Cooking alongside each other, chefs Ahu Hettema and Nili Yildirim—the mother-daughter duo behind Istanbul Hawaiʻi—thoughtfully share the flavors and traditions of Turkey with Honolulu, Oʻahu. This citrus-forward cocktail recipe by Ahu Hettema feels like a breath of fresh air from the Mediterranean. Hettema explains that she and her mother are from the coastal city of Soli, now known as Mersin. “Before it was […]
There’s no better combination for romance than chocolate and roses. Add a shot of Kōloa Rum Co.’s cacao rum, and your date night just leveled up. David Honma of the Kauaʻi-based rum company shares his recipe for what he’s calling the Chocolate and Roses cocktail, perfect for Valentine’s Day—or any day with your sweetheart. Chocolate
When most people think of a Hawaiian vacation, they typically envision lounging at the beach or poolside with a beautiful tropical drink in their hand. Drinking cocktails (or mocktails) in Hawai‘i is one of those things that you have to do—a trip just isn’t a trip without a mai tai, Lava Flow, or a Blue
When the weather outside is frightful, it’s time to make your night more delightful with the help of a few of these boozy recipes. From rum poached pears to mulled wine with spices from Kauaʻi, these three holiday recipes—provided to us by Kōloa Rum Company—will surely keep you warm by the fire. READ MORE: How
To celebrate the upcoming holiday season, get a little loose with these festive drink recipes made by our friends at Kōloa Rum Company and local mixologist Shanna Schad. Be sure to take it easy with the Hawaiian New Year’s Cocktail however, since you will probably want to remember the moment when the clock strikes midnight.
From ice cream to pastries and more, coffee seems to go well with everything. And there’s no better time than Hawaiʻi’s fall season, where the temps drop ever-so-slightly and the sun sets before 7 p.m., to mix a little coffee into your cocktails. That’s right, two of America’s favorite beverages coming together to form one boozy
