What's for Brunch? RUM!

The last few days have been insanity here at the Kitsch-en, since we have a couple of ambitious episodes lined up for next week. I'm grateful that the weekend is almost here, since weekends mean brunch! They say that brunch is a portmanteau of "breakfast" and "lunch," but it is also an excuse to day drink. Otherwise it would just be late breakfast with lunch foods added. In that spirit (no pun intended), here are some brunch ideas from 1956's The Puerto Rican Rum Host and Hostess Book, published by Rums of Puerto Rico, part of the fabulous bar book haul we recently received in the mail from the fabulous Mod Betty of Retro Roadmap fame. Many of these offerings involve rum, but some do not, giving you options for the abstainers in your crowd.

Have a fabulous weekend! Bon appetit and cheers!

Pour an Easy Rum Party!

The weekend is upon us and you may be tempted to pour an easy rum party. Happily, we have recipes for that, courtesy of Pour an Easy Rum Party (1975), brought to you by Rums of Puerto Rico! There's something here for all of your weekend needs, whether you're cooking out or in. Click on the images to see them full sized.

Have a fabulous weekend!

Cocktails For A Zippy Easter Brunch

Planning an Easter brunch? It's practically illegal to not serve the classic Mimosas and Bloody Marys for brunch, but it's fun to mix them up! Here are three variations on the classics and there's sure to be something for everyone!

Really Rosie

1 oz apricot liqueur

1/2 oz brewed Bigelow Orange & Spice Tea

1/2 oz fresh lemon juice

Chilled sparkling rosé

Combine all ingredients in a champagne flute and stir gently. Garnish with a lemon peel.

Beety Mary

1 1/2 oz vodka

1/2 oz fresh lime juice

6 oz Naked Juice Bright Beets

8 dashes orange bitters

Freshly ground pepper

Combine all ingredients except the pepper and garnish with a celery stalk. Grind pepper on top.

Leafy Mary

1 1/2 oz vodka

1/2 oz fresh lime juice

6 oz Naked Juice Kale Blazer

8 dashes Hella Bitters Smoked Chili bitters

Freshly ground pepper

Combine all ingredients except the pepper and garnish with a celery stalk. Grind pepper on top.