This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Don Q rum. All opinions are 100% mine.
I’m one of those people who finds a cocktail and sticks with it for a while. There was the seven months spanning a Maine winter where I basically only drank wishful-thinking Mai Tais, the two or three months of Caipirinhas I really got into after finding a mix by chance, you get the idea. Not necessarily a bad thing, but this is how I ended up falling in love with Moscow Mules about two years after the rest of the world stopped going crazy for them. So ginger-y! So refreshing!
When Don Q reached out about creating a cocktail with their Spiced rum, I really wanted to incorporate some of that ginger-y goodness from all those copper-cupped drinks I’ve been consuming lately. And the decision was definitely easy- how about a Dark and Stormy, sub Don Q Spiced Rum? DONE.
Who’s excited about an easy peasy cocktail that will thrill everyone at your parties this season? (Raises hand.) This is TOTALLY one of those.
You’ll just need lots of ice, some good quality ginger beer, and a bottle of Don Q’s Oak Barrel Spiced Rum. Now, listen closely, there are some REALLY good reasons to make sure that you’re buying Don Q. Here are a few:
- It’s made in Puerto Rico, which is known for excellent rum- they’ve been producing it since 1865 on the island! (Not to mention I’m sure we can all agree that after this year’s devastating hurricane season, shopping for rum from Puerto Rico seems like a simple and easy way to support from afar, no?)
- Don Q isn’t just passionate about quality- they also invest in producing their products as responsibly as possible. Don Q is one of the few distilleries in the world that doesn’t dump waste water right into the ocean. (OTHER DISTILLERIES DUMP THEIR WASTE WATER INTO THE OCEAN?) They’ve even partnered with the Surfrider Foundation- a non-profit organization dedicated to the protection of the world’s ocean and beaches. I LOVE companies that put effort into both their own practices and outreach and education- fist bump, Don Q.
- The Spiced Rum is EXCELLENT. It’s warm, rich, and deliciously spiced- just how you want it.
With a blended family of drinkers and non-drinkers, I love simple pour and serve cocktails like this one. I’ll probably bring some honey or brown sugar cubes with too- just in case anyone wants me to stir in a bit of extra sweetness at my family’s holiday dinner.
Tell me what you’re drinking this season! And, assuming there’s anything left over (doubtful), what else would you recommend I make with this delicious spiced rum?
