FLAVOUR | FLIGHT OF THE NIGHT | CARIBBEAN RUMS
FLAVOUR | FLIGHT OF THE NIGHT | CARIBBEAN RUMS
Once reserved for pirates and seafarers, rum is now an immersive cultural experience in the Caribbean. From swashbuckling sailors’ swig of choice to a slow-sipped and savoured special occasion treat, rum is the reliable backbone of Cayman’s colourful cocktail scene. So follow our tasting tips and let the night take flight – in rum.
Words by Georgia Austin.
BRIGHT | CAYMAN BREEZE
SAINT JUNE, THE RITZ-CARLTON
The perfect start to an evening of tasting, the Cayman Breeze leans fresh rather than sweet, with lively notes of ginger and mint arriving first, while lime keeps everything crisp and lifted. A touch of absinthe adds delicate bitterness, prosecco brings a fine sparkle, and the Facundo rum lends smooth depth beneath it all. Light, clean and expertly balanced, it is best enjoyed with your toes in the sand, lit by the glow of another perfect Seven Mile sunset.
FRUITY | JAMAICAN VIBES
ARIA, HARBOUR WALK
Built on Jamaican rum, the Jamaican Vibes cocktail is a celebration of Caribbean flavours. Passion fruit brings a ripe sweetness, balanced by lime and pink grapefruit for brightness, while sorrel adds a subtle spice and depth that lingers. Amidst the Mediterranean-themed delicacies of Aria, this vibrant drink keeps you firmly rooted
in the Caribbean, capturing the fresh flavours that feel unmistakably like home.
SPICED | MERIDIAN OLD FASHIONED
AGUA, CAMANA BAY
A classic, spirit-led turn, Agua’s Meridian Old Fashioned brings depth and structure built on a blend of rum and Mackintosh Scotch whisky. The rum blend keeps the drink rounded and grounded, while the whisky adds a subtle smokiness that lingers just beneath the surface. Lime syrup offers a lift to the drink without pushing it too sweet, and the bitters tie everything together with a gentle spice. It’s a slow, smooth sip for a classy and considered evening.
STRONG | IVAN THE TERRIBLE
THE LOBSTER POT, GEORGE TOWN HARBOUR
As a coastal breeze blows on the balcony of George Town’s long-standing, much-loved local institution, sip on a Caribbean classic.
Built on a blend of four rums that add both complexity and depth, The Lobster Pot’s Ivan The Terrible is softened ever-so-slightly by a mixture of tropical juices, while 151 proof rum floater tops the drink off, giving it its ’Category Five’ reputation. Beneath, flavours of burnt sugar and citrus keep the cocktail balanced. A true Caymanian classic.
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