RUM: Shake, Muddle, Stir

Meet the best rum-makers on the planet and the most exciting mixes that can be made from the spirit. How about upgrading your mulled wine to a Hot Spiced Pear and Ginger concoction with Stone's Ginger Wine and spiced rum? Or try the Twister, the contemporary equivalent to the Hurricane with orange juice, lime juice and sweet grenadine rather than the original passion fruit syrup and fresh lemon? All you need is a shaker, ice and garnish with a slice and cocktail umbrella! The Tangerine Rosemary Rum Punch looks fabulous with a couple of sprigs of rosemary popping out from the tall glass, or the classics like Dark and Stormy, Piña Colada, Cuba Libre, Mojito, Mai Tai and all of the Daiquiris, the iconic rum, citrus and sugar trifecta that has been the downfall of many! The slippery slope begins with the sedate Hemingway and ends with a total sausage-party of a drink - the Strawberry Daiquiri with all its bold campness. Sailor's Regret, The Muay Tai Face-Kicker, Pink Rivera with St-Germain elderflower liquor or a Desert Punch with orange and mandarin bitters and fresh chillies. Oozing style and flavour, from the laid-back beaches to your naughty side with stormy flavours of the Dirty Little Ruby, perfect levels of sweet and sour, and delicious Hot Rum Toddy, Dan Jones will have you stirring up more adventurous mixes in no time. Over 40 tantalising cocktails as well as recipes for DIY syrups, sours, infusions and more, the book proves how versatile this golden liquor is. With cut-out front cover, 144 extra large pages, lots of wonderful line art and numbered step-by-step ingredients and recipes and clever tips.