Yes, you read that right, It’s National Rum Day! So in honor of this day, we are sharing three of our favorite Rum Recipes from the Captain himself…Captain Morgan Original Spiced Gold Rum that is.
Captain Morgan Original Spiced Gold Daisy
Before it was a Margarita, it was a Daisy. CookingLight Magazine explains that The Daisy dates back to the 1800’s and is known as a “refreshingly tart cocktail with lightly sweet undertones.” In its humble beginnings, The Daisy was made with Rum or Brandy and lemon juice, simple syrup and Curacao (a heady orange infused liqueur). Starting to sound like a classic Margarita right!? During the 1930’s Gin made its way into The Daisy which later on inspired drinks like The Cosmopolitan and Sidecar.
Here is a Daisy recipe that combines a subtle mix of spice, sour and sweet.
Ingredients:
- 50ml. Captain Morgan Original Spiced Gold
- 10ml. Sugar Syrup
- 25ml. Lemon Juice
- 1wedge Lemon
- 17.5ml. Grenadine
Preparation Method
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes.
2. Using a jigger, measure 50ml Captain Morgan Original Spiced Gold, 17.5ml grenadine, 10ml simple syrup and 25ml lemon juice into the shaker.3. Shake the mixture vigorously until the surface of the cocktail shaker feels chilled.4. Using a strainer strain the cocktail into a highball glass over ice cubes.5. Garnish with lemon wedge.
Spiced Mojito
The First historical appearance of this refreshing drink was in the 1500’s when Sir Francis Drake landed in Havana Cuba in search of gold. Instead, he found a tonic the local South American Indians created for his crew who were suffering from dysentery and scurvy. This magic elixir consisted of Aguardiente de Cana (a type of sugar cane brandy), mint leaves, limes, and juice from a sugar cane. It quickly, and aptly, became known as “El Draque.” But, it was author Ernest Hemingway’s discovery of the drink in a small restaurant/bar in Havana (named La Bodeguita del Medio) that thrust it into the world spotlight.
Ingredients
- 50ml.Captain Morgan Original Spiced Gold
- 100ml. Soda Water
- 25ml. Sugar Syrup
- 2 Lime Wedge
- 7 Mint Leaves
- 1piece Mint Sprig
Preparation Method
1. Place 7 mint leaves into a Collins glass. Using a knife cut a lime in two on a chopping board and place in the drink.
2. With a jigger, measure 25ml sugar syrup into the glass.
3. Using a muddler, rolling pin or large spoon, press down on the mint, lime and sugar to extract aroma and flavor.
4. Half-fill your glass with crushed ice.
5. Using a jigger, measure 50ml Captain Morgan Original Spiced Gold into the glass and top with soda water.
6. Stir, add crushed ice and garnish with mint.
Captain Morgan Original Spiced Gold & Orange Juice
One of the many things we love about living in Florida is the access to fresh oranges! This delicious drink is super simple to make and even easier to enjoy. Not to mention the outstanding spice to sweet ratio.
- 50ml.Captain Morgan Original Spiced Gold
- 125ml. Orange Juice
- 1 slice of an Orange
Preparation Method
1. Fill a tall glass with ice cubes.
2. Using a jigger, measure 50ml Captain Morgan Original Spiced Gold and 125ml orange juice into the glass.
3. Garnish with an orange slice or twist of orange peel.
And there you have it Florida (and beyond) friends! Always remember to drink responsibly and be sure to take care of your appointed designated driver! Feel free to check out the recipe page on our website for ideas to create your celebratory menu. Remember to keep subscribe below for more how-to’s, appliance spotlights and fun recipes! Happy #NationalRumDay!!
