Hot Fun In The Summertime

"Why is the rum always gone?"

                        - Jack Sparrow

Summertime usually means cold, adult beverages.   I know I have enjoyed quite a few over the years.  Sometimes you just need a change from wine or beer.  Like pirates before me I like rum.  I also have a fondness for tequila.  

Flying my colors! 

I thought I would share some of my favorite cocktails for summer this week.   Some have been around for years.  Others, I have created myself.  If you make any of the recipes, snap a pic and tag me on Twitter or Instagram! I would love to see it!  @jjthecook for both.  Enjoy and happy, responsible drinking!

Measurements are approximate. 

J.J.'s Scurvy Buster

• 2 oz Rum – I prefer spiced
• 1 oz lime juice
• 2 oz pineapple juice
• 1 oz orange juice
• 2 oz coconut water
• 1 oz simple syrup if desired

1. Shake or stir to mix – serve over ice.
2. Garnish with cherry and orange slice if desired.
3. Serves one.

Frozen Rum Runner

• 3/4 ounce spiced or gold rum
• 1/4 ounce blackberry liqueur 1/4 ounce creme de banana liqueur
• 2 ounces orange juice
• 1/2 ounce grenadine
• 8 ounces crushed ice
• 1/4 oz. dark or 151 proof rum

1. Add spiced or gold rum, blackberry liqueur, creme de banana liqueur, orange juice, grenadine and crushed ice in a blender.
2. Blend until slushy and pour into glass. 
3. Float with 1/4 oz. dark or 151 proof rum
4. Serves one

Dirty Banana

• 2 oz. Tia Maria or Kahlua
• 2 oz. dark rum
• 2 oz. rum cream liqueur
• 4 oz. milk
• 1 oz. simple syrup
• 3/4 banana
• chocolate syrup
• Ice

1. Fill blender 3/4 way with ice and all ingredients.
2. Blend until thick and smooth.
3. Pour into glasses
4. Drizzle chocolate syrup on top for garnish
5. Serves two
   

 Paloma Ala J.J.

• 2 oz tequila blanco (silver)
• Juice of half a lime
• 3 oz pink grapefruit juice
• 3 oz soda
• pinch salt
• Lime wedge, for garnish

1. Combine tequila, lime juice and a pinch of salt in a highball or Collins glass.
2. Add ice
3. Top with grapefruit and soda.
4. Stir gently
5. Serve with a lime wedge garnish