Jamaican Rum (108)During the Second World War, whiskey was in short supply so a Jamaican company experimented on a rum that would serve as a substitute. Their smooth, light, fragrant rum proved to be very popular. Come see the sugar cane fields that still adorn the landscape of Jamaica and learn the secrets of this sugar-based elixir, today a worldwide favorite.
- The exchange rate is about $48 JM to $1 U.S.
- Dark rum is best for cooking; use white or silver rum for cocktails.
- Dirty Banana: Blend banana, dark rum, coffee liqueur, milk and ice. Garnish with pineapple.
- Jamaicans apply rum to their foreheads for a chill, and mix it with lime and honey as a drink to ward off a cold.
Resources
Appleton Estates Rum, Kingston, Jamaica
Tours include hotel pick up, rum tasting and bottle of rum for $12
Phone: 876-923-6141 9, www.appletonrum.com
Jakes, Treasure Beach
Ten one-bedroom cottages; $100-$300 per night
877-287-7004 (for brochures), www.changes.com/resorts/jakes-cottages
YS Falls
Four waterfalls; $10 U.S. for the 10-minute bus ride through the woods
Phone: 876-997-6055, www.virtualjamaica.com
Walkerswood Caribbean Foods
Cookbook offer; 20 Jamaican-made products such as Firestick Hot Pepper Sauce available
www.walkerswood.com
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