What better way to embrace the last bit of summer than to celebrate National Rum Day on August 16th with Flor de Caña! Celebrating 125 years of production, family-owned Flor de Caña is an award-winning Nicaraguan rum offering a full portfolio of high-quality, naturally-aged rums.
See below for your ultimate guide to traditional and non-traditional rum cocktails, perfect for enjoying National Rum Day as you wish. Flor de Caña rums may be enjoyed neat, on the rocks or in a variety of balanced cocktails
Cheers!
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Flor de Caña Pina Colada
2.5 parts Flor de Caña 7 Rum
3 parts pineapple juice
1 part coconut cream
Combine the FDC 7, pineapple juice and coconut cream in a blender. Add cup of crushed ice and blend on high until smooth. Pour into a tall glass and garnish with a pineapple wedge.
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Flor de Caña Ultimate Mojito
2 parts Flor de Caña 7
1/2 part lime juice
1/3 part superfine sugar
3 leaves mint
Champagne
Muddle lime juice with sugar in a Collins glass. Add mint leaves and muddle again. Fill glass 2/3 full with crushed ice and add rum. Top off with a champagne float. Garnish with sprig of mint.
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Flor de Caña Manhattan
2 parts Flor de Caña 7 rum
1 part sweet vermouth
1/6 parts maraschino liqueur
1 dash orange bitters
Add all ingredients to mixing glass filled with ice. Stir vigorously and strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with a cherry.
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