The History of the Piña Colada
The Pina Colada dates back to 1954, where it was first created at the Caribe Hilton. Well, probably.
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The Best Spiced Rums to Try Now
Spiced rums get a bad rap, but these bottles will keep you reaching for more.
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Rum Misconception #5: Rum Has No Rules
Rum suffers from an identity crisis, in part because of the misconception that it has no rules.
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Rum Misconception #4: Older Rum Is Better
Is older rum better than younger rum, and do those age statements even mean anything?
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The Best Rum for Daiquiris, According to Top Bartenders
In bars all across the world, the word “Daiquiri” is often proceeded by “strawberry,” and the cocktail is served frozen and comically large. But the classic Daiquiri, which traces its roots back to Cuba, is a simple rum sour composed of…
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Rum Misconception #3: Darker Rum Is Better
Is there a correlation between rum’s color and its age or quality? Matt Pietrek sets the record straight.
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Rum Misconception #2: All White Rum Is the Same
Rum expert Matt Pietrek defends the unfairly tarnished reputation of white rum.
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Featured Bevvy: The Rum-and-Port-Spiked Scarlet Hour
Don’t wait for winter to pull out the port. Instead, mix it into this refreshing port-and-rum-spiked cocktail.
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Rum Misconception #1: Rum Is Sweet
Rum is many things, but it’s not inherently sweet. Rum expert Matt Pietrek sets the record straight.
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Rum 101: An Introduction to Rum
A primer on all things rum, from how it’s made to the various styles of this sugarcane spirit.
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What Is Cachaça, Anyway?
A toast to Brazil’s most famously misunderstood spirit.
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The History of the Mojito
From Sir Francis Drake to Ernest Hemingway, we trace the origins of this classic cocktail.
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The History of the Daiquiri
From the Spanish-American War to Hemingway’s jaunts around Cuba, it’s one of the most colorful stories in the cocktail world.
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How to Make a Daiquiri
A simple combination of rum, lime juice, and sugar, the Daiquiri is a crowd-pleasing classic that couldn’t be easier to make.
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