We’ve reinvented a classic Dark & Stormy into a Dark & Handsome (Rum Moscow Mule) with some help from Vara Anejo Rum and a Tajín salted lip for that extra spice in your life.
A great way to learn about a place and their culture is to enjoy its local spirits. It’s incredible what this Rum Moscow Mule cocktail can do to enliven the senses. Not to mention this recipe is perfectly mixed for the heat of summer, expressing the flavors and magic of New Mexico.
What’s So Special About Vara Anejo Rum?
Vara Anejo Rum gets its luscious taste through a their production process. This process starts with the careful refinement of a rich but also balanced dark molasses. Then, artisanal distilling perfects the science of ensures a precise proprietary aging process. The resulting spirit has a smooth character with hints of caramelized sugar and also sweet vanilla. Its forwardness in a sandalwood spiciness layers with wood spice, caramelized sugar, and roasted nuts. It all makes this elevated rum the best pick for making a Rum Moscow Mule since it blends well with the lime and ginger beer.
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Dark and Handsome (Rum Moscow Mule)
Description
The Dark and Stormy is about to get an upgrade.
Ingredients
- Tajin Clasico Seasoning to salt the glass rim
- 2 oz Vara Anejo Rum
- ¾ oz lime juice
- 4 oz ginger beer
Instructions
- Season glass rim with Tajin.
- Add ice and ingredients then gently stir.
Recipe by Gabe Gomez
Photography by Tira Howard
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