4 cocktails you should try for National Rum Day
Published:Thursday | August 15, 2024 | 12:08 AM
As National Rum Day approaches this Friday, rum aficionados everywhere are gearing up to celebrate one of the world’s most cherished spirits: rum.
Nestled in the heart of Nassau Valley, St Elizabeth, Appleton Estate is the birthplace of some of the finest golden rums globally. This National Rum Day, why not elevate your celebrations with Appleton Estate 8 Year Old Reserve? Renowned for its versatility, this expression shines in a variety of cocktails and is equally delightful when enjoyed neat or on the rocks.
Appleton Estate Mai Tai
For a taste of the tropics, the Appleton Estate Mai Tai is the perfect cocktail to indulge in. This classic cocktail is brought to life with the rich and complex flavours of the Appleton Estate 8-Year-Old Reserve, offering a smooth and refreshing experience that’s hard to beat.
INGREDIENTS
2 oz Appleton Estate 8-Year-Old Reserve Rum
0.75 oz fresh lime juice
0.5 oz Orange Curaçao or Grand Marnier
0.5 oz orgeat (almond) syrup
0.5 oz simple syrup
DIRECTIONS
Combine all ingredients in a shaker filled with crushed ice and cubes. Shake until chilled, then pour into a double old-fashioned glass. Garnish with a lime shell and mint sprig for the perfect finish.
Joy’s Cocktail
From the master blender herself, Dr Joy Spence offers budding connoisseurs and rum experts alike her own creation, where aromas come to life in a glass.
INGREDIENTS
2.5 oz Appleton Estate 8 Year Old Reserve Rum
1 wedge of orange
5 dashes of bitters
Ginger ale
DIRECTIONS
Muddle together the orange wedge and bitters. Add Appleton Estate 8 Year Old Reserve. Add ice and stir to combine; top off with ginger ale.
Epic Cocktail
Coconut water and rum are, separately, two beloved Jamaican treasures. Combined, they make a simple yet tasty cocktail of epic proportions. Come on, give it a try, it’s easy to make!
INGREDIENTS
1.5 oz Appleton Estate 8 Year Old Reserve
4 oz chilled coconut water
2. 2 oz coconut water ice cubes
DIRECTIONS
Combine all ingredients in a glass and enjoy.
Appleton Estate – Neat
For those who prefer to enjoy their rum in its truest form, the Appleton Estate 8 Year Old Reserve offers a sophisticated sipping experience. Pour a measure into a snifter or rock glass, and take a moment to appreciate the complex aromas and flavours that define this rum.
Begin by inhaling the inviting notes of spicy fruit, oak, honey, vanilla, and Appleton Estate’s signature orange peel. With each swirl and sip, new layers of flavour reveal themselves, culminating in a finish that’s smooth, balanced, and imbued with the warmth of molasses and oak.
THE PERFECT PAIR
Another way to enjoy the Appleton Estate 8 Year Old is to pair it with a fresh slice of smoked gouda cheese.
Take a sip of your Appleton Estate 8 Year Old, take a bite of the smoked gouda and enjoy the smokey, buttery and nutty notes of the cheese as they complement the spicy, fruity notes of the rum.