Interesting New Orleans concoction with a mystery past

Thanks to our friends at the rumconnection.com, I saw this interesting article from Dr. Bamboo about a rum cocktail which comes from Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop in New Orleans: http://drbamboo.blogspot.com/2011/01/pirates-punch-1-12-oz.html If memory serves correct (and it usually doesn’t) Lafitte’s is the … Continue reading →

And we’re back in 2011! … with a Ramos Gin Fizz

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It’s the new year, and with the death of birds, fish and crabs, a river in Canada turning bright green and the floods in Australia, who knows – this may be our last year! Either way, we’re going with some … Continue reading →

Holiday Recipe – The Ginger Bread Man

Here at Barritt’s headquarters, we’re always looking for great new cocktails, (especially ones using Barritt’s). This recipe is a nice and easy one for the holidays. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D8evamAmrZ0

Repeal Day Cocktail – The Bubbly Redhead

Whoops – I forgot to get into the full spirit of today: Bubbly Redhead 1 oz. Bourbon 3 oz. Sparkling Shiraz 3 oz. Barritt’s Ginger Beer Build cocktail in order given in Champagne flute. Garnish with cherry

The Boston Shaker – Cocktail Recipes

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Over a month ago, the Barritt’s Ginger Beer roving crew made its way to the Boston Shaker in Somerville, MA for tastings with some different cocktails. All apologies to our loyal readers (I think there are like 2 of you … Continue reading →

Thanksgiving Cocktails

The holidays are right around the corner, ladies and gentlemen, which means we will need some good libations before we swallow any turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, or pumpkin pie. So we have done our part and come up with two … Continue reading →

The Racer Chacer

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At this year’s Meeting of the Minds in Key West, FL, a few people will get a chance to try a cocktail that we have been working on with the good people at Pusser’s Rum: The Racer Chacer. This cocktail … Continue reading →

Newport Stormy

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Our friends at Coastal Extreme Brewing Co. have been making a very tasty rum – Thomas Tew. The rum is named after an infamous pirate (aren’t all pirates, besides Jack Sparrow, infamous?). It’s a rum that honors its past by … Continue reading →

Rum on the River in Philly, new recipes

here are some recipes from the recent Rum on the River event in Philadelphia Continue reading →