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Rum is on the rise as one of the fastest-growing spirits in the drinks market; the variety of the rums you can buy is growing in number, so much so that you can now find Cachaca, British and even French Caribbean rum, all with deliciously different notes. Known to be one of the sweeter spirits, it is revered in tried-and-tested cocktail classics such as the Mojito, Daiquiri, Pina Colada, and Dark ''n'' Stormy, as well as in creative new twists like the Flaming Dr Pepper, Golden Wave and Hot Buttered Rum. And of course some rum punch sharers for those sunny summer gatherings! Here, in one fabulous collection of fruity, smooth and fun recipes, you''ll find all the cocktails you need to get that rum cocktail fix!
About the author
Lance Mayhew has over 20 years’ experience in the world of cocktails and spirits. He is the former contributing writer for About.com (now The Spruce) on whisky and professional bartending. Lance’s cocktail creations have been showcased in publications such as MIX magazine, Imbibe, and Left Coast Libations, and his bartending and mixology have been featured in The New York Times, Mix, and The Oregonian. In 2008, the Beverage Network named Lance one of America’s “Ten Trendsetting Mixologists.”
Illustrator Ruby Taylor loves working with patterns and fun, modern colour palettes, as well as typography and lettering, and anything that smacks of vintage signage. Ruby works mostly on a mix of editorial illustrations and print, fashion, and stationary design, though she also paints murals and screenprints. You can find her online at ruby-taylor.co.uk.
