In hot sultry weather, you want to pamper yourself with low-alcohol soft drinks that quickly remove thirst. A good option can be obtained by mixing rum with juice and adding a little ice. We will consider the most suitable juices and the proportions of their mixing later.
The advantage of these cocktails is that they are quick to prepare and do not require complex ingredients. Juice is chosen depending on the variety of rum, otherwise the taste will be unbalanced.
Dilute white rum better orange, lemon, apple or grapefruit juice. Their characteristic sourness pairs well with white rums. I advise you to use only freshly squeezed juices, as they do not contain third-party additives and preservatives that can affect the taste.
Golden and dark rum It is customary to dilute with cherry, pomegranate, cranberry or blueberry juice. It turns out an original cocktail with a rich taste.
Mixing ratio
There is no clear advice, you need to focus on your taste. For example, rum with orange juice is usually diluted in a ratio of 1:3, and a moderately strong refreshing cocktail comes out, but many people like the 1:1 combination.
Rum and cherry juice are mixed in a ratio of 1:4 and a few ice cubes are added. It turns out an original mix with a pleasant aftertaste. Another good cocktail is made by combining 2 parts lime juice and 3 parts rum.
Once again, choose the proportions yourself, based on your preferences. Don’t be afraid to experiment. For example, there are people who drink rum with tomato juice and do not see anything strange in this.
