What kind of drink is rum, how to drink it properly and what to drink with it

Rum holds a special place among strong alcohol. This drink has a long history. Rum began to be actively produced in the British colonies in North America in the 17th-18th centuries from cane sugar which was grown on the Caribbean islands. If at that time the main consumers of the product were sailors in the British navy, now it is on the menu of many bars and restaurants around the world.

Peculiarities of rum production

Rum has a mild, slightly sweet taste. There is no specific recipe: the main condition is that the basis for the drink must be sugar cane. It is believed that the lower part of the stalk contains the most sweet juice. The strength ranges from 37 to 48 degrees. Production offers both industrial and manual methods. The price of rum produced by hand tends to be higher. The production algorithm is basically as follows:

1. The stalks of sugar cane are crushed.
2. The plant mass is put under the press.
3. The juice is filtered, poured into barrels and yeast is added.
4. The contents of the tanks are fermented, and then distilled.

Each brand has its own secrets, but for a beautiful color and flavor it is best to use oak barrels. If the wood is charred, the drink acquires a rich dark hue.

So-called white rum is pure cane alcohol plus water. It is used in cooking cocktails and recipes. Its golden color is the result of caramel and spices.

Choice of Drinking Glasses for Rum

There are no strict rules on the consumption of rum, and even the fact that the history of the drink is counted in the hundreds of years did not affect the appearance of special dishes. Rum is served in rum cocktail glasses, goblets and glasses of various shapes. For tasting rum also use the original tilted glasses, such as Normann Copenhagen.

How and with what to drink rum

True connoisseurs are convinced that you should drink rum only when it's clear. Only in this way you will reveal all its multifaceted flavor, but this tip applies more to the aged varieties.

If you want you may add ice, as in the case of whiskey. If it is too strong, you dilute it with club soda.

Rum cola is an ideal duo. The sweetness of cola softens the tart flavor of rum. It is not without reason that this cocktail has been popular for more than one hundred years.

A good idea is to dilute rum with cherry, citrus, or apple juice. The Pina Colada, a favorite of many, is rum accompanied by pineapple fresh.

Sweet and woody notes in combination with the bitterness of tonic is also an interesting combination. Mix the ingredients 1:1.

Ginger ale plus rum is the basis for many bright cocktails, such as Jamaican Mule and Ginger Mojito.

The best appetizer for rum

The criterion for choosing the right appetizer is color, but even here everything is relative, so everyone is guided by his or her own taste preferences.

White rum is a classical aperitif and it is best accompanied by:

• fruit and citrus fruits;
• Canapés with pieces of meat, fish, or seafood;
• Toast with fish caviar;
• cheese slices;
• olives.

Dark and aged varieties pair well with cheeses, nuts, dark chocolate, and meat delicacies. Citrus is sprinkled with cinnamon, coffee or sugar.