Before we parted from the Tongans last weekend, they sent us off with a beautiful fruit basket that included a large soursop. Soursop is a tropical fruit that I first encountered when we lived in Jamaica. Here, in Fiji, this is the first time that I've eaten the actual fruit. It's juicy and sweet, with… Continue reading Soursop Rum Cocktail
I've been making ice cream at home a lot lately. Hubby had the great idea to soak chopped dates in rum to flavor a batch of ice cream. I recommend macerating the dates in the alcohol overnight and adding a handful for every cup of cream you use for your batch of ice cream. You… Continue reading Ice Cream with Rum-Soaked Dates
I was introduced to chili-infused rum at The Rhum-Ba restaurant in Nadi, a tourist town in Fiji. I instantly liked it. We bought a bottle of local white rum when we returned from Singapore, and I made my own concoction at home. It's simple: Just pour a finger or two of rum in a glass,… Continue reading Chili-Infused White Rum
We have a stash of coconuts from our harvest, and we drained a few for fresh coconut water and shavings to use in a cocktail. I made the cocktail with a finger or two of white rum, a splash of coconut water and a sprinkling of freshly grated coconut, with lots of ice. The subtle… Continue reading Coconut Rum Cocktail
The price of alcoholic beverages is ridiculously high in Fiji. I suspect there's a sin tax on top of import taxes. For example, a big bottle of cheap rum in the U.S. that would cost about $20 could cost about $100 here. We found the best prices at the duty-free shop at the airport. When… Continue reading Fiji Rum Cocktail
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