Any suggestions for a good nautical drink? I'd like to serve something authentic while aboard that evokes our seagoing history. Rum comes to mind, though I wonder if there is a particular type or some other concoction that would fit the bill. Harry Harry Greenspun Bethesda, MD Hunter 456 - "Czech Mate" harry@greenspun.com
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A favorite
After the sailing and driving are over for the day, Captain Morgan's Spiced Rum w/7Up w/twist of lemon, tastes just like cream soda. Have a safe and Happy Holiday Season
After the sailing and driving are over for the day, Captain Morgan's Spiced Rum w/7Up w/twist of lemon, tastes just like cream soda. Have a safe and Happy Holiday Season
rum and ginger ale
I was introduced to this by a bahamaian friend. Large glass, full of ice, dark rum, (mt gay, appleton, anjo, (but not myers or capt morgan)) gingerale and 1/2 a lime. refreshing, not too much sugar, less hangover. good day or night! try one you like, mon.
I was introduced to this by a bahamaian friend. Large glass, full of ice, dark rum, (mt gay, appleton, anjo, (but not myers or capt morgan)) gingerale and 1/2 a lime. refreshing, not too much sugar, less hangover. good day or night! try one you like, mon.
2nd for Rum n/ Gingies
I'll second the rum and gingerale, although I like Captain Morgan's Spiced rum. And the lime squeeze is essential! This time of year we've been serving hot buttered rum drinks - great for those cold Xmas cruises in the evenings! Best, Trevor
I'll second the rum and gingerale, although I like Captain Morgan's Spiced rum. And the lime squeeze is essential! This time of year we've been serving hot buttered rum drinks - great for those cold Xmas cruises in the evenings! Best, Trevor
The old standby is cheap white rum ...
and orange juice. Only way a real man drinks Captains is straight ... ice optional. Vic "Seven"
and orange juice. Only way a real man drinks Captains is straight ... ice optional. Vic "Seven"
Cuba Libre
Capt n Coke W/ Lime makes a good "Capt. Libre" BTW my Oceanis 350 is named: "Otra Cuba Libre" "Another Cuba Libre" Also BTW, I like the Drink and have been admonished by the USCG for making a "Political" statement on the radio: ME: "Sunday Morning , Cuba Libre" SM: "Cuba Libre , Sunday Morning" USGC: "...official use...no political statements please..." ME: "S/V Sunday Morning , S/V Cuba Libre..." This was over Columbus Day weekend at Eliot Key... A Cuba Libre is a Good Drink and .... I won't start a debate here.... Capt. Marc S/V Otra Cuba Libre Miami, FL.
Capt n Coke W/ Lime makes a good "Capt. Libre" BTW my Oceanis 350 is named: "Otra Cuba Libre" "Another Cuba Libre" Also BTW, I like the Drink and have been admonished by the USCG for making a "Political" statement on the radio: ME: "Sunday Morning , Cuba Libre" SM: "Cuba Libre , Sunday Morning" USGC: "...official use...no political statements please..." ME: "S/V Sunday Morning , S/V Cuba Libre..." This was over Columbus Day weekend at Eliot Key... A Cuba Libre is a Good Drink and .... I won't start a debate here.... Capt. Marc S/V Otra Cuba Libre Miami, FL.
Wow, 6 replies before some came close..
One word: Pusser's Rum. Nothing says sailor's tradition more than Pusser's. I quote, from the back of a Pusser's bottle: "For more than 300 years, from before the days of Admiral Nelson, wooden ships and iron men, the sailors of Britain's Royal Navy were issued a daily ration of rum by the ship's Purser. This tradition, one of the longest and unbroken in the history of the sea, carried forward from the year 1655 to August 1st, 1970. The superb rum in this bottle is the same rum that was standard issue aboard Their Majesties' ships at the time of the custom's termination in 1970. For centuries, British Navy Jack Tars drank their Pusser's Rum and appreciated this spirit's exceptional quality. Its distinct character is still created from six of the world's finest Caribbean rums which were discovered on their excursions at sea." The resipe for a Painkiller can be found at www.pussers.com, but if you REALLY want authentic, try it as Grog. Grog is really nothing more than a liquor mixed with some type of citrus. The term Grog comes from sailors of the British Navy, who referred to the concoction Admiral Vernon came up with to water-down and make more palatable the original ration of straight rum. You see, Admiral Vernon was nicknamed "Old Grogheim" for the grogheim coat he wore. So when he came up with the idea of adding some citrus juice (also helped to prevent scurvy) to the daily tot, the men took to calling it "Grog". My personal recipe for a grog is: Pusser's (as much as you care to pour!) half a lime, squeezed and put in the cup rind and all a few ounces of grapefruit juice nutmeg sprinkled on top Good to the last drop! There are also 7 toasts, one for each day, but the standing toast that pleased the most was: To the wind that blows, the ship that goes, and the lass that loved a sailor! Since today is Saturday, I'll also say: To sweethearts ands wives, may they never meet! Cheers, Tim
One word: Pusser's Rum. Nothing says sailor's tradition more than Pusser's. I quote, from the back of a Pusser's bottle: "For more than 300 years, from before the days of Admiral Nelson, wooden ships and iron men, the sailors of Britain's Royal Navy were issued a daily ration of rum by the ship's Purser. This tradition, one of the longest and unbroken in the history of the sea, carried forward from the year 1655 to August 1st, 1970. The superb rum in this bottle is the same rum that was standard issue aboard Their Majesties' ships at the time of the custom's termination in 1970. For centuries, British Navy Jack Tars drank their Pusser's Rum and appreciated this spirit's exceptional quality. Its distinct character is still created from six of the world's finest Caribbean rums which were discovered on their excursions at sea." The resipe for a Painkiller can be found at www.pussers.com, but if you REALLY want authentic, try it as Grog. Grog is really nothing more than a liquor mixed with some type of citrus. The term Grog comes from sailors of the British Navy, who referred to the concoction Admiral Vernon came up with to water-down and make more palatable the original ration of straight rum. You see, Admiral Vernon was nicknamed "Old Grogheim" for the grogheim coat he wore. So when he came up with the idea of adding some citrus juice (also helped to prevent scurvy) to the daily tot, the men took to calling it "Grog". My personal recipe for a grog is: Pusser's (as much as you care to pour!) half a lime, squeezed and put in the cup rind and all a few ounces of grapefruit juice nutmeg sprinkled on top Good to the last drop! There are also 7 toasts, one for each day, but the standing toast that pleased the most was: To the wind that blows, the ship that goes, and the lass that loved a sailor! Since today is Saturday, I'll also say: To sweethearts ands wives, may they never meet! Cheers, Tim
The authentic Painkiller recipe
**Pusser's Painkiller** 4 parts Pineapple Juice 1 part Cream of Coconut 1 part Orange Juice 2 Parts Pussers Rum Top with nutmeg Remember to only use Pussers Rum. No other rum will have the great rich taste. In a pinch you can try Myers but it is not as good.
**Pusser's Painkiller** 4 parts Pineapple Juice 1 part Cream of Coconut 1 part Orange Juice 2 Parts Pussers Rum Top with nutmeg Remember to only use Pussers Rum. No other rum will have the great rich taste. In a pinch you can try Myers but it is not as good.
The Best Seagoing Drink EVER
While diving in Belize Central America we found a drink which not only relax's you it also rehydrates. Ok..you all ready for this???? Go to a local Hispanic store and find Honduran pineapple juice ( the chunky kind...lots of pulp is a MUST)Comes in a can..you'll love it. Grenadine or Cherry juice The most important part...COCONUT RUM...ARGH MATEY!!!!! Take a glass, add ice...pour 2 oz's of Rum over the ice, add a spurt of cherry juice and a cherry if you like, then fill the rest with the pineapple juice. Stir I use Malibu rum here in the states but while in Belize I use the local 1 Barrel rum..which has a wicked kick. This drink is called "THE PANTY RIPPER" do to it's ability to cause tourists to remove their clothes while on vacation. Highly suggest you only drink this IN PORT...hate to see anyone risk their boat! Enjoy!!!!
While diving in Belize Central America we found a drink which not only relax's you it also rehydrates. Ok..you all ready for this???? Go to a local Hispanic store and find Honduran pineapple juice ( the chunky kind...lots of pulp is a MUST)Comes in a can..you'll love it. Grenadine or Cherry juice The most important part...COCONUT RUM...ARGH MATEY!!!!! Take a glass, add ice...pour 2 oz's of Rum over the ice, add a spurt of cherry juice and a cherry if you like, then fill the rest with the pineapple juice. Stir I use Malibu rum here in the states but while in Belize I use the local 1 Barrel rum..which has a wicked kick. This drink is called "THE PANTY RIPPER" do to it's ability to cause tourists to remove their clothes while on vacation. Highly suggest you only drink this IN PORT...hate to see anyone risk their boat! Enjoy!!!!
Morty's Mid Summer Hummer
While living in Bayfield WI (a beautiful place to sail if you haven't found this summer paradise yet) My good friend Ken at Morty's bar (a great place to hang with sailors) found the recipe for this fine refreshing beverage. It starts with...I don't remember, I guess I had too many. If any one has been to Morty's, or knows Ken, give me a shout. Let's see if anyone can remember anything other that the fact that it was lots of rum and it was the same burgundy color as Morty's napkins.
While living in Bayfield WI (a beautiful place to sail if you haven't found this summer paradise yet) My good friend Ken at Morty's bar (a great place to hang with sailors) found the recipe for this fine refreshing beverage. It starts with...I don't remember, I guess I had too many. If any one has been to Morty's, or knows Ken, give me a shout. Let's see if anyone can remember anything other that the fact that it was lots of rum and it was the same burgundy color as Morty's napkins.
Sailor's Libations
Here are just a couple that have become favorites among racers and cruisers alike over the years. Limited number of ingredients needed! Quantities depend on personal taste. 1.) Mount Gay and Tonic w/lime 2.) Dark and Stormy, Black Seal and Ginger Beer, ginger ale will work in a pinch. 3.) For those cold days, Hot Buttered Rum, any rum will do, Heat water to almost boiling, to each mug, add 1 heaping TSP Brown Sugar + 1 Pat of REAL butter, pour in Hot H2O to melt,leaving room for your Favorite Rum, stir, sprinkle with cinnamon. Enjoy, Been there Done That!
Here are just a couple that have become favorites among racers and cruisers alike over the years. Limited number of ingredients needed! Quantities depend on personal taste. 1.) Mount Gay and Tonic w/lime 2.) Dark and Stormy, Black Seal and Ginger Beer, ginger ale will work in a pinch. 3.) For those cold days, Hot Buttered Rum, any rum will do, Heat water to almost boiling, to each mug, add 1 heaping TSP Brown Sugar + 1 Pat of REAL butter, pour in Hot H2O to melt,leaving room for your Favorite Rum, stir, sprinkle with cinnamon. Enjoy, Been there Done That!
Anchor Steam Beer
Anchor Steam beer? Yech - worst beer ever produced. Of course, that's just my opinion - but it's a strong opinion!!!
Anchor Steam beer? Yech - worst beer ever produced. Of course, that's just my opinion - but it's a strong opinion!!!
Dark and Stormy (as in Tim's reply)
A favorite in Newport as well as the end of the race in Bermuda!
A favorite in Newport as well as the end of the race in Bermuda!
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