The Florida Rum Explorer
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The Manhattan project, how to make a Manhattan cocktail.
In this episode I demonstrate how to make a Manhattan. A classic cocktail from the late 19th century but one that still holds its own against more modern cocktails. Developed in New York City circa 1870 at the Manhattan club, this cocktail blends Bourbon (or Rye) with Sweet Vermouth to make warming drink that can enjoyed on a cold winter evening. Enjoy!
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Trying a Hemingway Daiquiri (otherwise known as a Papa Doble)
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Hey everyone, in today's episode we explore the history of the Hemingway Daiquiri (otherwise known as a Papa Doble). A light and refreshing, yet dry cocktail perfect for a sunny central Florida day.
How to make a Hurricane cocktail, the redemption episode.
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In this episode I revisit making an original Hurricane cocktail. Created by Pat O'Brien's in New Orleans in the 1940s as a way to get rid of overstocked rum quickly, it has become a standard in Tiki canon. A simple yet potent concoction of rum, passion fruit syrup, and lemon juice; this original version is fresh, light, and refreshing and better than any Hurricane made with a mix. Give it a try...
How to make a Doctor Funk Cocktail, a Tiki mainstay inspired by a 19th century South Pacific tonic
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In this episode we look the Doctor Funk, a cocktail based on the original tonic developed by Dr. Bernhard Funk in the Samoan Islands in the 19th century. This is an absinthe heavy cocktail that balances the anise flavor with the strong funky flavor of pot stilled Jamaican rum.
How to Make a Suffering Bastard, the Cocktail that Helped Win World War II
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Today we explore the history of the Suffering Bastard. A cocktail developed in 1942 at the Hotel Shepheard in Cairo during World War II as a hangover cure. It has an interesting backstory and even lays claim to helping win the war. A slight departure for this channel since it is gin based instead of rum based. But give it a try, I think you will like it.
How to Make a Painkiller Cocktail
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In this episode I show you how to make a Painkiller using the Pusser's Rum recipe. This is a classic from the early seventies that originated at a small beach bar on Jost Van Dyke in the British Virgin Islands. A refreshing drink that goes great with bar food. Make sure you add the nutmeg at the end, it kicks the drink to the next level.
Trying American, Irish, and Japanese Whiskeys
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In this episode we step away from Rum for a bit to explore Whiskeys from the United States, Ireland, and Japan and give our impressions of each. We try Heaven Hill bottled-in-bond bourbon, Dead Rabbit Irish whiskey, and Toki Suntory Whisky from Japan. Each has distinct characteristics and taste profiles that vividly show the differences between these three different styles of whiskey.
Top 5 Rum Cocktails
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In this episode I review my top 5 rum cocktails. I'll make a proper Daiquiri, Mai Tai, Mojito, Dark and Stormy, and a Navy Grog. These are my go-to rum drinks for a hot summer day. Give them all a try. And yes I really did cut my thumb on that shaker top!
I ask ChatGPT to create an original tiki cocktail recipe
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In this episode I ask ChatGPT to create an original tiki cocktail recipe. I was originally skeptical at first but ended up being pleasantly surprised with the results. Try making this original ChatGPT generated recipe for a Tiki Oasis yourself. It is similar to a Pina Colada but with more depth of flavor and not overly sweet.
Exploring Florida Rum Distilleries
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In this episode we explore two small rum distilleries located near Fort Myers Florida. It's a short episode but it gives you an idea of some of the high quality rums being made right here in Florida using local ingredients.
How to make a Jet Pilot cocktail
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Hey y'all welcome back! In this episode we make a jet pilot cocktail, another tiki classic and one that should be a standard in your home tiki bar. It packs a bit of a punch but it sure is tasty.
Exploring the Kentucky Bourbon Trail
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In this "on the road" episode we step outside of our rum comfort zone to try several distilleries along the Kentucky Bourbon Trail. If you ever get the chance to go to Louisville make sure you try out some of the distilleries. It's a great time and I think you will enjoy yourselves. In this trip we sampled bourbons and other spirits at Evan Williams, Old Forrester, Angels Envy, Copper and Kings...
Mardi Gras 2023 at Universal Studios Florida
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Hello everyone, we are enjoying good food and good drinks at Universal Studios Florida Mardi Gras celebration. Most of the Orlando theme parks have different festivals throughout the year, where they have different themed pavilions that sell food and drinks. It's a great way to spend the day.
Trying Whisky at the 2023 Central Florida Scottish Highland games
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We are trying something a little different this week. This is our fist out and about video where we sample several different Scotch Whiskies at the Central Florida Highland games. If you ever get a chance to go to one I recommend it. It's a lot of fun with great pipe bands, food, and of course Whisky.
How to make Planter's Punch (Rum Punch)
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"One of sour, two of sweet, three of strong, and four of weak. And add a pinch of spice to make it nice." This simple verse holds the secret to making a delicious Planter's Punch (Rum Punch). An old cocktail that was developed to provide cooling relief to the hot Caribbean sun. The great thing about this recipe is that you can make it your own by changing up the spices, juices, rums, and the we...
How to make a Hot Buttered Rum
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How to make a Hot Buttered Rum
How to make a Zombie Cocktail for Halloween
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How to make a Zombie Cocktail for Halloween
How to try Halloween rums
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How to try Halloween rums
How to drink like a Pirate for International Talk Like a Pirate Day
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How to drink like a Pirate for International Talk Like a Pirate Day
How to make a Blue Hawaii and Blue Hawaiian Cocktail
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How to make a Blue Hawaii and Blue Hawaiian Cocktail
How to try Florida Rums
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How to try Florida Rums
How to make the Test Pilot Cocktail
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How to make the Test Pilot Cocktail
How to make the original Mai Tai
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How to make the original Mai Tai
How to make Bacon Infused Bourbon and a Maple Bacon Old Fashioned
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How to make Bacon Infused Bourbon and a Maple Bacon Old Fashioned
How to taste Navy Rum and Make a Dark and Stormy Cocktail
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How to taste Navy Rum and Make a Dark and Stormy Cocktail
How to Make Spiced Rum
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How to Make Spiced Rum
Rum, Rhum, or Ron. What's the difference?
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Rum, Rhum, or Ron. What's the difference?
Florida Rum Explorer Intro Clip
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Florida Rum Explorer Intro Clip

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  • @rojerww
    @rojerww 2 місяці тому

    Okay, I realize that this video is over 2yo, BUT! You seem to be getting your vanilla beans from the wrong place. For about a year now, I've been getting Grade A vanilla beans for about $8/oz. (wide range of number of beans - don't by by the number for the best prices). However, you have to buy more than one bean at a time. Not a problem if you can vacuum seal what you don't use and ensure that the seal is very good. I have bought many, many beans by the ounce. Typically in increments of two ounces at a time (co-op sales). I have bought as many as 16 ounces in one go. I have been purchasing from VBK*, out of South Dakota of all places. (*vanilla bean king). BTW, I have been making my own vanilla extract, and good vanilla extract is NEVER colorless. That imitation crud is not the real deal, it has one flavor profile, vanalin. You are missing out on the other 300 or so flavor compounds with the chintzy stuff. Lots of uses for vanilla extract including adding it to savory dishes. If anyone does decide to make their own vanilla extract, MUST be 1 oz beans (or more) to each 8 ounces 70ºP - 100ºP alcohol of choice, in order to meet or beat FDA requirements to be called a pure vanilla extract (allowed to add 3% by weight sugar and still be okay). Sorry if that is tooooo much info.

  • @navymark101
    @navymark101 6 місяців тому

    Hey Brian, are you coming back???

    • @thefloridarumexplorer4566
      @thefloridarumexplorer4566 6 місяців тому

      It's been a crazy summer. I hope to pick things back up in the fall and start posting more cocktail videos. Thanks for asking.

  • @BigFatCock0
    @BigFatCock0 Рік тому

    Buy a coupe. A manhattan is a martini style drink. Needs to be served in a stemmed glass so your warm hands stay away from the cold liquid and it stays cooler for longer.

  • @albertoguerra3995
    @albertoguerra3995 Рік тому

    Can I ask where did you get the shaker you used in this video?

    • @thefloridarumexplorer4566
      @thefloridarumexplorer4566 Рік тому

      If memory serves me correct, I bought that copper shaker a couple of years ago at Target. I hope this helps!

    • @albertoguerra3995
      @albertoguerra3995 Рік тому

      @@thefloridarumexplorer4566 thank you sir!

  • @ebee3522
    @ebee3522 Рік тому

    5th generation Floridian and although I appreciate what you’re doing I have to correct you; you don’t poont a football and you don’t poonta a Gorda “get it”; it’s Punta Gorda Punta is spoken just like punt.

    • @thefloridarumexplorer4566
      @thefloridarumexplorer4566 Рік тому

      I appreciate the correction. In case I haven't mentioned it I am originally from Maryland and occasionally my "Bawlmer" accent comes out!

  • @lrvogt1257
    @lrvogt1257 Рік тому

    It's on the menu at Three Dots and a Dash in Chicago.

  • @bottlecapbrony366
    @bottlecapbrony366 Рік тому

    I made a my own spiced rum last week and it was so much better than anything that you can buy at the liquor store.

  • @ChristopherUhland
    @ChristopherUhland Рік тому

    Congrats on becoming a grandpa!! Great video as always!

  • @maryvincelli4152
    @maryvincelli4152 Рік тому

    Yes, a great drink for our next hurricane! ❤it!

  • @ckitsker1
    @ckitsker1 Рік тому

    Venture bros "bartender i asked for a suffering bastard where is it?" Bartender replies" im looking right at one"

  • @dukeboy-6645
    @dukeboy-6645 Рік тому

    I had two of them at a Polynesian restaurant in Columbus Ohio around 1990 . I have never seen or heard of it since until I ran across this video. Thanks for sharing.

  • @Insnowed
    @Insnowed Рік тому

    Yep! We have a bunch of spiced rum on the shelves in our liquorstores in Sweden 👍. Great video. Will for sure try this at home 👌

  • @yodal_
    @yodal_ Рік тому

    I love a good Suffering Bastard. I can't remember where I first learned it, but I make it to the spec you gave, just with 1/4 oz of syrup added as well.

  • @maryvincelli4152
    @maryvincelli4152 Рік тому

  • @starrhill1
    @starrhill1 Рік тому

    You guys are GREAT!!!!

  • @jamesmathenia2719
    @jamesmathenia2719 Рік тому

    Whats with the 70's porn music lmao

  • @suasponte6230
    @suasponte6230 Рік тому

    Cut the ginger in half rather than cutting back on the marinating days.

  • @Big_Jon117
    @Big_Jon117 Рік тому

    Great video! You also have a great channel, I am glad the algorithm let me stumble in on it. I am surprised it is not bigger! Love that you offer the history of the cocktails and then build the original recipes. Keep on keeping on!

  • @TheGravyD
    @TheGravyD Рік тому

    A great drink! Also looking forward to Mai Kai reopening! 🤞

  • @tdenisebenjaminq9347
    @tdenisebenjaminq9347 Рік тому

    Love this. You guys are hilarious! According to your reviews, I’d definitely like the Japanese Whisky!

  • @gsummers1150
    @gsummers1150 Рік тому

    'PromoSM' 👇

  • @AedanBlackheart
    @AedanBlackheart Рік тому

    So you need to use already made rum... yeah I'll just buy it spiced and save time..

  • @joeloguete3036
    @joeloguete3036 Рік тому

    Good to see support for local distillers!

  • @Swap24
    @Swap24 Рік тому

    Honestly phonomenal

  • @TheVitalFew830
    @TheVitalFew830 Рік тому

    Glad you had a good time in Kentucky.

  • @joeloguete3036
    @joeloguete3036 Рік тому

    out and about!

  • @druncleporkins
    @druncleporkins Рік тому

    Instead of adding the simple syrup, I would go with an already sweet base rum from Hawaii. Ko Hana and Kolia are both delicious and sweet rums. I also like the recipe from the Smuggler's Cove book on making your own spiced which I have been doing for a few months now using a variety of bases of rums. Both of the Hawaiian rums and Appleton Estate 12 year are my favorites so far.

    • @thefloridarumexplorer4566
      @thefloridarumexplorer4566 Рік тому

      Thanks for the suggestion. I'll have to try out those Hawaiian rums! I have the Smuggler's Cove book and will also need to try their recipe as well.

  • @FilipDworniczak
    @FilipDworniczak Рік тому

    Awesome content! Greetings from Poland

  • @tylermadden7736
    @tylermadden7736 2 роки тому

    Personally I love Ginger but your love for it seems to be very conditional. Have you ever tried removing the ginger on day three then letting the other stuff flavor the rum for the full week?

    • @thefloridarumexplorer4566
      @thefloridarumexplorer4566 2 роки тому

      Hi Tyler, I have not tried removing the ginger early. It's a great suggestion and one that I will have to try the next time I make another batch.

  • @Altruistic-Viking
    @Altruistic-Viking 2 роки тому

    Great vid 👍 in Denmark we do have spiced rum, so does other countries so hmm about your source of information ☺️

    • @thefloridarumexplorer4566
      @thefloridarumexplorer4566 2 роки тому

      Hello, I don't think I meant to imply that there is no spiced rum in Europe. It is my understanding that any rum with more that 20 grams of sugar cannot be labelled as rum due to new EU legislation. They must be labelled as a "spirit drink." And most commercial spiced rums have a lot of sugar in the.. It's still rum, but it just can't be called rum. Thanks for the comment.

  • @JOKER6979
    @JOKER6979 2 роки тому

    Try Vanilla flavoring in your simple syrup for a surprise!

  • @JOKER6979
    @JOKER6979 2 роки тому

    Sailor Jerry's and Bumbu Rum is the best rums out there! I'm a rum fan! My friends call me The Pirate! 😂🤣😅

  • @MidnightRunner823
    @MidnightRunner823 2 роки тому

    How much rum you use for the recipe? I’m guessing 750 ml?

    • @thefloridarumexplorer4566
      @thefloridarumexplorer4566 2 роки тому

      Yes, use a 750 ml bottle of a mild silver rum such as Cruzan or Bacardi. It would be waste to use a robust, full bodied rum. This recipe does come out rather dry. But that is a good thing because then it allows you to add sweetness to your taste. But I like it dry and enjoy it with just a few ice cubes and let the ice dilute the rum while it melts.

    • @MidnightRunner823
      @MidnightRunner823 2 роки тому

      @@thefloridarumexplorer4566 awesome and thanks for getting back with me on that.. i make my own rum and I’m glad i found your page because I’ll be trying several things you show here! Keep them videos rolling 🍻

  • @therealisation5500
    @therealisation5500 2 роки тому

    Try a little water in your whisky

  • @sixstrings24
    @sixstrings24 2 роки тому

    Try a clap at the beginning of recording and record audio with your camera. When aligning the audio with the video align the external audio recording with the camera audio.

  • @athyonus
    @athyonus 2 роки тому

    Keep the rum recipes coming, I enjoy the history that you include.

  • @joeloguete3036
    @joeloguete3036 2 роки тому

    Adding vanilla is new for me. I will have to try that!

  • @AndersHolmIRL
    @AndersHolmIRL 2 роки тому

    Oh, we do have spiced rums in Europe.

  • @quitlootingg3078
    @quitlootingg3078 2 роки тому

    DRY AS HECK GEEZ Zzzzz

  • @djhaslbeck
    @djhaslbeck 2 роки тому

    Funny man!

  • @rickhaigwood1079
    @rickhaigwood1079 2 роки тому

    In my spiced rum I start with my own rum cut down to 96 proof.... I'll put it in 1/2 gallon jars with a tea ball with a split 3 in. piece of vanilla bean, about 2 gr. of Galangal root, about 3 in. of tangerine skin, two cloves, half a stick of crunched up cinnamon stick and a good pinch of walnut partitions then set it in the sun on my back porch for 2 days....I shake it anytime I walk past on my way to the garage. After the two days I pull out the tea ball, clean it and fill it with medium toast oak chips...drop it back in and leave it in the sun for 4-5 days doing the same shake routine until it gets a nice golden color. Then I will back sweeten it with a very small amount (about a level 1/2 teaspoon or less) of molasses to taste. I have to hide any more than a single jug of it when my friends come over otherwise they leave me with none for myself.....LOL Often I end up having to fill about 4 or 5 half pints and give them out as gifts.😎

  • @markgardner3919
    @markgardner3919 2 роки тому

    That voice in the beginning said “Add the absinthe”. I’m sure of it.

  • @TheVitalFew830
    @TheVitalFew830 2 роки тому

    My new favorite YT channel!

  • @cameronbrown3938
    @cameronbrown3938 2 роки тому

    Tremendous sir

  • @UglyHouseInvestor
    @UglyHouseInvestor 2 роки тому

    Cool

  • @louisweber5938
    @louisweber5938 2 роки тому

    I really enjoy these videos

  • @markgardner3919
    @markgardner3919 2 роки тому

    You had me at absinthe. And that shirt. But mostly absinthe.

  • @PSURavens19
    @PSURavens19 2 роки тому

    Well done!

  • @markgardner3919
    @markgardner3919 2 роки тому

    I believe Nixon also enjoyed a Charleston Chew.

  • @beckyoguete58
    @beckyoguete58 2 роки тому

    Where’s the limes?

    • @thefloridarumexplorer4566
      @thefloridarumexplorer4566 2 роки тому

      Hi Becky, you're right there should have been limes included in the recipe. Unfortunately I forgot to pick them up so I had to make due. But the full proper recipe for a Dark and Stormy is 2 oz Goslings rum, 6 ounces of ginger beer, and garnished with fresh limes.