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Entertaining
at home has never been more popular, which means being the 'host
with the most' is the new measure of social success. Whether serving
canapés and cocktails, or three course meals, why not give
your guests something new and exciting that is guaranteed to
invigorate their taste buds and have them talking about their
evening, long after it's over?
To capitalise on the growing
passion for new gourmet experiences, Authentic Caribbean Rum and its
True Rum campaign has teamed rum authority Ian Burrell and chocolate
expert Chantal Coady, founder of Rococo Chocolates, to create a range
of Authentic Caribbean Rum and chocolate pairings, and recipes to
tease and titillate the palates of your guests.
From matching full bodied,
vibrant golden rum with basil and Persian lime dark chocolate, to
teaming rounded rum with a smoky finish with a passion fruit and
mango chocolate - Ian and Chantal have come up with something for
every taste. The true Rum Campaign is hoping many people will be
inspired by this sensory sensation to experiment with different types
of Authentic Caribbean Rum and chocolate to create their own perfect matches.
Ian Burrell says: "Of all
the spirits you can match with chocolate, none offers the diversity
and versatility of aged, golden Caribbean rums. The subtle
complexities and richness of these unique spirits brings out the full
flavour of the chocolate and vice versa, combining to provide an
irresistible double act that will appeal to both the connoisseur and
beginner gourmand."
Aged golden rum is currently the
fastest growing spirit category in the UK and while it is best
enjoyed straight-up, over ice or with a little water to 'open-up' the
drink, there are many other ways to enjoy it including in a range of
classic cocktails and with food.
As well as straight chocolate and
rum matching, Ian and Chantal have created a range of exciting ways
to get the best out of this unique relationship, including:
Rum &
chocolate cocktail - An exotic marriage of Authentic
Caribbean Rum and chocolate, served with garnish of fresh raspberries
and a chocolate truffle.
Rum &
chocolate tapenade - Amaze your guests with a sweet and
savoury combination that is the perfect entrée for the chic
soiree.
Rum &
hot chocolate - The after dinner drink for the
sophisticated end to an evening.
For those interested in finding
out more about Authentic Caribbean Rum, including rum and chocolate
matching, the True Rum campaign is hosting a number of tasting events
around the country later in the year. Events will be held in London
and most major cities, including Edinburgh, Leeds, Manchester,
Cardiff and Bristol.
For more information about
Authentic Caribbean Rum and consumer tasting tours, please visit: www.truerum.com.
For more information on Rococo chocolates visit www.rococochocolates.com
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Rum Hot Chocolate
Ingredients
- Serves 4
6 oz (160g) best-quality
bittersweet dark chocolate
Small pinch of salt
2¼ cups (18fl oz/500ml) milk
1 tbsp super fine caster sugar
2 tbsp dark rum
1 demi-tasse cup (2floz/50ml)
espresso coffee
For the
whipped cream
¼ cup (2floz/50 ml)
crème frache or heavy double cream
2 tbsp milk
1 ½ tsp superfine caster sugar
For the
grated chocolate
3/4oz (20 g high quality bitter
sweet dark chocolate) grated
Method
Make the whipped cream in
advance. Chill the bowl in which you are going to whip the
crème fraiche. Add the crème fraiche, milk and sugar.
Beat with an electric hand-held beater, until stiff.
Chill until you are ready to
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Rum and
Chocolate Cocktail
Ingredients
35ml of Authentic Caribbean Rum
25ml Chocolate Liqueur
10ml of Raspberry Puree
10ml Lychee Juice
10ml Double Cream
Method
1. Shake the Authentic Caribbean
Rum, Chocolate Liqueur, Raspberry Puree and Lychee juice together in
a cocktail shaker leaving the cream to one side
2.Strain the mixture into a
chilled cocktail glass and very gently pour a small amount of cream
on to the top of the mixture
3. Garnish with a flame dusting
of chocolate powder, place three raspberries on to a cocktail stick
and place on the surface to decorate
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