Marooned

Marooned

In June 2009, Sunshine and the husband took a road trip from the Hukilau down to the Florida Keys. While walking around on the second day, they came across the Rum Barrel. The server recommended Marooned as a sweet drink that was very popular with locals. Well, we had two each and have made hundreds since. Luckily the server wrote down the recipe.

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Coconut Mele

Coconut Mele

The word Mele in Hawaiian means chant or song or poem. In this libation the word is an ode to the subtle and complex flavors of the coconut when used correctly. Coconut milk is rich and creamy. Coconut liquor is sweet and toasty. Lime balances the sweetness and adds a bit of tart that isn’t expected. And orange blossom water provides a sweet floral note that sits in the background and lets the coconut remain the star.

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Forbidden Atoll

Forbidden Atoll

We all dream of a tropical destination that isn't on any map and no one remembers how they got there.  You may try to recall the exact longitude and latitude but this was a once in a lifetime trip.  Memories are your only take back.  Except for the quintessential island libation you were greeted with.  Go back to the warm sandy shores and pristine waters with the Forbidden Atoll drink in your hand.  Mildly sweet coconut and pineapple juices shaken with three rums and a hint of the elixir that only the green fairy could capture.  

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