Month: July 2020

Videocast 004 : TSL Homestead Signature Cocktail Series – The Beachcomber

The Mad Farmer and Miss Mercy are a little behind for June so we are putting up a “two-for-one” with our June Cocktail, The Beachcomber and a “Bonus Track” for the ever popular Boat Drinks (Jimmy Buffett inspired, of course)!

The possible inventor of the the Beachcomber was ‘Donn Beach‘, a restaurant owner and generally considered the “founding father” of the Tiki culture. Donn was born Ernest Raymond Beaumont Grant (1907-1989) and opened the “Don’s Beachcomber” Tiki bar in Hollywood in 1930’s. Miss Mercy wasn’t able to confirm that Donn was the actual inventor of the Beachcomber rum drink, but since he invented many rum based cocktails it’s not unlikely.

There is also a possibility that Victor Bergeron (founder of Trader Vic’s), a competitor of Donn’s based on the East Coast, actually created the Beachcomber cocktail. The Beachcomber did appear in Victor’s book, the 1947 Bartender’s Guide.

No matter who invented the drink it’s refreshing and perfectly suited to a hot summer day. The Tiny Homestead is using the recipe we found on the Cointreau.com website. The recipe is simple:

• 0.75 OZ COINTREAU
• 1.75 OZ WHITE RUM
• 0.5 OZ FRESH LIME JUICE
• 2 DASHES MARASCHINO LIQUEUR

Shake in a cocktail mixer with ice and pour into a coup glass and garnish with a lime slice if desired. Very tasty!

One thing that also happens in June is the Mad Farmer’s birthday and Father’s Day. Two holidays that cry out for a summer drink containing rum!

Many years ago, when the Mad Farmer was a much younger pup his family and friends threw a Jimmy Buffett Margaritaville theme Birthday Party.

Shark fins on the fence, cardboard palm trees and a full blown Jimmy Buffett Margaritaville Corona party pack on display everywhere.

A call was made in secret to the Margaritaville Bar in Key West (long distance charges were a thing – look it up kiddies) and the recipe for a bar favorite, Boat Drinks, was acquired. Only problem was the recipe was for six gallons – a bit more than necessary for the size of the surprise gathering. Adjustments were made but the first few years the drinks were pretty strong and the rum was noticeable. After years of tinkering with the recipe the Mad Farmer finally found the perfect mix (you can even make popsicles out of it)!

Boat Drinks:

In Blender mix:

• 1 can Bacardi Pina Colada Mix
• ½ can Frozen Orange Juice
• 1 can of Pineapple Juice (Organic, Del Monte, anything you like)
• 1/2 can Bacardi 151 Clear Rum (no longer available but you can use Bacardi light or find a darker rum)
• 1/2 can Coconut Rum (Parrot Bay, Malibu, Captain Morgan, etc.)
• Pineapple chunks (to taste 1/2 to 1 can)

Fill to top with ice and blend. For kid friendly drinks just remove rum

Links:

Beachcomber Recipe (Cointreau.com)

Jimmy Buffett’s Cabin Fever Virtual Concert Series

Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville Bar (Key West)

Videocast 004 : TSL Homestead Signature Cocktail Series – The Beachcomber