Rum

Rum is a liqour that originated in the West indies and is made by fermenting then distilling sugarcane molasses or sugarcane juice. The distillate is usually a clear liquid and is then aged in oak barrels.

Most Rums are produced in the Caribbeans and American countries, but are now produced in other sugar producing countries like PHilippines and Taiwan.

The first recorded mention of Rum comes from Barbados, in about 1650. They were originally called "kill-devil" or "rumbullion" and later on, simply Rum.

Peach Schnapps

Peach Schnapps is a type of Schnapps with a peach flavour, made by adding flavour to clear grain spirit. It was introduced by DeKuyper in 1984, and quickly became the top selling Schnapps in America. The favour is intense and that makes it a favourite mixer in cocktails. These heavily sweetened alcoholic beverages are bottled with an alcohol content that varies between 15% and 40% ABV.

Although Peach Schnapps like other Schnapps are mostly used as flavorings and mixers in cocktails, they can definitely be enjoyed straight, and a Peach Schnapps is typically a summer or spring drink.

Peach Schnapps is usually mixed with orange juice or white lemonade, but are often used as mixers in cocktails with other primary base alcohol.

Peach Schnapps is the most favourite Schapps in the UK.

Pecan Liqueur

Pecan Liqueur is a pecan flavoured liqueur made with pecans, the nuts that grow in the Southern parts of America, pecans and vanilla are steeped in neutral spirits like Vodka and strainted and the resulting liquor is the pecan liqueur.

There are several variations including a Pecan Liqueur made from neutral spirits, Pecan Brandy Liqueur made from a barrel-aged Brandy and Praline Pecan Liqueur that is flavoured with Pralin Pecan Candies, and thus is a different variation with a more creamy texture with a hint of vanilla, and there is a Praline-Cream variation too.

Rivulet is a Brandy based Pecan Liqueur made from barrel-aged Brandy, pecans ansd other secret ingredients.

Praline Pecan Liqueur is a liqueur that bears the Southern confectionary tradition, a Southern Pecan Praline is a sweet candy confection that is made with pecans, sugar, butter and dairy, Praline Pecan Liqueur is not a standard Pecan Brandy Liqueur but it's more of a liqueur with notes of cream, vanilla , praline and brown sugar.

Pralines & Cream is a rich, creamy cream liqueur of pecan candies.

Pina Colada Mix

Pina Colada Mix is available as ready to mix bottles without the Rum in it, but one can easily make a Pina Colada mix for a Pina Colada experience at home from three simple ingredients, frozen pineapple chunks and pineapple juice, coconut milk ( even better if home made ) and lime juice.

It only takes a minute or two to blend up. It contains zero added sweeteners and then all you need is a White Rum for the punch and a Dark Rum for a depth in the flavour, and your Pina Colada is ready. For a recipe that work well, see here.

When Pina Colada mix is used as an ingredient in a cocktail, it usually refers to the virgin mix only.

Pineapple Juice

Rich in antioxidants, this juice pressed from the pulp of the Pineapple is a good protection against cell degeneration, It contains bromelain, a group of enzymes known to reduce inflammation, improve digestion and boost immunity. In drink mixing, there is nothing like the tropical flavour of pineapple juice to add that tropical freshness and nuance to a cocktail.

In drink mixing pineapple having a fruity tropical aroma pineapple juice is a good companion for tropical fruits such as mango, banana, passion fruit, and also pairs well with oranges and grapefruit juice.

Pineapple juice is the juice pressed out of the pulp of the pineapple fruit, several varieties of pineapple are used to manufacture commercial pineapple juice. High on Vitamin C and enzymes that have been shown to activate healthy immune response, it’s a good juice to start a day. The enzyme bromelain in pineapple juice, triggers analgesic response in the body to fight pain and reduce swelling. In cocktails, Pineapple juice goes best with Vodka and is often a regular juice in many Vodka cocktails.