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How To: Make a frozen daiquiri

The original daiquiri, a lime-and-rum drink invented in Cuba in the late 1800s, is named after a beach near the city of Santiago. Ah, what those sun-baked bathers would have given for this frosty version of the Cuban classic!

How To: Make a Scooby Snack

You don't have to be Scooby Doo or Shaggy to enjoy this drink. Learn how to make a Scooby Snack cocktail brought to you by American Bartenders School. Bailey's, Midori and Malibu Rum are needed.

How To: Make a Beach Bellini

This is a suped up version of the champagne and peach puree classic. Anthony Caporale starts with lemon rum and peach schnapps. Shake with ice to chill, but strain back into the service glass.

How To: Make a perfect Mai Tai

California bar-owner Trader Vic handed this concoction to a Tahitian friend in 1944 who took one sip and proclaimed, "Mai tai, roa ae," or, in English, "Out of this world, the best!"

How To: Make a simple Cuba Libre

Another simple drink to make at home - the Cuba libre - just get some rum, Coke and lime. You may want to skip ordering this at the bar since they'll charge you more than a rum and coke (ask for lime)!

How To: Make a Flaming Zombie

The perfect drink for a Halloween party. A zombie is made with light rum, dark rum apricot brandy, and tropical fruit juices. To make it flaming, top with over proof rum and fire it up. Be sure to blow out the flame before drinking.

How To: Make a Blue Balls cocktail

Baron Brunton and VideoJug demonstrate how to make a Blue Balls cocktail -- a delicious and refreshing cocktail for any occasion. A mixture of light rum, blue curacao, and a strong helping of raspberry syrup. First, crush ice and add to blender, then add the rum and raspberry syrup. Then blend on low and garnish. Make a Blue Balls cocktail.

How To: Make a Blue Mountain cocktail

Matildo Nieva and VideoJug demonstrate how to make a Blue Mountain cocktail -- a rum-based cocktail with a citrus hint. The Blue Mountain is both refreshing and tangy and in fact, red! First, half fill the shaker with ice cubes. Then add the anejo rum, vodka, and Tia Maria. Next, add the orange and lemon. Shake well. Then strain the cocktail, garnish, and serve. Make a Blue Mountain cocktail.

How To: Make a Bob Marley cocktail

Laura Caddoo and VideoJug demonstrate how to make a Bob Marley cocktail -- a layered shooter, amazingly simple to make. Firstly take a shooter glass, and half fill it with peppermint liqueur, approximately 25 milliliters. Using the back of a teaspoon, hold it to the edge of the glass. Then layer over dark rum until the glass is nearly full - a splash or 25 milliliters. And that's all there is to this layered shooter. Make a Bob Marley cocktail.

How To: Make a Bumbo cocktail

Matildo Nieva and VideoJug demonstrate how to make a Bumbo cocktail. This elegant, rum-based cocktail has a spicy edge. It tastes great and looks divine. First, half fill the shaker with ice cubes. Add the dark rum, lemon juice, grenadine and grated nutmeg. Put the lid on the shaker and shake well. Remove the lid and fix the strainer on top. Finally, strain the cocktail into the glass and serve. Make a Bumbo cocktail.

How To: Make a Coconut Daiquiri cocktail

Simon Adams and VideoJug demonstrate how to make a Coconut Daiquiri cocktail cocktail -- a tropical daiquiri that makes you feel like you're in the Caribbean… even if you're stuck at work! Mix coconut liqueur, light rum, coconut syrup to make this tropical drink. Make a Coconut Daiquiri cocktail.

How To: Make a Diablo Hell Fire cocktail

Laura Caddoo and VideoJug demonstrate how to make a Diablo Hell Fire cocktail. A refreshing cocktail, devilishly delicious on a hot summer's day. You'll need ginger ale, creme de cassis, cachaca rum, and 1 lime to make this drink. Make a Diablo Hell Fire cocktail.

How To: Make a Hat Trick cocktail

Simon Adams and VideoJug demonstrate how to make a Hat Trick cocktail -- a simple cocktail which hits the spot. This is simply magic! You'll need dark rum, light rum, sweet vermouth, and ice cubes to make this drink. Make a Hat Trick cocktail.

How To: Make a Mojito cocktail

Simon Adams from H20 and Videojug demonstrates how to make a Mojito cocktail. A zesty, minty, lemon-filled explosion - make your taste buds dance with this refreshing thirst-quencher! A popular drink amongst cocktail lovers. To make it, put the sugar in the highball glass. Tear 5 or 6 of the mint leaves and add them to the glass.

How To: Make a Banana Rum Cream cocktail

Matildo Nieva and VideoJug demonstrate how to make a Banana Rum Cream cocktail. Go bananas with this creamy concoction perfect for an after-dinner treat. To make it, fill the cocktail glass with ice to chill it and place to one side. Half fill the shaker with ice cubes. Into the shaker add the dark rum, crème de bananas and single cream. Ensure that the lid is firmly secure and shake vigorously. Discard the ice from the cocktail glass, attach a strainer to the top of the shaker and pour it in...

How To: Make a Batida Mango cocktail

Matildo Nieva and VideoJug demonstrate how to make a Batida Mango cocktail. When you order a cocktail like this at a bar, it takes forever - so save time and make this mango treat yourself in a matter of minutes! Firstly crush the ice with wooden pestle. Then add the cachaca, the chopped mango, the sugar and the crushed ice into the blender. Put on a high power and blend well, this should take about 1 min. Pour the blended ingredients into a wine glass. Decorate with cherry. Enjoy this quick ...

How To: Make a Batida Morango cocktail

Matildo Nieva and VideoJug demonstrate how to make a Batida Morango cocktail. An irresistible sweet combination of strawberries and sugar - the perfect accompaniment to a summer sunset! Add the crushed ice, cachaca, strawberries and sugar to the blender. Put onto a low speed and blend all of the ingredients together well. Carefully pour the blended ingredients into a wine glass. Place a strawberry on the side of the glass to decorate and serve straight away. Make a Batida Morango cocktail.

How To: Make a Beach Bum cocktail

Matildo Nieva and VideoJug demonstrate how to make a Beach Bum cocktail. Relax with this appropriately entitled "Beach Bum" cocktail - let the worries of the city melt away and chill out in style. Add a few ice cubes to the highball glass. Squeeze half an orange which will make about 75ml and pour it into the glass, to fill about 1/3. Add the Bacardi, to fill 2/3 of the glass. Squeeze in a little lemon juice, top the glass up with lemonade and stir well. Add a slice of orange juice to decorat...

How To: Make a Beach Peach cocktail

Simon Adams and VideoJug demonstrate how to make a Beach Peach cocktail. Made for the heat, the Beach Peach cocktail is the only essential beach companion this summer! A refreshing rum-based cocktail which highlights a delightful peach sensation. Into the cocktail shaker add the ice cubes.Then add white rum, the peach brandy, the peach juice, the lime juice and the pineapple syrup. Ensure that the lid is on firmly and shake vigorously. Fill the glass half way with crushed ice. Attach a strain...

How To: Make a Beachcomber cocktail

You won't need to comb the beach to make this tasty treat - quick, easy and sinful! Pour the caster sugar into a saucer. Rub the wedge of lime around the rim of the cocktail glass then rub the rim of the cocktail glass in the sugar. Keep the lime for later. Fill the shaker half full of ice cubes. Into the shaker add the rum, the maraschino liqueur, the cherry brandy, sugar and the lime juice. After ensuring that the lid is secure, shake vigorously. Make a Beachcomber cocktail.