After one sip, you'll be cracking nuts high in a Coconut Tree. This is the month that Kenny Chesney's new Blue Chair Bay Rum is hitting stores. I've seen many excited comments from people that have finally got their hands on the new rum and many comments from those still eagerly waiting. Today I'm going to show you what you can do with the rum. Yes, drink it of course! But let's mix a little … [Read more...]
After one sip, you'll be waking up in a hammock wondering how you got there. Go to Aruba and ask people where to find a great beach bar, I'm willing to bet that more than half will say Bugaloe Beach Bar is the place to be. Bugaloe has live music 4 nights a week, serves a good food, cold drinks and is located on the sand of Aruba's famous Palm Beach. This week's Boat Drink recipe comes to us … [Read more...]
After one sip, you'll be swimming the channel. The two questions I get asked most are, what's your favorite island in the Caribbean and what's your favorite rum. Two difficult questions to answer, but they do have answers. Flor de Cana is one of my favorite rums. The brand was was turned on to me by one of the best in the business, Mike from RumConnection.com. The rum is from Nicaragua and … [Read more...]
After one sip, you'll be sailing for a hurricane hole. Rum has a rich history with sailors and the Caribbean. Shellback Rum embraces that history with their entire brand identity. Their name, bottle, cocktail recipes--everything revolves around sailors at sea. Not a bad thing in my book. This week's Boat Drink recipe is called the Stormy Seas and is a Shellback Rum exclusive recipe. This … [Read more...]
Cruzan Rum announces the launch of two new trend-forward flavors to join its expansive portfolio of flavored rums. Cruzan Key Lime Rum and Cruzan Passion Fruit Rum, now available nationally, are made with Cruzan Rum, with the addition of natural flavors and cane sugar to create an exceptionally smooth, refreshing and authentic-tasting spirit. Handcrafted by Cruzan Master Distiller Gary … [Read more...]
After one sip, you'll know island dreams do come true. Have you had a dry rum? What makes a rum dry? I've had a dry martini but what in the world is a dry rum? To tell you the truth I have no idea. And that's why I'm intrigued. The Brugal rum company from the Dominican Republic has a clear dry rum in their arsenal called Brugal Especial Extra Dry. They say the Extra Dry goes through a … [Read more...]
After one sip, you'll be raising the colors. Kenny Chesney's first single from his upcoming album, Life On a Rock, is called Pirate Flag. I'm sure many of you have heard it, sang it, raised a glass to it and started calling random cuties on the street Pirate Girl. Okay, that last part might just be me. The song takes us to the islands, it gives us a taste of what we all long for--a chance to … [Read more...]
After one sip, you'll pulling off your jeans. Mind out of the gutter folks, you'll be pulling off your jeans and sliding into casual shorts! Why? Because today is the first day of Spring! Let's all have a moment of silence so we can let that soak in...Winter is over! I know some of you might still be dealing with some chilly temps and snow, but the winter fog is about to be lifted, sunny days … [Read more...]
After one sip, every ting be irie. Do you ever get tired of creating new boat drink recipes? Yeah, me either. Neither does Jeremy, our resident Castaway Mixologist. He has been at it again and this time came up with a unique combination of Appleton Rum, Jack Daniels Whiskey and lemonade. This delicious cocktail is called Jack's Jamaican Lemonade. Here's Jeremy's story behind his newest … [Read more...]
After one sip, you'll be cleaning the pink sand from your hair. Do you remember that special cocktail you had while on your last vacation? You were sitting on the beach, feet covered in sand, condensation dripping from the glass, each sip tasting better than the last. The situation is pure bliss. You tell your mind to remember every aspect of that moment so you can hold on to it … [Read more...]
After one sip, you won't care who won the race. Life in the Caribbean is slow and laid back. There's no reason to rush when the tropical sun is cooking during the day. Best to find a shady beach bar and cool off with a cold Boat Drink. Today's cocktail recipe celebrates that slow way of life, it's called the Cruzan Slow & Steady. There's another story behind the Slow & Steady. The … [Read more...]
Why I Write Close your eyes and remove yourself from the everyday. Picture your toes sinking into the sand as the waves kiss your ankles. It's a serene feeling that everyone should experience. I live a little bit of that life, living on the coast of southwest Florida and escaping to Caribbean to find adventure and inspiration whenever possible. If you have a love of the Caribbean and the island lifestyle then you have come to the right place. It's my passion to share the beauty of the island with … Read More
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