Jessica shares that punch recipes like the Rum Punch should have five key elements; sour, bitter, sugar, water, and strong alcohol. In this particular recipe she used an extra anejo rum from Venezuela. It has a rich sugar flavor with a hint of citrus, spice, and chocolate.

This cocktail became popular around the end of the Spanish American war, the name Cuba Libre translates to "Free Cuba". It's basically a rum and coke with the addition of fresh lime juice. Easy and refreshing.

Made popular through Elvis Presley's film Blue Hawaiian, the Mai Tai is a classic tropical drink synonymous with Tiki Culture. This recipe calls for a unique ingredient Orgeat, an almond syrup, that adds a little extra sweetness.

The Madras is an easy drink to mix and serve whenever you have guests around. Perfect for every season, we love how quick this vodka cocktail is to mix up. For a spicy twist try infusing vodka with jalapeno to give this drink a little kick in the patchwork shorts.