First a secret spice recipe including orange and vanilla is distilled in a flame-fired Cornish copper pot still, then blended with Jamaican pot still rum and a light, column-still rum from the Dominican Republic. Twin Fin is then finished with a touch of Pedro Ximenez sherry for natural balance and rested over charred oak chips for a rich golden warmth. It may not have the depth and character of some of the more “serious” varieties of flavored and spiced rums, but coconut rum holds a revered place in the pantheon of fruity drinks. It's not highly alcoholic, and diluting it even further with soda or fruit juice means it's great for daytime sipping. 4. Can you drink coconut rum by itself? Place on a plate or sheet pan to dry. Put in the freezer for at least an hour or until firm and cold.

Club Soda: Use club soda or sparkling water, both of which have a neutral flavor. You can use Sprite or 7Up as well, but they will add a stronger lime taste. When the sun comes out, everyone gets a little overexcited in the UK. Suddenly it’s all about “alfresco” dining, or sipping on something a little tropical to get you in the mood for warmer months. Combine the sugar and water in a small saucepan and bring to a simmer. Cook for a minute or so or until the sugar is dissolved. Pour the pureed lychees into a large pitcher and add the lime juice, dark rum, white rum, cointreau, amaretto, and simple syrup (if using). Grapefruit, Lime, and Lychee Fizz is an energizing mix of citrus fruits that will cool you down. You'll feel as if you're in paradise by sipping through these flavorsome bubbles while lounging poolside - or even just at home with friends having some good old-fashioned fun! Ingredients

Rum: White rum works best for mojitos. Use your favorite type of white rum. Don’t use dark rum for this mojito as it will overpower the light lychee flavor. If you don’t like rum, you can use tequila or vodka as a substitute. Drain the lychees. Place the lychees in a bowl and pour the maraschino cherry syrup over them. Let sit for about 10 minutes or until the lychees look “bloodshot.”

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All you need for this recipe is a working blender, a sieve, glasses, crushed ice or ice cubes and a few extra ingredients. Fancy colourful straws and umbrellas are optional but recommended. A classic mojito is made with white rum, mint, sugar, lime and club soda. This lychee version adds in lychee nectar for a sweeter drink.

There are lots of mojito variations that are perfect for summer such as this basil mojito, these blueberry mojitos or these blue curaçao mojitos. Pour the mixture through a fine-mesh strainer and discard the solids. Refrigerate the lemon lychee syrup until cold.These ice cubes are made with canned lychee nuts and maraschino cherries and will have your drinks chilled in no time. They look like eyes and taste delicious too, thanks to the sweet fruit flavors inside them. Plus, the sweet and oaky taste of the punch balances out the sourness of the eyeballs! Ingredients Twin Fin coconut & lychee rum is bold and bright, with notes of fresh lychee and vibrant coconut and an aromatic taste of coconut sorbet, wild strawberry and melon, together with a crisp and tart lychee finish. Inspired by the coasts of Cornwall and the Caribbean, Twin Fin is created by Southwestern Distillery, near Padstow. For the booze, I use both dark and light rum. I also use amaretto-Mai Tai’s traditionally have a creamy almondy flavor, as well as Cointreau. You can use different, less expensive, orange liquors. Just make sure it isn’t an orange brandy blend like Grand Marnier; we want just the sweet orange flavor of Cointreau.