Rachael Ray

What is it?

distilled from sugar, rum comes in different varieties - light, gold or dark, spiced, coconut, and others. Light rum has a light flavor and is best used as a base in cocktails with other stronger flavors. Gold and dark rums have been aged for longer periods of time and often have molasses added; they can be enjoyed straight or on the rocks, or as the main ingredient in a cocktail.

Favorite Brands?

Bacardi comes in light, dark, gold or spiced. Meyers is a favorite dark brand which is especially tasty mixed with citrus juices like orange and pineapple. Mount Gay is a popular gold rum and Malibu is a favorite coconut rum. Captain Morgan is a spiced rum standard.