Rum Gets Sophisticated

For far too long, rum didn't get a fair shake from drinkers in America. The spirit was sadly associated with overly sweet and fruity creations.

But today, the liquor is experiencing a revival. And bartenders around the country have discovered rum's complex flavor and amazing versatility. (It doesn't hurt that top-shelf rums are much more affordable than their bourbon and Scotch counterparts.)

Don't get us wrong; we love a well-made Piña Colada or a classic tiki drink. But rum isn't limited to just tropical concoctions. Read on for some of our favorite refined recipes.

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Comments

[cardiaccare]

03:29 PM on 04/24/2012

Ginger beer and dark rum. It's from Bermuda, and delicious!

[TSRVT]

09:40 AM on 04/23/2012

I prefer the Pusser's Painkiller or a plain old Dark and Stormy.

[GOODDOC1]

08:29 PM on 04/22/2012

I thought they were going to say it was fortified with bacon. That seems to be the "in" thing with everything today!.

[simzillyjp]

04:26 PM on 04/22/2012

Blue Lagoon...........Two ounces Bluesberry Schnapps..... Four ounces lemonade......Two ounces Blue Coroco (sic)...... Great summer drink. I could not spell the last ingredient.....any helpers?

[DocNever]

05:34 PM on 04/22/2012

curacao, with a cedilla (little tail) under the second "c" so you pronounce it kyur uh sow

[simzillyjp]

07:45 PM on 04/22/2012

Thank you for the correction. I'm usually a good speller but sometimes...........

[GOODDOC1]

08:30 PM on 04/22/2012

I always wondered what that little tail was called. I know what a tilde is, but what do you call the two dots over some letters, and how do you pronounce them?

[AmazonRipper]

04:24 PM on 04/22/2012

THE BEST RUM I HAVE EVER TASTED, AND HAVEN'T BEEN ABLE TO FIND SINCE I LEFT FRANKFURT, GERMANY, WHEN I GOT OUT OF THE AIR FORCE STATIONED AT RHEIN MEIN AIR BASE. I BROUGHT A BOTTLE OF IT HOME, AND THOROUGHLY ENJOYED IT. IT WAS CALLED 'INLANDER RUM', A TRUE BUTTERSCOTCH FLAVORED RUM AND VERY POTENT. NOTHING I'VE BEEN ABLE TO LOCATE ON THE INTERNET DOESN'T EVEN SEEM TO COME CLOSE TO IT'S ALCOHOL CONTENT BY VOLUME, NOR EVEN BEING TRUE BUTERSCOTCH RUM. IF YOU'RE A TRUE RUM CONESEUR AND HAPPEN TO FIND IT, TRY IT OUT, I'M SURE YOU'LL LOVE IT. ALSO IF YOU DO FIND IT, LET ME KNOW WHERE YOU FOUND IT, OR BETTER YET, SEND ME A BOTTLE OR TWO, LOL. I CAN BE CONTACTED ON FACEBOOK, OR YOU CAN SEND ME AN EMAIL AT, [e-mail] .

[duet2it]

02:58 PM on 04/22/2012

Two parts ronrico , or Caribbean rum, with 1 part baileys or carolans over ice, very nice.

[metusmetu]

02:43 PM on 04/22/2012

Sixteen men on a Dead Man's Chest, HO HO HO, and a bottle of Rum!

[katzpjz]

02:04 PM on 04/22/2012

The best Rum I ever had was Honey Rum, when I visited the Canary Islands. You could mix it or drink it alone.
The only place I even been able to find it is web sites in Europe. If anyone knows where I can buy in the USA, let me know.

[metusmetu]

02:40 PM on 04/22/2012

Obviously you like it "sweet", travel to Jamaica Mon, or give this a whirl, Bacardi Dark + honey to taste. That sweet she make your head bust next day if you drink to much. The Rum & Coke she work.

[Euclidean2]

11:12 AM on 04/22/2012

Try the Kingstonian Brow-Wrinkler: 2 shots white rum. Yeah, just that! Take a look in the mirror immediately afterwards, and again a week later. The wrinkles will still be there.

[Gator1966]

10:27 AM on 04/22/2012

If it makes her pass out I like it.

[myngbl]

02:15 PM on 04/22/2012

what a "real" man you must be..................guess you like a real deaad fock.

[goodmarina]

04:09 AM on 04/21/2012

not very inspiring recipes ...

[saintedevil]

03:32 PM on 04/22/2012

agree 100 per cent

[Carbon Forteetoo]

07:35 PM on 04/20/2012

I know a 10 year old boy in Florida that would LOVE to try a few of these, as he's recently developed a taste for the demon rum.

[Francois G]

11:41 AM on 04/20/2012

Can't beat the classic ti punch...