Cherry Rum cocktail in a cocktail glass — made with Light rum, Cherry Brandy, and Light cream

Cherry Rum

Бокал Cocktail glass
Сложность Easy
Калории ~166 kcal
ABV 17,47%

Ингредиенты

Инструкции

Shake all ingredients with ice, strain into a cocktail glass, and serve.

Fruity Sweet

Cherry Rum is a simple and elegant three-ingredient cocktail that pairs light rum with the rich, fruit-sweet flavor of cherry brandy and a spoonful of light cream to add smoothness and body. At 17.47% ABV, it is a medium-strength, creamy cocktail with a fruity cherry character that is approachable and easy to enjoy. The light cream softens the rum's edges and makes the cherry flavor more pronounced and rounded.

History & Origins

Cherry Rum is a mid-20th century American cocktail with disputed origins that belongs to the tradition of simple, cream-enriched rum drinks. Cherry brandy's pairing with rum reflects a classic Caribbean influence, as both ingredients have deep associations with sugar-producing tropical regions. No specific inventor or documented origin point has been established for this recipe.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Light rum sweetness and a clear, ripe cherry character from the brandy, with the neutral creamy note of light cream. Palate: Sweet cherry fruit leads, with the rum providing a clean alcoholic warmth and the cream adding a smooth, gentle body. Finish: Short and sweet, with a lingering cherry note.

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Pro Tip

Shake just long enough to mix the ingredients thoroughly without over-diluting the simple and delicate flavor profile of this short cocktail.

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