Rum cocktails continue to be popular with cocktail fans from classic recipes
where the rum, and even the variety of rum, is the star of the show to
creamy, fruity blends which are injected with the merest suggestion of
rum.
- Daiquiri
The most famous rum cocktail, and Ernest Hemingway's favoured tipple. Into a
shaker half filled with ice, add a large (50ml) shot of light rum, 2
tablespoons of fresh lime juice and 1 tablespoon of sugar syrup. Shake, and
strain into a rocks glass filled with crushed ice. Garnish with a lime
wedge.
- Zombie
A particularly dangerous drink, invented by Don - The Beachcomber - Beach.
Into a shaker filled with two thirds ice add a large (50ml) shot of golden
rum, a small (25ml) shot of dark rum, a small shot of apricot brandy, a dash
of sugar syrup, a small shot of lime juice and a large shot of pineapple
juice. Shake and strain into a hurricane glass filled with ice, and float a
layer of 151 proof rum on top.
- Mai Tai
One of the most well known rum cocktails, this little beauty was invented by
Bergeron (Trader Vic) in 1944. Into a shaker two thirds filled with ice, add
a large (50ml) shot of dark rum, a small (25ml) shot each of orange Curacao
and apricot brandy, the juice of a lime, 2 dashes of orgeat syrup and 2
dashes of sugar syrup. Place one half of the lime husk in a chilled old
fashioned glass, and top up with crushed ice. Shake and strain the drink
into the glass, and garnish with a sprig of mint.
- Mojito
A very popular summer drink thanks to its fresh flavour. Add a few mint
leaves and either some sugar syrup or a couple of sugar cubes to an old
fashioned glass. Muddle these together, then add a large (50ml) shot of
golden rum, and stir. Top up with crushed ice, and add a little soda water
to taste.
- Planters Punch
Another delicious summer choice. This drink perfectly illustrates the
importance of remembering ratios when mixing cocktails. In this case: 1
sour, 2 sweet, 3 strong, 4 weak. Use lime juice for the sour, sugar syrup
for the sweet, dark rum for the strong, and fruit juice and ice for the
weak. Juices should always be fresh for a drink of this sort. Serve long.
- Pina Colada
This kitsch cocktail has long been associated with the dodgy Hawaiian shirt
brigade, but it's a definite winner when style takes second place to
flavour, and is making a comeback at London's tiki bars. Add the following
ingredients to a blender: a large (50 ml) shot of golden rum, a small (25
ml) shot of coconut milk, half a small shot of cream, a small shot of
pineapple juice, and a handful of ice. Blend and pour into a hurricane
glass. Garnish with a slice of pineapple.
- Bacardi Cocktail
Essentially a Daiquiri sweetened with grenadine rather than sugar syrup, the
Bacardi Cocktail gained some notoriety in the Thirties. The Bacardi family
were angry that many bars were making the cocktail with brands other than
Bacardi, and they successfully took their case to the Supreme Court. Into a
shaker filled two thirds with ice add a large (50 ml) shot of Bacardi light
rum, 2 tablespoons of lime juice and one tablespoon of grenadine. Shake and
strain into a chilled martini glass.
- Bay Breeze
A sibling of the more famous Sea Breeze. Into an ice-filled highball glass
add a large (50ml) shot of light rum, a dash of pineapple juice, and top up
with cranberry juice. Stir.
- Hot Buttered Rum
A warming winter drink. Into an Irish Coffee glass (or anything similar, but
it must be able to take the heat) add a large (50ml) shot of dark rum and a
tablespoon of sugar syrup. Add 3 cloves and a cinnamon stick and top up with
boiling water. Add 2 teaspoons of unsalted butter, and grate some nutmeg on
top.
- Chocolate Cocktail
Into a cocktail shaker filled with two thirds of ice add a small (25ml) shot
of each of the following - white rum, dark rum, creme de menthe and single
cream. Add an egg white, shake and strain into an ice-filled highball. Float
a layer of dark rum on top, and sprinkle with cocoa powder.
Content updated: 12/02/2012 12:12
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The South Gallery, The Horse Hospital, The Stables Market, Chalk Farm Road, Camden Town, London, NW1 8AH
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Content updated: 12/02/2012 12:12