The Bitter Truth» Rum http://the-bitter-truth.com Home of The Bitter Truth Bitters, Spirits and Liqueurs Wed, 01 Feb 2012 19:34:52 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1 Ready for a cubed Old Fashioned Cocktail? http://the-bitter-truth.com/2011/04/01/ready-for-a-cubed-old-fashioned-cocktail/ http://the-bitter-truth.com/2011/04/01/ready-for-a-cubed-old-fashioned-cocktail/#comments Fri, 01 Apr 2011 07:55:15 +0000 admin http://the-bitter-truth.com/?p=3444 The Old Fashioned Cocktail is simple yet multidimensional. Its few ingredients combine to create what some consider the perfect cocktail. You can make old fashioned cocktails with any spirit; rum and tequila both make a wonderful old fashioned.

The Cubed Old Fashioned could just take you to the fourth dimension! See how Jamie Boudreau explains how to make this yummy drink on SMALLCREEN NETWORK using multiple types of bitters…Cheers to Trinidad.

]]> The Old Fashioned Cocktail is simple yet multidimensional. Its few ingredients combine to create what some consider the perfect cocktail. You can make old fashioned cocktails with any spirit; rum and tequila both make a wonderful old fashioned.

The Cubed Old Fashioned could just take you to the fourth dimension! See how Jamie Boudreau explains how to make this yummy drink on SMALLCREEN NETWORK using multiple types of bitters…Cheers to Trinidad.

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Wedding March Cocktail

50 ml (2 oz) golden Rum

20 ml (3/4 oz) fresh Lime Juice

2 dashes The Bitter Trutht – Jerry Thomas Bitters

1 Eggwhite

1 tsp white Sugar

Stir and serve straight up with a lime twist. ]]>

Wedding March Cocktail

50 ml (2 oz) golden Rum

20 ml (3/4 oz) fresh Lime Juice

2 dashes The Bitter Trutht – Jerry Thomas Bitters

1 Eggwhite

1 tsp white Sugar

Stir and serve straight up with a lime twist. ]]> http://the-bitter-truth.com/2011/02/23/wedding-march-cocktail/feed/ 0 Violet Julep http://the-bitter-truth.com/2011/02/23/violet-julep/ http://the-bitter-truth.com/2011/02/23/violet-julep/#comments Wed, 23 Feb 2011 11:20:16 +0000 admin http://the-bitter-truth.com/?p=2656

Violet Julep

50 ml (2 oz) White Rum, Gin, Vodka, Blanco Tequila or Pisco

20 ml (3/4 oz) The Bitter Truth – Violet Liqueur

20 ml (3/4 oz) Lime Juice

10 ml (1/3 oz) Sugar Syrup

Mint Leaves

Muddle mint with rum. Add other ingredients (except

violet liqueur), ice and stir. Float with violet liqueur and

garnish with mint sprig. ]]>

Violet Julep

50 ml (2 oz) White Rum, Gin, Vodka, Blanco Tequila or Pisco

20 ml (3/4 oz) The Bitter Truth – Violet Liqueur

20 ml (3/4 oz) Lime Juice

10 ml (1/3 oz) Sugar Syrup

Mint Leaves

Muddle mint with rum. Add other ingredients (except

violet liqueur), ice and stir. Float with violet liqueur and

garnish with mint sprig. ]]> http://the-bitter-truth.com/2011/02/23/violet-julep/feed/ 0 Apricot Mojito http://the-bitter-truth.com/2011/02/23/apricot-mojito/ http://the-bitter-truth.com/2011/02/23/apricot-mojito/#comments Wed, 23 Feb 2011 11:16:54 +0000 admin http://the-bitter-truth.com/?p=2653

Apricot Mojito

50 ml (2 oz) White Rum

20 ml (3/4 oz) The Bitter Truth – Apricot Liqueur

20 ml (3/4 oz) Lime Juice

10 ml (1/3 oz) Sugar Syrup

Mint Leaves

Muddle mint with rum. Add other ingredients and ice and

stir. Garnish with mint sprig. ]]>

Apricot Mojito

50 ml (2 oz) White Rum

20 ml (3/4 oz) The Bitter Truth – Apricot Liqueur

20 ml (3/4 oz) Lime Juice

10 ml (1/3 oz) Sugar Syrup

Mint Leaves

Muddle mint with rum. Add other ingredients and ice and

stir. Garnish with mint sprig. ]]> http://the-bitter-truth.com/2011/02/23/apricot-mojito/feed/ 0 Elderflower Mojito http://the-bitter-truth.com/2011/02/23/elderflower-mojito/ http://the-bitter-truth.com/2011/02/23/elderflower-mojito/#comments Wed, 23 Feb 2011 11:10:51 +0000 admin http://the-bitter-truth.com/?p=2646

Elderflower Mojito

50 ml (2 oz) White Rum

20 ml (1 oz) The Bitter Truth – Elderflower Liqueur

20 ml (1 oz) Lime Juice

10 ml (1/3 oz) Sugar Syrup

Mint Leaves

Muddle mint with rum. Add other ingredients and ice and

stir. Garnish with mint sprig. ]]>

Elderflower Mojito

50 ml (2 oz) White Rum

20 ml (1 oz) The Bitter Truth – Elderflower Liqueur

20 ml (1 oz) Lime Juice

10 ml (1/3 oz) Sugar Syrup

Mint Leaves

Muddle mint with rum. Add other ingredients and ice and

stir. Garnish with mint sprig. ]]> http://the-bitter-truth.com/2011/02/23/elderflower-mojito/feed/ 0 Mint Julep http://the-bitter-truth.com/2011/02/23/mint-julep/ http://the-bitter-truth.com/2011/02/23/mint-julep/#comments Wed, 23 Feb 2011 11:06:43 +0000 admin http://the-bitter-truth.com/?p=2643

Mint Julep

50 ml (2 oz) Bourbon, Brandy or Aged Rum

20 ml (3/4 oz) The Bitter Truth – Apricot Liqueur

2 dashes The Bitter Truth – Lemon Bitters

5 ml (1/6 oz) Sugar Syrup

Mint Leaves

Muddle mint with bourbon, brandy or rum in tumbler.

Take out mint leaves. Add apricot liqueur, bitters and

crushed ice and stir. Garnish with mint sprig. ]]>

Mint Julep

50 ml (2 oz) Bourbon, Brandy or Aged Rum

20 ml (3/4 oz) The Bitter Truth – Apricot Liqueur

2 dashes The Bitter Truth – Lemon Bitters

5 ml (1/6 oz) Sugar Syrup

Mint Leaves

Muddle mint with bourbon, brandy or rum in tumbler.

Take out mint leaves. Add apricot liqueur, bitters and

crushed ice and stir. Garnish with mint sprig. ]]> http://the-bitter-truth.com/2011/02/23/mint-julep/feed/ 0 Celery Daiquiri http://the-bitter-truth.com/2011/02/23/celery-daiquiri-2/ http://the-bitter-truth.com/2011/02/23/celery-daiquiri-2/#comments Wed, 23 Feb 2011 09:26:13 +0000 admin http://the-bitter-truth.com/?p=2613

Celery Daiquiri

50 ml (1 1/2 oz) Light Rum

30 ml (1 oz) fresh Lime Juice

15 ml (1/2 oz) Sugar Syrup

2 dashes The Bitter Truth – Celery Bitters

Shake with ice & strain into a cocktail glass. ]]>

Celery Daiquiri

50 ml (1 1/2 oz) Light Rum

30 ml (1 oz) fresh Lime Juice

15 ml (1/2 oz) Sugar Syrup

2 dashes The Bitter Truth – Celery Bitters

Shake with ice & strain into a cocktail glass. ]]> http://the-bitter-truth.com/2011/02/23/celery-daiquiri-2/feed/ 0 Old Fashioned Cocktail http://the-bitter-truth.com/2011/02/22/old-fashioned-cocktail/ http://the-bitter-truth.com/2011/02/22/old-fashioned-cocktail/#comments Tue, 22 Feb 2011 17:54:42 +0000 admin http://the-bitter-truth.com/?p=2521

Old Fashioned Cocktail

50 ml (2 oz) Whisk(e)y, Brandy, Aged Rum or Añejo Tequila

10 ml (1/3 oz) Sugar Syrup (or 1 Sugar Cube)

2 dashes The Bitter Truth – Bitters

Orange Zest

Pour all ingredients in a tumbler & stir till it has the right dilution. ]]>

Old Fashioned Cocktail

50 ml (2 oz) Whisk(e)y, Brandy, Aged Rum or Añejo Tequila

10 ml (1/3 oz) Sugar Syrup (or 1 Sugar Cube)

2 dashes The Bitter Truth – Bitters

Orange Zest

Pour all ingredients in a tumbler & stir till it has the right dilution. ]]> http://the-bitter-truth.com/2011/02/22/old-fashioned-cocktail/feed/ 0 Audubon Park Swizzle http://the-bitter-truth.com/2010/07/27/audubon-park-swizzle/ http://the-bitter-truth.com/2010/07/27/audubon-park-swizzle/#comments Tue, 27 Jul 2010 16:17:51 +0000 admin http://the-bitter-truth.com/?p=1712

Audubon Park Swizzle

50 ml (1/5 oz) Appleton Reserve 12 year

15 ml (1/2 oz) Del Maguey Chichicapa Mezcal

30 ml (1 oz) Demerara Simple Syrup

25 ml (3/4 oz) fresh Lime Juice

4 dashes The Bitter Truth Creole Bitters

4-6 large Mint Leaves

Place mint, demerara, rum, lime juice, in tin or mixing glass, lightly muddle and mix ingredients. Add all ingredients into highball/collins glass. Top until 3/4 full with crushed ice/cracked ice. Add bitters and swizzle with swizzle stick. Top with more crushed/cracked ice. Float Mezcal on top.

by Danny Valdez New Orleans ]]>

Audubon Park Swizzle

50 ml (1/5 oz) Appleton Reserve 12 year

15 ml (1/2 oz) Del Maguey Chichicapa Mezcal

30 ml (1 oz) Demerara Simple Syrup

25 ml (3/4 oz) fresh Lime Juice

4 dashes The Bitter Truth Creole Bitters

4-6 large Mint Leaves

Place mint, demerara, rum, lime juice, in tin or mixing glass, lightly muddle and mix ingredients. Add all ingredients into highball/collins glass. Top until 3/4 full with crushed ice/cracked ice. Add bitters and swizzle with swizzle stick. Top with more crushed/cracked ice. Float Mezcal on top.

by Danny Valdez New Orleans ]]> http://the-bitter-truth.com/2010/07/27/audubon-park-swizzle/feed/ 0 New England Daiquiri http://the-bitter-truth.com/2010/02/28/new-england-daiquiri/ http://the-bitter-truth.com/2010/02/28/new-england-daiquiri/#comments Sun, 28 Feb 2010 21:24:11 +0000 admin http://the-bitter-truth.com/?p=893 A modification of a classic cocktail created by Joaquin Simo of Death & Company in NYC.

New England Daiquiri

  • 2 oz Ron Zacapa 23 year old Rum
  • 1/2 oz Lemon Juice
  • 2 tsp Maple Syrup
  • 1 dash Chocolate Bitters

Shake and serve up in a cocktail glass.

]]> A modification of a classic cocktail created by Joaquin Simo of Death & Company in NYC.

New England Daiquiri

  • 2 oz Ron Zacapa 23 year old Rum
  • 1/2 oz Lemon Juice
  • 2 tsp Maple Syrup
  • 1 dash Chocolate Bitters

Shake and serve up in a cocktail glass.

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