Blended 2: Electric Boogaloo

The dog days of summer might be past,but it’s still plenty hot enough outside to enjoy a cold blended drink. So here are some more potions to keep your blender busy.

Mix #41 Pusser’s Painkiller

2oz Pusser’s Rum
4oz pineapple juice
1oz orange juice
1oz cream of coconut
ground nutmeg

Blend everything except nutmeg. Pour into mug,top with nutmeg.

As I said in my Black Tot Day post,I like my painkillers blended. Use Gunpowder Strength if you want to add more octane.

Mix #46 Scorpion

1.5oz gold rum
3/4oz brandy(cognac)*
2oz orange juice
1oz lemon juice
1/2oz orgeat

Blend with ice.

*Some recipes use pisco.

A classic Tiki drink. A bit tart for my taste,next time I try it I’m going to back off the lemon juice and swap tangerine for the orange.

Mix #47 Midori Colada

1/2oz white rum
1.5oz Midori
2oz coconut cream
1.5oz pineapple juice

Blend with ice until smooth

With only a half ounce of rum,this makes a nice low-wattage drink for parties and cookouts. The melon/coconut/pineapple blend isn’t too sweet and the drink comes out a nice light green that looks good in a glass.

Mix #48 Sugar Island Rum Runner

3/4oz Sugar Island spiced rum
1/4oz blackberry liqueur*
1/4oz creme de banana liqueur
2oz orange juice
1/2oz grenadine
8oz ice

Blend until smooth.

*I used blackberry brandy.

I found Sugar Island rum at the local liquor store and gave it a try. It’s now my go-to for spiced rum. This recipe is from their site,which seems to be down at the moment. The bright color,fruity taste,and low yield payload make it an excellent party drink.

Yo ho ho and a blender of rum!