It’s been a few weeks since I’ve participated in Food Network’s Summer Soirée. Not because I didn’t want to, but because I just had too many other things on my mind. This week’s theme, however, could not be missed. Summer Cocktails – it was almost made just for me. Let’s get this party started!
While I’m a big fan of craft beers–in particular, the deep, dark ales that are full of flavor–in the summer, I’m more likely to order a fruity concoction. It just seems fitting for the time of year. A tropical destination for the mind, while my feet are firmly planted here in Torrington.
Pirate’s Booty Call is based on a cocktail I discovered when I first started celebrating International Talk Like A Pirate Day. It combines spiced rum with amaretto, peach schnapps, orange juice, and cranberry juice for a smooth, sweet treat. It’s not the prettiest of colors, I know, but don’t let that dissuade you. Shiver me timbers! With this drink in your hand, you’re guaranteed calm seas ahead.

Pirate's Booty Call (AKA Pirate's Plunder)
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 ounces Pyrat rum
- 3/4 ounce amaretto
- 1/2 ounce peach schnapps
- 2 ounces orange juice
- 2 ounces cranberry juice
- 2 maraschino cherries optional
Instructions
- Drop a few ice cubes in a glass.
- Layer the rum, amaretto, schnapps, OJ, and cranberry juice.
- Garnish with maraschino cherries (optional, but they make a nice finishing touch).
And now, for something refreshing…
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Jeanette’s Healthy Living: White Peach Sangria
The Heritage Cook: Refreshing Lime Coolers
The Cultural Dish: Pimm’s Cup
Virtually Homemade: Frozen Lime Margaritas with a Sangria Swirl
Weelicious: Strawberry Lemonade
Big Girls, Small Kitchen: Strawberry Gimlets with Homemade Strawberry Vodka
Napa Farmhouse 1885: Cucumber and Sage Cocktail
Red or Green: Frozen Tri-Melon Cocktail
Dishing With Divya: Caipirinha
In Jennie’s Kitchen: Cantaloupe Lillet Sparkler
Elephants and the Coconut Trees: Watermelon Malibu Surf
Sweet Life Bake: Boozy Affogato
Devour: 5 Boozy Summer Coolers
Domesticate Me: Blueberry Mojito Royale
Haute Apple Pie: Classic Mojito
Daily*Dishin: Blackberry Rum Shrub
Taste With The Eyes: Korean Soju Kimbap Bloody Mary
FN Dish: Sip Your Way Through Summer (Recipes)
Thanks to my friends for helping me in naming this recipe. In particular, Lisa Ten Eyck and Peter Englert, for the winning ideas! You rock!
Oh this drink looks heavenly. The flavors are perfection! I have to try this cocktail.
This is totally my type of cocktail!!