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Gingerbread Rum Latte

Oh man. Can’t you just taste it? Gingerbread, coffee and rum mixed together in a delectable warm beverage. I enjoy an occasional expensive gingerbread coffee drink at this time of year and so when I found a recipe for a Gingerbread Latte and thought I’d give it a try – make a few changes AND add rum! Ahhh…the dark rum plays so nicely with the gingerbread and coffee. It’s awesome. But don’t take my word for it – give it a try!

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Gingerbread Rum Latte

Oh man. Can’t you just taste it? Gingerbread, coffee and rum mixed together in a delectable warm beverage.
Course: Drinks
Servings: 2
Author: Rum Therapy

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Steam milk slowly over low heat and whip with wire whisk until frothy.
  • Add gingerbread syrup and rum to milk while warm.
  • Pour coffee in mugs, then add the milk, gingerbread, rum mixture.
  • Top with a dollop of whipped cream. Sprinkle with nutmeg and cinnamon and garnish with a cinnamon stick.


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Eggnog Rum Bread

I admit I like a little eggnog during the holidays. Just a small taste and usually with a little rum (or bourbon) in it, but the taste reminds me of the holidays. So, when I ran across this recipe, I thought it might be an excellent way to make use of the inevitable half used carton of eggnog that we usually and regrettably end up getting rid of after the holidays.

The bread with the butter rum glaze

The recipe makes more of a bread than a cake and the bread by itself is not overly sweet. I added a Butter Rum Glaze to it and the glaze is quite sweet, but can be omitted if you’re looking for more of a breakfast or brunch bread. I got the initial recipe off of allrecipes.com, and after reading the reviews, made a few changes – like using REAL rum instead of rum extract!! Enjoy!

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Eggnog Rum Bread

The recipe makes more of a bread than a cake and the bread by itself is not overly sweet. I added a Butter Rum Glaze to it and the glaze is quite sweet, but can be omitted if you’re looking for more of a breakfast or brunch bread.
Course: Holiday Rum Recipe
Servings: 1 loaf
Author: Rum Therapy

Ingredients

Bread Ingredients:

Glaze Ingredients:

Instructions

Bread:

  • Preheat oven to 350. Grease bottom of 9 x 5 inch loaf pan.
  • Beat together the eggs, eggnog, rum, olive oil, sugar and vanilla until smooth.
  • Add butter, stir until smooth.
  • Sift together the flour, baking powder, salt and nutmeg. Add to eggnog mixture and stir. Pour into lightly oiled pan.
  • Bake bread for 40 to 60 minutes. Test center with toothpick. Cool 10 minutes and remove from pan. Wrap tightly to keep it fresh and moist.

Glaze:

  • To glaze the bread, combine the sugar, butter and a pinch of salt in a mixing bowl.
  • Add the eggnog or cream, rum, vanilla extract and nutmeg and beat with a mixer or by hand, until smooth and creamy.
  • Drizzle over bread, sprinkle with a little nutmeg and serve.

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White Bay Villas and Seaside Cottages, Jost Van Dyke

We visited Jost Van Dyke on a week long sail trip to the BVI’s in 2010. The day we spent wandering the beautiful White Bay enjoying Rum Therapy in every bar from One Love to Ivan’s made us realize we’d like to spend more time there. We began to research accommodation possibilities for our recent trip and decided to rent a cottage at White Bay Villas and Seaside Cottages.

Jost Van Dyke is a mere 3 square miles and the smallest of the four main islands of the British Virgin Islands. It’s hard to find the exact number of full time inhabitants, but it looks to be less than 300. We realized before booking our trip that this could be a very quiet and relaxing week and reveled in the idea of walking lazily through the sugar white sands of White Bay. Jost is also home to some of the Caribbean’s best beach bars, including the infamous Soggy Dollar and Foxy’s, so we knew it would be an interesting week!

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Since there was just two of us on this trip, we opted for a Cottage, which comfortably sleeps two. We flew in to St. Thomas, took a ferry to West End Tortola and went through customs, then caught a ferry to Jost Van Dyke. We grabbed a taxi from the dock and made our way to the cottage.

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Bedroom in Papaya Cottage

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Living Room

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Kitchen with refrigerator, microwave, oven and stove

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Gorgeous view of White Bay from the deck of Papaya

So, would we stay at White Bay Cottages and Villas again? Heck, yeah. We stayed there the first week of November and here are a few things we learned:

1. Our Cottage (Papaya) was simple, comfortable and clean. It was big enough to spend the day hanging out, reading and relaxing, but just a short hike away from gorgeous White Bay.
2. Food can be ordered through Bobby’s Market on Tortola and sent over on the ferry. There is at least one small market in Great Harbour, but the provisions are limited.
3. Air conditioning was really nice at night at that time of year and we were thankful that Papaya had a small bedroom unit.
4. The porch of each Cottage overlooks beautiful White Bay and is an excellent place to enjoy your meals (the Cottages have a full kitchen and a grill) or just sit and read while enjoying some Rum Therapy….
5. Bring a good bug spray to stave off the no-see-ums that come out after dark.
6. Jost Van Dyke is very hilly, which adds to it’s beauty, but if walking up and down hills is difficult for you, be sure to rent a jeep for your time there. We rented a jeep for two days to see the rest of the island, but will probably rent it a bit longer when we go back.
7. Bring some cash. Credit cards were accepted at the bars and restaurants we visited, as well as the car rental agency; however, there are no ATM’s on Jost and cash was needed for taxi’s and the ferry back to Tortola.
8. Most of the bars/restaurants were open by the end of our stay there, but some close down for a while during slow season, so be sure to take that into consideration when planning your stay.
9. Thad, the on-site manager, was very helpful and can give recommendations on what to see and do while on Jost.

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There are many things to experience on Jost Van Dyke and surrounding islands and one of the best things about staying here was that you could do as much or as little as you wanted! Watch for upcoming posts on some of our experiences while on Jost Van Dyke!

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The very best part of our visit? Just watch and listen….

Other Jost Van Dyke posts you might be interested in:

Rum Therapy On Jost Van Dyke

Barhopping On Jost Van Dyke

Ivan’s Stress Free Bar

Foxy’s Tamarind Bar

The Soggy Dollar Bar

White Bay, Jost Van Dyke


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Creamy Candy Cane Rum


If you like rum, peppermint and chocolate, you’ll love the taste of this creamy drink!
It has a great holiday look and a better holiday taste!

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Creamy Candy Cane Rum

If you like rum, peppermint and chocolate, you’ll love the taste of this creamy drink! Great holiday look and taste!
Course: Drinks
Author: Rum Therapy

Ingredients

  • 2 oz. Vanilla Rum
  • 2 oz. White Chocolate Liqueur we used Godiva
  • 2 oz. Cream
  • 1 oz. Peppermint Schnapps
  • 4 oz. Lemon Lime Soda we used 7up
  • 1/2 oz. Grenadine
  • Candy Cane
  • Sprig of Mint

Instructions

  • Pour rum, white chocolate liqueur, cream, peppermint schnapps and lemon lime soda in a shaker over ice.
  • Gently shake until frothy. Strain into and garnish with martini glasses, a candy cane and a sprig of Mint.
  • Right before serving, pour the Grenadine down the inside of each glass, shaking any remaining droplets over the top of the drink. Serve immediately.
  • For a lighter drink, substitute milk for the cream and use a diet soda. Hey, gotta save room for the other goodies!


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Rumbullion! Spiced Rum

We received a small box in the mail yesterday from the UK liquor distributor Master of Malt containing a sample of one of their newest offerings, Rumbullion! Spiced Rum.

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Rumbullion! is described on the Master of Malt website as a cockle-warming spiced concoction from Professor Cornelius Ampleforth, based on the kind of rich, full-bodied rums the seafaring fraternity would have enjoyed centuries ago. At the core of this fabulous winter warmer lies a blend of the very finest high proof Caribbean rum, to which was added creamy Madagascan vanilla and a generous helping of zesty orange rind. A secret recipe was followed, and the Professor finished his hearty tipple with a handful of cinnamon and cloves and just a hint of cardamom.

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We opened the sample and sniffed, immediately detecting the pleasant aroma of orange, vanilla and a hint of cinnamon. Over ice we took a sip, letting the warm spices wash over our tongues. This certainly would be a good sipping rum for the cold winter months. In the Professor’s own words: “’tis a most heart-warming tipple that will surely see off the Winter blues. Whilst this is rum, it’s certainly not a rum thing by any means and I recommend you enjoy it neat, or with ice and squeeze of fresh lime.”

We found the taste to be very pleasant with a nice long finish. We are certainly not rum experts, but we enjoyed it quite a bit and found ourselves wishing we had a much bigger bottle in front of us! Guess you could say our cockles were warmed!!

The full size bottle is really good looking, and in the words of Master of Malt: Rumbullion! proudly flaunts its maritime inspiration with a label that bears a hand-drawn illustration of a Navy grog tub, emblazoned with the words: “The Queen, God Bless Her”, and just like all of the fine spirits in Professor Cornelius Ampleforth’s arsenal, each bottle is wrapped in crinkled brown paper, wound with twine and sealed with black wax. Ordering information

On a side note – Master of Malt is in the UK, so unfortunately the shipping is costly to those of us in the US, but they offer a Premium Rum Tasting Set that would make an excellent gift for anyone wanting to sample different rums before buying full sized bottles. Be sure to check them out!

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Rum Therapy Online Holiday Gift Ideas

Are you looking for something special for the island and rum lovers on your list? Here are just a few ideas that should be a big hit! And the best part is – you don’t have to bother with the crowds – they’re all available online!

 

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Rum Therapy Caps and Visors! From the popular Cures What Ails Ya design to the Peace, Love, Rum Military Style Cap, we’ve got a lid your rum lover will really enjoy! Shop Here For Rum Therapy Caps!

RumHugger2-ORumHuggers!! Keep those piña coladas and rum punches nice and frosty with a “slap” RumHugger. Molds right around your favorite cocktail, bottle or can! Get one, or a Party Pack of 4! Find them in Rum Therapy Accessories!

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Shop for Rum Therapy Men’s Tees HERE – including our new Island Tees!

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And don’t forget a Rum Therapy Tee for your lady HERE!

 

Keep checking back for more specials as the holidays approach! Cheers!

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Cranberry Mojitos

As the holidays approach, we started thinking about cranberry rum drinks and how mint and cranberry might make a refreshing and festive combination. There were several recipes floating around for Cranberry Mojitos and as we experimented with them, we came up with one that we really loved. So, gather your cranberries and rum, mix yourself a refreshing holiday concoction and enjoy a taste of the holidays!

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Cranberry Mojitos

Gather your cranberries and rum, mix yourself a refreshing holiday concoction and enjoy a taste of the holidays!
Course: Drinks
Servings: 1
Author: Rum Therapy

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Muddle mint, brown sugar, dried sweetened cranberries and lime juice. Add light rum and cranberry juice, stir gently. Pour into a tall glass over ice. Garnish with lime or cranberries if you wish.
  • We liked having the dried cranberries in the drink, but if you’d prefer not to – strain the drink as you pour it over ice.

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Triple Chocolate Rum Cake

A couple of days ago I spotted a recipe from the folks at Kōloa Rum for a Triple Chocolate Rum Cake. Having just returned from a week in the islands drinking rum and enjoying some great food, I was actually thinking I should cut back for a few days on rum…and chocolate…and food in general, but what the heck, the recipe sounded really good – and I still had some Kaua`i Dark, Kōloa Rum.

I assembled a shopping list and quickly realized that this cake HAD to be good. It contained cake mix, pudding mix, and although it called for one cup of semi-sweet chocolate chip morsels, Kōloa said to use the whole bag!!! I ran to the store and purchased what I needed and started mixing the cake together.

One of us, and I won’t name names, but it’s not me :), is an absolute chocoholic and upon tasting the Triple Chocolate Rum Cake, declared it a HUGE success. In fact, he said it should be re-named Death By Rum and Chocolate! Hmmm – what a way to go….

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Triple Chocolate Rum Cake

Recipe courtesy of Kōloa Rum Company

Cake
1 Box Chocolate Fudge Cake Mix (18.25 oz)
1 Box Chocolate Fudge Instant Pudding (2.8 oz)
1 Cup Kōloa Rum, Kaua`i Dark
4 Eggs
1/2 c. Milk
1/2 c. Canola Oil
1 c. Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips (we used the whole bag per Kōloa’s recommendation)

Glaze
4 Tbsp. Butter
1/2 c. Sugar
1/2 c. Kōloa Rum, Kaua`i Dark
1/3 tsp. Vanilla Extract

Powdered Sugar (optional)
Whipped Cream (optional)
Raspberries (optional)

Preheat the over to 350. Spray and flour bundt pan. Take a large bowl and add pudding mix, cake mix, eggs, rum, mild and oil. Beat it with an electric mixer on low speed for about 1 minute and then increase speed and blend for an additional 2 minutes. Stir in chocolate chips. Pour blended mixture into the prepared pan. Bake for about 45 minutes in the preheated oven. Let the cake cool on a wire rack. Meanwhile for glaze, add sugar, butter, and 1/2 cup rum, to a small pot and bring it to a boil. Remove from heat; add vanilla, set the rum cake glaze aside. Prick holes all over the cake while it is hot, then pour the glaze all over the cake. Let the glaze soak completely in the cake. When done, remove the cake from the pan, dust it with powdered sugar and whipped cream and serve.


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Cranberry Rum Punch


Looking for a punch to make for the holidays with a little kick? This may be just what you’re looking for! The full recipe makes approximately 18-20 servings and looks really festive in a punch bowl. The ginger ale (and/or champagne) in the mix gives it just the right amount of effervescence and gives it a holiday feel. Use two bottles of champagne for more of a kick, or for the same amount of bubbles with a little less alcohol, use one bottle of champagne and one liter of ginger ale. Garnish the punch bowl with a few orange slices and a couple of raw cranberries, if desired.

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Cranberry Rum Punch

Looking for a punch to make for the holidays with a little kick? This may be just what you’re looking for! The full recipe makes approximately 18-20 servings and looks really festive in a punch bowl.
Course: Drinks
Author: Rum Therapy

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Combine all ingredients except ginger ale or champagne, chill.
  • Pour ingredients into a punch bowl, add ice, then add ginger ale or champagne.
  • Garnish the punch bowl with a few orange slices and raw cranberries, if desired.
  • Slightly stir, pour into glasses and serve.

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Cruzan Rum Desserts at the Ritz-Carlton, St. Thomas

As if we hadn’t already had a week full of wonderful experiences and meeting lots of new folks, we got invited by William Anthony Torrillo, who had become a friend of ours on Facebook, to come to the Ritz-Carlton during our last night on St. Thomas to sample some amazing Cruzan Rum Desserts created by Pastry Chef  Kunal Chakrabarti.

Many of you may know William through his amazing island photography that can be found on his website Old Mango – Guide to the Islands. William is also a fantastic chef and even though Chef Kunal was off the night we came, William prepared the Rum Desserts for us.

The Ritz-Carlton is a gorgeous property and we got there early just to look around. The grounds were beautiful and the staff extremely accommodating.  At 8 p.m. we headed over to Great Bay Lounge to begin our Cruzan Rum Dessert experience.

William met us in the lounge with a beautiful welcome platter that included chocolate covered strawberries,  a french meringue cookie and Cruzan Single Barrel Rum…


The second course was a Cruzan Rum Crème Brûlée tasting and included three different Brûlée’s. We were instructed to eat them left to right as the last one had the strongest taste. The three Brûlée’s were:

1. Cruzan Vanilla Rum with Coconut Macaroon
2. Cruzan Mango Rum with Strawberry
3. Cruzan Black Strap Rum with chocolate cake crumble and homemade Chocolate Ice Cream

Well, the Brûlée’s were so tasty that if we weren’t in such a fine establishment, we may have been tempted to pick up the plates and lick them clean, but we remained on our best behavior. After allowing us to let the Brûlée’s settle in, William brought out one last delectable plate. This one was entitled the Cruzan Rum Beignet Plate and consisted of three Coconut filled Beignets with Cruzan Coconut Rum Sauce and a Frappe Shooter made with coffee, espresso, half and half, and  dash of Kahlua.


We enjoyed every moment and taste of the evening and thank William, The Ritz-Carlton St. Thomas, Chef Kunal and of course Cruzan Rum for such a wonderful experience. If you are staying on St. Thomas, I’d highly recommend going to the Ritz-Carlton to sample the delicious Cruzan Rum Desserts for yourself!!