Originally a simple mixture of rum, citrus and passion fruit syrup, the Hurricane has morphed into a noxious red, weird-tasting abomination. There's no need for that; instead, try the original, and see why this iconic New Orleans drink became such a fixture of the exotic drinks scene. More

Reading this recipe for Rum Raisin Gelato from The Ciao Bella Book of Gelato and Sorbetto reminded me just why this flavor has such resonance. Dark rum, derived from molasses has a wonderfully rich and complex sweetness that lends itself particularly well to desserts. Using the Ciao Bella method the raisins are steeped in rum for 12 hours to not only rehydrate and soften, but also infuse the raisins with all of that wonderful rum flavor. After the raisins have been soaked the leftover rum is incorporated into the gelato base lending a mellow notes of rum and raisins. More

When the hot weather settles in, it's good to break out the drinks with proven cooling potential, and few drinks have a longer history as a refreshing cooler or a more laid-back attitude than the venerable Planter's Punch. More

Cooking and baking with cola is a fairly common practice in the South. it's used as a glaze for ham, a braise for brisket, and a not-so-secret ingredient in cola cake. But with a title like The Boozy Baker, it's not a surprise that Lucy Baker adds a little bit of rum to make these Cuba Libre Brownies. More

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Tiki drinks are rarely simple to make. But the Hai Karate—an original drink by exotic-drink expert Jeff "Beachbum" Berry—is something of an exception. While many faux-tropical drink recipes reach deep into the mixological pantry, this cocktail calls for little more than several types of juice, a shake of bitters, and the gentle richness of Virgin Islands rum. More

Let's start the weekend right—with a cocktail recipe from Paul Clarke. The Cap Haitien Rum & Honey is about as easy to prepare as it sounds: Barbancourt rum, honey, and one or two dashes Angostura bitters. More

Anejo Highball. [Flickr: teamperks] During the dark, dry years of Prohibition, thousands of thirsty Americans made it a point of vacationing in Cuba. Not only did the island nation offer an alluring Caribbean climate, but Havana was home to... More

Perhaps the only thing more frightening than the idea of zombies roaming the city in search of fresh brains is the concoction you'll find in front of you when you say "Zombie" in your average bar. More