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Celiac.com 03/10/2021 - Even though the FDA recently confirmed that all distilled spirits, including rum, are gluten-free, we get a lot of questions from celiac community members wondering if certain brands and products are gluten-free. One question we see a lot is about Malibu Rum. Specifically, is Malibu Rum gluten-free and safe for people with celiac disease? This is logical as some ingredients added to flavor distilled alcohol can include gluten. Original Malibu Rum is just rum liqueur flavored with coconut. All distilled rum is gluten-free, unless gluten is added after distillation, which is very rare. According to the Malibu website, the company does "not add any known gluten ingredients in Malibu Original or in any of the Malibu Flavors.” The only allergen listed it coconut, which is a tree nut. The short answer is that Original Malibu Rum is considered gluten-free and safe for celiacs. The same is true for other Malibu Rum flavors, and associated Malibu Rum products, including Malibu Splash, Malibu Cans, Malibu Pouches. Still, always be careful with any pre-made drink mixes that contain rum, such as those intended for piña coladas — many of these contain gluten ingredients. Read labels and choose carefully. Malibu Rum's Gluten-Free By Ingredient Products: Malibu Rum Malibu Original Malibu Watermelon Malibu Lime Malibu Strawberry Malibu Pineapple Malibu Mango Malibu Passion Fruit Malibu Tropical Banana Malibu Black Malibu Red Malibu Fizzy Pink Lemonade Malibu Strawberry Kiwi Malibu Fizzy Mango Malibu Pina Colada Malibu Pineapple Malibu Rum Punch Pouches Malibu Blue Hawaiian Pouches Lastly, Malibu makes a coconut-flavored beer that is NOT gluten-free, so be careful with that. Also, according to their site, Malibu Splash products contain wheat as an allergen and are NOT gluten-free: Malibu Splash Strawberry Malibu Splash Lime Malibu Splash Passion Fruit Malibu Splash Pineapple

Celiac.com 09/17/2021 - We get a lot of questions about which particular products or brands are gluten-free, and safe for people with celiac disease. We especially get a lot of questions about liquor and alcohol. Recently, we've seen a lot of questions about rum. Specifically, which brands of rum are gluten-free? We covered some of this previously, in an article about gluten-free alcoholic beverages. But, that was prior to the FDA's declaration that all distilled alcohol is gluten-free. There are literally hundreds of brands of traditional and flavored rums. Nearly all traditional rums are distilled from sugar cane, and so they are naturally gluten-free and safe for celiacs. Watch out for rums that are flavored after distillation, as many of these contain gluten ingredients as flavoring. Unless the flavored rum is clearly gluten-free, such as Malibu or Bacardi, we recommend avoiding any rum flavored with unlabeled flavorings. As always, be sure to check labels, read ingredients, and choose carefully. Top Brands of Gluten-Free Rum Appleton Estate Jamaica Rum Unflavored rums made by Appleton Estate Jamaica Rum are distilled in copper stills, contains no added flavors, and are considered gluten-free. Appleton Estate Signature Appleton Estate 8 Year Old Reserve Appleton Estate 12 Year Old Rare Casks Appleton Estate 15 Year Old Black River Casks Appleton Estate 21 Year Old Nassau Valley Casks Bacardi All Bacardi rum, including all flavored Bacardi rum, is considered gluten-free and safe for celiacs. Bacardi 151 Bacardi Añejo Quatro Bacardi Black Bacardi Coconut Bacardi Dark Bacardi Gold Bacardi Gran Reserva Diez Bacardi Gran Reserva Limitada Bacardi Reserva Ocho Bacardi Spiced Bacardi Superior Bacardi White Bayou Rum Bayou Rum is an award-winning rum distilled in Louisiana from from locally grown fresh Louisiana sugarcane. Bayou White Bayou Single Barrel 1 Bayou Single Barrel 2 Bayou XO Mardi Gras Bayou Reserve Bundaberg Rum A much storied and much lauded Australian classic, Bundaberg Rum offers several unflavored options, including: Bundaberg Original Rum Bundaberg Spiced Rum Bundaberg Red Rum Bundy Wings Original Rum Captain Morgan A perennial bestseller and popular party favorite, Captain Morgan offers several unflavored options, including: Captain Morgan Original Spiced Rum Captain Morgan White Rum Captain Morgan 100 Proof Spiced Rum Captain Morgan Silver Spiced Rum Cruzan Though Cruzan rum does not claim or label its original rum as gluten-free, Cruzan's unflavored rums are considered gluten-free and safe for people with celiac disease. Cruzan Aged Light Rum Cruzan Aged Dark Rum Cruzan Single Barrel Rum Cruzan Estate Diamond Light Rum Cruzan Estate Diamond Dark Rum Cruzan Black Strap Rum Cruzan Hurricane Proof Havana Club Havana Club is a respected maker of rum. Their traditional non-flavored rums are considered gluten-free, including: Havana Club Añejo 3 Años Havana Club Añejo 7 Años Havana Club Cuban Dark Rum Havana Club Selección de los Maestros Malibu Rum Malibu Rum offers another refreshing exception to the rule of flavored rums. All Malibu rum flavors are considered gluten-free and safe for people with celiac disease: Malibu Rum Malibu Original Malibu Watermelon Malibu Lime Malibu Strawberry Malibu Pineapple Malibu Mango Malibu Passion Fruit Malibu Tropical Banana Malibu Black Malibu Red Montanya Distillers https://www.montanyarum.com/ We batch distill in the mountains using alembic copper pot stills over open flames, following in the footsteps of the earliest rum makers. Montanya's award-winning rums are finished with minute amounts of honey, less than .04% honey in every bottle. The acidity of the honey brings out the natural flavors of the sugar cane and the barrels. That, coupled with high altitude aging gives Montanya rum a unique, smooth and rich flavor. Montanya Platino Montanya Oro Montanya Exclusiva Montanya Valentina - Unlike other Montanya Rums, the Valentia has no added honey Montanya Aniversaria Mount Gay Rum The Mount Gay Rum visitors centre in Barbados claims to be the world's oldest active rum company, with its earliest confirmed deed from 1703. Mount Gay Rum offers six original non-flavored gluten-free rum options: Mount Gay Black Barrel Mount Gay Eclipse Mount Gay Extra Old Mount Gay Master Select Mount Gay Original Mount Gay Silver Myers’s Rum Myers’s Rum is distilled in Jamaica from pure molasses. It is plain and non-flavored and considered to be gluten-free. Meyers's Original Dark Meyers's Platinum White Rondiaz All plain, non-flavored versions of Rondiaz are gluten-free, including: Rondiaz Rum Rondiaz Dark Rum Rondiaz Gold Rum Tanduay Tanduay is the largest purveyor of rum on the plant, outselling even the legendary giant Bacardi. Tanduay Dark Tanduay Gold Tanduay Silver Tanduay White Again, except for brands that are known to be gluten-free, such as Bacardi and Malibu, beware of rums with flavorings added after distillation. Flavoring ingredients are often not listed and may contain gluten. So, unless you know otherwise, it's best to stick with plain, unflavored rums to be safe. Do you know about a good gluten-free rum that we missed? Share it in the comments below.

Celiac.com 02/03/2022 - Even with a clear declaration by the FDA that all distilled alcohol is gluten-free, and even with our article listing top brands of gluten-free rum, we still get a lot of questions about various brands of rum. One question we see a lot is about Meyer's rum. Specifically, is Meyer's rum gluten-free and safe for people with celiac disease? The short answer is YES. Meyer's Rum is considered gluten-free and safe for celiacs. According to the FDA, all distilled spirits, including rum, are gluten-free, so that means Meyer's and other major rums are gluten-free and safe for people with celiac disease. Meyer's, and other rums distilled from gluten-free sugar cane or other gluten-free ingredients contain no gluten ingredients from start to finish, and are naturally gluten-free. Remember, unless gluten ingredients are added after distillation, all rum is gluten-free. As always, read labels, and choose carefully. Meyer's Rum Meyer's Original Dark Rum Meyer's Platinum White Rum Here's a list of other top brands of gluten-free rum.

Celiac.com 06/15/2021 - With summer unofficially upon us, and officially looming, here are nine classic gluten-free cocktails to enjoy with Bacardi Rum. Bacardi Coconut & Pineapple Ingredients: 1½ ounces Bacardi Coconut Flavored Rum 3 ounces Pineapple Juice Directions: Fill a highball glass with ice. Add Bacardi Coconut Flavored Rum and pineapple juice. Bacardi & Cola Ingredients: 1½ ounces Bacardi Superior Rum 3 ounces Cola Directions: Fill a highball glass with ice. Add Bacardi Gold Rum and Cola. Bacardi Cuba Libre Ingredients: 1½ ounces Bacardi Gold Rum 3 ounces Cola 2 Lime Wedges Directions: Fill a highball glass with ice. Add Bacardi Gold Rum and Cola. Garnish with lime wedges. Bacardi Daiquiri Ingredients: 2 ounces Bacardi Superior Rum 1 ounces Lime Juice 2 teaspoon Extra Fine Sugar Directions: Place sugar and freshly pressed lime juice into a cocktail shaker and stir until the sugar has dissolved. Then pour in the Bacardi Superior rum and fill the shaker with half-cubed ice, followed by some half-crushed ice. Place the lid on the shaker and shake vigorously until thoroughly chilled. Finally, strain through a fine tea strainer into a chilled coupette. Bacardi Ginger Snap Ingredients: 1½ ounces Bacardi Gold Rum 3 ounces Ginger Ale Directions: Fill a highball glass with ice. Add Bacardi Gold Rum and Ginger Ale. Mix gently. Bacardi Limonade Ingredients: 1½ Ounces Bacardi Limón Flavored Rum 3 Ounces Lemonade Directions: Fill a highball glass with ice. Add Limón Flavored Rum and Lemonade. Garnish with lemon or lime wedges, as desired. Bacardi Lime & Soda Ingredients: 1½ ounces Bacardi Lime Flavored Rum 3 ounces Club Soda Lime wedges Directions: Fill a highball glass with ice. Add Lime Flavored Rum and Club Soda. Garnish with lime wedges, as desired. Bacardi Mojito Ingredients: 1½ ounces Bacardi Superior Rum ¾ ounces Lime Juice 12 Fresh Mint Leaves 2 teaspoons Extra Fine Sugar ¾ ounces Club Soda Directions: Take the lime wedges and squeeze them in the glass. Gently press together the limes and sugar. Add mint to glass, and muddle with bar spoon to release oil. Next, half fill the glass with crushed ice, add the Bacardi Superior rum & stir. Top with crushed ice, a sprig of mint and club soda. Bacardi Piña Colada Ingredients: 1½ ounces Bacardi Superior Rum 2¼ ounces Pineapple Juice ½ ounces Cream of Coconut ¼ ounces Lime Juice Directions: Fill a highball glass with ice. Add Bacardi Superior Rum, Pineapple Juice, Cream of Coconut, and Lime Juice. Mix well. Bacardi Rum Punch Ingredients: 1 ounces Bacardi Superior Rum ½ ounces Bacardi Black Rum ¼ ounces Grenadine 1 ounces Orange Juice 1 ounces Pineapple Juice ½ ounces Cranberry Juice Directions: Fill a highball glass with cubed ice. Add all ingredients to the glass. Stir to combine. Garnish with a lemon wedge.

Celiac.com 09/18/2021 - With the end of summer near, the warm weather cocktail season is in its last throes before fall. Captain Morgan rum has earned a loyal following among cocktail drinkers. All of Captain Morgan's unflavored rums are considered gluten-free and safe for people with celiac disease. Beware of rum with flavoring added after distillation, as they do not list flavoring ingredients, and may contain gluten. These cocktails are made with either Captain Morgan Original Spiced Rum of White rum. Here are seven great gluten-free cocktails to make with Captain Morgan rum: Captain Ginger Captain Morgan puts the twist on ginger ale. Ingredients: 1.5 oz Captain Morgan Original Spiced Rum 4 oz Ginger Ale (or Ginger Beer if available) Mint Sprig Directions: Muddle mint and lime in the bottom of a tall glass. Add ice, Captain Morgan Original Spiced Rum and Ginger Ale. Garnish with mint sprig and lime wheel, stir and server. Captain Iced Tea Iced tea, sweet or unsweet, with Captain Morgan is a perfect way to beat the heat. Ingredients: 1.5 oz Captain Morgan Original Spiced Rum 3 oz Iced Tea Lemon garnish Directions: Combine all ingredients in a glass over ice. Captain Pineapple With a Captain & Pineapple over ice, you're halfway to a piña colada and all the way to summer refreshment. Ingredients: 1.5 oz Captain Morgan Original Spiced Rum 4 oz Pineapple Juice Directions: Combine Captain Morgan Original Spiced Rum and pineapple juice in a glass over ice. Garnish with a fresh slice of pineapple and a mini umbrella. Captain Long Island Iced Tea When you want to day drink while pretending not to, this is the drink for you. Ingredients: 5 oz Captain Morgan White Rum 5 oz Smirnoff Vodka 5 oz Don Julio Blanco 5 oz Tanqueray London Dry 5 oz Triple sec 5 oz Simple syrup 5 oz Fresh lemon juice 1 Cola 1 Lemon wedge Directions: Add all ingredients into an ice-filled glass, except the cola. Top with cola and gently stir. Garnish with a lemon wedge. Frozen Pina Colada One of the legendary summer cocktails. Ingredients: 1.5 oz Captain Morgan Original Spiced Rum 0.5 oz Lime juice 1 oz Cream of coconut 0.5 oz Coconut water 0.5 oz Pineapple juice Ice Directions: Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Watermelon Sangria A fruity group cocktail that’s as red as Captain Morgan’s jacket. Ingredients: 2 cup Captain Morgan White Rum 1 Large watermelon 1 (750-ml) Bottle white wine, chilled 1 cup Seltzer 1/3 cup Lime juice (from about 6 limes) 2 Limes, thinly sliced 2 cups Assorted fresh or frozen fruit, such as pineapple, blueberries, and strawberries Directions: Slice off the top third of the watermelon lengthwise (save for later use) and score fruit with a knife. Using a large spoon or ice cream scoop, scoop out watermelon and transfer to blender Blend watermelon until smooth. (If desired, strain seeds.) Add white wine, White Rum, seltzer, and lime juice and stir until combined, then add limes and fruit Refrigerate until chilled, about 2 hours, then serve. Captain Caipirinha Some think of the Caipirinha as the best way to enjoy fall. Others think of it as a perfect hot weather drink. They're both right. Ingredients: 1.5 oz Captain Morgan White Rum Half lime, cut into wedges 2 tsp sugar Directions: In a glass, muddle the sugar and lime. Fill with ice, add the Captain Morgan White Rum, and stir briefly Garnish with a lime wheel

Celiac.com 02/04/2022 - Meyers's has been synonymous with great rum since its founding in Kingston, Jamaica by Fred L. Myers's in 1879. Myers's high quality, genuine Jamaican rum, has earned worldwide popularity among rum lovers. Winter, spring, summer or fall, here are six great cocktails with Meyers's rum. Meyers's Old Fashioned This rum version of the classic Old Fashioned is a great way to toast any occasion. Ingredients: 1½ parts Original Dark Rum ½ teaspoon granulated sugar A few dashes of bitters water 1 Maraschino cherry for garnish 1 orange or lemon peel for garnish Directions: Pour all ingredients into the old fashioned glass Add hot water Stir with a spoon until honey is dissolved Express the orange zest and serve Meyers's Rum Planters Punch Rum punch is a time-honored holiday classic, and this version with Meyer's Original Dark Rum is just about as iconic as it comes. Ingredients: 1 part freshly squeezed lime juice 2 parts simple syrup 3 parts Original Dark Rum A dash of bitters Orange slices, as garnish Directions: Mix in a shaker filled with ice Shake well Serve in a highball glass filled with shaved ice Garnish with an orange slice Meyers's Cuba Libre Ingredients: 1½ ounces Meyers's White Rum or Meyers's Original Dark Rum 3 ounces Cola 2 Lime Wedges Directions: Fill a highball glass with ice. Add Meyers's White Rum and Cola. Garnish with lime wedges. Use Original Dark Rum for a bolder, richer flavor. Meyers's Piña Colada Ingredients: 1½ ounces Myers's Original Dark Rum 1 ounce cream of coconut (canned) 2 ounces unsweetened pineapple juice ½ cup crushed ice 1 pineapple stick, as garnish 1 maraschino cherry, as garnish Directions: Combine all ingredients in shaker or blender. Shake, or blend at low speed, for 10 to 15 seconds. Pour over ice cubes in a tall glass. Garnish with a pineapple stick and cherry. Meyers's Lime Daiquiri Ingredients: 2 ounces Meyers's White Rum 1 ounces Lime Juice 2 teaspoon Extra Fine Sugar Directions: Place sugar and freshly pressed lime juice into a cocktail shaker and stir until the sugar has dissolved. Pour in the Meyers's Original Dark and fill the shaker with half-cubed ice, followed by some half-crushed ice. Place the lid on the shaker and shake vigorously until thoroughly chilled. Finally, strain through a fine tea strainer into a chilled coupette. Meyers's Rum Ginger Beer Ingredients: 2 ounces Ginger Beer 3 ounces Meyers's Rum Directions: Pour Meyers's rum into a rocks glass with ice. Add ginger beer. Garnish. Serve.

Celiac.com 01/29/2022 - Rum is one of the great anchors to a delicious winter cocktail. Mount Gay has been producing their classic Barbados rum for over 300 years. These classic winter cocktail recipes will help you get the most out of your rum this season. Honey Old Fashioned Ingredients: 1.5oz XO 1 bar spoon runny honey 2 dashes Angostura Bitters 1.5oz hot water Orange Zest Directions: Pour all Ingredients: into the old fashioned glass Add hot water Stir with a spoon until honey is dissolved Express the orange zest and serve Orange Eclipse Ingredients: 2oz Eclipse 1oz Blood Orange Juice .5oz Sweet Vermouth 4 dashes of Angostura Bitters Directions: Add all Ingredients: to shaker. Add ice, shake and strain into chilled coupe. Garnish with orange peel. Sparkling Sage Ingredients: 1.5oz Black Barrel .75oz Honey Syrup 3 Sage Leaves 2oz Dry Sparkling wine (to finish) Directions: Add rum, lime, honey and sage to shaker. Add ice and shake. Fine strain into champagne glass and top with sparkling wine. Garnish with lemon and sage. Out of Office Ingredients: 2oz Black Barrel .5oz Fresh Lime Juice .5oz Fresh Grapefruit .5oz Cinnamon Syrup .5oz Falernum Directions: Add all Ingredients: to shaker. Add ice and shake. Strain over ice in rocks glass. Garnish with grapefruit wheel. Chalet Chai Ingredients: 2 oz. Mount Gay Black Barrel or 2 oz. Mount Gay Extra Old 3 dashes Angostura bitters 1 rough cut sugar cube Orange peel Directions: Muddle the sugar and bitters in mixing glass. Add Mount Gay Black Barrel or Extra Old Rum, ice and stir. Strain into a tall glass over ice and garnish with an orange peel. Merry Maple Sour Ingredients: 2oz XO 1oz Fresh Lemon Juice .5oz Maple Syrup .5oz Egg White Directions: Add all Ingredients: into shaker. Dry shake, then shake with ice. Fine strain into chilled coupe. Express lemon oils over the surface. Garnish with a lemon peel.

Celiac.com 01/26/2022 - Even with a clear declaration by the FDA that all distilled alcohol is gluten-free, and even with our article listing top brands of liquor and gluten-free rum, we still get a lot of questions about various brands of rum. One question we see a lot is about Mount Gay rum. Specifically, is Mount Gay gluten-free and safe for people with celiac disease? The short answer is YES. Mount Gay Rum is considered gluten-free and safe for celiacs. According to the FDA, all distilled spirits, including rum, are gluten-free, so that means Mount Gay and other major rums are gluten-free and safe for people with celiac disease. Mount Gay rum, and other rums distilled from gluten-free sugar cane or other gluten-free ingredients contain no gluten ingredients from start to finish, and are naturally gluten-free. Remember, unless gluten ingredients are added after distillation, all rum is gluten-free. As always, read labels, and choose carefully. Always be careful with any pre-made drink mixes that contain rum, such as those intended for piña coladas — some of these ingredients could contain gluten ingredients. Gluten-free Mount Gay rums include: Mount Gay 1703 Master Select Mount Gay Andean Oak Cask Mount Gay Black Barrel Mount Gay Eclipse Mount Gay Extra Old Mount Gay Extra Old Peat Smoke Expression Mount Gay Master Select Mount Gay Port Cask Expression Mount Gay Pot Still Rum Mount Gay Silver

Celiac.com 12/16/2021 - Craving an eggnog, but not the eggs? You want a Coquito, my friend. Coquito is a traditional eggnog-like punch served at Christmas holiday celebrations in Puerto Rico. Sweet, creamy and rum-based, coquito is similar to eggnog, but the richness of coconut replaces the eggs. Best of all, you don't even need a fresh coconut. This recipe uses canned cream of coconut to make a delicious coquito that will wow your friends and thrill any eff-free friends and family. Ingredients: 1 can cream of coconut (15-ounce) 1 can sweetened condensed milk (14-ounce) 1 can evaporated milk (12-ounce) 12 ounces white rum, or to taste 1 teaspoon coconut extract 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon ¼ teaspoon ground cloves ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg Ground nutmeg, ground cinnamon, or cinnamon sticks, for garnish Directions: Use a blender or an immersion blender for this recipe. If you use an immersion blender, then a tall pitcher will come in handy. To the blender or pitcher, add cream of coconut, sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, rum, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and coconut and vanilla extracts. Blend until well mixed Pour into a glass pitcher or bottle and cover. Chill for about 1 hour before serving. Coquito tastes best very cold. Before serving, shake the coquito until well mixed. Pour into a small glass and sprinkle the top with nutmeg or cinnamon or garnish with a cinnamon stick.

Celiac.com 12/14/2021 - A steaming cup of hot apple cider on a chilly day is a lovely thing. Better still might be a bit of rum and Schnapps to help warm the soul and make the spirit even brighter. With a delightful aroma, this is simple punch of spices, rum, cinnamon schnapps, and delicious clear apple cider are sure to be a holiday hit, especially with the Goldschlager's tiny gold flakes to dazzle. Clear apple cider is essential for full effect. Dark rum, like Bacardi Gold is recommended, but nearly any rum will do. Use more or less liquor as desired. Preparation is easy, just one pot on the stove, a slow cooker. Ingredients: 1½ cups dark rum 1½ cups Goldschläger Cinnamon Schnapps 4 cups apple cider 4 cinnamon sticks 6 whole allspice berries 10 whole cloves 1 orange, sliced Directions: Slow Cooker Method: Combine the ingredients in your slow cooker, stir, and cook on low setting for 2 to 3 hours. Stir the cider occasionally. If needed, you can set the cooker on the warm setting for another hour or two. I like to use a tea ball for the spices, which makes them easier to remove Stovetop Method: Combine all the ingredients in a pot. Stir and cover. Heat and slowly bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Lower the heat, cover, and allow to simmer for 1 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally. Transfer to an insulated punch bowl and serve in mugs, or keep covered on the stove and warm as desired.

Celiac.com 11/04/2021 - Eggnog is a great holiday tradition, and a wonderful way to have dessert and drinks all in one glass. Here are six great gluten-free eggnog recipes to keep you and your guests delighted for the holidays and beyond. Traditional Rum Eggnog Ingredients: 12 large eggs, separated ½ cup superfine sugar, divided 12 ounces heavy cream 2 tablespoons pure almond extract 2 tablespoons pure vanilla extract 2¼ cups aged dark rum Grated cinnamon, for garnish Grated nutmeg, for garnish Directions: Separate the eggs into two bowls. With a hand mixer, beat the yolk until stiff. Beat the white with 1 teaspoon sugar until peaks form. Slowly fold the white and yolk together using a spoon. In a separate bowl, beat the cream with the almond and vanilla extracts and the remaining teaspoon of sugar until stiff. Add the rum and stir gently. Refrigerate overnight, or serve immediately over ice in a punch or martini glass. Garnish with grated nutmeg and cinnamon. Serve and enjoy. Quick Classic Rum Eggnog Ingredients: 12 egg yolks 1 cup sugar, plus 3 tablespoon 3 pints whole milk 3 cups heavy cream ½ cup rum ¼ cup brandy 1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg 12 egg whites Directions: In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat the egg yolks until they lighten in color. Gradually add the 1/3 cup sugar and continue to beat until it is completely dissolved. Add the milk, cream, bourbon and nutmeg and stir to combine. Place the egg whites in the bowl of a stand mixer and beat to soft peaks. With the mixer still running gradually add the 1 tablespoon of sugar and beat until stiff peaks form. Whisk the egg whites into the mixture. Chill and serve. Classic Brandy Eggnog Ingredients: 6 large eggs 2 large egg yolks ½ cup sugar ¼ teaspoon salt 4 cups whole milk ½ to 1½ cups brandy, bourbon, or dark rum, to taste 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract ½ teaspoon freshly-grated nutmeg, plus more for garnish ¼ cup cold heavy cream Directions: Keep the cream in the refrigerator. To a 4-quart saucepan, add the eggs, egg yolks, sugar, and salt, and whisk well until combined. Pour the milk in a slowly until fully incorporated. Vigorously whisk the mixture. Place the saucepan on the stove on the lowest possible heat setting. Stir the mixture continuously until an instant-read thermometer reaches 160 F and the mixture thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon. Be patient. This usually takes about 25 to 30 minutes. Strain the mixture through a fine sieve into a large bowl to remove any small bits of cooked egg. Add the brandy, plus the vanilla extract and nutmeg. Start with the ½ cup of brandy, taste, and add more to taste, stirring well. Remember, more liquor makes thinner eggnog, with a stronger brandy flavor. Pour the eggnog into a glass pitcher and cover with a lid or plastic wrap. Chill the egg custard mixture in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours. To serve, pour the cold heavy cream into a bowl and whip until it forms soft peaks. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cold custard mixture until combined, being careful not to deflate the cream. Serve in chilled cups or glasses and garnish with an additional sprinkle of nutmeg. Classic Eggnog with Rum & Brandy Ingredients: 2 dozen eggs ½ bottle brandy (375 ml) ½ cup Myers rum ½ cup Bacardi light rum ½ cup peach brandy ½ cup apple brandy 1 lbs sugar 1¾ quarts milk ½ pint whipping cream nutmeg Directions: Separate the egg yolks from 1 dozen eggs, Save and chill egg whites. Whip egg yolks until blended Stirring constantly to prevent curdling. Add the Brandy, Myers rum, Bacardi, Apple brandy, and Peach brandy. Stir gently Mixing in milk, whipping cream, and 1 pound of sugar. Chill for 6 hours or overnight. Before serving beat the egg whites until a smooth consistency. Gently fold into Egg Nog Serve with a dash of nutmeg. Give your car keys to someone not drinking the Egg Nog. Classic Holiday Eggnog with Bourbon Ingredients: 1 liter Bourbon 1 quart whole milk 1 quart heavy cream 2 dozen eggs – separate yolks and whites 1½ cups sugar Nutmeg for garnish Directions: In a large bowl, beat the egg yolks until they lighten in color. Slowly add 1 cup sugar and continue to whip until dissolved. Add cream, milk and bourbon and stir to combine. In a separate bowl, beat whites until they stand in soft peaks. Gradually add in ½ cup of sugar until stiff peaks form. Whisk egg whites and yolk mixture together in a large punch or serving bowl. Chill, garnish with nutmeg and serve. Note: You can slowly cook eggnog, which will be ready at exactly 160 degrees. Add Bourbon and egg white mixture just before serving, after the eggnog has cooled. Captain Morgan Dairy-Free Coconut Eggnog Ingredients: 6 large, free range eggs ¾ cup 100% pure Canadian maple syrup 2 cups dairy free, unsweetened coconut milk 2 cups full fat coconut milk 1 cup Captain Morgan Original Spiced Rum Pinch of nutmeg Directions: In two large mixing bowls, separate egg yolks from egg whites. Cover bowl of egg white and refrigerate until just before serving. Use a hand mixer to beat egg yolks until thick and creamy. Beat in ½ cup of maple syrup, coconut milk and coconut cream until the mixture is light and frothy. Stir in Captain Morgan Original Spiced Rum, or spiced rum of choice. Whisk gently until combined. Add 4 cinnamon sticks and a pinch of nutmeg to the mixture. Refrigerate, covered, for at least 4 hours (preferably overnight) to allow the alcohol to ‘cook’ the eggs and sterilize the eggnog. Just before serving, remove egg whites from refrigerator, and beat egg them until stiff. Gradually beat in the remaining ¼ cup of maple syrup until the mixture becomes glossy and forms stiff peaks. Remove and discard cinnamon sticks, then fold egg white mixture into the egg nog, until rich and creamy. Garnish each glass with dark chocolate shavings and a cinnamon stick, as desired. Serve immediately.

Celiac.com 10/28/2021 - Rum is one of the most popular cold weather and holiday drinks. It goes great in punches, toddies, egg nogs, or cocktails. Just in time for the holiday season, here are six of the best seasonal cocktails and drinks made with Bacardi, Meyers, Mount Gay, and Captain Morgan. Bacardi Rum Toddy The toddy is perhaps the simplest and most classic hot cocktail of all. Hot water, honey, lemon and booze, and you're ready to go. This version uses Bacardi Gold Rum and garnishes with a cinnamon stick to seal the deal. Ingredients: 1½ oz Bacardi Gold Rum 3 ounces hot water ¼ ounce honey 1 lemon wedge 1 cinnamon stick cloves (optional) Directions: Pour hot water into a ceramic or tempered glass mug Squeeze lemon juice into water Stir in honey until dissolved Add Bacardi Gold Rum and stir gently Garnish with cinnamon stick and lemon wedge Meyer's Rum Planters Punch Rum punch is a time-honored holiday classic, and this version with Meyer's Original Dark Rum is just about as iconic as it comes. Ingredients: 1 part freshly squeezed lime juice 2 parts simple syrup 3 parts Original Dark Rum A dash of bitters Orange slices, as garnish Directions: Mix in a shaker filled with ice Shake well Serve in a highball glass filled with shaved ice Garnish with an orange slice Meyer's Hot Buttered Rum Whether you're sharing quality time with friends and family, or cuddled up at home enjoying some quiet time alone, a hot buttered rum made with Meyers Original Dark is an ideal way to toast the holidays. Ingredients: 2 teaspoons packed brown sugar 1 tablespoon melted unsalted butter 1 dash pure vanilla extract 2 cloves ¼ teaspoon nutmeg 2 ounces rum Hot water to top off Whipped cream or cinnamon stick for garnish Directions: Warm a mug by filling with hot water. After mug is warm to touch, pour out the water. In the mug, combine the brown sugar, butter, and vanilla extract. Stir to combine well. Add Meyer's rum to taste. Top off with hot water. Garnish with whipped cream or cinnamon stick. Mount Gay Honey Old Fashioned This Mount Gay Rum version of the classic Old Fashioned is a great way to toast the holidays. Ingredients: 1.5oz Mount Gay XO rum 1 bar spoon runny honey 2 dashes Angostura Bitters 1.5oz hot water Orange Zest Directions: Pour all ingredients into the old fashioned glass Add hot water Stir with a spoon until honey is dissolved Express the orange zest and serve Mount Gay Eclipse The Mount Gay Eclipse is like a super grown-up Screwdriver. Yes, please. Ingredients: 2oz Eclipse 1oz Blood Orange Juice .5oz Sweet Vermouth 4 dashes of Angostura Bitters Directions: Add all ingredients to shaker Add ice, shake and strain into chilled coupe Garnish with orange peel Captain Morgan Dairy-Free Coconut Eggnog This recipe uses coconut milk and Captain Morgan Original Spiced Rum to create an unforgettable non-dairy spin on classic egg nog. Ingredients: 6 large, free range eggs ¾ cup 100% pure Canadian maple syrup 2 cups dairy free, unsweetened coconut milk 2 cups full fat coconut milk 1 cup Captain Morgan Original Spiced Rum Pinch of nutmeg Directions: In two large mixing bowls, separate egg yolks from egg whites. Cover bowl of egg white and refrigerate until just before serving. Use a hand mixer to beat egg yolks until thick and creamy. Beat in ½ cup of maple syrup, coconut milk and coconut cream until the mixture is light and frothy. Stir in Captain Morgan Original Spiced Rum, or spiced rum of choice. Whisk gently until combined. Add 4 cinnamon sticks and a pinch of nutmeg to the mixture. Refrigerate, covered, for at least 4 hours (preferably overnight) to allow the alcohol to ‘cook’ the eggs and sterilize the eggnog. Just before serving, remove egg whites from refrigerator, and beat egg them until stiff. Gradually beat in the remaining ¼ cup of maple syrup until the mixture becomes glossy and forms stiff peaks. Remove and discard cinnamon sticks, then fold egg white mixture into the egg nog, until rich and creamy. Garnish each glass with dark chocolate shavings and a cinnamon stick, as desired. Serve immediately.

Celiac.com 09/15/2021 - Even with a clear declaration by the FDA that all distilled alcohol is gluten-free, we still get a lot of questions about alcohol, and cocktails. Specifically, we get a lot of questions about various kinds of rum. One question we see a lot is about Captain Morgan rum. Specifically, is Captain Morgan gluten-free and safe for people with celiac disease? The short answer is yes, mostly. Original Captain Morgan rum is considered gluten-free and safe for celiacs. The same is not necessarily true for other Captain Morgan flavored rums. According to the FDA, all distilled spirits, including rum, are gluten-free, so that means Captain Morgan and other major rums are gluten-free and safe for people with celiac disease. Rum distilled from gluten-free sugar cane or other gluten-free ingredients contain no gluten ingredients from start to finish, and are naturally gluten-free. So, unless gluten ingredients are added after distillation, all rum is gluten-free. As always, read labels, and choose carefully. Beware of flavored rums, as they may contain gluten ingredients added after distillation. And be careful with any pre-made drink mixes that contain rum, such as those intended for piña coladas, as many of these contain gluten ingredients. As always, read labels, choose carefully, and watch out for gluten ingredients added after distillation. Here's a list of Captain Morgan and related products that are considered gluten-free: Captain Morgan Original Spiced Rum Captain Morgan White Rum Captain Morgan 100 Proof Spiced Rum Captain Morgan Silver Spiced Rum Remember, plain old distilled rum is gluten-free, but because flavoring ingredients may not be listed, it's unclear whether the flavored versions of Captain Morgan include gluten ingredients or not. For that reason, we do not recommend them for people with celiac disease. Flavored Captain Morgan Rums that may contain unlisted gluten ingredients include: Captain Morgan Sliced Apple Captain Morgan Black Spiced Rum Captain Morgan Private Stock Captain Morgan Coconut Rum Captain Morgan Pineapple Rum Captain Morgan Gingerbread Spiced Captain Morgan Orange Vanilla Twist

Celiac.com 08/12/2021 - Even with a clear declaration by the FDA that all distilled alcohol is gluten-free, we still get a lot of questions about alcohol, and cocktails. Specifically, we get a lot of questions about various kinds of rum. One question we see a lot is about Bacardi. Specifically, is Bacardi gluten-free and safe for people with celiac disease? The short answer is yes. Bacardi Rum is considered gluten-free and safe for celiacs. The same is true for other Bacardi Rum flavors, and associated Bacardi Rum products, including Bacardi Rum Punch, Bacardi Cans, Bacardi Pouches. Still, always be careful with any pre-made drink mixes that contain rum, such as those intended for piña coladas — many of these contain gluten ingredients. According to the FDA, all distilled spirits, including rum, are gluten-free, so that means Bacardi and other major rums are gluten-free and safe for people with celiac disease. Rum distilled from gluten-free sugar cane or other gluten-free ingredients contain no gluten ingredients from start to finish, and are naturally gluten-free. Remember, unless gluten ingredients are added after distillation, all rum is gluten-free. As always, read labels, and choose carefully. A list of Bacardi Rum and related products that are considered gluten-free, or else labeled gluten-free: Bacardi Rum Añejo Quatro Black Coconut Dark Gold Gran Reserva Diez Gran Reserva Limitada Reserva Ocho Spiced Superior White Bacardi Ready to Drink Cans Mojito Bahama Mama Limon and Lemonade Lime and Soda Sunset Punch