The Black Prince is a type of rum Manhattan—a particularly good one at that, deep, rich, fruity and dark—but I also think of it as perhaps the best liquid argument we have for Averna. In a way, all ...

What is the Airmail? I mean, it’s obviously a cocktail, and everyone agrees that it’s rum, lime, honey and sparkling wine, but what is it? Is it a mint-less Mojito with different bubbles? A French 75 ...

Critics often bash them as “umbrella drinks,” which can be code for “syrupy sweet” and “excessively showy.” But true cocktail-lovers know there’s more to them than that. We call them “tiki” drinks, ...

There’s an aphorism in cocktails: The more ingredients a drink has, the less likely it will be great. Tiki is what happens when you take something garish and baroque and decide to lean in. Your ...

Where do I even begin with my love affair with rum cake? I don’t remember the first time I had it, but I can’t even remember a time in my life when I didn’t know what it was. I remember wanting to ...

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. When ...

This Rum Balls Recipe is a classic Christmas treat that's been around for ages. It's easy to put together and doesn't require any baking, which makes it perfect for the busy holiday season. The ...

Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Zest co-owners Justin Buchanan (left) and Jake MacDowell created Red Harbor Rum while in college ...