What's in a New Orleans rum cocktail?
The recipe includes light and dark rums, passion fruit, orange, and lime juices, simple syrup, and grenadine. Not only is this an iconic rum cocktail, but it's also a signature drink of New Orleans, created at the famous Pat O'Brien's bar in the 1940s.
What are the best Mexican cocktails?
One of the most classic Mexican cocktails is the Paloma! This easy bubbly cocktail combines tequila with grapefruit to make a simple sour that’s sweet tart and refreshing. It’s perfect for happy hour drinks, or water it down and it could be a brunch drink too.
What makes a good rum cocktail?
The basic recipe uses just three simple ingredients: rum, lime juice, and simple syrup. There really is no excuse not to try it for yourself. Though this cocktail is not complicated, it is the best example of how a great rum shines when mixed with fresh fruits.
How do you mix white rum and maraschino liqueur?
Combine 2 ounces of white rum, 1/4 ounce of maraschino liqueur, 3/4 ounce of grapefruit juice, 1/2 ounce of fresh lime juice and a splash of simple syrup. Then, shake and strain into a chilled glass and garnish with a maraschino cherry.
What is the most popular cocktail in Mexico?
The paloma is quite possibly Mexico's most popular cocktail. Made with tequila, grapefruit soda (think Squirt, Fresca or Jarito's) and lime, the paloma is super-refreshing and as genuinely Mexican as it gets.
What is a good mix with rum?
What Drinks Are Good Mixers For Rum?Tonic Water. The first of the good mixers for rum is tonic water. ... Lime Juice With A Slice Of Lemon. ... Ginger Ale. ... Orange Juice. ... Coconut Water. ... Cranberry Juice. ... Grapefruit Juice.
What is a popular drink in Mexico?
Tequila. Of all the popular shots in Mexico, tequila is the most famous, and it's found behind bars all over the world. Made from fermented blue agave plants, the process of distilling tequila is strictly regulated, and only a few places in the country can produce it.
What is Mexico's famous alcoholic drink?
Margarita. Mexico's most well-known cocktail is a deceptively simple combination of tequila, triple sec, and lime juice, served with salt on the rim of the glass. Either on the rocks or frozen, margaritas have become emblematic of not only Mexico, but of fiestas around the world.
What are the top 5 rum drinks?
10 Essential and Popular Rum Cocktails for 2021Daiquiri. Daiquiris are easy to make and easier to love. ... The Mai Tai Recipe. ... Piña Colada. ... Dark 'n Stormy. ... The Jungle Bird Recipe. ... The Coquito Recipe. ... El Floridita (Hemingway Daiquiri) ... The Painkiller Recipe.More items...•
Does rum and orange juice go together?
Orange juice is a popular cocktail mixer: it makes a Screwdriver with vodka, or a Fuzzy Navel with peach schnapps. You can actually mix it with almost anything: Whiskey and Orange Juice is just as good. Why pair rum and orange juice? The sweetness of the OJ melds well with the mellow, fruity rum.
Is rum popular in Mexico?
“There's actually a huge tradition of rum in Mexico.”
Do they drink rum in Mexico?
But Mexico has so much more to offer when it comes to distillates––even beyond agave spirits. Like the rest of the world, Mexico produces whiskey as well as rum. The whiskey is often made in the American style, using corn, which makes sense if you consider that corn has been a staple in Mexico for millennia.
What is a Mexican alcoholic spirit?
Pulque. The ancestral tipple of the Mexican people, pulque arouses more national pride than any other drink. Made from the fermented sap of agave plants, it's an acquired taste: natural pulque is slimy and slightly sour, although it's frequently sold flavoured with pineapple or guava.
What is the strongest alcohol in Mexico?
MezcalMezcal: Mexico's Toughest Liquor.
How do you drink like a Mexican?
To drink, simply take a small sip of tequila straight and enjoy. If you feel the need as a new tequila drinker, you can try your tequila with some lime (called limon in Mexico) and some (finely ground) salt. After every sip or two, dip your wedge of lime into a small amount of salt and suck on it.
Margarita
Okay, I know we said we were showcasing Mexican drinks that aren’t margaritas, but this recipe is too good not to share! Instead of using a store-bought sour mix, we make our own by combining fresh lemon and lime juice with sugar. You can even make flavored margaritas using this as a base.
Michelada
This spicy beer cocktail couldn’t be easier to make! Simply mix your favorite Mexican lager with lime juice and the hot sauce of your choice. Add a few dashes of umami-rich Maggi and Worcestershire sauces and enjoy! For more ideas, check out this list of beer cocktails.
Paloma
If tequila is your jam but you don’t love the super-sweet flavor of a margarita, you’ll love its distant cousin, the paloma. Our recipe uses sparkling grapefruit soda and freshly squeezed lime juice to create a refreshing, tropical drink. Perfect for a hot summer day—just like our other summer drinks with tequila.
Horchata
Create this authentic Mexican beverage by blending white rice and almonds together. It’s thick and creamy, and the sugar and cinnamon give the drink a sweet, comforting finish. It tastes fantastic as-is, but you can also turn it into a cocktail by adding a splash of rum.
Bloody Maria
We love our classic brunch cocktails ( these are our favorites !), but this drink has a fun south-of-the-border spin that’s totally unique. Unlike vodka, which can get lost in the bold flavors of tomato and hot sauce, tequila really stands out in this drink. We also kick things up a notch by adding pickled jalapeno juice. Spicy!
Agua de Jamaica
Did you know you can make tea with dried hibiscus flowers? This tasty beverage has only four ingredients: hibiscus, water, sugar and lime zest. It’s as refreshing as iced tea on a hot day, but without any of the caffeine.
Red River Margarita
OK, this recipe might be a little more Tex-Mex than Mexican, but there’s no doubt that this Red River Margarita takes some spicy hints from Mexican cuisine. Try it with grapefruit or blood orange juice and don’t forget the jalapeños!
Rum is for more than cruise ships and beach houses! Dust off your shakers and gather your limes, because these classic rum drinks are back on the scene in a big way
Rum is for more than cruise ships and beach houses! Dust off your shakers and gather your limes, because these classic rum drinks are back on the scene in a big way.
Daiquiri
This classic rum cocktail owes its origins to American mining engineer Jennings Cox. Legend has it that Cox was making gin sours for his guests, and upon running out of gin, decided to substitute rum rather than ruin the party.
Pina Colada
The pina colada is fabled to have been invented by Puerto Rican pirate Roberto Cofresi in an effort to boost his ship’s morale. You can boost the morale at home when you celebrate National Piña Colada Day on July 10!
Mojito
The best thing about this cocktail is its versatility. The original was invented in Havana, Cuba, but you can now find fresh takes like the maple blackberry mojito , blueberry mojito and Dirty Mojito made with gold rum and raw sugar.
El Floridita Daiquiri
Invented by the legendary Constantino Ribalaigua Vert, who poured 10 million daiquiris, this cocktail is also known as the Hemingway Daiquiri. Ernest Hemingway loved daiquiris so much, he would order doubles, earning his order the name “Papa Doble.” (Drink too many Papa Dobles and you might need these hangover cures the next morning .)
Hurricane
This rum drink is so popular in New Orleans, it’s become an icon for Mardi Gras.
Caipirinha
It’s not technically a rum-based drink, but the caipirinha is made with rum’s close cousin: cachaça. Rum is made from molasses, a by-product of sugar cane juice, while cachaça is made from fresh sugar cane. It’s slightly funkier than rum, with grassy notes and a herbaceous smell.
Across the Pacific
Meaghan Dorman, the bar director at Dear Irving and The Raines Law Room in New York City, invented this drink that brings the tropics to Italy, thanks to the addition of Averna amaro.
Cable Car
Sweet, tart, and lightly spiced, this cocktail from Tony Abou-Ganim veers away from the tropical format and more toward a Sidecar. It employs spiced rum, orange curaçao, lemon juice, and simple syrup, shaken and served in a glass with a cinnamon-sugar rim.
Rum Rangoon
This cocktail comes from bar vet Jim Meehan, who uses Banks 5-Island Rum, Clément Créole Shrubb liqueur, lime juice, sugar cane syrup, and orange and aromatic Angostura bitters to create a decidedly Caribbean-inflected drink.
Beachbum's Own
This cocktail’s name is a good clue that it was created by Tiki historian Jeff “Beachbum” Berry of Latitude 29 in New Orleans. Two kinds of rum go into the shaker along with Licor 43, lemon, orange, and pineapple juices, and a dollop of passion fruit puree. The resulting cocktail is definitely worth claiming as one’s own.
Hot Butter (nut) Rum
Rum often comes with tropical associations, but this drink from Sother Teague of Amor y Amargo proves the spirit plays well in the colder months, too. It is, yes, a riff on the Hot Buttered Rum, calling for combining hot Earl Grey tea with aged rum, falernum, a homemade butternut squash butter, and maple syrup to taste.
Undead Gentleman
Somewhere between the classic tropical drinks Zombie and Jet Pilot lies this Tiki drink from Martin Cate of Smuggler’s Cove in San Francisco. Two different rums, grapefruit and lime juices, falernum, cinnamon syrup, and Angostura bitters get mixed and strained into an absinthe-rinsed glass.
High Horse
Shannon Tebay, currently heading up the American Bar in London, created this cocktail while at NYC’s Death & Co. Calling it a rum Manhattan wouldn’t be far off; in a nod to Colonial-era ingredients, it uses aged rum, brandy, cherry liqueur, sweet vermouth, and Angostura bitters.
They're popular, they're delicious, and they're filled with rum
Freelance writer and cocktail book author Colleen Graham is a seasoned mixologist who loves sharing her knowledge of spirits and passion for preparing drinks.
Daiquiri
The daiquiri is the first rum drink that everyone should learn how to make. That doesn't mean finding the quickest way to open the ready-to-drink daiquiri bottle, either. No, this is a fresh daiquiri mixed up with just three ingredients: rum, lime juice, and simple syrup.
Strawberry Daiquiri
Typically, cocktail variations don't outshine the original, though this may be one exception. The strawberry daiquiri is arguably just as famous as the lime daiquiri, particularly when it comes to the blended version of the two drinks.
Mojito
The mojito is one of the most refreshing cocktails you'll have the pleasure of drinking. It's another easy drink that requires only a few ingredients: rum, mint, lime, sugar, and soda. You will also need a muddler, but that's a modest and worthy investment for your bar.
Hurricane
The hurricane is both tasty and potent because it has an abundance of rum. It is also a perfect introduction to tropical cocktails, which are known for complex flavors. The recipe includes light and dark rums, passion fruit, orange, and lime juices, simple syrup, and grenadine.
Piña Colada
Whether you blend it or shake it, few drinks say "summer" like a piña colada. This tropical dream in a glass includes light rum, pineapple juice, and coconut cream. While you can cheat and buy a pre-made piña colada, it is so much more delicious when made fresh. Every sip takes you on a mental journey to the islands, so relax and enjoy!
Scorpion Bowl With Fresh Fruit
This scorpion bowl with fresh fruit is a rum-based tropical cocktail that includes brandy, orange, and lemon juices, and orgeat syrup. Pineapple and mango cubes are blended with the other ingredients to make a delicious punch that serves four.