When you think of summer, you imagine sunshine, laughter, and the perfect cocktail in hand. Few drinks capture the ess ...

Fresh strawberries, refreshing mint ... Bar’s fruity, rum-based take on the classic Dark ’N’ Stormy. Monin Strawberry Syrup is the sweetener that makes this cocktail live up to its name.

If you don’t have a muddler, churn the drink with a spoon from top to bottom for about 25 seconds to extract the strawberry flavour. Add more crushed ice on top and then garnish with the mint sprig.

Is your New Year’s resolution to cut back on alcohol? Dry January is here and Brevard County has plenty of mocktail options.

What’s great about this cocktail recipe is how riffable it is. Don’t care for bourbon? No problem. Feel free to substitute rum, gin, tequila or vodka in this adult-friendly beverage instead.