Sip and Vibe SLC’s "Rum in Bloom" Mixology Class

A vibrant and refreshing mixology experience celebrating the bright, floral, and tropical flavors of spring and summer, featuring light and dark rum in four delicious cocktails.

Rum Tiki Cocktails

History of Rum: Light vs. Dark

Light Rum

• Typically aged in stainless steel tanks or lightly charred barrels

• Has a mild, smooth, and slightly sweet flavor

• Commonly used in tropical, citrus-forward, and refreshing cocktails

Dark Rum

• Aged in charred oak barrels, giving it a deeper color and complex flavors

• Rich notes of caramel, vanilla, molasses, and spice

• Best for bold, dessert-style cocktails and warm flavors

Bartender Equipment Overview

Bartender Equipment

• Boston Shaker – Used for shaking and chilling cocktails

• Strainer – Filters out ice and fruit pulp when pouring

• 1 & 2 oz Jigger – Ensures accurate measurements

• Muddler – Extracts flavors from herbs, fruits, and spices

Hands-On Cocktail Making

Tropical Citrus Blossom (Light & Refreshing)

Ingredients:

• 2 oz light rum

• 1 oz fresh orange juice

• 1 oz fresh pineapple juice

• 0.5 oz lemon juice

• 0.5 oz honey syrup

• 1.5 oz club soda

• Garnish: Orange wheel & edible flower

Instructions:

1. Add all ingredients (except club soda) to a shaker with ice.

2. Shake for 15 seconds and strain into a tall glass filled with ice.

3. Top with club soda and gently stir.

4. Garnish and serve.

   
   

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Guava Sunset Sangria (Fruity & Elegant)

Ingredients:

• 1 oz light rum

• 2 oz dry white wine

• 1 oz fresh guava juice

• 0.5 oz fresh orange juice

• Fresh strawberry & peach slices

• Garnish: Orange wheel & fresh mint

Instructions:

1. Muddle fruit slices in a glass.

2. Add rum, wine, guava juice, and orange juice.

3. Fill with ice, stir, and let sit for 2 minutes.

4. Garnish and serve.

   
   

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Mango Basil Spritz (Herbal & Tropical)

Ingredients:

• 2 oz white rum

• 1.5 oz fresh mango purée

• 0.75 oz fresh lime juice

• 0.5 oz basil-infused simple syrup

• 2 oz club soda

• Garnish: Basil leaf & mango slice

Instructions:

1. Shake rum, mango purée, lime juice, and basil syrup with ice.

2. Strain into a tall glass filled with ice.

3. Top with club soda and stir.

4. Garnish and serve.

   
   

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Toasted Marshmallow Dessert Shooter (Indulgent & Fun)

Ingredients:

• 1 oz dark rum

• 0.5 oz crème de cacao

• 0.5 oz cream

• Garnish: Toasted marshmallow

Instructions:

1. Shake rum, crème de cacao, and cream with ice.

2. Strain into a shot glass.

3. Top with a toasted marshmallow and serve.