National Rum Day | August 16
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National Rum Day

Join National Rum Day on August 16th as blended beverages and cocktails create a delectable celebration.. Rum is a distilled clear alcoholic beverage that is a byproduct of sugar production. It can also be made directly from sugar cane juice.. Most rum ages in wooden oak barrels after the fermentation and distillation process..

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Rum is the third most popular spirit in the United States, after rum. Only vodka and all the whiskeys blended defeated it for first and second positions, with only vodka and all the whiskeys beating it for first and second place. The spirit is found in citrusy mixed drinks and refreshing blended summer cocktails. That rum brings up images of sandy beaches and vividly colored umbrellas in fruity drinks, as well as fruity drinks.

However, rum also conjures up sailors and pirates.. That's the reason for the rum's popularity. During the 1600s, large plantations grew sugar cane in the West Indies. When they extracted the sugar, they created molasses, a by-product. For years, the molasses was a waste product until it was discovered that it could be distilled – into rum. Rum became not only a commodity for trade but also a ration on the ships transporting the product. British sailors were given an allotment of rum until 1970, even in the modern Royal Navy.

How to celebrate national rum day? How to celebrate national rum day?

Rum is enjoyed in a variety of ways. This Strawberry Pineapple Cooler recipe is a great way to celebrate on a hot summer day. To post on social media, use #NationalRumDay.com. Remember to drink responsibly, never to drink alcohol, and never to drink and drive.

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Rum FAQ

Q. How many calories are in rum?

A. Rum can contain between 70-110 calories per 1.5 fluid ounce shot, depending on the brand.

Is rum hot or cold? Q. Is rum better served hot or cold?

A. Rum makes excellent hot and cold cocktails. The first thing to come to mind is a hot buttered rum. Hot Toddy and rum-spiked apple cider are among others. However, rum leads the ingredients list of several chilled and blended cocktails, as well as rum. The Rum punch, rum and soda, and tea are all common.

Q. Is there any other rum-related holidays?

A. Yes, absolutely! Two events, National Pina Colada Day and National Daiquiri Day, are two.

Q. Does rum expire?

A. An opened bottle of rum should be consumed within six months for the best flavor. A.

Q. Will an unopened bottle of rum improve with age?

A. Spirits such as rum do not improve with age once they were bottled. However, some spirits do go through an aging process while still in the barrel. Distillers' process has been perfected for many years.