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Drink of the Day: Sword Fish Cocktail

July 5, 2014 | By Shaun the Bartender | Add a Comment

I woke up this morning thinking it was Sunday and here we are just beginning the true weekend. I wanted to share another refreshing rum beverage with you that you can enjoy on this spectacular day that compliments the warm weather and long weekend. Plus, it will be easy enough a day after Independence Day.

A rum based drink with some citrus and melon undertones, this cocktail will keep you quenched, while satisfying the need for a hair of the dog. Light in body and heavy in spirit, this will make for a nice retreat as you clean up after the festivities with family and friends from the day before.

…..maybe we can clean everything up tomorrow.

Sword Fish Cocktail

1 1/2 oz. Light Rum

3/4 oz. Dark Rum

1/2 oz. Melon Liqueur

Juice of 1/2 Lemon

Soda Water

Method: In a mixing glass filled with ice, put in all the ingredients except the soda water. Cap and shake to blend the ingredients. Strain into a highball glass filled with ice. Top off with soda water. Garnish with a half wheel of lemon on the rim of the glass.

This Day in History:

1865 - William Booth formed the Salvation Army in London, England.

1946 - Larry Doby signed with the Cleveland Indians, becoming the first African-American to sign with an American League Baseball team.

1946 - The bikini made its debut at a Paris fashion show.

1975 - Arthur Ashe became the first African - American to win a Wimbledon singles tournament when be defeated Jimmy Connors.

Notable Birthday:

American showman, P.T. Barnum was born on this date in 1810.

Notable Quote:

“Without promotion something terrible happens….nothing!” - P. T. Barnum