Is a rum Old Fashioned good?

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1. Is a rum Old Fashioned good?
2. What liquor is used in an Old Fashioned?
3. What mixes well with aged rum?
4. What is a good mix for rum?
5. How do you drink rum straight?
6. Is rum on the rocks good?
7. Do you strain an Old Fashioned?
8. Is Maker's Mark good for Old Fashioned?
9. What goes with rum besides Coke?
10. What is the most popular rum drink?
11. Do you refrigerate rum?
12. What is the smoothest rum to drink?
13. Should martinis be shaken or stirred?
14. Can you drink bitters straight?
15. Is Maker's Mark top shelf?
16. Is Maker's Mark Good with Coke?
17. What is the best mixer for Captain Morgan Spiced rum?
18. Is rum sweeter than whiskey?
19. Is putting liquor in the freezer bad?

Is a rum Old Fashioned good?

Combining the complexity of a quality whisky with the inherent fruit notes found in this spirit, rum makes for a delicious Old Fashioned, especially if you play around with the type of sugar used to make the simple syrup (see below). ... It's useful to be aware that age statements for rum are rarely as high as for whisky.

What liquor is used in an Old Fashioned?

The Old Fashioned is traditionally made with bourbon or rye. The latter makes for a dryer drink, and bartender Charlotte Voisey, host of The Proper Pour With Charlotte Voisey, recommends adding an extra bar spoon of sugar or simple syrup for balance.

What mixes well with aged rum?

8 of the Best Rum Mixers

• Lemons/Limes. ...
• Club Soda. ...
• Tonic Water. ...
• Pineapple Juice. ...
• Coconut Water. ...
• Coca-Cola. ...
• Flavored Seltzer. ...
• Ginger Beer.

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What is a good mix for rum?

What Drinks Are Good Mixers For Rum?

• Tonic Water. The first of the good mixers for rum is tonic water. ...
• Lime Juice With A Slice Of Lemon. ...
• Ginger Ale. ...
• Orange Juice. ...
• Coconut Water. ...
• Cranberry Juice. ...
• Grapefruit Juice.

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How do you drink rum straight?

How to drink rum — just like whiskey with a splash of water or ice, and a slice of lime. Or simply drinks it neat in a small glass, warmed between your hands.

Is rum on the rocks good?

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

Do you strain an Old Fashioned?

Technique: The most balanced Old Fashioned is made by stirring the drink with ice for about 20 to 30 seconds and then straining that mix over fresh ice. Garnish: Orange twist, lemon twist, or both.

Is Maker's Mark good for Old Fashioned?

Straightforward and timeless, an Old Fashioned cocktail never goes out of style. A simple combination of Maker's Mark® Bourbon, bitters, sugar and a splash of water - just garnish your masterpiece with an orange slice and a cherry on top - and you've got the perfect drink.

What goes with rum besides Coke?

Lemon Or Lime Juice Still, you can simply mix rum with lemon juice or lime juice. Lemon juice is a good choice for dark rum, while lime is ideal for light rum. The juice is enough to make your drink more complex. Even just a few dashes should do the trick.

What is the most popular rum drink?

Daiquiris are easy to make and easier to love. In fact, the Daiquiri is the top-selling rum cocktail across the globe. Though many imbibers think of the sweet frozen cocktails from their beach vacations of yesteryear, the Daiquiri is actually a simple and tart drink that's far from saccharine.

Do you refrigerate rum?

The rule I use is: If it's under 15% alcohol or if the base is wine, it goes in the fridge once it's open. Spirits like whiskey, rum, gin, vodka, etc. don't need to be refrigerated because the high alcohol content preserves their integrity.

What is the smoothest rum to drink?

Ron Zacapa 23 Year Centenario What is the smoothest rum? The smoothest rum is Ron Zacapa 23 Year Centenario, an aged rum from Guatemala that's wonderfully complex and full-bodied. It's aged for up to 23 years in a combination of American whiskey, delicate sherry and fine Pedro Ximénez wine barrels with notes of cinnamon and ginger.

Should martinis be shaken or stirred?

Martinis, Manhattans, Old-Fashioneds — basically any booze-forward drink should be stirred. Stirring these drinks produces “a silky mouth-feel with precise dilution and perfect clarity,” Elliot says.

Can you drink bitters straight?

Bitters are simply a high-proof alcohol (Angostura, for instance, clocks in at 44.7 percent abv) that have been infused with bark, peels, herbs, spices, flowers, or other botanicals. ... Of course, you can and should drink these straight (or mixed up into a Negroni).

Is Maker's Mark top shelf?

The Maker's Mark is not a top-shelf whiskey, it belongs in the mid-shelf category of whiskey, but the Maker's Mark Cask Strength belongs in the top shelf category.

Is Maker's Mark Good with Coke?

Maker's Mark is a great addition to cola, because it features a wheat-heavy grain recipe that is sweeter than many other bourbons on the market. To make one for yourself, aim for about a 3:1 ratio of Makers to Coke and serve your drink on the rocks.

What is the best mixer for Captain Morgan Spiced rum?

We would recommend apple juice, pineapple juice and orange juice - each of them really brings out the taste in your Spiced Rum. And don't forget you can always use a sparkling fruit juice such as a limonata or appletiser.

Is rum sweeter than whiskey?

They taste and smell different There are many different rum and whiskey products offering a wide range of flavors and aromas. However, rum usually tends to be the sweeter of the two spirits, with a rich and spicy flavor. Whiskey tends to have more aromatics and retains oak flavors from its time in the barrel.

Is putting liquor in the freezer bad?

There's no evidence that keeping liquor at freezer temperatures—even extremely cold freezer temperatures—has any lasting effect on the liquid in the bottle. ... Just try drinking a room temperature Bud Light, and you'll see the benefits that serving cold can provide.