I think I need a better title for my “new rum” day. Suggestions?
Anyway, I just brought home  a bottle of 10 Cane rum from the liquor store and now I’m wondering what I should do with it.
I generally like to mix my liquor and now that I’ve committed myself to trying 10 Cane, I’m realizing that all I have to mix the rum with is an orange Fanta. How’s that for high class?
In order to do 10 Cane justice, I did try it “on the rocks” and I don’t know if it’s the fact that I’ve gotten so used to …read more

And a little bit extra as well! Here at Drinks after Dark, we want people to stay away from the night club champagne they give out and instead, go for something a little more… sophisticated. You know, good.
Drinks After Dark’s exclusive cocktail guru, Steve Kemble, has created the “Ten Grand” for us to toast the New Year with. Ring in 2009 with style! 
To make:
1 oz 10 Cane Rum
1 oz Grand Marnier
Peach Puree
Pomegranate Juice
Moet & Chandon
Put the rum, Grand Marnier, Peach puree and pomegranate juice into a cocktail shaker over ice and shake well. Pour into Champagne glasses and top …read more

As the weather (here at least) turns cooler, I start to turn to warmer drinks and red wines. The stuff that makes me feel all toasty.
Drinks After Dark’s exclusive cocktail Guru, Steve Kemble has created me something yummy and warm for the cold November nights.
To make:
1 oz 10 Cane Rum
Hot water
1 tbsp apple butter
1 cinnamon stick for garnish
Despite this looking easy, it’s a little tricky to put together. First, put the hot water (almost as much as you want for the drink) into a highball glass. Stir in the apple butter until it’s melted and mixed in. Add the rum …read more

It’s October first (how did that happen already??) and that means it’s time for another exclusive cocktail from Drinks After Dark’s official Cocktail Guru, Steve Kemble.

This month, Steve’s evoking a little bit of a Halloween bonfire type vibe and brings us a “Campfire Martini”. It’s pretty easy, and something the grown ups can have while kids snack on s’mores.
To make:
1 oz 10 Cane Rum
1 oz Godiva Dark Liqueur
1 oz Bailey’s
2 dashes Vanilla extract
Crushed Graham Crackers
Melted Chocolate
Bacardi 151 Rum soaked marshmellows for S’more effect (optional)
Pour all liquids into shaker over ice and shake vigorously. Rim a martini glass with melted …read more