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Kauai’s Best Bartender

By Marta on November 19, 2016 in Cocktails, To Table: Ono Eats

Jennifer Bryant of The Club at Kukui‘ula is named Kauai’s Best Bartender. Photo courtesy of RumFire Poipu Beach

Last night, RumFire Poipu Beach declared Jennifer Bryant of The Club at Kukuiula champion of the Kauai’s Best Bartender competition. In the contest’s second year, 16 finalists from the island’s food and beverage industry were challenged to showcase original Koloa Rum-based cocktails over a 15-week competition for the chance to earn the title and the $4,000 grand prize. Eric Carroll of La Spezia was named runner up and received a $1,000 second prize, both courtesy of Koloa Rum Company. Continue Reading →

Hawaii Coconut Rum Cocktail Recipe

By Marta on September 23, 2016 in Cocktails, Events, Recipes, To Table: Ono Eats

Joey Gottesman, an Oahu-based mixologist. Daniel Lane photo.

This Hawaii coconut rum cocktail recipe features Koloa Coconut Rum, an ingredient that eight chefs will use during the Tasting Kauai Coconut Cook Off. Since Koloa Rum is celebrating their 7th anniversary this month, I’ve also included four fun-rum events that save money and will tickle your palate. Speaking of tickle, here’s the recipe. Continue Reading →

Hawaii’s Koloa Rum Wins Gold in Multiple Competitions

By Marta on June 12, 2016 in Cocktails, To Table: Ono Eats

Hawaiian Kukui Brand Mai Tai made with Koloa Rum. Daniel Lane photo

Koloa Rum was awarded five Gold Medals at the 2016 Miami Rum Renaissance Festival in April, and more awards in other prestigious international spirits competitions this year.

“It is exciting and extremely gratifying to Continue Reading →

Cantaloupe Sunset Cocktail Recipe

By Marta on May 11, 2015 in Cocktails, To Table: Ono Eats

Tommy Bahama’s Cantaloupe Sunset Margarita with Sauza Conmemorativo Tequila with fresh orange, Watermelon Liqueur and scratch sour.

Tommy Bahama has crafted a variety of margaritas including their latest — the Cantaloupe Sunset Margarita. A perfect way to celebrate mom, this cocktail recipe combines Sauza Conmemorativo Tequila with fresh orange, Marie Brizard Watermelon Liqueur and scratch sour. Cheers to mom!

Cantaloupe Sunset Margarita

1 ¾ parts Sauza Conmemorativo Tequila
1 ½ parts Marie Brizard Watermelon Liqueur
1 ½ parts scratch sour mix
¾ part fresh orange juice
Build ingredients in a mixing glass
Shake with ice 20 times
Strain into a coupe glass over 3 ice cubes and garnish rim with a blend of sugar and salt and a cantaloupe ball on bamboo skewer.
Scratch Sour Mix:
(Recipe makes 1/2 gallon. Can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.)
3 oz. egg whites, pasteurized
2 cups sugar
4 cups water
3 ½ cups fresh lemon juice
¼ cup fresh lime juice
¼ cup fresh orange juice
Whisk egg whites in a large bowl until frothy. Stir in the sugar and mix until incorporated. Add water and fresh juices and mix thoroughly.