Do you drink dark rum straight?

Dark rum, its counterpart, maintains more of the charred flavor and works best neat or with a glass of ice.

Should dark rum be chilled?

Spirits like whiskey, rum, gin, vodka, etc. don’t need to be refrigerated because the high alcohol content preserves their integrity. And most liqueurs also have a satisfactorily high alcohol content, as well as sugar that also helps to keep the flavors preserved.

Should you keep rum in the fridge?

Rum liqueurs and flavoured rums are more likely to go off within a few months of opening. How should you store rum? Whether opened or unopened, rum should be stored in a tightly sealed bottle in a cool, dry place that is away from radiators and direct sunlight. Do not store rum in the bottle with a pourer attached.

Can you drink rum on the rocks?

Dark Rum is best savored on its own, sip it neat or on the rocks, although it also works well in some cocktails.

What drinks contain rum?

Besides mojitos, cocktails such as the Cuba Libre and the Daiquiri have well-known stories of their invention in the Caribbean. Other well-known cocktails containing rum include the Piña Colada, a drink made popular by Rupert Holmes ‘ song “Escape (The Piña Colada Song)”, and the Mojito.

What mixed drinks can I make with rum?

Vodka, rum, and peach schnapps are mixed with orange juice and cranberry juice for a quick and easy cocktail.

What are some good drinks with rum?

Cola, pineapple juice, coffee, lime juice and lemonade all go well with rum. Several fruit juices, liqueurs , flavored sodas and other liquors pair well with the popular spirit. The mojito and the daiquiri are two of the most popular cocktails that are made with rum.

Can you sip rum?

Rum comes in a variety of grades, with lighter rums in general being more suitable for cocktails, while golden and dark rums are more amenable on the rocks or straight. However, there are rums across the color and aging spectrum that are great for sipping. A more inexperienced palate might taste rum and go, “Yup, tastes like rum.”