Last Rites
Posted on 22 June 2009
Ah yes, it has arrived. I am, of course, talking about the summer solstice. The end of spring…the start of summer. Death and birth. All you pagans and wiccans are probably shuddering with delight. Not only does the solstice oddly fall on father’s day this year, but my friends Kari and Nick are getting married today as well. Talk about the end of one season and the start of another. Let the celebration begin.
Speaking of seasons, summer is officially here and as we enjoy this, the day with the most daylight of the year, my thoughts hedge slightly towards things like oh…tiki drinks. ‘Tis the season to delve into all the complicated wonderful recipes from the likes of the Beachbum. The days are long and sunny, fruit is plentiful at the farmer’s markets and the rum keeps eyeballing me from my collection of bottles.
In honor of the passing of spring as well as the death of my friends’ single status, I pulled this drink from Beachbum Berry’s Sippin’ Safari. The Last Rites. Seems appropriate enough and a good way to start the summer. So if you’re not one of the huddled masses converging on Stonehenge, I suggest you make a drink, gather ’round the maypole and raise your glass high.
Last Rites 3/4 oz fresh lime juice 1/2 oz passion fruit syrup 1/4 oz falernum 3 oz aged Martinique rum 3/4 cup crushed ice Put everything into a blender and blend for exactly 5 seconds. Pour into a tall glass and add ice to fill. Garnish with three incredibly fresh cherries.
1 Response to Last Rites
You really know how to make a guy thirsty
Looks scrumptious, and the seasonal fruit is a great touch. The question that comes to mind is, lime or no lime in the falernum?