When mixologists build tiki cocktails with greater dimensionality than a syrupy-sweet, grown-up milkshake, chances are they're reaching for a bottle of overproof rum. Bartenders use overproof rum as a ...

Considered Puerto Rico's national drink, the piña colada isn’t just a cocktail, it’s a tribute to the Caribbean island’s easy-going vibe. When translated from Spanish, “piña colada” means “strained ...

Created by the same bartender who first garnished a drink with a mini umbrella, a classically made Blue Hawaii remains delicious. Blue drinks get a bad rap these days. That’s a shame, because the ...

The national drink of Puerto Rico deserves the classic four-ingredient recipe. Prairie Rose is Food & Wine's senior drinks editor. A trained sommelier, cocktail book author, and wine and spirits ...

Technically, you’re supposed to use Pusser’s Rum for this one (and a tin mug if you want to go old school). Look, I love Pusser’s and its funky British Caribbean navy vibes. But you can really use any ...

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 ...