Enjoy Honey Rum Cocktails this World Rum Day!

Saturday 9th July 2022 is World Rum Day, and to celebrate we’ve teamed up with the guys at Devon Rum Co. to bring you three amazing rum cocktails that are sure to impress at any party!

Better yet, all three of these mouth-watering cocktails make the most of Devon Rum Co.’s Honey Spiced Rum – made using our very own wildflower honey.

This multi award-winning spirit is hand-crafted in the heart of Devon using a unique blend of Caribbean rums, soft Devon spring water, aromatic spices, and our silky-smooth Devon honey. The result is a lightly spiced rum that boasts floral undertones, with notes of cinnamon and fruity raisins. It finishes with the sweetness of our honey, as well as a twist of fresh lemon zest and a pinch of allspice.

Sounds delicious! But how should you drink it?

“The beauty of rum is that it’s a super versatile spirit,” said Brad Wicks – Head of Marketing for Devon Rum. “It can be enjoyed neat as a sipping rum, or on the rocks to take the edge off. It can be paired with lighter mixers – such as tonic waters, soda waters and lemonades – for a refreshingly easy serve. And, if you’re feeling adventurous, it can be mixed into some wicked cocktails!”

Honey Rum Old Fashioned

This cracking cocktail blends all the effortless charm of a classic Old Fashioned with the spice and sweetness of Devon Rum Co.’s Honey Spiced Rum. The result is a serve that’s easy to make, easier to drink and full of class.

To make a Honey Rum Old Fashioned, you’ll need:

• 50ml Devon Rum Co. Honey Spiced Rum
• Dash of orange bitters
• Dash of cocoa bitters
• 15ml maple syrup
• Orange peel to garnish
• Ice

Add Honey Spiced Rum, both bitters, maple syrup, and ice to a mixing glass. Stir well and strain into a rocks glass with fresh ice. Garnish with a fresh slice of orange peel to finish.

Strawberry Air Mail

If you’re looking for something a little fancier, then Devon Rum Co.’s Strawberry Air Mail cocktail is the answer. This bubbly cocktail mixes Honey Spiced Rum with fresh strawberries and champagne for a drink fit for royalty.

To make a Strawberry Air Mail, you’ll need:

• A handful of fresh strawberries
• 25ml Devon Rum Co. Honey Spiced Rum
• 15ml honey syrup
• 15ml lime juice
• 100ml champagne or prosecco
• Ice

Start by removing the hull from the top of 2-3 strawberries, then muddle these strawberries in the bottom of a highball glass. Next, add ice, Honey Spiced Rum, honey syrup, and lime juice to a shaker and shake well. Add fresh ice to the glass with your muddled strawberries and strain the contents of your shaker into the glass. Top with champagne or prosecco and garnish with a fresh strawberry to finish.

Devon Meadow

The Devon Meadow was created by the Devon Rum Co. and perfectly reflects the floral notes and refreshing flavours of their Honey Spiced Rum. It’s an easy serve, best enjoyed in the sunshine while overlooking the Devon coastline.

To make a Devon Meadow, you’ll need:

• 50ml Devon Rum Co. Honey Spiced Rum
• 15ml lemon juice
• 150ml elderflower tonic or sparkling water
• Sprig of rosemary to garnish
• Ice

Add Honey Spiced Rum, ice, and lemon juice into a highball glass. Fill with elderflower tonic and garnish with a fresh sprig of rosemary to serve.

And there you have it – three delicious honey rum cocktails to enjoy this World Rum Day! For more cocktail ideas, and to discover the Devon Rum Co.’s full range of award-winning artisan rums, visit their website today – click here.

If you fancy trying some of their Honey Spiced Rum, pop by our shop and pick up a bottle (not available online). Or to view our range of seasonal honeys, please visit our online shop here.

Blog written by our friends at Devon Rum Co.