Bahama Mama

So the other day some guy called me a Bahama Mama, which: normally i'm not a fan of the drive by cat call, but i did laugh at because, ridiculous. Anyway i told my bro Augi, and he was like, that's a pretty good drink. And i have to admit i've never had one before so... 

But first everyone should read this book:

Because it is both awesome and informative. I haven't gotten through the whole thing yet because Phil keeps stealing it from me, but one of the things it starts off by telling you is that every alcohol is originally vodka, the only difference between Vodka and moonshine is the title. 

 

"There is little difference between most distilled alcohols, distillate is basically ethanol, water and some trace elements regardless of whether it comes from wine, beer, corn mash or otherwise. A lot of myth and legend surrounds these, but the difference between vodka and moonshine is the name."

 

So if you think about it, infused vodka's are really just an un-named different type of alcohol. Like Bourbon is Whiskey from Tennesee, and whiskey was originally vodka, and you can buy certain kits to make your own whiskey, but that's what they are.

 

 I mean sure there are different types of vodka made from different materials (potato, corn, even old beer) and there are different levels and ways to filter them, but that's what they are. He then encourages you to move away and really taste the flavor change in the different cordials and alcohols because if you do that for food, if your a kid and you love cheeseburgers then develop a taste for filet minion, you don't have to give up on the cheeseburger, but you have a whole new world of menu's open to you. Why can't that be the same for liquor? Why stick with Vodka when the world of flavors awaits? I say all this, and then i make the Bahama Mama, which is just sugar and rum (aka more sugar). 

Anyway, start with a 1/4oz coffee liquor (which is optional, and quite frankly unnecessary). Then 1/2 oz of dark rum, 1/2oz lemon juice, a splash of grenadine:

Then it's supposed to be 1/4oz 151 and  1/2 oz coconut liquor, but it's a school night, and also shopright liquors doesn't sell coconut liquor. So, after that whole inspirational speech i just gave you i'm ashamed to admit i used a shot of Malibu:

and a shot of Bacardi. I hope you're judging me, hard. Anyway top off with 2oz pineapple juice. Tada:

 

The weather outside may be frightful, but this Bahama Mama is delightful.