A Rum Do
Spice up the season with one of our favorite concoctions, so delicious a pirate would love it!
As the weather warms up, entertaining is all about refreshing cocktails that are easy to create – giving you less time in the kitchen and more time to enjoy your libations al fresco. Rum has always been a warm weather favorite however the category has evolved from the umbrella drinks and coconut-shaped glasses that previously stereotyped the spirit.
With the authentic Panamanian dark oak-aged rums from Ron Abuelo, it’s easy to create cocktails that capture both the carefree, easygoing spirit of the season and sophisticated flavor – all while being simple enough for the at-home mixologist and time-efficient for the hostess with the mostess.
LORD PANAMA2 oz Ron Abuelo 7 Años
5 oz ice tea
Lime wedge
Pour the Abuelo over ice in a highball glass then fill with ice tea. Squeeze in a lime wedge. Stir to mix. Another way to spend enjoy more time with your guests while playing host is to whip up pitcher drinks for a crowd ahead of time.
{The Lord Panama, Ron Abuelo’s signature cocktail, mixes just two ingredients – Ron Abuelo 7 Años and ice tea – with a squeeze of lime for a royal treat that can be made lickety-split.}
THE PANAMANIAN SOOTHER
(Pitcher drink - serves 8-10)
1 1/2 cups Ron Abuelo Añejo
1/2 cup fresh orange juice
1 oz agave nectar
1 pack blueberries
12 sage leaves
2 bottles Diet Ginger Beer (Barritts's or Regatta)
In large pitcher, muddle the berries and sage together. Then add remaining ingredients with ice and stir very well.
{The Panamanian Soother, created by master mixologist Jonathan Pogash, can be made en masse for easy breezy entertaining.}
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Have a hit holiday party with these new hit recipes.
Maple Basil Sour 1 1/2 oz. Van Gogh Rich Dark Chocolate Vodka, 3/4 oz. fresh lemon, juice, 1/4 oz. real maple syrup, 3 large basil leaves
Directions: In a mixing glass, muddle the basil leaves to extract the flavor. Add remaining ingredients with ice and shake well. POUR into a rocks glass. Garnish: basil sprig
Minty Peach Martini1 1/2 oz. Van Gogh Cool Peach Vodka, 1/2 oz. fresh lemon juice,
1 tsp. agave nectar, 8-10 mint leaves
Directions: Add ingredients to a mixing glass with ice and shake very well. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish: Mint sprig
Rich & Cool1 oz. Van Gogh Rich Dark Chocolate Vodka, 3/4 oz. Van Gogh Cool Peach,
1 oz. pineapple juice, 8-10 mint leaves
Directions: Shake ingredients very well with ice and strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish: lemon wheel
The Royal Peach1 1/2 oz. Van Gogh Cool Peach Vodka, 3/4 oz. Elderflower liqueur,
3-4 dashes of Angostura bitters
Directions: STIR ingredients with ice in a mixing glass and strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish: orange peel (option to flame the peel)
Van Gogh Chocolate Banana Parfait 2 oz. Van Gogh Rich Dark Chocolate Vodka,
2 scoops vanilla bean ice cream (or frozen yogurt), 1 cup milk (regular or skim),
1 whole banana
Directions: Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth. POUR into a parfait glass. Garnish: fresh whipped cream, dusting of cocoa powder, and sliced bananas
Van Gogh’s Peach Cooler 1 1/2 oz. Van Gogh Cool Peach Vodka, 1 oz. Pomegranate juice, 2 oz. Ginger Ale or Ginger Beer
Directions: Build all ingredients over ice into a rocks glass. Garnish: Lime wedge
Van Goghst Punch (serves 12)1 bottle Van Gogh Rich Dark Chocolate Vodka, 12 oz. orange juice, 12 oz. pomegranate juice, 12 oz. club soda or lemon-lime soda
Directions: Pour ingredients into large punch bowl or pitcher filled with ice and stir to chill and dilute. Ladle or pour out into small punch glasses. Garnish: Several sliced orange wheels
The Best Bellini Ever 1 oz. Van Gogh Cool Peach Vodka, 1/4 of a ripe peach, 1 tsp. agave nectar, 1/2 oz. fresh lemon juice, 3 oz. Prosecco
Directions: In a mixing glass, muddle the peach, agave, and lemon juice. Add the Prosecco with ice and gently fold the ingredients (without stirring too much, as this will remove bubbles). Strain into a chilled champagne flute. Top off with extra Prosecco. Garnish: fresh peach slice
Compliments of VAN GOGH VODKA and master mixologist, “The Cocktail Guru”, Jonathan Pogash.
