Celebrate National Rum Day August 16th
09 Aug 2019 by Pedro Aristes in Cuisine, General, Home, Pleasure, Products, Spirits
Rum enthusiasts unite – National Rum Day is coming up on August 16th! Got a passion for piña coladas? A reverence for rum punch? A desire for daiquiris? Look no further than the below cocktails from Don Papa Rum.
If you’re looking for a premium and versatile spirit to celebrate the holiday with, The Don’s your best bet. It’s the first small batch rum from the Philippines, known for its rich, sweet style, and fruity notes. It’s handcrafted on the ethereal Philippine island of Negros, also known as “Sugarlandia,” where the lush, fertile land allows the sugarcane used in production to flourish – it’s Don Papa’s “secret sauce” – making it a standout in the category.
Craft Don Papa Rum cocktails at home with these easy to follow recipes.
THE DON DON‘T DIE (pictured above)
Ingredients:
.5 oz overproof rum (preferably Hamilton 151)
1.5 oz Don Papa
2 oz grapefruit
1 oz pomegranate juice (preferably POM)
.75 oz cinnamon syrup
.5 oz lime juice
Shake, strain over ice spear or Kold Draft in tall glass.Garnish with a full lime wheel and cinnamon stick.
PINAY-TAI
Ingredients:
2 oz Don Papa
2 oz pineapple
1 oz orange juice
.75 oz lemon juice
.75 oz almond orgeat
Shake, pour over crushed ice in a tall glass. Garnish with several dashes Angostura bitters and mint bouquet.
Also try a special cocktail from Casa Bocado
Nick of Thyme
Ingredients:
1.5 oz Don Papa Rum
0.5 oz fresh kiwi puree
0.5 oz fresh lemon juice
0.5 oz agave nectar
0.25 oz thyme liqueur
Combine all ingredients in a shaker, add ice and shake vigorously. Finely strain into a large rocks glass over ice and garnish with a slice of fresh kiwi.