ALL HANDS ON DECK WITH SHELLBACK RUM

We attended the amazing "All Hands on Deck" mixology experience with Tony Abou-Ganim, The Modern Mixologist and the brand new Shellback Rum, a modern rum for discerning palates, at Loft on Lake! We learned all about the history of rum, proper techniques for muddling, shaking, and serving, while making our own drinks with all the proper tools. After the easy and yummy recipes we made under the guidance of the master himself, we're confident to try them again on our own!

Our setup!

Shellback Silver Rum and Shellback Spiced Rum.

The goods!

Tony Abou-Ganim and Jess!

Our very favorite cocktail of the night was the Milestone Mojito. Easy to make and perfect for the summer! We can't wait to try this one out again and relax on Jill's balcony!

Milestone Mojito

Ingredients

1½ oz Shellback Spiced rum 

1 oz house made ginger syrup

1 oz freshly squeezed lime juice 

12-14 fresh mint leaves 

1/2 clementine, quartered 

Chilled Fever-Tree soda water

Instructions

In a highball glass, lightly muddle lime juice, ginger syrup, clementine and mint leaves. Add crushed ice and Shellback Spiced rum. Stir until outside of glass begins to frost. Top with chilled soda water. Garnish with mint sprig.

Getting into it!

Not as pretty as it was supposed to look like, but so delicious!

First Mate

First Mate

Ingredients 

1 ½ oz Shellback Spiced Rum 

1 oz cinnamon simple syrup 

2 oz unfiltered apple juice (Regular apple juice works as well) 

1 oz fresh lemon juice Chilled Fever-Tree ginger beer 

Lemon spirals and apple slices for garnish

Instructions

In a shaker add Shellback Spiced Rum, cinnamon syrup, unfiltered apple juice and fresh lemon juice; shake with ice until well blended. Strain into an ice filled collins glass. Top with chilled ginger beer, stir to mix and garnish with lemon spirals and apple slices.

Deck Hand Daiquiri

Deck Hand Daiquiri

Ingredients

2 oz Shellback Silver rum 

1 oz hand extracted lime juice 

1 oz simple syrup Fresh, seasonal fruits and berries

Instructions

In a shaker muddle fresh fruits with the simple syrup, add fresh lime juice and Shellback Silver rum; shake with ice until well blended. Double strain into a chilled cocktail coup. Garnish with a thin slice of lime and fruit of your choice.

The fun part!

All of our drinks!

The messy aftermath!

What's your favorite cocktail?

Jess & Jill