Looking for the best rum for rum and ginger beer? A rum with some warmth and spice, because ginger beer is sharp and a little sweet. Dark or spiced rums are the usual choice.
['h3', 'The classic serve']
Rum and ginger beer is a simple long drink: rum, ginger beer and a squeeze of lime over ice in a tall glass.
['h3', 'What makes a rum good with ginger beer']
Ginger is bold, so pick a rum with its own character, ideally with spice or citrus. Light, delicate rums get lost.
['h3', 'The Beach Heaven twist: Velvet & Ginger']
Spiced Velvet carries orange and lime notes, which lift the ginger and finish the drink with a citrus edge.
['ul', ['50 ml Beach Heaven Spiced Velvet', '10 ml fresh lime juice', '120 ml ginger beer', 'Plenty of ice']]
Fill a highball glass with ice, add Spiced Velvet and lime juice, top with ginger beer and stir once, slowly. Garnish with a lime wedge.
['h3', 'Tips']
Use a good ginger beer with real ginger bite, serve it very cold and keep the stirring to a minimum.
See the full Velvet & Ginger recipe and more on how to drink rum. Enjoy responsibly.