Is rum made from grapes?

Sugarcane is the raw ingredient behind all rum styles, from clear Cuban ron blanco to the darkest Jamaican Navy Rum. Some rums are distilled directly from cane juice, notably Brazilian cachaça and Rhum Agricole from the French West Indies.

Does grape juice go with rum?

In a large pitcher, stir together rum, grape juice, lime juice, ginger ale and ice. Add cherries. Serve and enjoy!

What fruit goes well with rum?

Banana is also a classic pairing for rum, as is pineapple. Try it with bananas foster or banana tarte tatin and with pineapple upside down cake.

What makes rum?

Most rums are made from molasses, the residue remaining after sugar has been crystallized from sugarcane juice, containing as much as 5 percent sugar. Some countries import molasses for use in rum production. Where sugar industries are undeveloped, rum is often made with sugarcane juice.

What alcohol is good with grape soda?

Fill a pint glass with ice and pour in half of the grape soda. Add gin, and lemon juice. Top off with remaining grape soda and stir. Garnish with a grape or a lemon wedge.

Does whiskey go with grape juice?

The bold flavors of concord grape juice and whiskey combine to create a rich and flavorful cocktail. Use the highest quality concord grape juice you can find to ensure fresh flavor.

Should you drink rum neat?

Most spirits are distilled to 40 percent alcohol by volume, or 80 proof, but many rums are bottled at higher proofs. His rule of thumb: “I’d say 45 percent [ABV] or lower you should drink it neat, but anything above that you may enjoy more with dilution.”

What alcohol can you mix with beer?

7 Beer & Shot Pairings for Your Next Boilermaker

• ① Belgian Wit & Amaro.
• ② Semisweet Cider & Aquavit.
• ③ Vienna Lager & Rhum Agricole.
• ④ Imperial IPA and Green Chartreuse.
• ⑤ Milk Stout & Mezcal.
• ⑥ Brown Ale & Cognac.
• ⑦ Porter & Genever.