Tropical and stoned fruit notes are dominant ... it also acts as a winter warmer when used as the basis for a hot buttered rum drink, with brown sugar, salted butter and hot water.
Rum isn’t just for summer fun: These cool cocktails, courtesy of spirits professionals ... where I wanted to implement more of a tropical approach to a classic espresso Martini.” ...
Tiki culture was characterized by beach themes, palm tree décor and rum-based cocktails. The Mai Tai, with its tropical flavors and presentation, became the ultimate symbol of this trend.