Ned would like to report on his newest liquid discovery: BLACK RUM.
Now black rum is about as similar to other kinds of rum as honey is to piss. So, even if you hate other rums (as does Ned BTW), you may love black rum. Ned recommends two types, but only one are you likely to run across in your average liquor store.
Ned likes HANA BAY BLACK RUM: Hana Bay calls itself Hawaiian, and in fact there is a Hana Bay on Maui, but Ned believes the rum is actually made in California. Never mind. It is cheap and tasty. Tastes great by itself (I am not kidding) and wonderful with pineapple juice and crushed ice.
Ned also likes CRUZAN BLACKSTRAP RUM: This stuff tastes like refined blackstrap molasses with a kick. Ned muses whether it is a very nutritious drink as well, given that blackstrap molasses is loaded with minerals.
Ned ecommends Cruzan Blackstrap with soymilk. Mix one part vanilla soymilk with 1 1/2 parts rum. Add crushed ice or an ice cube.
Best of all: it's only about $17 a bottle and it is OFTEN ON SALE.
Please do not share this information as it may make the drink hard to come by.
Ned thanks you, and have a "happy 4th."
Couldn't find either of the above but I did find some Gosling's which is made with blackstrap molasses. I was pleasantly surprised since I, like Ned, care not for most rums. The Gosling's rum is heavier than traditional sugar cane rums and is almost like a liquer. I enjoyed sipping it unadorned though I can see how it would be tasty using soy milk as described.
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