"Powder Monkey Swizzle | Crafted Pour"

"I've been looking toward naval terms for drink inspiration, mostly the names, but sometimes it ends up being more than that. On the ships of old, a powder monkey was a teenage boy who was responsible for running the—you guessed it—gunpowder from below decks to the cannons. Since it's considered one of the hardest jobs on the ship, I set out to devise a dram for the hardworking lads. I started with the Newfoundland Distillery Co's gunpowder and rose rum (one of my favourites), and backed it up with the bold flavours of allspice and tropical fruit. Overproof rum provides an extra kick—proceed with caution if you'll be manning any cannons.", "undefined", "Powder Monkey Swizzle",

"Ingredients"

Powder Monkey Swizzle By , May 8, 2009 I've been looking toward naval terms for drink inspiration, mostly the names, but sometimes it ends up being more than that. On the ships of old, a powder monkey was a teenage boy who was responsible for running the—you guessed it—gunpowder from below decks to the cannons. Since it's considered one of the hardest jobs on the ship, I set out to devise a dram for the hardworking lads. I started with the Newfoundland Distillery Co's gunpowder and rose rum (one of my favourites), and backed it up with the bold flavours of allspice and tropical fruit. Overproof rum provides an extra kick—proceed with caution if you'll be manning any cannons. I've been looking toward naval terms for drink inspiration, mostly the names, but sometimes it ends up being more than that. On the ships of old, a powder monkey was a teenage boy who was responsible for running the—you guessed it—gunpowder from below decks to the cannons. Since it's considered one of the hardest jobs on the ship, I set out to devise a dram for the hardworking lads. I started with the Newfoundland Distillery Co's gunpowder and rose rum (one of my favourites), and backed it up with the bold flavours of allspice and tropical fruit. Overproof rum provides an extra kick—proceed with caution if you'll be manning any cannons. Ingredients: - Pot Still Aged Rum - Lemon Hart 151 Demerara Rum Instructions: Combine all ingredients in a tall glass. Fill 3/4 of the way with crushed ice. Swizzle with a barspoon or bois lélé until glass begins to frost. Add more ice to fill and swizzle again. Top with more ice if necessary. Grate fresh nutmeg on top. Serve with a swizzle stick and napkin wrap. Tropical,Originals,Themed,Lime,Lime Juice,Nutmeg,Passion Fruit,Rum,Tiki,Aged Rum,Honey