Friday Night Cocktails-Rum Edition

Dr. McAlcohol always enjoys a great drink, especially on the weekends. Here are a few favorites, following this week’s rum theme.

Classic Daiquiri

When most people think of a daiquiri, they think of a frozen daiquiri. In actuality, a Classic Daiquiri is a 3 ingredient cocktail developed by an American in Cuba.

White Rum-2 shots

Lime Juice-1 shot

Simple Syrup-1/2 shot

Pour ingredients into a shaker with ice, shake about 10 seconds, and strain into a chilled martini glass.

Note: For a frozen daiquiri, double the ingredients and pour them into a blender with ice cubes. Pulse 2-3 minutes or until smooth. For a sweeter cocktail, add fresh strawberries.

Classic Mai Tai

A Mai Tai can seem like an overwhelming cocktail, but it is a quintessential rum drink. And because it requires so many different types of alcohol that the average home bar may not have, Dr. McAlcohol recommends finding the specialized single serve bottles.

Spiced rum-½ shot
White rum-½ shot
Creme de almond- ½ shot
Triple sec-½ shot
Orange juice-3 shots
Pineapple juice-3 shots
Lime juice-Splash

Pour ingredients into shaker with ice, shake about 10 seconds, and strain into chilled wine glass.

Wassail

Wassail is a classic winter drink that makes a great hot punch for a holiday party. It also gives you a chance to sing “Here We Go a Wassailing”.

Apple Cider (not juice)-1 Gallon

Cranberry Juice-1/2 Gallon

Oranges-1 sliced

Cinnamon sticks-6

Allspice-1 tbsp

Cloves-1 tbsp

Spiced Rum-3 cups

Add all ingredients except rum to a slow cooker.  Cook on low for 3 hours. Add rum. Cook 1 hour. Serve in mugs.

Note: Wrapping allspice and cloves in cheesecloth before adding will prevent straining later.