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Cucumber and Lavender Mojito Print E-mail
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Written by RumFire at the Sheraton Waikiki   
Friday, 17 October 2008 04:17

Cucumber and Lavendar Mojito

Our version of this classic cocktail begins with the muddling of fresh lime juice, a few sprigs of fresh mint, cucumber and spritz of lavender. Top it off with ice, 2 ounces of Cruzan White Rum, and some club soda and you have one of the most refreshing libations anywhere.

Cucumber-and-Lavender Mojito 

  • 2 oz Cruzan Light Rum
  • 1 oz Fresh squeezed Lime Juice
  • 4 Sprigs of mint
  • 2 oz Club Soda
  • Lavender infused Rock candy syrup
  • Cucumber slices
 
Bathtub Brewing Print E-mail
Thursday, 16 October 2008 22:29
Economy have you thinking about brewing beer in your bathtub? We've found some Web sites that can help get you started making your own brew.

Brewers Association
http://www.beertown.org/

Brew Pub Zone
http://www.brewpubzone.com/Microbrews.html

Brew Your Own, the How-To Homebrew Beer Magazine
http://www.byo.com/

Homebrew Adventures
http://www.homebrew.com/

Homebrewers Outpost
http://www.homebrewers.com/

HomeBrewTalk.com
http://www.homebrewtalk.com/

HomeBrewZone.com
http://www.homebrewzone.com/

Microbrew Forum

http://www.microbrewforum.com/

 
Watermelon Margaritas Print E-mail
Wednesday, 08 October 2008 21:26

John's Watermelon Margarita recipe

1 part tequila

1 part fresh-squeezed lime

3 parts fresh watermelon (with seeds removed)

Mix in a blender with a lot of ice and you’ve got a simple frothy drink without all the sugar of a regular margarita.

 
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