Last Friday, Akela Renae and I hosted a holiday book signing event at one of my favorite restaurants, The People’s Last Stand. We had a great time at the event and had some great food too. Oh, and did I mentioned the drinks? You can never go wrong with any of the cocktails The People’s Last Stand offers. Although it was difficult to make a decision, I settled on trying their Rum the Jewels.

I know….sounds regal, right? That’s what I thought too. Rum the Jewels consists of banana-infused Anejo rum, pineapple, orange, coconut, strawberry, and a sensational mix of vanilla, nutmeg, and honey. Let me be clear that I’m not a fan of bananas (even though I like banana chips). I was a little cautious about trying this drink, but the manager assured me the banana taste was subtle.

The drink has a rich, silky, and sweet taste with layers of flavor. The manager was right that the banana flavor was not overpowering. In fact, the drink was garnished with banana chips (not real bananas) and fresh strawberries. I had two Rum the Jewels drinks and would have gone for a third if I didn’t fear looking like a lush.

But wait…..the book. What book were we promoting last week? I’m so glad you asked. If you haven’t checked out Only for One Night, make sure you read it to find out about the secret life of the Grimes. Get your copy HERE and drink up….it’s Thirsty Thursday!