Cocktail Queries is a Paste series that examines and answers basic, common questions that drinkers may have about mixed drinks, cocktails and spirits. Check out every entry in the series to date. The ...

Rum is one of the world's most intriguing spirits, not only for its wide range of flavors but for exotic rum-running tales of pirates and smugglers on the high seas. Even through civil wars and ...

A few simple, good quality ingredients and a well-crafted, mid-range rum can make cocktails such as a Mai Tai taste expensive. Although National Rum Month is coming to a close, it doesn’t mean we ...

While nobody is going to fault you for enjoying a frozen, uber-sweet daiquiri when you’re on vacation, there’s no beating the classic, simple daiquiri. We’re talking the un-frozen kind; no ...

Rum consumption is steadily rising worldwide, particularly for spiced and aged varieties. While white rum is an essential ingredient in cocktails and a sometimes misconstrued category, darker rums can ...

This bold, fruity cocktail has deep Florida roots. On the southernmost edge of Florida—and just 100 miles from Havana, Cuba—is Key West, an island community beloved for its relaxed vibes, bohemian ...

Our copycat recipe for Applebee's Tipsy Zombie cocktail has an eye-catching vibrant blue/turquoise color, plus it's fruity, ...

Holmes Cay imports only the finest rums, and this is their first blend the brand has released. If your mom loves tropical drinks or sipping dark spirits, then you might want to gift her a great bottle ...

On the southernmost edge of Florida—and just 100 miles from Havana, Cuba—is Key West, an island community beloved for its relaxed vibes, bohemian history, and top-notch barhopping scene. Key West bars ...