Rum

It is customary to use such a fragrant alcoholic drink as rum not only as a strong alcohol, but also quite often used in the preparation of cocktails, as well as as an aromatic additive in coffee, sweets or cakes. In addition, rum is also added to meat marinades (characteristic of Caribbean dishes), and is also used to preserve berries and fruits. The calorie content of rum is 220 kcal per hundred grams.

Among other things, many confectioners use the special aromatic properties of rum in the preparation of rum balls, babs or cakes, and also soak fruits in this drink for further use in cakes. Rum is also perfect for flambering products, that is, spraying an almost finished dish with a small amount of alcohol, and then igniting it to evaporate alcohol. As a result, culinary creation has the unsurpassed, rather subtle aroma of this noble drink.

Speaking of rum, it is impossible not to mention the numerous cocktails that are made on the basis of this rather strong drink. In addition to the rum punch, the Daiquiri and Cuba Libre cocktails have their own history of appearance and popularity not only in the Caribbean, but around the world. Then came the recipes for the cocktails "Zombies, " "Mai Tai, " "Mojito" and "Piña Colada. " In addition, Jamaica produces a strong liqueur "Tia Maria, " which, of course, is based on rum and a special variety of coffee.

Types of rum

There are quite a few types of rum, but they all vary in strength, color, aromatization and exposure. In addition, the quality of this drink directly depends on the place of production, that is, the local population of the region, which differs in the presence of its traditions according to the technology of making rum.

So, gold or amber rum has an average density and is aged in oak barrels, thanks to which it acquires the corresponding color. In the taste of such a drink, shades of spices and caramel are clearly present.

White, light or silver rum is characterized by a strong sweet taste. This clear alcoholic drink is considered an excellent basis for making numerous cocktails.

Black or dark rum is aged in burnt oak barrels, so its taste is very strong, with notes of molasses, spices and caramel. It is this type of rum that is most often used in the preparation of numerous confectionery products.

Premium rum, which belongs to aged varieties (at least five years), is characterized by soft rich shades of taste and aroma. Such a drink is consumed in its pure form, as well as some exquisite types of alcohol, which include cognac and whiskey.

In addition, there is also strong rum, the alcohol content in which is at least 40 percent, and sometimes more than 7

5. And the rum elixir, which is good for cocktails thanks to its rich sweet taste, is, on the contrary, less strong - only 30 percent alcohol.

Composition of Roma

The rum includes molasses and cane sugar, from which they make a special braga. It is subsequently distilled several times, in the process enriching it with various flavors - mint, cinnamon and spicy herbs. However, as in the production of any elite drink, the process of making rum does not tolerate fuss. After final distillation, the clear liquid is not yet considered a full drink.

And even after it has been aged in oak barrels for many years, it turns out not rum, but real rum alcohol, which is blended, that is, mixed with water, sugar syrup and clair. And only then the final product can be considered a famous pirated drink with a strength of at least 40 degrees.

Benefits of Roma

It is difficult to talk about the benefits of rum, given the fact that it is a strong alcoholic drink, but still it has some useful properties. In particular, in the days of those same pirates, it was quite often added to drinking water, but not at all to raise morale, but to disinfect the liquid, which significantly extended its shelf life.