I usually think of rum as a summertime treat. You know- Cuba libre, mojitos, umbrella drinks, etc. However, I have created my own winter rum cocktail!
It does not have a clever name yet. I'm still working on that part, but here is the recipe:
1 part dark rum
3 parts San Pellegrino Chinotto
Not too much ice. It is already chilly outside. And probably not a spiced rum either. The flavor of the Chinotto is enough already.
If you are not familiar with Chinotto, it is an Italian citrus fruit. The flavor to me is a combination of pear or persimmon with a blood orange. You can still find decent pears this late in winter and the oranges are great and ripe, so this feels like a season appropriate flavor.
The San Pellegrino drink is carbonated so you do not need to add any club soda to the cocktail. Plus, I don't put in too much ice because I go light on the rum and don't want to dilute it with water.
Enjoy!
