It just so happened that he is involuntarily associated with daring parties, pirates and noisy pubs. But few people know that rum can be different, completely unexpected - light, refined and refreshing.
Rum is a processed sugar cane product. The technology of creation depends on the region in which it is produced. It happens that it is kept for a long time in wooden barrels. It also happens that they simply mix dark and light varieties, getting a new original drink at the exit. There are a lot of options for making rum. There is simply no single recipe.
Origin story
The history of its origin officially begins in the 17th century. His homeland is the island of Barbados, located in the Caribbean Sea. Thanks to the hot climate, reeds always grew in abundance there, so the locals began to make an intoxicating drink from it. If everything is more or less clear with the history of its origin, then historians still cannot come to a consensus about the appearance of the word "rum" itself. According to one version, the word "ram" has gypsy roots and means "strong", "strong". Another theory claims that this word is English slang and it means "strange", "weird". You can leave these disputes to historians, and do the more interesting thing yourself - making rum-based cocktails.
Mojito
Probably the most favorite drink, so attracted by the majority of Russians is "Mojito". Especially it becomes relevant in the sultry hot summer. Cool, refreshing, with light hints of mint "Mojito" will not only quench your thirst, but also perfectly invigorate. According to legend, Ernest Hemingway loved to drink it. Fresh "Mojito" is so firmly established in bars and restaurants that they even began to prepare it without alcohol. The soft drink has won recognition and love among children and motorists. But this is still considered a deviation from the classical canons. A traditional cooking recipe includes the following ingredients:
- 50 ml of white rum;
- 15 ml sugar syrup;
- 100 ml "Sprite";
- 2 sprigs of mint;
- 1 lime;
- 6-7 ice cubes
First of all, take care of the aesthetic side of the issue and take a beautiful transparent elongated glass. Cover the bottom with mint sprigs. Finely chop the lime and place on top of the fragrant leaves. Pour the sugar syrup into a glass and crush the mint leaves a little so that you get a menthol smell and taste. Next, crush ice there and pour the prepared rum. And fill the glass to the top with "Sprite". Two straws are served with the drink: one sinks to the bottom, and the other remains on top. The rum will settle at the bottom without mixing with the carbonated drink. Therefore, it is delicious to drink it from the very bottom, and sip Sprite from the second tube.
El Presidente
A juicy bright orange explosion or a citrus extravaganza - that is how you could call it. The cocktail perfectly refreshes in the heat and gives a rainbow of flavors. To prepare it, you will need a shaker and the following ingredients:
- 45 ml of white rum;
- 20 ml vermouth;
- 15 ml orange liqueur;
- one piece of lemon.
Simply stir in a shaker and serve in a glass topped with a lemon wedge and a mint sprig.
Daiquiri
For this cocktail to be born, you must first prepare. Therefore, if you are on the eve of a noisy party, do the following manipulation in advance. Add the vanilla pod to the rum. It is advisable that it was just a pod, and not a powder, because this way the vanilla will open up as much as possible and give the drink a unique and delicate aroma. To make a cocktail you will need:
- 50 ml of white rum;
- vanilla pod;
- 2 teaspoons cherry jam
- 200 grams of ice;
- a quarter of lime.
There are two options for its preparation. If you have a shaker, then the best thing to do is, of course, there. But at home, a regular blender is also suitable. Mix the pre-matured rum with all the other ingredients and serve in a low glass, preferably with a long stem. Since the drink is considered to be soft, it is best to serve it chilled. Decorate the Daiquiri with a lime wedge, dip the straw inside and treat to your friends.
Paca Ibiza
This cocktail blows the beach, sea and sun. When it is gray and cloudy outside the window, and the soul is a little sad, you can cheer yourself up with this incendiary berry drink. The main thing here is not to overdo it with quantity, remembering that everything is good in moderation. If you decide to color your day and cook "Paca Ibiza", then take out the following products from the refrigerator:
- 50 ml of light rum;
- two kiwis;
- 2 teaspoons cherry jam
- a few cherries;
- 25 ml sweet syrup;
- 5 pieces of ice.
Blend the pitted cherries with the other ingredients in a blender until smooth. Done! You can indulge in nostalgia, remembering warm days or planning a future vacation. The drink will have a pleasant fruity taste, moderately strong and rich. And outwardly it will look like a classic eggnog.
Pina colada
The cocktail was opened in Puerto Rico. It is believed to have been invented by pirates. It is prepared very simply, and the taste is able to please even those who are "on you" with rum. It contains only 3 components:
- pineapple juice (90 ml);
- coconut milk (30 ml) or coconut syrup (15 ml) + cream (15 ml);
- white rum (50 ml).
Coconut milk is a product that is not often found on the shelves of hypermarkets. Of course, if you have a lot of time, you can drive to the veggie store and see it there. But you can take the path of least resistance and replace coconut milk with cream and coconut syrup. The main thing is not to overdo it with cream and take it with an average fat content, about 11-12%. If you take it fatter, then the cocktail can curl up. Everything is being prepared in a shaker that is already familiar to you. Mix all the ingredients together, add crushed ice and garnish with a pineapple wedge. Dip a couple of straws, and carefully place the cherry on top. The cocktail turns out to be soft, with a pleasant creamy shade. Well suited for a female company.
Grog
And the last drink you can make at home is grog. It is especially good in winter. When there is a blizzard outside the window, the grog will perfectly warm all household members, including children. There is a non-alcoholic version for them. Therefore, a cocktail can easily claim the title of a family drink and even become a kind of tradition. To prepare it, you will need the following products:
- 150 ml of white or dark rum;
- 400 grams of water;
- 50 grams of honey;
- half a teaspoon of cardamom;
- lemon;
- a few pieces of cloves;
- 2 tablespoons of sugar;
- half a cinnamon stick.
This amount of ingredients is calculated for 4 servings.
Bring water to a boil and add spices and sugar to it, simmer for 5 minutes. Then turn off the gas, add rum to the mixture, stir. To let the grog brew, hold it in a slightly wrapped towel for 15-20 minutes. Place thinly sliced lemon wedges at the bottom of the glasses and pour the drink. Honey is not involved in the preparation itself, but is usually placed next to it. Grog doesn't have to be served with food, but it pairs well with nuts and baked goods. Therefore, if you have a desire and time, you can cook delicious buns or fried almonds with him for the company.
This is just a small collection of white rum cocktails. In fact, there are much more of them. But even this selection will help you please yourself and your guests with bright, warm and sunny drinks!
