Muse of Mixology Title
November 2018
TIME TO WARM UP!
As I sit here watching the snow fall outside of my living room window, it seems appropriate to write about WARM rum cocktails. I think most people associate rum cocktails with tropical juices and big elaborate Tiki garnishes, but my most loved rum cocktails are the winter ones. Rum naturally works well with traditional winter baking spices because of its own flavor profile.....nutmeg, clove, cinnamon, allspice...... so pairing it with cold weather drinks to me is the perfect combination. I have included two very easy to make drinks and one that is a bit tricky, but certainly something that anyone can make. The first recipe is my all-time favorite, the Hot Buttered Rum. Now you may wonder, is she really putting BUTTER in a drink?? The answer is yes, and trust me you will love it.
Hot Buttered Rum!
Jamaican Coffee and buttered rum
-----Article written by Cris Dehlavi, Muse of Mixology------
Cris Dehlavi
My name is Cris Dehlavi and I am a native of Arizona, but have lived in Columbus, Ohio for thepast 16 years with my daughter, Desi. I have been running the bar program at “M”, of the Cameron Mitchell restaurant group since 2005. I am currently the Vice President of Columbus USBG as well as a consultant for bars and restaurants nationally.
In 2013, I attended the rigorous B.A.R. 5 day spirits Certification and have been recognized as one of the top mixologists in the U.S.A. I am one of the Senior Managers of the prestigious apprentice program at Tales of the Cocktail and work as a mentor to many bartenders around Ohio.
My contribution to Got Rum? magazine will include everything from reviews of national cocktail events, articles on mixology, garnish trends, recipes and techniques, to interviews with some of the leading bartenders in the industry.