Rum and coke...twisted

Check out a new way of fixing a great 'old school' drink with an updated twist! Rum and Coke!

There are so many new drinks out there today that it is making me long for the 'good ole days' and the old standards. I remember back when a Gin and Tonic was the drink of choice...am I showing my age by saying that? Another favorite was a Rum and Coke. That was a particularly good one, so I started thinking of ways to update it a bit without losing its old fashioned integrity.

I looked around the liquor store and saw all of the wonderful fruit flavored rums and vodkas now available. There are so many it is hard to choose just one. But knowing I wanted a rum, I chose a Torched Cherry flavored rum by Bacardi. I thought seeing that cherry on the label that maybe I could make it taste like a cherry Coke or cherry Pepsi. Sure enough, when added to a Coke, it added enough zip to make it sing and taste like a cherry Coke. I love it!

For another twist, try the orange flavored rum or the lemon. Although I am concerned the lemon might remind too much of that horrible Tab we used to get. Remember that one? Now I am telling my age...old. 

Rum and coke...twisted

This one is 'old school' but with a twist...

Ice
Coke or Pepsi (whichever you prefer)
Torched Cherry Rum

In a tall glass, add ice. Pour in your soda choice and add 1-2 oz of Torched Cherry Rum. This is a great update to an old standard, enjoy moderately!

*You could also try it with the lemon flavored vodka!