Holiday At Home With These Rum Cocktails
In our Mixing Rum Set
Is there a better definition of a summer holiday than a classic Mojito or exotic Mai Tai? Find out how to create these delicious rum cocktails using our Mixing Rum Set, which was created especially for rum cocktails, to bring your summer vacation home.
Mai Tai
Ingredients:
- 5 cl / 50 ml / 1.7 fl. oz. (US) dark rum
- 2 cl / 20ml / 0.7 fl. oz. (US) dry orange liqueur
- 2 cl / 20ml / 0.7 fl. oz. (US) fresh lemon juice
- 2 cl / 20ml / 0.7 fl. oz. (US) fresh lime juice
- 2 cl / 20ml / 0.7 fl. oz. (US) orgeat syrup
- Ice cubes
- Crushed ice
- Lime zest
- Sprigs of mint
Preparation:
Add all the liquid ingredients to a shaker filled with ice cubes and shake vigorously.
Using a bar strainer, pour the cocktail into a RIEDEL Shadow Tumbler filled with crushed ice. Garnish with lime zest and sprigs of mint and serve.
Mojito European Style
Ingredients:
- 6 cl / 60ml / 2 fl. oz. (US) white rum
- 2 cl / 20ml / 0.7 fl. oz. (US) fresh lime juice
- 2 bar spoons brown cane sugar
- 5 cl / 50ml / 1.7 fl. oz. (US) soda water
- 5-10 g / 0.18 - 0.35 oz. (US) mint
- Crushed ice
- Sprigs of mint
Preparation:
Put the mint leaves in a RIEDEL Shadow Tumbler then add rum, sugar and lime juice. Stir vigorously, while gently pressing the mint as you do so.
Add crushed ice to the tumbler and stir again. Top up with soda and garnish with sprigs of mint.
