Dark Tide

Beach time…

Strolling on the beach, lazing in the sun, sipping a cocktail or two and wandering through the tourist shops.  Just try not to have fun.  You can’t do it.  It’s impossible.  We love everything about a beach vacation.

Beach time is mandatory for a happy life.  Here’s another favorite beach cocktail for the year 2015.  It’s called The Dark Tide.  Rum, a splash of bitters, some real ginger beer, and a squeeze of lime.  A little mint adds a touch of brightness.  It’s the pure definition of a beach cocktail.  Skip the paper umbrella.  Garnish with real mint.  Your taste buds will thank you.

Dark Tide
makes 2

2 ounces Cruzan black strap rum
2 ounces dark rum
2 dashes Angostura bitters
1 bottle ginger beer
2 lime wedges
2 sprigs mint

Place ice in two rocks glasses.  In each glass, pour one ounce black strap rum, dark rum, and one dash Angostura bitters.  Then, fill the glass with ginger beer.  Squeeze wedge of lime into each glass.  Garnish with sprigs of mint.

Cheers!

Then, wander around the beach and bask in another glorious day.