Peaches n’ Tea


Flavored liqueurs are so ubiquitous at this point that it’s no longer really news when a new concoction comes rolling out of the major player distilleries. Malibu is among the most prolific, with over 14 different flavor versions of their famous coconut rum. One of their newest, introduced earlier this year, is the Peaches n’ Cream.  It […]

Compound


January 16, 2012 (Day 293) — Compound You’ll find this drink a bit more suitable for brunches come springtime, but every once in a while the weather will coöperate with you during the winter and give you a beautiful day to sip something like this. 2 oz Sobieski Vodka 1 dash Malibu Black Coconut Rum […]

Kismet


January 6, 2011 (Day 283) — Kismet Kismet is a couple of different things, really. By definition, kismet is destiny. It’s also a Broadway show. It’s Arabic in origin, with heavily implications that kismet is the allocation of one’s lot in life. Kismet 2 oz Malibu Black 3 oz pineapple juice 1 oz orange liqueur […]

ORIGINAL – Dark ‘n Windy


January 5, 2012 (Day 282) — Dark ‘n Windy We’ve already touched upon the ability of Malibu Black’s ability to adjust for the popular Dark ‘n Stormy cocktail. This one is just a bit different, however, as we’re upping the alcohol content and changing the flavor majorly. Dark ‘n Windy 1.5 oz Malibu Black Champagne […]

Coconut Rum Swizzle


January 4, 2012 (Day 281) — Coconut Rum Swizzle We’re going to go ahead and up the complexity a bit for today’s cocktail. You’ll need a nice long list of ingredients for this one. This is based of the classic rum swizzle, which is sure to be found in any number of books and websites […]

ORIGINAL — Malibu Brewery


January 3, 2012 (Day 280) — Malibu Brewery Occasionally we’ve talked about the mystical world of “Beertails.” Beertails, you see, are cocktails that feature beer as the main ingredients. Now, this is much harder than it sounds, as beer is such a complex type of drink that to able to find the proper ingredients to […]

ORIGINAL — Storm Clouds


January 2, 2012 (Day 279) — Storm Clouds Today’s drink is a slightly altered Dark n’ Stormy; one of our favorite summer drinks to make. The coconut flavor of the black rum gives it some more complex notes, making it an excellent sipping drink. Storm Clouds 3 oz Malibu Black Rum 1 oz lime cordial […]

A Day at the Beach


July 10, 2011 (Day 104) — A Day at the Beach It’s too hot to move now, much less be witty. For better or worse, I’m not witty when it’s so overwhelmingly hot. I would love to be at a beach. However, a nice tobacco pipe, a sprinkler and my beautiful wife will have to […]

Amaretto Paradise


July 9, 2011 (Day 103) — Amaretto Paradise Tonight we’re running down into a summer evening. Dead wind, oppressive heat, and no water. Might want to keep this on hand. Although it is a bit heavy, there’s just enough lightness to break your sweat. Amaretto Paradise .75 oz amaretto. .75 oz Malibu Coconut Rum Pineapple […]

Malibu Sunset


July 7, 2011 (Day 101) — Malibu Sunset Heat. Oppressive heat. Welcome to summer. Malibu Sunset 1 oz Malibu Coconut Rum 3 oz pineapple juice 3 oz orange juice 1 splash cranberry juice Combine ingredients in a Hurricane glass filled with crushed ice. Fruity, summery, and perfect for an evening spent on the beach. Cheers!