From sugar plantation survival juice to elegant sunset sipper The original Planter’s Punch is like your great-uncle’s recipe for stew: always a bit different, often a bit questionable, and usually a bit strong. It’s one of the oldest rum cocktails on record, born in the tropics and famously committed to memory by that mysterious colonial verse: “One of sour, two of sweet, three of strong, … Continue reading Planter’s Punch, Reimagined
Before there were cocktails, there was grog. ⚓️
Invented to keep sailors sober(ish), hydrated, and less stabby, this watered-down rum ration went from punishment to naval tradition.
🍋 Add a little lime and boom—accidental wellness drink.
New post up on the blog: how grog kept the British Empire afloat (and mildly tipsy).
#GrogHistory #RumHeritage #UpSpirits #Rumosphere #NavalTraditions #RumLore #Scurvy #DarkAndStormyOrigins Continue reading The Murky Birth of Grog
Get a taste of the Pirate’s life in a glass. Continue reading Modern Grog Recipe
In the late 1600s, pirates drank significant amounts of rum daily, often leading to chronic dehydration and malnutrition. While this fueled their lifestyle, modern attempts to replicate it would likely result in serious health issues. Continue reading Can You Drink Like a Pirate and Survive?
In the 19th century, doctors reached for rum as antiseptic, anesthetic, and tropical tonic — proving once and for all that medicine was basically a cocktail with homework. Continue reading Rum’s Role in Medicine
Rum and chocolate create exquisite pairings, enhancing flavors like aged dark rum with dark chocolate and spiced rum with spiced milk chocolate, offering flavorful indulgences for connoisseurs and enthusiasts alike. Continue reading Rum & Chocolate Pairing
A Historic Winter Warmer The Rum Flip is an enduring classic that dates back to the late 1600s and was popularized in taverns across colonial America and England. Originally made with beer, sugar, and rum, this drink was heated using a red-hot poker straight from the fire, creating a frothy, rich, and toasty beverage. Over time, the recipe evolved, swapping beer for eggs and cream … Continue reading Rum Flip
Rum’s connection with pirates stems from popularity and tradition, but their drinking varied; rum was also currency. Continue reading 5 Things You Didn’t Know About Rum and Pirates
What rum cocktail are you? Take our quiz! Continue reading What Rum Cocktail Are You?
Ah, ice and water in rum—a topic that’s as polarizing as whether a Mai Tai should be served in a tiki mug or a rocks glass! The debate around diluting rum with ice or water can evoke passionate opinions among enthusiasts, but it’s all about context, preference, and the experience you’re aiming for. Let’s break it down: The Science of Ice and Water in Rum … Continue reading Do I Drink Rum With Ice?
The Rumosphere 