Just because it’s the dog days of winter doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy Caribbean nights.
To put you in a tropical mood, the mixology team at The Ready Room at Old Line Distillery in Baltimore share a pair of freshly shaken Caribbean rum cocktails that will make you forget all about old man winter. Swim Call is a play on the classic Mai Tai, employing Chinola Passion Fruit liqueur in place of the expected curaçao. The Last Corsair puts an orange and blackberry twist on a dark rum Daiquiri. So break out your shaker, spring for a few unique ingredients, and drink like an Islander on a cold day; compliments of the crew at Old Line Spirits.
What You’ll Need
2 oz Old Line Aged Caribbean Rum
½ oz Passion fruit liqueur (Chinola recommended)
½ oz Orgeat syrup
½ oz Fresh lime juice
Mint sprig (for garnish)
How To Make It: Combine ingredients in a shaker with ice. Shake until very cold and strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice. Garnish with a lime wedge and mint sprig.
What You’ll Need
1.5 oz Old Line Aged Caribbean Rum
½ oz Dry Curaçao (We love Ferrand)
½ oz Blackberry simple syrup
½ oz Fresh lime juice
Fresh lime (For garnish)
How To Make It: Combine ingredients in a shaker with ice. Shake until very cold and strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice. Garnish with a lime wheel.
Are you hip to Old Line Spirits?
Old Line was founded by ex-Naval pilots Mark McLaughlin and Arch Watkins. The friends flew EA-6B Prowlers before launching Old Line Spirits in Baltimore, Maryland, where they distill American single malt, vodka, and source and blend fine Caribbean rums. The Ready Room is open on weekends, and 75-minute tour-and-tastings are available on Saturdays. Buy tickets online. $15
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