Photo and Cocktail courtesy Tanduay Rum
In 1999, The Manilla Wine Merchants Inc. formally changed their name to Tanduay Holdings, and the rum they produce, Tanduay Rum is regularly listed alongside Bacardi Rum as one of the best-selling brands of rum in the world. If you haven’t heard of Tanduay, do not be alarmed, it is a fact that as few as six years ago, I had not heard of them either. The reason is simply because almost all of those rum sales occur in Asia where Tanduay is the most popular brand.
About two years ago my good friend Lance, who also reviews rum (see his website, Liquorature) supplied me with a sample of Tanduay Superior a 12 Year old Rum for me to review. More recently (two days ago in fact), I was sent two additional sample bottles (from Tanduay’s North American PR firm) of what I believe are Tanduay Distiller’s best-selling rums, the Tanduay Silver, and the Tanduay Gold.
I will of course be reviewing the Tanduay Silver and Gold rums over the course of the next several weeks; but in the meantime, I thought you might like this nice Cocktail recipe sent to me from Tanduay’s PR Company which I am featuring as my 2014 Valentine’s Cocktail.
The Red Runner
1 ½ oz. Silver Tanduay Asian Rum
1 ½ oz. Tart Cherry Juice
½ oz. Lemongrass Syrup
Ginger Ale
Ice
Brandied Cherry (or three)
Combine the Tanduay Rum, the Cherry Juice and Lemongrass Syrup over Ice and Shake well.
Strain into an Iced filled Rocks Glass and top with ginger ale
Garnish with a brandied cherry (or three).
I will be adding this recipe to my cocktail menu shortly; but in the meantime, I hope you all have a Happy Valentine’s Day spending some time with that special someone you hold dear to your heart. And if you are interested, please enjoy my previously published review of the Tanduay Superior Rum:
Review: Tanduay Superior Rum
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Note: If you are interested in more of my original cocktail recipes, please click this link (Cocktails and Recipes) for more of my mixed drink recipes! And yes, do try the The Red Runner, it is quite delicious!
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