When we moved to Alabama, I moved my ½ of a ½ a gallon of Sailor Jerry’s with us. After unpacking boxes and drinking Diet Pepsi and Rum, my stash of hooch had finally run out. While Tucker watched the kids, I ran [um...drove] to the gas station down the road and took a look at their alcohol cooler. LOTS of beer-not a whole lot else.
Since I’m a fan of Bacardi and I’m a fan of Mojitos, I assumed that the Bacardi Silver Mojito Original would be a safe and satisfying selection.
Oh, dear God was I wrong.
My first thought was …read more

Brown-Forman Corp, maker of such fine and yummy spirits as Canadian Mist, Jack Daniel’s and Southern Comfort, is looking to add another alcoholic darling to its proverbial  stable.
According to The Telegraph, Brown-Forman has hired investment banking advisers to look into the idea of acquiring Bacardi.  Of course no one at either company was available for comment. But a “drinks industry insider” said, “A deal would make sense as it would allow them to work through the tough times.”
Should this really concern your average drinker?
Probably not.
However, a partnership/merger might equal a more stable environment for both companies and, …read more

One of the bloggers I’ve been following for some time, and finally got to meet face to face at Blog World Expo, Average Jane, has two yummy sounding martini recipes, and they sounded too good not to share!
Tootsie Roll Martinis
1 cup creamy chocolate liqueur
1 cup Irish cream liqueur
1 cup vanilla vodka
1/2 cup clear chocolate liqueur (optional)
1/4 cup Grand Marnier
Mix together in a pitcher and add ice to chill and provide a little much-needed dilution of the alcohol.  Don’t skip the Grand Marnier – it’s the secret ingredient that makes these martinis taste like a Tootsie Roll instead of just chocolate …read more

The Bacardi Family and Company “grew up” on the island of Cuba. Bacardi Rum was made on the island, but it wasn’t considered a refined drink at the time. In 1920, the family had started distilleries in other cities, and introduced a new beer: Hatuey.
Hatuey was a chief from Hispaniola, who lived in the early 16th century. He is celebrated as Cuba’s First National Hero, and the Bacardi family named their beer after this hero. When Castro moved towards his pledges for change and in particular, nationalizing and banning all private property and bank accounts on the island. The  …read more

So this weekend I ventured over to Exhibition place for some cocktail sampling and good fun at The Drinks Show.
I’ll admit, I favor a good glass of wine over a cocktail any day. But at the same time, I can certainly appreciate when a tasty mixed drink is passed my way.
The highlights included…
Perfect sample sizes. Granted, it took my friend and I a few times to realize that just because they are about the same size of shot glasses, doesn’t mean they should be kicked back in one gulp that way.
High quality recipes: Everything I tasted was good. Now, I …read more