Mount Gay Extra Old: The Mixer?

     Mount Gay Extra Old is one of the premier rums on the market today.  It is known for it's sipping qualities and the bold taste of wood, fruit and spice with a long lasting warm finish.   This rum is an excellent mixer as well.  It adds a boldness to ultra premium cocktails that is missing with many other rums.    It fits well with the back deck of the boat at sunset or on a starry moon lit night in a snifter and a couple of ice cubes, but it fits there in a fine cocktail as well.

     In preparation for the Yacht Races in Key West we are developing a few new cocktails with Mount Gay Extra Old.    These are cocktails that will be available at the Rum Bar in Key West in the evening during the races, January 15 - 20, 2013.

Regatta Daiquiri

• 2 oz. Mount Gay Extra Old Rum
• 1/2 oz. Triple Sec
• 1/2 oz. Luxardo
• 1/2 oz. Lemon Juice
• 1/2 oz. Agave Nectar
• 2 Dashes of Bitters

Place all ingredients in a shaker with ice and shake until chilled, strain into a Martini Glass and garnish with an orange slice.


Mount Gay Elder

• 2 oz. Mount Gay Extra Old Rum
• 1/2 oz. St. Germain
• 1 Dash of Bitters

Place all ingredients in a shaker with ice and shake until chilled, strain into a rocks glass and garnish with a lime slice.

     There will be one or two more that will be served, but I'll save them for another day.   Try these at home or stop by the Rum Bar during the races and I'll be glad to make them for you.