Beachbum Berry

Planter's Punch in a window. Illustration by Pearl Shen.

Perfecting the Practice of Planter’s Punch

Moderated by Ben Schaffer Aug. 2, 2022

A Discussion at Jungle Bird The Planter’s Punch is a foundational drink, a gateway connecting the punch bowl of the seventeenth century with the tropical cocktails of the twentieth century. Many … Read More

Mai Tais galore. Photo by Winston Rodney.

Masters of the Mai Tai: A Discussion at Jungle Bird, Part 2

Moderated by Ben Schaffer Aug. 12, 2020

On March 11, 2020, we gathered a panel of experts at New York’s Jungle Bird for an evening of Mai Tai marvel. …

Torches and tikis. Illustration by Pearl Shen.

Masters of the Mai Tai: A Discussion at Jungle Bird, Part 1

Moderated by Ben Schaffer Aug. 11, 2020

Don’t worry, we’re not done with the Daiquiri. But there is another classic rum cocktail that merits a turn, …

Festival Fever Grips Tighter than a Pirate to Grog

By Shari Cask Aug. 6, 2019

The organized rum festival is a relatively new phenomenon, but impromptu festivities often result when a …

Tiki’s Minor Stars Shine Just as Bright

By Alexander Frane Jul. 30, 2019

In the cosmos of tropical bartending, there are few drinks more beloved and easily recognized than the Mai …

The Daiquiri Dossier: A Symposium in New Orleans

Moderated by Nick Detrich Jul. 9, 2019

After our first Daiquiri Symposium at Death & Co. in New York in May 2018, it became clear that the …

“Tiki” Adam Kolesar: What Rum Means to Me

By Adam Kolesar Nov. 29, 2018

When asked to share a perspective on the meaning of this most noble of spirits in my personal journey through …

Beachbum Berry

Footer

Sign Up for Our Newsletter