Spiced rum is an alcoholic drink most associated with pirates, treasures, sea adventures and romance. Thrill-seekers drink it in its pure form, adding only a few ice cubes, and those who do not like this extreme prefer to enjoy rum in cocktails.
Rum is divided into three varieties - white, gold, dark. The strength of the drink varies from 37 to 80 degrees. The darker the variety, the higher the alcohol content and the more pronounced the taste.
(Silver rum) Light rum and cocktails based on it
White rum has the following markings on the labels - light (light), silver (silver), blanca (colorless). The drink is completely transparent, has almost no alcohol smell, sweetish taste with vanilla or nutty aftertaste. The strength of white rum is from 37 to 45 degrees, the calorie content is 220 kcal per 100 grams of pure product. It goes well with freshly squeezed citrus juice (orange, lemon, lime), coconut milk and any lemonade. Light rum is used as a base for preparing refreshing cocktails. Observing the recipe, any of them can be repeated at home.
To prepare "Mojito" you will need:
- white (light) rum 50 ml
- lime 1 pc. mint 6 leaves
- brown sugar 1 teaspoon
- crushed ice 150 g
- sprite or any colorless lemonade 100 ml
At the bottom of a highball glass, put lime cut into circles or slices, mint leaves on top and sprinkle with a spoonful of cane sugar. With a small crush, the ingredients are kneaded until a mint-citrus mixture is obtained, then crushed ice is added to the glass, on top of which rum and lemonade are poured. The cocktail is mixed with a straw, garnished with a slice of lime and a sprig of mint. If you put 4-5 strawberries together with mint in a glass, you get a strawberry "Mojito".
Making "Daiquiri" at home is very simple.
- white rum 45 ml
- sugar - dessert spoon, lime - one piece
- crushed ice - 100 g
In a shaker mix ice, sugar, lime juice and rum, strain into a chilled glass and serve. For Strawberry Daiquiri, use frozen berries instead of ice and cook in a blender.
Pina Colada - the legendary exotic cocktail has many varieties. Coconut milk and cream are the hardest to get. Acceptable alternatives to this rare ingredient are coconut syrup, cream up to 30% fat, and Malibu and Baileys liqueurs. Replacing coconut milk with liqueur raises the drink's taste. It is advisable to take freshly squeezed pineapple juice for Pina Colada, but canned fruit can be used for home cooking. Don't use canned syrup, just grind the pineapple pulp with a mixer. Step-by-step recipe for the classic cocktail "Pina Colada":
- light rum 40 ml
- pineapple juice 100 ml or canned pineapple pieces 90 g
-coconut cream 30 ml (it is permissible to replace with coconut liqueur or regular cream)
- crushed ice 100 g
In a blender, combine pineapple pulp or juice with rum and cream, then add ice and beat until smooth and creamy. Pour into a chilled Hurricane glass and garnish with a cherry, pineapple slice, whipped cream and a bright umbrella. Don't forget the cocktail tube.
Blue Hawaii is an interesting version of Pina Colada, in which pineapple juice is reduced to 40 ml, and 20 g of ice cream and 40 ml of Blue Curacao liqueur are used as a supplement. The cocktail takes on a turquoise color and a bright tropical flavor.
Another option - "Banana Colada" is prepared according to the classic recipe with the addition of mashed potatoes from 1-2 bananas. Simply beat the fruit in a blender for 3 minutes and then add the rum, cream and pineapple juice with ice in the same proportions as for the Pina Colada.
(Golden rum) Golden rum and cocktails based on it
Gold or amber rum is labeled on bottles as Golden and Oro (golden) Paille (straw) Amber (amber). Medium-bodied beverage from light golden to bronze color. The strength of golden rum does not exceed 50 degrees, the taste is caramel with spicy woody undertones. It is used in the preparation of refreshing and warming cocktails, as well as in shots.
Cuba Libre is a well-known cocktail and the easiest to make at home.
- golden rum 50 ml
- ice cubes 200 g
- lime 1 pc.
- coca-cola 150 ml
Put all the ice in a low wide glass, squeeze the juice of half a lime onto it, add rum and pour cola, mix the contents with a straw. The edge of the glass is decorated with a lime circle.
El Presidente El Presidente is a light citrus cocktail based on golden rum:
- rum 50 ml
- dry vermouth 20 ml
- orange liqueur 15 ml
- 5 drops of bitters
- 5 ml of grenadine syrup (the original product can be replaced with pomegranate or cherry syrup)
- lemon zest, ice
In a shaker, mix 5 ice cubes with all ingredients, then pour into a chilled cocktail glass and garnish with a lemon zest twist.
(Dark rum) Dark rum and cocktails based on it
Dark varieties are labeled Black, Dark, Negro, and according to the color scheme they are divided into black, dark and red rum. A dense fragrant drink with molasses flavor has a strength of 40 to 75 degrees. Spiced or flavored varieties are marked with spiced or flavored varieties. Dark rum serves as a base for warming and strong cocktails.
Black Cherry is a tasty and simple dark rum cocktail:
- 50 ml pineapple juice and a wedge of fruit for garnish
- 50 ml dark rum
- 2 bar spoons of cherry jam
- a quarter of a lemon
- ice cubes
Put jam on the bottom of the glass, pour 1/4 lemon juice on top, fill with ice to the top and pour in rum and juice. Stir the cocktail and decorate the glass with pineapple or cherries.
Grog is a hot alcoholic cocktail, the benefit of which is the ability to quickly warm up and invigorate. Easy to prepare at home.
- 1/2 stick cinnamon, half a teaspoon of cardamom, 7 cloves, allspice 2 peas
- half a lemon, 2 tsp icing sugar
- water 400 ml
- dark rum 150 ml
- honey 50 g
Boil water, dissolve powdered sugar in it (can be replaced with cane sugar) and add spices. Simmer the broth over low heat for 5 minutes, then remove from the stove. Add rum to the hot mixture and mix. Put sliced lemon on the bottom of small glasses, add grog and add honey while stirring. Sometimes freshly brewed tea is used instead of water, less often coffee.
Rum is also consumed in its pure form, but it is extremely popular in cocktails. In addition, rum cocktails look beautiful in the photo.
