Rum and Coke is a classic yet popular drink enjoyed by people all over the world. The drink gained popularity in the United States due to the release of a song by The Andrew Sisters, Rum and Coca-Cola. A newer variation of the drink is the Coppertone, made from Malibu rum and Cherry Coke. The drink smells like suntan lotion, and the name alludes to that.
The instructions for how to make a rum and Coke are easy to learn and remember. Rum and Coke is a classic cocktail that is simple to make at home.Any variety of rumcan be used, including light rum, dark rum, spiced rum and others. Diet-conscious drinkers may opt to use a diet cola (which typically contains zero calories).
How to Make a Rum and Coke
Ja Nee from Mahalo.com shows how easy it is to make a Rum and Coke. The taste of the drink depends on what kind of rum is used. Light rums have less of a rum taste while darker rums will result in a more pungent drink. Different varieities of cola can be used to control the taste of this cocktail.
Step 1: What You Need to Make a Rum and Coke
You do not need very many ingredients to make a rum and Coke, as the recipe is quite simple and straightforward. You will need:
- Any variety of rum that you prefer (if you don't want to taste the rum as much, opt for a silver or light rum, as darker rums are more pungent)
- Any variety of cola (although the drink specifies Coca Cola in its title, feel free to use Pepsi or any other brand of cola)
- Ice cubes
- Short glasses
- Small drinking straws
- Cocktail napkins
Step 2: How to Make a Rum and Coke
- Fill your short drinking glass up with ice cubes.
- Pour one to two ounces of rum over the ice (depending on how strong or weak you want your drink to be).
- Fill up the rest of the glass with whichever brand of cola you are using.
- Insert a straw into the drink, and give it a stir or two to make sure that all of the ingredients are mixed (but not so much that the beverage gets flat).
- Serve on top of a cocktail napkin.
Step 3: Rum and Coke Variations
- To make a Cuba Libre, serve your rum and coke with a wedge of fresh lime.
- To make a rum and Cherry Coke, simply use cherry flavored cola instead of regular.
- To add flavor to your cocktail, you may use a spiced rum such as Captain Morgan's.
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Fast Facts
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Do not over-stir, or the cola will go flat
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Use diet cola for a lower-calorie beverage
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Garnish with lime for a Cuba Libre
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Change varieties of rum and cola for different tastes
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Silver and light rums have less flavor, while dark rums are more pungent
