Back In Black

...and tan. Just got back from a vacation with the wife in Jamaica- had a blast, got to see a new corner of the Big Blue Marble- absolutely amazing, flying on a plane for the first time- and to think, some of us do this for a living! Too many amazing things to post here, so I'll say, if you haven't been, definitely go, although be prepared for a slight culture shock- not everyone thinks like us Yanks do. But a great place, all the same- plus, the food absolutely rocked! I'm a huge fan of Jamaican food, and finally got to see it at the source- extra five pounds not withstanding, a great experience. I'll have to include the drinks the dear wife and I came up with while there- but that's a whole other story. I'll have to put up a few pictures as well- stay well, everyone!

Troy's Double Forgiveness

(named for an acquaintance, not recommended in high doses- named for the dual hangover cure, not that I'd recommend it for that purpose)

1 oz spiced Barbadian rum

1 oz Kahluhla

7 oz. coffee

dash of cream

Mix together and serve warm or hot

Jen's Sunshine

(named for my lady friend and wife, who also originally created this drink- if you do it right, it goes down smoothly, with no bite to it at all)

1.5 oz spiced rum (again, Barbadian recommended, or Jamaican if you can find it)

1 oz vodka

8 oz pineapple juice

1.5 oz Sprite to taste

Stir together, (don't shake, it'll go flat)

Serve over ice in a chilled glass- cherry optional

As they say in the commercials, enjoy responsibly!!