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Here are our favourite rum based cocktails we’ve chosen with summer in mind! They are perfect for an easy serve when you’re hosting an intimate gathering with close friends and family, ranging from a classic Dark ‘N’ Stormy to a light and refreshing Cuban Soda. We recommend serving the cocktails with our slow melting Super Cubes for little dilution meaning you’re promised to all the intense flavours your favourite rum has to offer!
The 16th of August marks a special day for rum connoisseurs, it’s the day you can dust off your bottle of aged rum and say cheers with a glass to National Rum Day! Bars as far as New York are celebrating the occasion by offering customers specially selected rum cocktails.
Rum Old Fashioned
Traditionally an old fashioned is served with whiskey, to stir things up we’ve switched it with rum which tastes just as good. The key to making this cocktail is to add 1 Super Cube at a time and to stir slowly. It’s well worth the wait! Recommended rum: Don Papa
Ingredients:
X2-3 Super Cubes
X2 measures of dark rum
X2 dashes of Angostura Bitters
X1 splash of water
X1 tsp of sugar
Garnish: Orange peel
Method:
1. Add bitters, sugar and water to a lowball glass and muddle until dissolved.
2. Add 1 measure of rum, 1 Super Cube and stir slowly. Add the remaining rum and ice and stir.
3. Twist the orange peel over the drink to slowly release the oils. Pop into the drink and serve!
Wood’s Rum Punch
What better way to please your guests than with a rum punch! Making a punch is a great way for your guests to help themselves to a refreshing tasty rum cocktail. We recommend using Woods Navy Rum as it sits perfectly with the ginger beer and grapefruit juice.
Ingredients:
x3 handfuls Super Cubes or Premium Ice
x9 measures Wood’s Navy Rum
x6 measures grapefruit juice
x6 measures ginger beer
x3 measures lime juice
x150ml honey
Garnish: Lime wedges
Method: Add the ice to a large punch bowl and pour in the rum. Follow with the rest of the ingredients and stir well. Finish by adding wedges of limes and serve!
Rum & Coconut
It’s sunshine in a glass! If you’re looking for a drink to transport your taste buds to somewhere slightly more tropical, then this cocktail is for you! We recommend using Malibu Rum for this refreshing rum cocktail which is perfect for the summer months.
Ingredients:
X2-3 Super Cubes
X2 measures white rum
Top up: Coconut water
Garnish: Mint
Method:
1. Add 2-3 Super Cubes to a glass.
2. Pour in the rum and top with coconut water.
3. Garnish with mint before serving.
Dark ‘N’ Stormy
We couldn’t miss this classic cocktail could we? This cocktail originates from the island of Bermuda. We love a Dark ‘N’ Stormy due to it being such an easy serve which is great for hosting as it includes just three ingredients!
Ingredients:
X2-3 Super Cubes
X2 measures of dark rum
Top up: Ginger beer
Garnish: Lime wedge
Method:
1. Add the ice and rum to a glass and stir.
2. Top with ginger beer, garnish with a lime wedge and serve.
Tropical Spiced Rum
This fruity cocktail is definitely one to try this summer! The pineapple and grenadine create a refreshing and fruity taste against the spiced rum. It’s easy to create and one your guests will continue to love.
Ingredients:
x2 Super Cubes
x1 measure Spiced Rum
x1 dash Grenadine
x1/2 measure coconut syrup
Top up: Pineapple juice
Garnish: Pineapple leaf and orange peel
Method:
1. Add 1 handful of ice and all the other ingredients to a cocktail shaker.
2. Shake hard and pour into a glass over Super Cubes.
3. Garnish with the pineapple leaf and orange peel and serve!
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