Alcohol

COCKTAIL HOUR: PUMPKIN SPICE OLD FASHIONED

Pumpkin Spice Old Fashioned Autumn in a glass, this warming cocktail combines delicate seasonal spice with a smooth, comforting finish. Perfect for cosy evenings and making the most of the darker months ahead, it brings all the familiar flavours of autumn together in one delicious drink. Ingredients: 10ml MONIN Pumpkin Spice syrup 50 ml whisky/rum/brandy […]

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COCKTAIL HOUR: Piña Colada

COCKTAIL HOUR: Piña Colada The piña colada is the ultimate tiki cocktail, made up of rum, pineapple and coconut. An absolute winning formula. Ingredients: 50ml/2fl oz white or golden rum 50ml/2fl oz pineapple juice 50ml/2fl oz coconut cream 5ml/1 tsp freshly squeezed lime juice 1 dash Angostura bitters handful ice Method: Pour all of the […]

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COCKTAIL HOUR: The Paloma

The Paloma The Paloma (champagne) cocktail is a refreshing drink that combines MONIN Pink Grapefruit Syrup, tequila blanco, champagne. It’s a wonderful cocktail for toasting a special event, or just to sip on warm summer days. SERVES: 1   PREP TIME: 5 minutes Ingredients: 20 ml MONIN Pink Grapefruit syrup 25 ml Tequila Blanco 15 […]

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COCKTAIL HOUR: Dark & Stormy Coffee Cocktail

Dark & Stormy Coffee Cocktail Are you a die-hard fan of a dark and stormy? Twist up a classic cocktail with a dash of freshly brewed espresso to pair with traditional ginger beer. SERVES: 1 PREP TIME: 5 mins  Ingredients: 25ml dark rum 25ml tequila ice ginger beer 2 tbsp freshly brewed espresso Method: […]

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COCKTAIL HOUR: Cinnamon Roll Creamy Martini

CINNAMON ROLL CREAMY MARTINI Indulge in pure festive decadence with this dessert-inspired cocktail. A velvety blend of Monin Cinnamon Roll syrup, fresh espresso, dark rum, and single cream, shaken over ice to create a luxuriously smooth and aromatic drink. Finished with a slice of cinnamon roll pastry, it’s the perfect mix of sweet spice and […]

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A Taste of Christmas at The Rum Story Gift Shop

A TASTE OF CHRISTMAS AT THE RUM STORY GIFT SHOP An Aladdin’s cave of Cumbrian-made delights. by Danni Murphy Step into Christmas cheer at The Rum Story Gift Shop in Whitehaven — a cosy festive haven tucked inside the historic Jefferson’s Rum Story building. Brimming with seasonal sparkle, mouth-watering local treats, and thoughtful gifts, it’s […]

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Summon the spirits with our latest cocktail recipe!

Vampire Kiss Cocktail Sink your teeth into a dark and fruity mix of vodka, raspberry liqueur, and cranberry with a haunting cherry finish Makes: 1 cocktail Prep Time: 5 minutes Ingredients: 25ml vodka 25ml raspberry liqueur (e.g., Chambord) 50ml cranberry juice Splash of fresh lemon juice (optional) Ice 1–2 Opies Cocktail Cherries, plus a little […]

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COCKTAIL HOUR: Summer Berry Frozen Daiquri

COCKTAIL HOUR Summer Berry Frozen Daiquri Serves: 1 Prep time: 5 minutes INGREDIENTS: 2 tbsp Opies Summer Berry Compote 50ml White Rum 25ml Fresh Lime Juice 10ml Sugar Syrup Crushed ice cubes Fresh mint leaves (for garnish) Method: In a blender the summer berry compote, white rum, fresh lime juice, and sugar syrup. Blend until […]

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Shake Shake Shake It Up

Nothing says Summer soiree like cocktails. Anyone, I am definitely guilty of this, you can throw some spirits in a jug with some fruit juice and call it a cocktail but making a good cocktail is a skill; it requires thought, time and measuring your ingredients. With this in mind and summer just round the corner […]

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