Bustle recently put together a recipe for a delicious rum-based cocktail that is infused with sweet stone fruit. While berries are often associated with summer, stone fruit is equally appropriate for cooler weather. This recipe takes advantage of the late summer harvest by adding plums to a traditional cocktail.
The easy recipe puts a summertime twist on the classic 'Dark and Storm' recipe. The delicious cocktail features spiced rum, ginger beer, plum slices and a wedge of lime. The plum is muddled directly in the drink, which provides a hint of sweetness and astringency. The delicate taste of the sweet stone fruit pairs perfectly with the powerful flavors of the rum and ginger beer. The muddled skin also gives the cocktail a gorgeous mauve color that makes it appear even more tantalizing.
What's Driving This Trend
- Fruit-infused Cocktails
- Opportunity to create innovative cocktail recipes by infusing different fruits into traditional beverage recipes.
- Seasonal Ingredients
- Chance for mixologists and bartenders to incorporate seasonal ingredients, like stone fruit, into their cocktail creations.
- Colorful Cocktails
- Innovative opportunity to create visually appealing cocktails by using natural ingredients, such as plum, to add vibrant colors.
Who This Affects Most
- Food & Beverage
- Incorporating stone fruit into cocktail recipes can create new product offerings and enhance the beverage industry.
- Hospitality
- Hotels, bars, and restaurants can leverage the trend of fruit-filled cocktails to enhance their menus and attract customers looking for unique drink experiences.
- Mixology Accessories
- Innovative cocktail tools and accessories that make it easier to muddle fruits and create visually appealing cocktails can capitalize on the trend for fruit-filled rum cocktails.
