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Mojito ingredients

The mojito is a sour cocktail that originated in Havana, Cuba and has become one of the world’s most popular drink made from rum brands products. Some say it stems back to the 1580’s with a drink called the Draque, named after Sir Francis Drake. Others say it solidified in the mid-1800’s when the Bacardi rum company created a spin on the Draque using rum. Some think Americans brought the Mint Julep to Cuba, which spawned a variation with rum.

Whatever the case, its place as an iconic Cuban cocktail solidified by the 1930’s when Ernest Hemingway helped to popularize the drink. The Mojito ingredients include:

• Fresh mint
• Lime juice
• White rum
• Sugar
• Sparkling water or club soda

How to make a Mojito

The Mojito is simple to make if you’ve got a handful of mint and a fresh lime! For this drink, you’ll need a cocktail muddler, which is used to mash the mint with the lime juice and sugar. Fortunately, this drink can be made right in the glass: there’s no need for a cocktail shaker! (This is extremely handy: it makes it easy to make a drink and less mess.) Here’s how to make a Mojito:

1. Cut 1 lime into wedges.
2. In a medium-sized lowball glass or highball, add 6 mint leaves, lime wedges, and 2 tablespoons sugar, adding ½ lime at a a time. Muddle until lime juice is released and mint is fragrant.
3. Add 2 ounces rum and swirl. Add a handful of ice and top with 2 ounces club soda. Stir once or twice to incorporate and garnish with additional mint and lime wedges.

For the ultimate mojito experience, use Bacardi Carta Blanca  Known for its light, crisp flavor

What is rum punch?

A punch is any drink that includes fruit juices, either non-alcoholic or alcoholic, often served in a large bowl with glasses. The first printed record of a punch dates back to 1632 in English documents, a concept borrowed from India. Modern punch evolved in the 1650’s with Jamaican rum. The single serving punch, called a sling, came about after that (the most famous of which is the Singapore Sling).

Some of the oldest punches are rum-based, made using the following recipe in a rhyme: “One of Sour, Two of Sweet, Three of Strong, Four of Weak.” This rum punch recipe is similar to the drink Planter’s Punch, which originated in Jamaica and was first published in an 1878 London magazine. This recipe adds pineapple juice, orange juice, and grenadine syrup, which is traditional in many modern rum punch recipes. The ingredients for rum punch are:

• White rum
• Dark rum
• Pineapple juice
• Orange juice
• Lime juice
• Grenadine

How to make rum punch

This rum punch recipe is for a single serving drink, in the tradition of the classic Singapore Sling or Hurricane. But you can serve it in a punch bowl, too! Here’s how to make rum punch (or jump to the recipe below):

• Stir: In a hurricane glass, add 1 ounce each white rum and dark rum, 2 ounces pineapple juice, 1 ounce orange juice and ½ ounce lime juice.
• Top with grenadine: Top with ½ ounce grenadine, which will settle to the bottom and make a gradient effect. Serve garnished with an orange slice and cocktail cherry!

For the ultimate rum punch experience, use the Captain Morgan Jamaican  dark rum brand know for its funky slighlty sweet flavor and Bacardi Carta Blanca white rum. The rum brands are known to achieve a smooth taste

What is a daiquiri?

You might first think of frozen daiquiris, like the virgin strawberry daiquiris you ordered as a teen and thought you were oh so sophisticated. Turns out, a classic daiquiri is not frozen at all! A daiquiri is a family of rum cocktails made with white rum brands, citrus juice (usually lime), and a sweetener. A classic daiquiri is shaken, strained, and served in a cocktail glass. It’s on the list of International Bartender Association’s IBA official cocktails, and is thought to have been invented in the 1800’s in Cuba. Here’s what’s in a daiquiri:

• White rum
• Lime juice
• Simple syrup

The daiquiri formula

Why not add this classic daiquiri recipe to your repertoire? It’s so easy to make, reminiscent of the margarita and mojito with of its tart flavor. When we can, Alex and I like to create recipes that are easy to memorize. That way, you can always have them in your back pocket! So here’s how to make this easy-to-remember daiquiri recipe: To make a daiquiri, to a cocktail shaker, add:

• 3 tablespoons light or white rum
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 1 tablespoon simple syrup

That’s 3-2-1, got it? All you have to do is shake it up with some ice to chill it, then pour it into a cocktail glass and serve with a lime wedge.

For a unique twist on the classic daiquiri, consider using Malibu Rum. Known for its coconut flavor, Malibu adds a tropical dimension to the daiquiri, enhancing the lime’s brightness with a sweet, creamy coconut note.

What is a Piña Colada?

• White or light rum
• Pineapple juice
• Cream of coconut

The Piña Colada Formula

• 3 ounces white or light rum
• 3 ounces pineapple juice
• 1 ounce cream of coconut 

1. Blend: Add the rum, pineapple juice, cream of coconut, and about 1 cup of crushed ice to a blender. Blend until smooth. If you prefer a slushier texture, you can add more ice.
2. Pour: Pour the mixture into a hurricane glass or another tall glass.
3. Garnish: Traditionally, a Piña Colada is garnished with a slice of pineapple and a cherry on top. You can also add a little umbrella for that full tropical vibe!

If you’re looking to amplify the coconut flavor, you can use Malibu Rum for part or all of the rum:

What’s a Rum and Tonic?

The Rum and Tonic is a spin on the Gin and Tonic that mixes rum with tonic water. You can use any type of rum in this one! It’s a highball cocktail, a family of drinks that pair liquor with a larger portion of a non-alcoholic mixer. Mixing tonic water with a spirit is an age-old practice, and you can use any liquor: mix up a Tequila Tonic, Vodka Tonic or Whiskey Tonic. The ingredients for a Rum and Tonic are:

• Rum
• Tonic water
• Lime wedges