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For years, much of American cocktail culture treated rum as little more than a summertime spirit or a match for Coke and ginger beer. is embracing rums in every facet. With this in mind, bartenders and beverage directors have grown increasingly interested in the new and small-batch rums popping up on shelves.
If your home bar shows a conspicuous absence of rum despite an affinity for Daiquiris, then you’ve come to the right place. Seeking the best rums for cocktails, we asked bartenders around the world for their go-to bottles behind the bar. Here, the best rums for mixing into cocktails. Planteray Isle of Fiji R.L.
While clear spirits like gin and tequila might feel like the most obvious choices for summertime sipping, rum and bourbon also have their place, as do lighter, low-ABV options like vermouth and Pimm’s. Their responses ranged from the classic rum Daiquiri to some less expected options. “The Saturn. .’” “The Saturn.
It’s known as a Cuba Libre when mixed with rum from Cuba, and there’s the more trendy Batanga cocktail with Coke and tequila. This three-ingredient drink works well with virtually all styles of rum, but the key to mastering this cocktail is using fresh lime juice. Brian Miller, barmanager, Stockton Inn , Stockton, N.J.
This is a rum cocktail which is something to drink on National Rum Day, Aug. National Rum Day is Aug. 16 and these San Diego bars are marking the occasion with rum drinks and specials. Join the Caribe Cartel by taking a “flight” to the rum region of your choice, earning pins and merchandise.
I posit that rum could be a great substitute for American whiskey , which, let’s face it, is seeing lower quality, and lower age statements for higher prices year after year while rum offers richness and complexity along with tremendous value. It’s a great combination of flavors that will appeal to a large audience.
” —Martin Fernandez, barmanager Rochambeau , Boston “Not a cocktail, but a spirit: rum. .” ” —Martin Fernandez, barmanager Rochambeau , Boston “Not a cocktail, but a spirit: rum. You can make a delicious variation of an Old Fashioned using rum, spices, and Jamaican bitters.”
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These old-school bars have graduated to legacy status, and a new generation of bars are forging their own path. Paradise Lost integrates the retro coolness of a classic Southern California tikibar with the East Village’s gritty punk rock ethos to create hell’s version of a tropical joint.
The Salty Dog’s 17 original creations are each named after a famous pirate ship, draw inspiration from classic cocktails and tropical drinks you might find at a Tikibar and are executed with Trick Dog’s signature culinary approach. With movement and energy, but sitting happily behind the foreground text and cocktail images.
Cesar Camilo, barmanager, Zuma , NYC “Park VS Carte Blanche has the complexity and richness of an older blend while retaining the younger stone fruit qualities found in most VS offerings. It has a full body and mixes great in a Sazerac or a rum split base spirit forward sipper.” —Rob
The mixing space should be equipped with easy-to-reach storage for frequently used items like vermouth and rum. Bartenders combine white rum, fresh lime juice, sugar, mint leaves, and soda water to create this refreshing Cuban classic.
Mojito: A Cuban classic, with a refreshing blend of mint, lime, and rum. Muddle mint and sugar, add rum, lime juice, and top with soda water. Consider roles in barmanagement, consulting, or even competing in prestigious cocktail competitions. Consider specializing in a particular area, like whiskey or tiki cocktails.
The popular cocktails weve seen on social media tend to lend themselves to brunches and a more all-day mindset, says Daniel King, restaurant and barmanager at Evelyns at the Hutton Hotel in Nashville. I think thats why weve seen spritzes rise in popularity they have a lower ABV, so theyre a bit more guilt-free.
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