Who knew August 23rd was such a fun holiday? That’s right, today is a holiday – National Rum Day. I know many rum skeptics who complain that it is too sickeningly sweet, and that its saccharine nature is only compounded by the sugary mixers often used in rum cocktails. I happen to be one of those people who steer clear from rum because it reminds me of being on a beach nearing a diabetic coma from its sweetness. Well, rum skeptics, I challenge you to try this cocktail using Brugal Extra Dry Rum. No sugar comas here!
Dry Lime in the Coconut
Created by Thomas Mooneyham of Henri & The Gage in Chicago
1.5 oz. Brugal Extra Dry Rum
1 oz. Ginger Syrup
.75 oz. Fresh Lime Juice
2 oz. Coconut LaCroix Sparkling Water
Combine Brugal Extra Dry Rum, ginger syrup, and lime juice in a mixing glass, shake and strain into Collins glass with ice. Top with Coconut LaCroix, quick stir, and garnish with a lime wedge.
Photo by Peter Wagner.
