Rum is one of the most versatile drinks you can come across, with a rich variety of flavours and styles. The right choice of rum can make a significant difference in the taste and experience of your favourite cocktails. In this blog, we explore how the right kind of rum can help you find the perfect balance for some iconic drinks.
Rum and chocolate milk
Recommended rum: Dark rum or Spiced Rum
Are you a fan of Baileys? Then chocolate milk with a hint of rum will definitely please you! Whether you serve it cold or hot, this combination is always delicious. But which rum do you use best? Since chocolate milk is naturally rich and creamy, a dark rum with its deep, caramel notes and subtle hints of vanilla and spices can complement the flavour perfectly. A spiced rum can also be an interesting addition, with its spice blend adding an extra layer of flavour.
Consider brands like Sailor Jerry or Kraken for a spiced rum, or a dark rum like Mount Gay Black Barrel for a classic choice.
Rum and Mojito
Recommended rum: white rum
A mojito is a refreshing cocktail with mint, lime and sugar, and for this, a light white rum is the ideal choice. White rum has a neutral flavour with subtle hints of fruitiness and spiciness that go well with the fresh ingredients of a mojito.
Consider brands like Bacardi or Havana Club 3 Años for best results, or up your game with the Plantation 3 Stars White.
Rum and Cuba Libre
Recommended rum: Dark rum or Aged rum
A Cuba Libre is a cocktail similar to rum cola, but with an extra slice of lime for a fresh kick. For a Cuba Libre, a dark rum or aged rum is an excellent choice. These rums often have a fuller flavour and more depth, which makes the combination of cola and lime even more interesting. For example, try Canerock Spiced Rum or Appleton Estate.
Rum and Dark 'n Stormy
Recommended rum: Gosling's Black Seal Rum
The Dark 'n Stormy is a cocktail known for its spicy ginger ale and lime, and a dark rum with a rich flavour is essential for this. Gosling's Black Seal Rum is the traditional choice for this cocktail, offering a perfect balance of sweetness and spiciness that pairs nicely with the sharp flavours of ginger beer.
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As a creative jack-of-all-trades in the marketing world, I also bring that imaginative flair to my drink choices. Whether on a night out, sunny vacation or social gathering with girlfriends, I'm always in my element with a refreshing cocktail in hand. Cocktails have stolen my heart because of the endless possibilities to experiment and explore. My favorite cocktail of the moment is the "Lazy Red Cheeks"! A delicious cocktail using vodka as a base. I love vodka because it mixes perfectly with non-alcoholic drinks. My favorite spirit? Rum!
