If you are not Jack Sparrow, the flag of a pirate ship does not develop behind your back, then drinking rum according to pirate traditions "from the throat" is not a good idea. Modern gentlemen prefer other ways to drink this drink.
Whistle everyone aboard!
Rum became famous as a truly pirate drink for a reason. The reason for this is not his fortress or the addiction of one famous captain to hot alcohol. Rum is stored for a long time and at the same time retains its properties. This quality of the drink was greatly appreciated by distant sailors and pirates. Store wine on the ship was problematic, and a barrel of rum guaranteed endless fun.
Today he also has a lot of fans. Gentlemen and ladies prefer rum, he rightfully took his place among the noble spirits. But not everyone knows how to drink rum. This insidious drink can easily take you to a fun drunken distance and cause a severe hangover if you do not follow the rules.
How to drink
Rum is a universal drink that can be served both as an aperitif and as a digestif. And in fact, and in another case, it is used in its pure form. Forget about the accompanying glasses with juice, water and especially compote. Nothing should interrupt and drown the taste of rum if it serves as an aperitif, and even more so if it is served as a digestif after the main meal. Differ in these cases will only serve the drink.
What about a snack?
How to drink rum properly and what to eat, and is it worth it to seize? There is no place for “classic” dishes in the company with rum. It is not customary to seize a noble drink with a patty. According to a certain etiquette, rum is served either at the beginning or at the end of a feast. If you do not turn an appetizer into a meal, and while away the evening in a pleasant company of friends and alcohol, then a table with small canapes will be a great addition.
Rum is combined with many products, but fruits, cheeses, seafood and chocolate are most harmonious with this drink. Meat dishes are also quite acceptable. Remember that there is no place for a classic rum next to a herring under a fur coat and boiled potatoes. A noble drink is suitable for the same kind of snack.
What does color mean?
The color of the drink can tell a lot about it. The darker the rum, the longer the aging time and the richer its taste. White rum is characterized by low aging and a mild aftertaste, therefore it is often used for making cocktails and harmoniously combines with lemon juice and coconut.
It is often served as an aperitif. It is customary to drink it from glasses, like vodka. The main function of rum as an aperitif is to arouse appetite. As an appetizer, meat dishes are suitable. But do not forget that you should not overturn a glass one by one. Rum brings pleasure only in small doses, after 150 g you will not feel its taste. This is one of the options for drinking white rum.
Dark rum
This variety is best used as a standalone drink, preferably after the main feast. Dark rum is wayward; it does not tolerate competition in the form of a delicious snack. He loves to be the center of attention, and as companions he accepts only coffee or a fragrant cigar. This is a drink with a masculine character, and therefore the presentation must be appropriate.
How to drink black rum? The culture of consumption is similar to drinking whiskey: warm the drink with warm hands, drink slowly, feel the aroma and aftertaste. Serve dark rum is recommended in glasses with thick walls. Dark rum is friends with cinnamon, it harmoniously sets off the aftertaste. Therefore, fruit sprinkled with cinnamon will be a good addition to the drink for those who can not do without a snack.
Cocktails for ladies
Rum is an integral ingredient in many cocktails. This drink takes on a completely different flavor in combination with a properly selected companion. How to drink rum in combination with juices and syrups? Here, the color type of the drink is also of particular importance. If white rum is quite friendly to other ingredients, then seasoned is more moody. The real taste of alcohol in a cocktail is lost, but the resulting drink has an equally worthy taste.
Classical "Pina Colada"
How to drink rum in cocktails? Most cocktails use white or golden varieties. The best combinations with rum in cocktails will be lemon juice, coconut milk, Coca-Cola or Sprite.
The most popular cocktail combining rum and coconut milk is Pina Colada. The real "Pina Colada" is served in pineapple. This drink combines coconut tenderness, pineapple aroma and a delicate flavor of rum. Of course, the bartender in the club is not able to offer you this classic drink in its original form (you can go broke only on pineapples for each guest).
And to cook it at home, if desired, is quite possible. The pineapple pulp is ground in mashed potatoes, the resulting mass should be diluted with coconut milk, add white rum to taste. The drink should be viscous, the taste of rum should not be pronounced.
Cola or Sprite?
Despite the fact that connoisseurs of rum deny the harmonious existence in one glass of rum and cola, this cocktail is the most popular at parties and is very simple to prepare. Coke can be replaced with "Sprite", you get a less sweet drink.
The world-famous mojito in the classic recipe is a combination of white rum with Sprite, lime and mint (you can add cane sugar if desired).
Citrus juices go well with rum. In such cocktails, even dark rum will be friendly to additional ingredients. The optimal ratio of rum to juice is 1 to 3. In search of an individual drink and an ideal taste, you can experiment with proportions.
I recognize you by name
Even those who don’t drink alcohol will probably recognize the most famous Bacardi products in the world. This is such a popular brand that even the Caribbean resort beaches are named after it. And connoisseurs of rum rightfully appropriated “Bacardi” one of the first places in the list of high-quality premium alcohol.
How to drink Bacardi rum? Believe me, drinking this rum is not very different from the ritual of taking whiskey or cognac. Connoisseurs prefer to use dark rum in its pure form, warming in the hand and slowly stretching the pleasure, or chilled. How to drink Black Bacardi rum correctly, there is no definite answer. It is good as an independent drink and in the company of juice or cola does not lose its properties.
The range of alcoholic beverages "Bacardi" is very wide. Among the chic bottles you can find a drink for any occasion and satisfy the most demanding connoisseurs. Bacardi rum fortress varies from 35 to 75.5 degrees.
The cocktail representatives of this brand are Mojito and Pina Colada. A great solution for those who do not have the time and energy to make a cocktail at home. All the necessary ingredients have already been combined for you in the right proportions.
"Captain Morgan"
Still can not tear out the palm of the “Bacardi” rum “Captain Morgan”. He honorably ranks second among the most popular premium alcoholic beverages. Rum was named after the famous pirate Henry Morgan, who terrified the Spanish colonies in the mid-17th century. The captain was engaged in robbery and robbery. However, years later, Henry Morgan managed to rise to the rank of admiral and become governor of Jamaica.
The rum of the same name has an unconventional aroma and taste that distinguishes it from other brothers. They are as impudent as the character of the legendary captain. There was a legend that rum was made according to a special recipe created by Henry Morgan himself. But it was only a competent marketing move to attract consumers.
If captain Morgan was related to the rum, then, rather, as a connoisseur. If he himself had a hand in creating this drink, it would hardly have turned out something worthy. The Bronfman brothers, creators of the legendary alcohol company Seagram, have perfected the production and cleaning technologies for years.
Rum "Captain Morgan" received its rebirth in the early 80s of the last century as a potential competitor to Bacardi products. The unusual spicy taste of the drink was supposed to bring it to the top sellers in the alcohol market.
Varieties of rum "Captain Morgan" and its features
How to drink Captain Morgan rum? This is one of the few varieties that is almost impossible to use in its pure form. Only true connoisseurs of strong alcohol can enjoy its tart taste without additional ingredients. Rum "Captain Morgan" is also multifaceted, as the personality of his namesake. Rum fortress does not exceed 40 degrees, but it is worth getting acquainted with the spicy taste of this drink, armed with lemon and ice. Coffee and a fragrant cigar will also perfectly complement the company.
White rum "Captain Morgan", unlike its counterparts of other brands, is not served as an aperitif, but is an excellent basis for cocktails. The distinctive notes of tropical spices and vanilla make this drink a wonderful addition to all kinds of fresh.
Golden rum "Captain Morgan" has a pronounced aftertaste. It can be used undiluted to feel the taste of dried fruit, notes of vanilla and spicy spices. The best "friend" of the golden rum "Captain Morgan" is Coca-Cola. Together they will make a harmonious duet.
Impressive black rum is a strict spicy drink with a spicy taste. This rum contains several alcohols. It languishes in oak barrels, and at the output a drink with an unsurpassed honey finish is obtained.
Enjoying the special taste of a true pirate drink, do not forget to say “goodbye” to it in time, so that you do not have to feel the consequences of this vicious connection.