Ladies Man (A Lost Drink)

Ladies Man (A Lost Drink)

In June of 2015 we visited Smugglers Cove for the first time. This place is a cocktail must for the tiki drink lovers out there. If you arrive at opening and head to the bar you will likely have a short period you can chat with the bartenders before the places gets slammed with thirsty sailors. In conversation with two mixologists we centered on the use of rose and orange waters as flavoring and aroma enhancers. The key is to use them sparingly so they don’t take over the drink.

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Scurvy Killer

Scurvy Killer

The Western diet has actually become so void of nutrition that incidences of scurvy have increased in the past several decades.  Uh oh!  No fear, we have the cocktail for you.  The Scurvy Killer is packed with vitamin C and is enjoyable over and over.  See your medical professionals help for dosing information before taking Scurvy Killer.  LOL!

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Poker DICK!

Poker DICK!

This drink is an ode to the DICK that was sitting next to Sunshine at a local casino bar.  You know, those guys who slap the buttons because they are sore losers.  No one likes a mad, drunk, sore loser.  And here is a drink that just about any bar should be able to make with the standard ingredients on hand.  Drink two of these and your likely to have some stellar luck and maybe the guy next to you will go away.  The Poker DICK!

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Xmas Helper

Xmas Helper

We are often asked for simple cocktail recipes.  The non mixologists out there generally want a great tasting libation with just 3 to 5 ingredients.  Xmas Helper fits that bill perfectly without sacrificing flavor and alcohol content.  Pomegranate, two rums and a little lime zest create a sweet and balanced drink you will enjoy over and over.  Add the optional ingredients to make it more complicated or keep it simple.  

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