Author Archives: Rick Rehmer

Rick Rehmer

About Rick Rehmer

I'm a self-taught cocktail enthusiast since the early 1970s when I bought my first cocktail books, Playboy's Host and Bar Book and the Mr. Boston's Official Bartender's Guide. I have a passion for well-crafted cocktails and all things Tiki. My current favorite cocktail book is Beachbum Berry's "Remixed" Grog Log & Intoxica! – A gallery of Tiki drinks. As of August 2012 I am a Member of the United States Bartenders Guild. Words to live by: Lardum facit vitam possibile ... Burbonius facit tanti vivum. (“Bacon makes life possible ... bourbon makes it worth living.") Cheers!
Bourbon Cocktails were a hit.

4 Brilliant Bourbon Cocktails

March 13th, 2015 - 1 Comment

Here are four brilliant bourbon cocktails I chose to mix, shake and serve at Vine & Table’s recent event hosting the north-side launch of the Indianapolis chapter of Bourbon Women. You might want to set your sights on one or …

Mai Tai Tiki Drink

february is tiki month! (part 1)

February 16th, 2013 - Leave a comment

Betcha didn’t know that February is Tiki month. It does seem a little strange to be thinking about Tiki drinks and Luaus in February, but maybe that’s just what we need to help get us over the hump and into …

La Pasion Margarita

add “pasión” to your valentine’s day

February 6th, 2013 - Leave a comment

This time of year I always try and come up with a new and creative cocktail for Valentine’s Day. This year I managed to come up with a few. The first, La Pasión Margarita, may not be your traditional Valentine …

moscow-mule

moscow mule

September 18th, 2012 - Leave a comment

Moscow Mule was the libation that propelled vodka into popularity in 1940s America. Angostura Bitters or Fee Brothers’ Whiskey Barrel-Aged Bitters are sometimes added; and substituting Jägermeister in the place of Vodka will produce a Jäger Mule, also popularly known …

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ginger “beer-y” good

September 11th, 2012 - 1 Comment

Brewed ginger beer originated in England in the mid-18th century and became popular in Britain, the United States and Canada, reaching a peak of popularity in the early 20th century. The original recipe requires only ginger, sugar, water, lemon juice …

Mojito

mojito - the classic and two killer variations

July 16th, 2012 - 1 Comment

CLASSIC Mojito The combination of sweetness, refreshing citrus and mint flavors are intended to complement the potent kick of the rum, and have made this highball a popular summer drink.

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summery rum cocktails

July 9th, 2012 - Leave a comment

You can’t spell summer without r-u-m! And there’s nothing more satisfying than kicking back and enjoying a classic Daiquiri on a hot summer day. The Daiquiri is the result of implementing the classic cocktail formulaic ratio. One of Sour, Two …

whisky sour

summer cocktails - classics evolve

June 19th, 2012 - 1 Comment

When thinking of classic summer cocktails, two come to mind right away: The Whiskey Sour and the Tom Collins. Maybe you can’t remember the last time you had one of these, especially made from scratch, but now’s the time to …