Every now and then, we venture away from wine to a cocktail. In honor of National Rum Day on Thursday August 16th, we were provided this recipe and photo from a Spirits Consulting Group.

Agave Uptown in Oakland, California provided this recipe and photo. Enjoy National Rum Day.

Title: Puerto Escondido

Ingredients

1.5 oz. Gustoso Aguardiente™ Rum

1 oz. La Luna Mezcal

2 oz. Pineapple Juice

1 tsp Toasted Coconut

Squeeze of Fresh Lime

Garnish with Orange Twist & Star Anise

The Gustoso Aguardiente™ Rum was produced entirely from locally grown sugar cane grown in the highlands of Michoacan, Mexico. This recipe and photo were provided by by Agave Uptown in Oakland, California. The restaurant in the Uptown area of Oakland crafts Oaxacan cuisine.

Rum is the third most popular distilled spirit in the United States, whisky and vodka hold the number 1 and 2 spots. If you enjoy rum, create a cocktail and toast this distilled spirit on Thursday, August 16th.

Cheers,
Terry