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If you are serious about the craft of bartending, at some point you have bumped into a mention of Death and Co. They published a book in 2014 that took a deep, deep dive into what makes them an elite venue to enjoy a drink. Their cocktail Night Watch jumped out at me, using black strap rum and dark sherry to invoke the mood of the Rembrandt painting it is named after.
It was not until the invention of Coco Lopez, a commercially made sweet coconut cream, that the Pina Colada could be created. The Puerto Rican agricultural professor who created it did not know what he unleashed; it has spawned many other similar products and became part of the cocktail culture of the 1970's. #100DaysOfCocktails recognizes a classic in any form.
Not for the faint of liver, the Mississippi Punch is an amazingly smooth sipper with one hell of a kick. It is also typical of cocktails in the 19th century that were heavy on the liquor and lighter on the mixers. #100DaysOfCocktails celebrated a little on National Punch Day with a single serving powerhouse.
