What to do with leftover rum

Rum adds a strong flavour to savoury dishes, meat glazes, and desserts. Find out how you can use up leftover rum in your dishes here.

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Recipes with rum

How to use up leftover rum

Hot rum coffee
Add a shot of rum and Irish cream liqueur to fresh black coffee, then top with whipped double cream and a little icing sugar. Sift cocoa powder over the top to serve.
Classic mojito cocktail
Put a small handful of mint leaves in a tall glass with 1 tbsp demerara sugar and a handful of ice, then muddle with an upside-down wooden spoon. Add 30ml rum, 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice and 50ml soda water, then mix well.

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