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Long Island iced tea
STEP 1 Pour the vodka, gin, tequila, rum and triple sec into a large (1.5l) jug, and add lime juice to taste. Half fill the jug with ice, then stir until the outside feels cold. STEP 2 Add the cola then stir to combine. Drop in the lime wedges. STEP 3 Fill 4 tall glasses with more ice cubes and pour in the iced tea.
View MoreRum punch
STEP 1 Pour the juices, rum, sugar syrup, grenadine and Angostura bitters into a large jug and give it a good stir. Pop into the fridge to chill for 1 hr. STEP 2 Serve over ice cubes, sprinkle over the nutmeg and garnish with an orange slice and maraschino cherry, speared with a cocktail stick. RECIPE TIPS ------------- CHOOSING RUM I strongly suggest you use good-quality golden or dark rum, to give your dishes complexity and a spiced mellowness.
View MoreTropical coconut rum punch
STEP 1 Put all the ingredients in a jug, mix well and chill. To serve, add ice to glasses, pour over the rum punch and decorate with pineapple & lime skewers.
View MoreRumberry punch
STEP 1 Chill the rum, juice and ginger ale until nice and cold. Pour everything into a punch bowl, or divide into jugs, top up with lots of ice and serve.
View MoreSalted caramel rum hot chocolate
STEP 1 In a small bowl, mix together the rum and the dulce de leche until smooth then set aside. STEP 2 Warm the milk in a saucepan over a medium heat until simmering. Remove from the heat and add the chocolate and stir until melted. Pop the pan back on the heat until warm then add the rum mixture and a pinch of flaky sea salt. Pour into a mug and serve.
View MoreGrapefruit mojitos
STEP 1 Put the grapefruit juice, most of the mint and the sugar in a large jug. Crush the ingredients together with the end of a rolling pin to release the flavour from the mint and dissolve the sugar. Add the rum, mix well and top up with soda water and ice. Add the sliced grapefruit and remaining mint before serving.
View MoreCoco fizz
STEP 1 Put the coconut rum, coconut water and lime juice into a cocktail shaker, add ice and shake until the outside of the shaker is icy-cold to the touch. Strain into a chilled coupe glass, top with the Prosecco and serve.
View MoreMince pie martini
STEP 1 To make a mincemeat syrup, put 100ml water, the golden caster sugar and mincemeat in a pan and bring to the boil. Cool and strain though muslin into a sieve. Separately, mix the caster sugar and mixed spice, then dampen the rims of 4 martini glasses and dip in the sugar and spice mixture. STEP 2 Muddle the mincemeat in a cocktail shaker (you may need to make in 2 batches), then add the gin, sweet red vermouth, dark rum, 80ml mincemeat syrup and ice. Shake well and strain into your prepared glass.
View MoreCoquito
STEP 1 Pour the rum, coconut milk, coconut cream, condensed milk, evaporated milk and vanilla into a blender. Blitz to combine, then pour into a large jug and add the cinnamon stick. Chill for at least 4-5 hrs, or overnight. Will keep in the fridge for up to four days. STEP 2 When you're ready to serve, stir the coquito, then pour small measures over ice, if using, and sprinkle with nutmeg or cinnamon.
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