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As was posted here, thank you B'Ners, Jimmy was featured in an article in Men's Journal recently. In that article he talks about he likes "a fine Caribbean rum, coconut water (not the coco-lopez stuff), and lots of ice." Curiosity got the best of me. I found the coconut water, but tell me something Parrotheads....what constitutes a Caribbean rum? I'm not after a "fine" Caribbean rum because I'm pretty sure I can't afford a "fine" flavor by Jimmy's standards. Is it Myers? Is it Bacardi? Is it Cruzan? Captain Morgan?

Any ideas?

Thank you in advance.

(I may have misquoted Jimmy, but I think I got the point across)

Scratch that...found a bottle of Appleton something or other (some sort of Amber) in the bar downstairs.....glass full of crushed ice, two shots of rum, fill with coconut water....surpisingly refreshing....but seems like it needs something. Anyone know anything different, please advise. Always up for a nice rum drink by the lake, pool, beach.

Enjoy.

Might I suggest the classic Mai Tai

2 oz Appleton Estates Extra (the squat bottle, not the tall)
1 1/2 oz. fresh lime juice (key lime, if you can get them)
1/2 oz. Orange Curacao
1/2 oz. Orgeat (almond syrup. Try a coffee shop for Monin brand)
1/4 oz. Simple syrup


Combine in a shaker full of crushed ice, shake for 30 seconds. Strain into glass with fresh crushed ice. Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint (optional, but adds aroma) and use a straw cut down low (so you can smell the mint).


Worth the hassle....trust me.

just out of curiousity-where does one purchase coconut water

I was thinking... you forgot the lime!

And Frank, the water from a coconut in the grocery, or Whole Foods.

Enjoy, everyone!

And not to leave you hanging... here's the rest of the story!

I'm really enjoying this thread. Thanks for starting it.

We now have a new drink to try.

You can usually find coconut water in the Ethnic aisle of the supermarket. Be warned- it usually comes with chunks of baby coconut in it. They're like firm jelly. I like them.

Angostura 1919 would be good in it. You should be about to find a bottle for under $25 for a fifth.

I am going to whip up a batch this weekend and put on "A1A"

I tried it with Mount Gay Eclipse and Zico coconut water. Took some getting used to, but I have to say it's a nice occasional break from my usual Mount Gay and tonics. You can get Zico (or similar brands) at most health/natural food stores, and usually in the natural foods section of your local grocery store.

I was able to find coconut water at our local grocery but it did take a little searching. It was on the isle with the ethnic foods. I am not fond of the little chuncks of coconut in it because they keep stopping up my straw but the drink itself was very good. I tried it with a dark rum and a light rum. I like the dark best but I am a big Myers fan.

Anyone know of a brand of coconut water that does not have the chunks? And where you can find it?

srkmrd wrote:I was able to find coconut water at our local grocery but it did take a little searching. It was on the isle with the ethnic foods. I am not fond of the little chuncks of coconut in it because they keep stopping up my straw but the drink itself was very good. I tried it with a dark rum and a light rum. I like the dark best but I am a big Myers fan.

Anyone know of a brand of coconut water that does not have the chunks? And where you can find it?

Zico or Vita Coco seem to have very little (if any at all) chunks. I have not come across any in my drinks! You can find these brands at WholeFoods or the health food area of some grocery stores. If you go to Zico's website, you can search where Zico is sold in your area. Hope this helps.

SharkysMV1 wrote:

srkmrd wrote:I was able to find coconut water at our local grocery but it did take a little searching. It was on the isle with the ethnic foods. I am not fond of the little chuncks of coconut in it because they keep stopping up my straw but the drink itself was very good. I tried it with a dark rum and a light rum. I like the dark best but I am a big Myers fan.

Anyone know of a brand of coconut water that does not have the chunks? And where you can find it?

Zico or Vita Coco seem to have very little (if any at all) chunks. I have not come across any in my drinks! You can find these brands at WholeFoods or the health food area of some grocery stores. If you go to Zico's website, you can search where Zico is sold in your area. Hope this helps.

Thanks.......I will look for it, we do not have whole foods here but next time I am in Austin I will check.

From http://www.zico.com/

ZICO LIBRE
* + ZICO Natural
* + 1 1/2 oz light rum
* + Juice of 1/2 lime

"Add ingredients to highball glass.Stir, garnish with lime wedge & Enjoy!"

This sounds like a great drink! I guess I will be making a trip over to Whole Foods! LOL!

srkmrd wrote:

SharkysMV1 wrote:

srkmrd wrote:I was able to find coconut water at our local grocery but it did take a little searching. It was on the isle with the ethnic foods. I am not fond of the little chuncks of coconut in it because they keep stopping up my straw but the drink itself was very good. I tried it with a dark rum and a light rum. I like the dark best but I am a big Myers fan.

Anyone know of a brand of coconut water that does not have the chunks? And where you can find it?

Zico or Vita Coco seem to have very little (if any at all) chunks. I have not come across any in my drinks! You can find these brands at WholeFoods or the health food area of some grocery stores. If you go to Zico's website, you can search where Zico is sold in your area. Hope this helps.

Thanks.......I will look for it, we do not have whole foods here but next time I am in Austin I will check.

I just did a search at the Zico site and they say they have it at our local HEB so I will be looking again...........thanks again!!!

srkmrd wrote:

srkmrd wrote:

SharkysMV1 wrote:

srkmrd wrote:I was able to find coconut water at our local grocery but it did take a little searching. It was on the isle with the ethnic foods. I am not fond of the little chuncks of coconut in it because they keep stopping up my straw but the drink itself was very good. I tried it with a dark rum and a light rum. I like the dark best but I am a big Myers fan.

Anyone know of a brand of coconut water that does not have the chunks? And where you can find it?

Zico or Vita Coco seem to have very little (if any at all) chunks. I have not come across any in my drinks! You can find these brands at WholeFoods or the health food area of some grocery stores. If you go to Zico's website, you can search where Zico is sold in your area. Hope this helps.

Thanks.......I will look for it, we do not have whole foods here but next time I am in Austin I will check.

I just did a search at the Zico site and they say they have it at our local HEB so I will be looking again...........thanks again!!!

No prob! Good luck, and enjoy!!

Going searching for coconut water today. My favorite drink has always been dark rum and seltzer water with lime. This could easily be a new love.

TwelveVoltMan wrote:From http://www.zico.com/

ZICO LIBRE
* + ZICO Natural
* + 1 1/2 oz light rum
* + Juice of 1/2 lime

"Add ingredients to highball glass.Stir, garnish with lime wedge & Enjoy!"

This sounds like a great drink! I guess I will be making a trip over to Whole Foods! LOL!

When I made this I added just a couple of mint leaves and it was great (I did not have the Zico but another coconut water)

srkmrd wrote:

TwelveVoltMan wrote:From http://www.zico.com/

ZICO LIBRE
* + ZICO Natural
* + 1 1/2 oz light rum
* + Juice of 1/2 lime

"Add ingredients to highball glass.Stir, garnish with lime wedge & Enjoy!"

This sounds like a great drink! I guess I will be making a trip over to Whole Foods! LOL!

When I made this I added just a couple of mint leaves and it was great (I did not have the Zico but another coconut water)

mmmm, getting better all the time!

srkmrd wrote:

TwelveVoltMan wrote:From http://www.zico.com/

ZICO LIBRE
* + ZICO Natural
* + 1 1/2 oz light rum
* + Juice of 1/2 lime

"Add ingredients to highball glass.Stir, garnish with lime wedge & Enjoy!"

This sounds like a great drink! I guess I will be making a trip over to Whole Foods! LOL!

When I made this I added just a couple of mint leaves and it was great (I did not have the Zico but another coconut water)

They have that recipe too!

From http://www.zico.com/

ZICO - JITO
* + ZICO Natural
* + 10 mint leaves
* + 1.5 oz rum
* + juice of 1 lime

"Crush mint leaves in a tall cool glass.
Squeeze lime juice into bottom of
glass. Fill with ice and ZICO Natural.
Garnish with mint. Enjoy!"