Wine pairings get a lot of attention, but rum has its own appeal, especially Puerto Rican rum. Check out this list of local cocktails paired with dishes to match, and practice the art of combining food and drink.
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1. La Piquiña, paired with Ron del Barrilito Antiguo 26 Alta Coctelería, Old San Juan
At Antiguo 26 Alta Coctelería, they make a version of the classic Old Fashioned with Ron del Barrilito. Nicknamed "La Piquiña," this cocktail has a more modern flavor compared to the Old Fashioned, because they infuse the rum with bacon, oak barrel-aged maple syrup, ripe amarillo bitters and saline.
What dish pairs well with it? The house recommendation is to pair it with the churrasco oriental with mofongo. The churrasco is served in a deglazed oriental sauce over plantain mofongo, topped with caramelized onions and sesame seeds.
#PlateaTip: If you order appetizers before the main course, you'll appreciate that this cocktail comes garnished with a strip of candied bacon covered in dark chocolate and sea salt, the perfect bite to open your appetite before moving on to the churrasco.
2. Dark & Stormy, paired with Don Q Oak Barrel Spiced and Bacardí Spiced Antiguo 26 Alta Coctelería, Old San Juan
The Dark & Stormy is a combination of two spiced rums: Don Q Oak Barrel Spiced and Bacardí Spiced. The drink includes lime juice, Angostura bitters and the house ginger beer, and is finished with a garnish of dehydrated lime and candied ginger.
What dish pairs well with it? The tuna tartare with platanutres. This dish is made with saku block tuna mixed with a hoisin-based sauce with ginger and oyster, drizzled with wasabi aioli, house-made mango jam and served with hand-cut platanutres.
Why try them together? This cocktail is very refreshing and spiced, and has a kick of ginger that brings out the flavors of the tuna, the umami notes in the hoisin and oyster sauce, the sweetness of the mango jam and the heat of the wasabi aioli.
3. Piragüa, paired with Ron Hacienda Santa Ana Overproof Antiguo 26 Alta Coctelería, Old San Juan
The "Piragüa" is Antiguo 26 Alta Coctelería's tribute to the traditional piña colada. The cocktail is made with Ron Hacienda Santa Ana Overproof, banana cordial, pineapple, coconut cream, lime and cacao, and finished with a garnish of dehydrated pineapple and a maraschino cherry.
What dish pairs well with it? Chicken pinchos. The grilled chicken thighs are coated in a BBQ sauce made with Ron Del Barrilito, served with garlic bread and pineapple pico de gallo. There's no more Puerto Rican combination than that.
Why try them together? The tropical flavors of "La Piragüa" bring out the acidity and heat of the BBQ sauce made with Ron Del Barrilito.
4. Polvo del Sahara, paired with Bacardí Spiced Tamboo Bar & Seaside Grill, Rincón
Made with Bacardí Spiced, Orange Bitters, Triple Sec, Licor 43, Lime Juice and a splash of Prosecco, the "Polvo del Sahara" is the ideal cocktail for warm weather.
What dish pairs well with it? The Tamboo Chicken Sandwich. The chicken breast is grilled and served with bacon, cilantro and almond pesto, mozzarella, lettuce and tomato on sourdough bread.
#PlateaTip: This combination is perfect for lunch.
5. ¡Mojito no es!, paired with Ron del Barrilito Tamboo Bar & Seaside Grill, Rincón
The combination of Ron Del Barrilito with basil leaves, lime juice, blueberry syrup and a splash of ginger beer makes "¡Mojito no es!" just as refreshing as a traditional mojito.
What can I pair it with? Seafood and fish dishes, like the Fish Tacos. The fresh grilled fish is topped with chipotle aioli, vegetables and pico de gallo.
Why try them? The notes of basil complement the fish, giving a twist to the palate of anyone who enjoys mojito flavors.
It has been shown that rum can accompany any dish. You just have to know how to choose the right one and discover which is your favorite. It tastes better with rum. Ronéalo! with Rums of Puerto Rico.
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