Fall is officially cocktail season, and we're stirring up a little trouble with Maple Mayhem! This Halloween-inspired cocktail combines the rich, oaky character of Mount Gay XO rum with crisp apple cider, pure maple syrup, fresh lemon juice, and a couple of dashes of bitters for the perfect autumn sip. It's smooth, warming, lightly spiced, and just sweet enough to make you want another. Think cozy fall flavors with a mischievous Halloween twist. Recipe Start with a shaker ful

Well, look at that...summer temperatures are making a comeback here in Charlotte! And if the weather is going to keep feeling like summer, we might as well have a cocktail to match. So, we're shaking things up with The Banana Hammock, a fruity, tropical rum cocktail that's practically begging to be enjoyed. Some cocktails are made for a fancy night out. Others are made for kicking back, putting your feet up, and pretending you’re on a tropical island. This one is definitely i

A tropical escape with a smooth, nutty twist Sometimes you don't need a complicated cocktail to feel like you're on vacation. You just need some good rum, a little pineapple, and a License to Chill. This easy-to-make tropical cocktail combines aged rum, Disaronno, and pineapple juice for a drink that's smooth, fruity, and just the right amount of indulgent. The aged rum brings warmth and depth, while Disaronno adds its signature almond sweetness. Pineapple juice pulls everyth

Some cocktails transport you to another place with the very first sip. 🌴☀️ That was the inspiration behind The Flamingo Breeze, one of three signature cocktails created exclusively for Flamingle 2026 at Charlotte's historic McNinch House Restaurant. While the evening celebrated creativity, community, and handcrafted cocktails, this drink was designed to capture the feeling of relaxing on a tropical beach with friends. 🦩 🌺 Tropical Flavor in Every Sip The Flamingo Breeze co

As the fall months settle in and the air grows cooler, there’s nothing quite like a little sip of something warm and inviting. Recently, we had the opportunity to visit Saint Lucia Distillers, home to some of the island’s finest rums. The experience was nothing short of amazing, and the rums? Absolutely delicious. Two bottles in particular stood out and quickly earned a spot on our must-try list: Chairman’s Reserve 50th Anniversary Extra Old Rum and Admiral Rodney HMS Royal O

Few drinks capture the spirit of Cuba like its traditional cocktails, and The Cuban Elder is no exception. This refined drink combines...

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Winter’s Kiss is the perfect cocktail to warm up your senses and add a little spice to your holiday season. With the added spice of...

Recently, I have seen some fun twists on Espresso Martinis, so I decided to give it a try. While on vacation, we found Botran Aged Rum at...

A few years ago in Barcelona, I experienced my first Aged Rum Old Fashioned. Since then, this has become one of my favorite go-to...