Rum is a traditional alcoholic beverage based on sugarcane from Central and Latin America. The first mentions of it by Europeans date back to the middle of the 17th century. Since rum is a strong alcoholic drink with a peculiar taste, it has gained the greatest popularity in the world as the basis for the preparation of many cocktails. The list of rum-based cocktails is constantly growing. But there are recipes that can rightfully be called cocktail classics.
To learn how to competently make rum-based cocktails, you first need to familiarize yourself with the main types of rum. Firstly, these drinks differ in color: light, which is more often called white or silver, gold (amber) and dark rum. Also rum is distinguished by the degree of aging and it is also labeled in several categories: ordinary, light - without aging, old and very old. There is also a separate category of so-called aromatic rums. Typically, most dark rums are aged for a long time in bourbon or sherry barrels.
Mojito has become one of the most popular rum-based cocktails in our bars due to its original taste, given by fresh mint in combination with lime. In addition to light rum, lime and mint, the cocktail contains ingredients such as soda water, ice and sugar. The drink refreshes and cools, invigorates at any time of the day. There is a legend that this cocktail was Ernest Hemingway's favorite drink.
The next cocktail from the classic list is definitely Daiquiri. There are several varieties of this cocktail: banana, strawberry, classic and other varieties. This cocktail invariably includes light rum, sugar, ice cubes and lime. For fruity versions of this cocktail, add banana or strawberry syrup. Daiquiri without added sugar is called Hemingway.
The rum-based cocktail with the addition of coconut milk is called Pina Colada, and it also rightfully takes pride of place in the list of classic rum cocktails. In addition to the above ingredients, it includes pineapple juice and of course ice cubes.
The famous cocktail, which appeared in Cuba at the beginning of the 20th century, is called Cuba Libre. The cocktail began to be mixed in Havana bars from Coca-Cola, rum, ice and a little lime juice, just brought to the island from America. The cocktail is easy to make, which is why it is very popular at parties with young people.
In addition to the main alcoholic ingredient, rum is included in some cocktails, where several components of strong alcohol are used at once. Such, for example, is the famous Long Island cocktail, where rum is present in equal proportions with vodka, gin and tequila.
