Opt for Don Papa Rum Not Rosé This Valentine's Day

Looking for something a little different, a bit more exciting for this Valentine's Day?

Then let the folks at Don Papa Rum help you. Their expert and skilled mixologists are encouraging you to embrace your love language of acts of service and shake up the perfect Don Papa Raspberry Sour cocktail for your loved one on February 14.  

Not keen on Champagne? Want to give rosé a miss this year? Then try this, instead!

Don Papa Raspberry Sour  

Ingredients:  

15ml Raspberry Liqueur  

25ml Lemon Juice  

50ml Don Papa Rum  

1 egg white  

Method:  

Add all ingredients to a shaker and then dry shake for 30 seconds without ice  

Add ice and then shake again until tin is frosty  

Strain into a glass over fresh ice, or into a coupe without ice 

Don Papa Rum is a 7-year aged, small batch rum crafted on the island of Negros in the Philippines. Known for its rich flora, charming fauna, and sugarcane cultivation, this captivating paradise has earned the nickname Sugarlandia – making it the perfect spirit to add a bit of magic to your celebrations.  

To learn more visit https://www.donpaparum.com

There's Only One Pumpkin Spice Drink You'll Need This Month

Apparently there's a really interesting and hot beverage trend this month. And here's how you can put a cocktail spin on it for October. 

Don Papa Rum's Pumpkin Spice Cocktail is simple to make and is sure to impress your family and friends. Just shake together the below ingredients and pour into a beautiful glass of your choice: 

45 ml Don Papa Rum 

100 ml Pumpkin Spice creamer 

45 ml coffee liqueur 

Whipped cream, to garnish (Optional) 

Pumpkin Spice mix, to garnish  

Don Papa Rum is the first premium single island rum from the Philippines and their ageing process highlights the original taste of Negros sugar cane. With notes of vanilla, honey and candied fruits, Don Papa Rum is the perfect base for your Pumpkin Spice creation.

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Celebrate National Mai Tai Day With a Don Papa Rum Twist!

I must admit I was totally unaware that it is National Mai Tai Day on August 30th.And Don Papa Rum invites us to celebrate National Mai Tai Day in the traditional Filippino way, with a Don Papa Rum Mai Tai Cocktail.

One of the key points for Don Papa Rum is to help you create great and exceptional,  really memorable moments. A nd what better way to mark this special day than by combining the classic Mai Tai with the rich, smooth flavours of Don Papa Rum with the Manila Jockey Club cocktail?

This spirit-forward twist on a classic seems to slow time down with every sip, delivering layers of bright, fruity notes paired really wonderfully with Don Papa Rum's unmistakable molasses profile.​

INGREDIENTS​

​50ml Don Papa Rum​

25ml Sweet Vermouth​

5ml Luxardo Maraschino​

1 Dash of Angostura Bitters​

1 Dash of Orange Bitters​

GLASSWARE​

​Chilled Cocktail Coupe​

HOW TO MAKE IT

​Combine ingredients in a mixing glass and fill with ice. Stir for 15 seconds to chill down the cocktail. Strain into a chilled cocktail coupe, and zest with orange oils. Garnish with a Maraschino cherry​ and serve.​ And enjoy, as this looks utterly delicious!