Rum is a popular spirit in Australia and several other countries. You can cheer up and refresh yourself by drinking rum anytime. However, rum can also be used for baking and cooking recipes. You may use rum for marinating meats and enriching different desserts. The rum pairs well with baking spices and fruits. So, find the list of the best recipes where you can use rum as the ingredient.
Mojito Fruit Salad
Salads and sandwiches are some common items chosen for dinners. Mojito fruit salads are loaded with berries and watermelon. You can add a mixture of mint and sweet lime. Using a splash of rum is optional. To have a sweeter taste, you may add more watermelon to the salad.
Tiramisu
The Italian layered dessert, Tiramisu is another rum-based recipe you can prepare at your home. The main ingredients are coffee and ladyfingers (sponge cakes resembling thick fingers). Add cocoa powder to the top of this dessert. To prepare the filling, you need to cook milk with egg yolk. The rum used for the recipe makes the coffee flavour more intense.
Rum Glazed Chicken
If you want a flavourful chicken recipe, you have to mix rum and maple. It will make the chicken tangy and moist. The use of rum or other alcoholic drinks will give you a different experience. Some chefs pour butter and grape seed oil to prepare the chicken. You can then add pepper and salt to the recipe. It takes around 30 minutes to prepare the chicken. Make sure you have sliced the chicken into pieces, and let them become juicy when cooked.
Lime Chicken Cigarillos with Rum
You need chicken thighs to prepare this recipe. Marinate every piece of chicken in lime and rum. You may also use smoked paprika for marination. The filo pastry sheets need to be rolled up tightly. Serve the dish with any salad and add coriander salsa to it. Some chefs fry the onions and peppers for 5 minutes to add a better taste to the dish.
Caribbean-Style Rum Cake
You can choose this traditional dessert to celebrate your holiday. Soak the dried fruits in rum and caramel to prepare the recipe. The rich flavour and moist texture of the cake will bring a lot of pleasure. The bold and sweet notes of rum will give you a unique experience.Â
More about using rum for party dishes
From light golden to dark, different rum varieties can improve the taste of your cocktail and other dishes. You can choose between dark and light varieties depending on the type of dish you want to prepare. For instance, dark rum is best for banana brownies. You can also add a bottle of Kraken rum to your cocktails. Especially aged rum is perfect for cocktail recipes.
So, these are some festive recipes infused with rum. Celebrate the day with a glass of rum and rum-based dishes. You can create a unique party menu with these dishes.
