What do you do with all of that rum you brought back from your Caribbean vacation? Here are some ideas from New York Daily News writer Julie Besonen, who recently returned from an island trip to St. Lucia. Besonen interviews Anthony Giglio, author of Cocktails in New York, who says, “The Cuba Libre nearly killed rum because of bartenders using shortcuts like Rose’s Lime instead of fresh lime, making it disgusting.”
The memorable drink Besonen brought back from Windjammer Landing in St. Lucia is the Naked Virgin.
2 ounces white rum
1/2 ounce triple sec
1 ounce cream of coconut
1 banana
Blend all ingredients with ice in a blender until smooth.Garnish with a cherry.
