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National Rum Day 2025: History, Types, And 10 Cocktails To Celebrate On August 16
National Rum Day is a great chance to discover rum's rich history, try new cocktails, and enjoy a flavourful, refreshing spirit with friends or on your own. National Rum Day is celebrated in the United States on August 16, although World Rum Day is usually observed on the second Saturday of July. Rum is a popular spirit that most people connect with the Caribbean, but today, it is made in many places around the world, including Scotland, Africa, and Hawaii. Rum is the key ingredient in many tropical drinks like mojitos, daiquiris, and piña coladas. Bartenders these days are also getting creative, mixing rum into new and surprising cocktails, even some with savoury flavours. National Rum Day is a fun chance to enjoy this versatile and tasty spirit. Rum has an interesting and sometimes dark history. The word 'rum" comes from the Latin word saccharum, meaning sugar. Rum began as a byproduct of sugar production, especially when Christopher Columbus brought sugarcane plants to the Caribbean, as per NDTV. Over time, rum became one of the Caribbean's biggest exports and spread around the world. The first rum was distilled in the 1600s on sugar plantations in Barbados, the publication states. From there, production spread to islands like Jamaica, Haiti, and Cuba, where it became industrialized. Rum was often drunk 'neat" (without mixers) until 1740, when an English naval officer named Edward Vernon mixed rum with water to make it safer to drink on long sea voyages. He called this mixture 'grog," a name that stuck and became part of naval history. This tradition inspired bartenders to create many versions of the 'navy grog" cocktail, including one popular recipe from California's tiki bars. The Different Types of Rum Light-bodied rum: It is less sweet than usual and is sometimes called dry rum. It has a pale colour and a mild taste. This rum is made using special distillation methods at high alcohol levels. You will mostly find it produced in Spanish-speaking countries like Mexico, Puerto Rico, Haiti, and Venezuela. Full-bodied Rum: This rum is rich, flavourful, and aromatic because it is aged for several years in barrels. It is usually made in pot stills and comes from English-speaking countries like Barbados, Jamaica, Trinidad, and Martinique. People often enjoy this type of rum neat or with ice, calling it a 'sipping rum." Demerara Rum: This comes from sugarcane molasses and is made near the Demerara River in South America, specifically in British Guiana. It is distilled using special equipment and has a rich, smooth taste. Spiced Rum: It is mixed with different spices and natural flavours to give it a unique taste. A well-known example of spiced rum is Captain Morgan. Rhum Agricole: Also called plantation rum, Rhum Agricole is made directly from fresh sugarcane juice instead of molasses. This method skips the regular sugar-making process and gives it a distinct flavour. National Rum Day 2025: Celebration Ideas Rum is a timeless spirit that never goes out of style. Whether you want to relax quietly, throw a casual party, or feel the island vibes, National Rum Day is the perfect excuse to enjoy a delicious rum drink. Here are some simple cocktail ideas to try: Kairi Daiquiri: Made with citron rum, raw mango syrup, and lime juice, shaken and served with a salt rim. Spiked Citron Chai: Citron rum mixed with black tea and simple syrup, served over ice with a lime wedge. Xcream Colada: Dark rum blended with pineapple, coconut cream, and vanilla ice cream for a creamy treat. National Rum Day: 10 Cocktails to Celebrate on August 16 Cranberry Orange Ginger Punch: A fruity and spicy punch with cranberry juice, fresh citrus, ginger liqueur, and ginger beer. Cartel Old Fashioned: A twist on the classic using Coconut Cartel rum with coconut water, bitters, and orange peel. Prosciutto-Infused Rum and Cantaloupe Cocktail: A smoky, savoury drink with Jamaican rum infused with prosciutto fat, fresh cantaloupe, lemon, and simple syrup. Estatua Verde: A fancy cocktail featuring white rum fat-washed with peanut butter, infused cachaça, sherry, and syrup, garnished with cassia bark. Fresh Coco Mojito: A refreshing drink with navy-strength rum, lime juice, simple syrup, coconut water, and mint. Mango Mole Daiquiri: A tropical daiquiri with rum, lime juice, mango juice, cinnamon syrup, poblano chile, and chocolate bitters. Cloudlifter: A dessert cocktail with aged Zacapa 23 rum, pistachio syrup, lemon juice, espresso, chocolate bitters, and egg white. Imperial Basil Smash: A herbal, fresh cocktail combining Dominican rum, fresh basil, lemon juice, and simple syrup. Savory Mary: A rum-based twist on the Bloody Mary using dark rum, tomato juice, lime, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, and other savory ingredients. Chili Passion Martini: A spicy, fruity cocktail with chili-infused vodka, passion fruit rum, cranberry juice, and ginger syrup. First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Mint
26-06-2025
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Camikara: Putting India on the World Rum Map
In a moment that marks a milestone for the Indian spirits industry, Camikara 3YO, India's first-ever pure cane juice aged rum, has made history by winning a 'Gold Medal' at the prestigious Rum & Cachaça Masters Awards 2025, held in London. With this historic win, Camikara becomes the only Indian rum to have ever won a Gold Medal at this prestigious global competition. There was a time when India was absent from the global conversation on premium rum. While nations like Martinique, Barbados, and Jamaica proudly exported their sugarcane spirits, Indian rum remained an afterthought—cheap, molasses-based, and largely ignored by serious connoisseurs. This was a paradox, given that India is one of the world's largest producers of sugarcane, yet had never ventured into crafting a high-quality, aged pure cane juice rum in the celebrated Rhum Agricole style. Camikara, crafted by Piccadily Agro Industries, is the only rum changing that narrative and championing the cause of Indian rums on the global stage, competing with the best in the world—and beating them. Camikara has brought the global style of Rhum Agricole to Indian terroir, with a bold and refined identity. For the first time in Indian history, a rum made from fresh sugarcane juice, without molasses, colour, sugar or additives and aged in oak barrels has stood proudly on the world stage—earning accolades and turning heads. 'This win is not just a medal—it's a moment of pride for India. Camikara was born out of a belief that India could create world-class spirits rooted in its own land and legacy. For an Indian brand to earn Gold in this highly competitive field is not just an accolade—it is a signal to the world that Indian spirits are ready to lead, not just follow. We're not just making rum—we're making history.' said Shalini Sharma, Head of Marketing, Piccadily Agro Industries Limited. Organised by The Spirits Business, the Rum & Cachaça Masters is one of the most prestigious global blind-tasting competitions dedicated exclusively to rum and cachaça. Held annually, the competition brings together a panel of esteemed jury who judge entries from around the world across multiple categories. The 2025 edition saw a record number of entries from leading rum-producing countries, making the competition fiercer than ever. Winning a medal at the Rum & Cachaça Masters is a mark of international acclaim and craftsmanship—an acknowledgment that a spirit meets the highest global standards in taste, complexity, and balance. As the world embraces a rum renaissance, Camikara stands tall as the torchbearer of Indian excellence, boldly breaking stereotypes and reclaiming India's long-lost legacy in sugarcane distillation. Camikara has challenged decades of convention and opened up a premium category that had never existed in India before. In doing so, it has not only revived a forgotten Indian heritage of cane spirits, but has also redefined what Indian rum can be—respectable, aspirational, and truly world-class. With every pour, Camikara tells the story of a new India—confident, uncompromising, and ready to take its rightful place on the global stage. Stock Ticker: (PICCADIL | 530305 | INE546C01010) About Piccadily Agro Industries Limited (PAIL) Piccadily Agro Industries Limited (PAIL) is a publicly listed company on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE: PICAGRO). The company operates primarily in two strategic business segments: Distillery and Sugar. Its manufacturing facility is located in Indri, Haryana, covers 168 acres and is equipped with advanced technology for producing a diverse range of products, including Malt, Extra Neutral Alcohol (ENA), Ethanol, and White Crystal Sugar. Piccadily Agro Industries Limited has established itself as a key player in the alcoholic beverages industry, particularly renowned for its expertise in malt spirits. The company boasts a robust portfolio that includes premium expressions of Indri single malt whisky, blended malt whisky brands and Camikara, premium sugarcane juice aged rum. In 2022, Piccadily Agro Industries Limited made a significant mark with the launch of 'Indri' its flagship single malt whisky brand, aimed at catering to discerning consumers who appreciate quality and craftsmanship in spirits. By focusing on premiumization strategies and leveraging its technical capabilities, the company has successfully positioned itself as a leader in the Indian single malt whisky market by becoming the 'fastest growing single malt whisky brand' in 2024. Website: Nazish Khan, Avian We., nazishk@ +91-9538385162; Vanshika Kalra, Avian We., vanshikak@ +91-8860044666; Abhishek Haryson, Piccadily Agro Industries Ltd., +91-9891356547
