Ginger Beer, Rum, and Coconut Sorbet

Only after I served this was I told it was basically a scoopable Dark and Stormy. But that's no problem for me—the combination of ginger beer and dark rum is pretty awesome.

Hibiscus Margarita (Margarita de Jamaica)

Hibiscus margaritas are a delicious and refreshing twist on the classic Mexican cocktail. They're easy to prepare and feature a gorgeous dark pink color.

Hibiscus Rum Cooler

This pitcher drink is tart and cooling.

Scooped: Jasmine Tea and Rose Petal Sorbet

After my Thanksgiving excesses, I needed to atone. I also needed to shake my head clear of the pumpkin-spiced everything clouding my culinary imagination. This sorbet was as easy to make as a pitcher of iced tea, but much more refreshing.

Jasper's Jamaican

Built similar to a daiquiri with a base of buttery Jamaican rum (though according to this guy, a Demerara rum from Guyana works equally well), Jasper's Jamaican is given a little shimmy by the addition of a touch of allspice liqueur. While impossible to find as recently as a year ago, St. Elizabeth Allspice Dram is lying around many well-stocked liquor stores.

Bolis de Jamaica (Mexican Hibiscus Ice Pops)

Frozen inside small plastic bags, refreshing hibiscus ice pops are convenient for eating on the go.

Spiced Cranberry Rum Fizz

Incorporating the classic flavors of cranberry sauce--tart cranberries, the warm spice of orange zest, and a kick of ginger--this drink re-imagines the timeless flavors of the season.

Peach-Ginger Shrub

The delicate flavor of peaches is complemented by apple cider vinegar in this tangy shrub syrup. Serve it with white rum or simply add it to seltzer.

Hibiscus-Pineapple Skin “Tea”

Pineapple skins and dried hibiscus flowers combine to make a vibrant and refreshing drink.

Rhubarb Syrup

Homemade rhubarb syrup is incredibly easy to make and delicious with seltzer or drizzled over ice cream. It's also quite tasty mixed with ginger beer, dark rum, and lime, or used in any type of drink where you want a jolt of spring or summer flavor.