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grind

grind  n.— «Even without the nostalgia or the rum drinks, Hawaiian grinds (to borrow a Localism) can be deeply satisfying.» —“A Taste of Hawaii Right Here in Berkeley” by Joe Eaton Berkeley Daily...

mahogany reef

mahogany reef n. a place where alcoholic drinks are served, especially in a seaside community. Editorial Note: This is a jocular expression associated with sailing and fishing. It is sometimes used as the name of an actual drinking establishment...

mahogany reef

mahogany reef  n.— «Old-time sailors with hangovers explained away their misery by saying they had been caught in a rum front, and hung up on a mahogany reef (a bar).» —“It’s no fish story: Yacht sales brisk in landlocked...

Rumtopf

Rumtopf n. a dessert of fruit, rum, and sugar. Etymological Note: Ger. ‘rum pot.’ (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)

Rumtopf

Rumtopf  n.— «If it’s late spring, it’s time to start a Rumtopf, the German word for rum pot. You store it for fall or winter use.» —“Yum! Rum and berries create a syrupy treat come winter” by Marlene Parrish The Plain...

rum hound

rum hound  n.— «So for the third time, Wilson checked himself into a private hospital in New York that specialized in drying out “rum hounds,” as he called himself. He knew what to expect: doses of barbiturates, bitter herbs...

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