Open wide and get ready to drink these Rum sandwiches as BourbonBlog.com serves up two rum cocktail inspired by both the BLT sandwich and the cheeseburger.
We’re using Flor de Caña Rum and even some beef, so these drinks will become the meal and beverage in one!
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Rum Cheeseburger Cocktail Recipe
Created by Trevor Burnett and Whitney Munro, Tipicular Fixin’s
1 oz Flor de Caña 7 yr rum
2 muddled Roma tomatoes
1 oz Iceberg lettuce water
1 oz Beef (well reduced)
2 tbsp Toasted bread crumbs
1 tsp Dry mustard powder
2 tbsp Aged cheddar
1 large Kosher dill pickle
Salt and pepper to taste
Muddle tomatoes, add ice, and slowly pour lettuce water. Stir rum and beef jus together in stainless shaker. Float rum mixture over ice. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Garnish: Cheddar frico and pickle knot.
Garnish instructions:
Heat pan to medium heat, sprinkle in cheddar and use sides of spoon to gather cheese into a circle. Brown and remove from pan to cool on plate.
Mix bread crumbs with dry mustard. Wet rim of glass with pickle juice, dip glass in crumb mixture.
BLT Rum Cocktail
Created by Niccole Trzaska
1.5 oz of Bacon-infused Flor de Caña 7 yr rum
2 oz Sacramento tomato juice
Dash Worcestershire sauce
Pinch celery salt
Pinch black pepper
Squeeze of lemon juice
Dollop of horseradish
Fresh Cilantro to taste
Pour all ingredients over ice shake and then strain over ice.
Garnish:
One piece of bib lettuce
wrapped around a thick piece of crispy apple wood smoked bacon and an avocado slice. Use a toothpick or skewer to secure with a cherry tomato.