Summer approaches, inspiring thoughts of sunshine, backyard parties, and having a tip and sip with friends.  With that in mind, I bring you this week sunny beverage. To make a slushtail, mix a can of frozen orange juice, a can of frozen lemonade (or limeade), a can of pineapple juice, a couple cups of black tea (or English Breakfast), and two cups of bourbon- such as Southern Comfort, in a pitcher.  When it's all nicely mixed, put it in the freezer until it's a nice slushy consistency. Scoop the slush into a cocktail glass, and pour in some Sprite or 7-Up.  Add a little umbrella for some frivolous fun, and a straw. Voila!  Ready to enjoy. This is a very refreshing drink.  The fruit juices, Sprite, and bourbon- when chilled makes for a great punch-like drink.  The bourbon doesn't overwhelm juices.   In fact, they are all nicely balanced in terms of flavors.  The sourness of the citrus fruits contrasts well with the slightly sweeter Sout...

  Since winter is a time when many people wish to take their vacation and escape to warmer climes, it's only fitting that I let my taste buds escape by tipping and sipping this week's cocktail... The Captain's Vacation... This is a nice and simple drink to make.  Pineapple juice, spiced rum, and Sprite or 7-Up.  Instead of your standard spiced rum, I used The Kraken's Black Roast rum.  This rum has a nice roasted coffee smell to it, and a great coffee taste as well.  It is, however a bit thicker than most rums- almost like a syrup. I found that the coffee flavored rum gave this drink a nice roasted under taste that smoothed out and balanced the rather sweet taste of the pineapple juice.  Which is a good thing since I'm not a fan of sweet drinks.  It also went well with the gentle lemon/lime flavor of the Sprite as well. I liked that none of the three ingredients was dominant.  Rather they kinda took turns with each sip.  Sometimes the rum was...