - perhaps with a horn fashioned from pastel licorice.  Very toddler-chic, no? So, you must be wondering why there are no photos of unicorn-shaped jelly shots in this post.  Well, things do not always run like a Sw... Read More