The summer is about to end and what better way to say goodbye than enjoy delicious and refreshing cocktails based on rum, a sugar cane distillate that is never missing in a celebration, lunch or family gathering. Here are some new recipes that will surprise you.
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These creations have been made by the participants of the first edition of the Barceló Rumtenders Peru Competition, where the winner was Alexandra Rueda, bartender at Salón Morpho (first level) of La Mariposario.
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1. Habitat
This cocktail was created by Alexandra Rueda (Salón Morpho – La Mariposario) using the shake method and served in Double Old Fashioned glassware.
Ingredients:
- 1.5 Oz Barcelona Organic
- 1.2 Oz Barcelona Dark
- Mandarine Napoleón Liqueur 0.75 oz
- 0.25 Oz Tahitian Lemon Juice
- 0.25 Oz Orange Bush
- 3 glasses Fee Bitters of Brother black nut
- 1 Oz Britvic Tonic Water
- Orange Paper Decoration (the one used for the bush)
- Three drops of Fee brothers black walnut bitters on top
Preparation:
- Pour all the ingredients from the lowest alcohol to the highest and shake in the shaker for 8 seconds.
- Double strain, serve and decorate.
2. I imagine
This cocktail is the creation of Jean Paul Poblet using the batido method and served in cognac glassware.
Ingredients:
- 6 0ml Barceló Añejo
- 50 ml Barceló Dark
- 15 ml Midori (Melon liqueur)
- 10 ml Chartreuse
- 90 ml Pineapple juice
- 30 ml Passion fruit juice
- 20 ml of coconut cream
Preparation:
- Pour all the ingredients from the lowest alcohol to the highest and shake in the shaker for 8 seconds.
- Double strain, serve and decorate.
3. Dark sunset
Created by Jenner Fernández Díaz with the batido method and served in Old Fashioned glassware.
Ingredients:
- 11/2 oz of Barceló Dark Rum
- 1/2 oz of Rosso Vermouth Syrup
- 1/2 oz of Lillet white
- 1/2 oz tropical mix (pineapple juice, mango and aguaymanto)
- 2 shots of angostura bitters
Preparation:
- Pour all the ingredients from the lowest alcohol to the highest and shake in the shaker for 8 seconds.
- Double strain, serve and decorate.