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Old St. Croix Cocktails
Old St. Croix has been part of the journey all the way from 19th-century punch bowls in the tropical heat to 1950s bottle labels featuring Cuba Libre and Rum Collins.
Old St. Croix Cocktails
A Tribute to the Original cocktails
Old St. Croix has been part of the journey all the way from 19th-century punch bowls in the tropical heat to 1950s bottle labels featuring Cuba Libre and Rum Collins. Each recipe in this collection is a small time capsule – a sip of history, reimagined for today.
Whether you’re building your drink with lime and soda or shaking up a daiquiri, one thing is certain: the Old St. Croix blend in your glass carries more than flavor. It holds legacy, craftsmanship and stories – created to be shared.
Original Cocktail Recipes with St. Croix Rum
Rum from St. Croix (once called Santa Cruz) has featured in cocktail culture since the 1800s. Until 1917, St. Croix was part of the Danish West Indies, and the rum from the island was considered a refined West India style – highly regarded for its quality. Below you’ll find a selection of authentic cocktail recipes, from the 1800s to the present, all celebrating the use of St. Croix rum.
Old St. Croix Rum Fix
A “Fix” is a nearly forgotten cocktail style that emerged in the mid-1800s. The name comes from the phrase “to fix a drink” – meaning to whip up something simple and refreshing. A Fix is essentially a mini punch: individually served with spirits, citrus juice, sugar or syrup – and plenty of ice. In Barnes’ St. Croix Rum Fix (1884), pineapple syrup adds the tropical charm that makes the drink “fixed” – easy, sweet, exotic and perfect for sunny days.
- 6 cl Old St. Croix
- 5 cl pineapple juice
- Juice of ½ lemon
- 2 teaspoons sugar (or 1 cl sugar syrup)
Garnish: Thin slice of lemon, lime or pineapple
Method: Dissolve the sugar in the lemon and pineapple juice directly in a tumbler glass. Add Old St. Croix and fill with crushed ice. Stir briefly and garnish with lime, lemon or pineapple. Serve with a straw.
Brandy Milk Punch
Brandy Milk Punch – a chilled milk-based punch – was a favorite in the 19th century, especially in New Orleans. It blends grape-based brandy with sugarcane-based spirit (rum), creating a creamy yet spirited combination. This recipe calls for a barrel-aged St. Croix blend to bring out the full depth of flavor.
Ingredients (per glass):
- 1 teaspoon sugar and 3 cl water (or 1 cl sugar syrup)
- 6 cl brandy/cognac
- 3 cl Old St. Croix Black Barrel
- 12–15 cl whole milk
- 1 ice cube
Garnish: Grated nutmeg
Method: Pour all ingredients into a shaker with ice and shake vigorously. Strain into a cocktail glass and garnish with freshly grated nutmeg.
Old Delaware Fishing Punch
From Harry Johnson’s Bartenders’ Manual (1888), this single-serve punch recipe reimagines the classic fisherman’s punch. Old Delaware Fishing Punch combines St. Croix rum with brandy, lemon and lime for a vibrant, citrus-forward kick. The blend reflects a late-19th-century trend: mixing rum and brandy for layered complexity. St. Croix rum made up roughly two-thirds of the alcohol base, delivering soft, Caribbean character, while a touch of brandy added finesse.
Ingredients (per glass):
- 1 tablespoon sugar (or 2 cl sugar syrup)
- A few drops of lemon juice
- A few drops of lime juice
- 6 cl Old St. Croix Black Barrel
- 3 cl cognac
Garnish: Lime, orange or other tropical fruit
Method: Dissolve the sugar in a little water in a tumbler glass. Add the remaining ingredients and fill with crushed ice. Stir well, garnish with lime, orange or other tropical fruit, and serve with a straw.
The Gem
A nearly forgotten tropical cocktail from The Flowing Bowl (1891) by William Schmidt. The Gem dates to a time when tropical flavors like rum, citrus, and pineapple found their way into cocktails long before the tiki era. In Ned King’s modern version, the original is honored with a split base of brandy and rum, pineapple syrup and lime. The result? A frothy, spicy-sweet cocktail that evokes the spirit of adventure – and celebrates the role St. Croix rum played in shaping cocktail history.
Ingredients:
- 3 cl cognac or brandy
- 3 cl Old St. Croix Black Barrel
- 5 cl fresh lime juice
- 5 cl pineapple syrup
- 1 dash Angostura bitters
Garnish: Freshly grated cinnamon
Method: Shake all ingredients in a shaker with ice. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass and sprinkle a little grated cinnamon on top.
Garnish for Your Old St. Croix Cocktail
The garnish in an Old St. Croix cocktail isn’t just for show – it completes the drink and brings that Caribbean flair to life. In traditional punches and early rum cocktails, fresh, aromatic fruit played a key role. And there’s no reason we shouldn’t keep that tradition alive today.
Citrus is essential. A slice or wheel of lime, lemon, or orange adds brightness and color, while a twist of peel gives both fragrance and finesse. Orange wedges – a punch classic – remain a timeless choice.
Tropical fruits like pineapple and passionfruit lend natural sweetness and an exotic touch. Dried pineapple or fresh starfruit (carambola), which also grows in the Caribbean, makes for an eye-catching finish. Pomegranate seeds bring sparkle to punch bowls – and look stunning in ice-filled glasses.
Whether you go fresh or dried depends on the style and occasion: long drinks and punch can be festive and dressed up, while a classic sour or cocktail is best served with one carefully chosen garnish.
A taste for any occasion
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Enjoying this blend means supporting the preservation of an iconic piece of Danish maritime heritage – the Frigate Jylland.
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The 1st blend in the Black Gem Collection, inspired by the rare black gemstones that hide deep beneath the soil and waters of the West Indies.
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Old St. Croix Rum Collins
The post-war era and the golden age of advertising made Old St. Croix a fixture in the world of drinks. Bottle labels and colorful ads promoted the blend as a perfect base for cocktails and long drinks – a way to enjoy West Indian spirit that fit seamlessly into a new, modern lifestyle.
– 6 cl Old St. Croix XO Legacy Reserve
– Juice of 1 lime or ½ lemon
– 1 teaspoon sugar (or 1/2 cl sugar syrup)
– Sprite
Add the sugar and citrus juice to a tumbler or highball glass and stir until the sugar is dissolved. Add Old St. Croix and ice cubes. Top with Sprite and stir gently once. Garnish with a thin slice of lime or lemon on the rim of the glass.
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