Piña Colada, D&C

Produced and aged at the historic distilleries of Jamaica, these rums are highly regarded for their funky notes of tropical fruit. They are either comprised of a blend of pot and column-still rums (Appleton Estate) or a heavy 100% pot still rum (Smith & Cross, Hampden Estate, Worthy Park, and others).

A high proof (>57.5 ABV) dark/black rum, that may be specifically from one origin or a blend from many. The classic example is Lemon Hart 151, but more modern options include Hamilton 151 and Planteray OFTD (69%).

A molasses-based rum distilled in Guyana. Most often blended from the historic wooden pot and column stills of the Diamond Distillery (DDL) and aged for up to 15 years in the tropical climate. This process produces rich, flavorful rums that are major components of 'Navy' style blends.

A coconut flavored liqueur, usually rum based, with added sugar.

A tropical fruit, used in many tropical cocktails for its sweet flavor and yellow color. You can either juice a real pineapple, buy pineapple canned in juice (not syrup) or buy pineapple juice in a container.

The second most common juice used in cocktails. This citrus juice is about 6% acid; 4% from citric and 2% from malic, with small amounts of succinic acid (this is what gives it a little bloody taste). Lime juice should be used the day it is squeezed, some like it freshly squeezed and others like it a few hours old.

A sweetend and thickend coconut cream, common brand is Coco Lopez. To make your own combine coconut 1 can (~440ml) of cream and with 300g sugar.

A concentrated aromatic bitters made in Trinidad from water, ethanol, gentian and other herbs and spices; used in many classic cocktails like the Manhattan.

Aromatic plants used in cocktails as a garnish or muddled into the liquor to add a light fresh taste. Common in the Mint Julep.