The joy of Blackwell Rum Mixology Experience
THE JOY of Blackwell Rum was taken to higher heights last Wednesday night as Open Bar Hospitality’s Mixologist George Duval transformed the fine Jamaica rum into one-of-a kind cocktails.
The intimate cocktail tasting at the Devon House Café, which included up close and personal mixology lessons with Duval, made for a memorable night as patrons shared their excitement in the delightful taste in drinks.
“The decision to collaborate with Open Bar in staging the Blackwell Rum Mixology Experience was not a difficult one to make. In fact, within the first five minutes of a 30-minute conversation, in which George and Lisa Duval passionately shared their flair for blending
natural ingredients into a perfect cocktail, I become convinced that there would be much value to gain from a collaboration between our two brands: Blackwell Rum and Open Bar,” brand manager of Blackwell Rum, Delroy Morgan, told Food.
With complimentary drinks on the house, patrons made the rounds ensuring they had a taste of each cocktail on the menu. From the Ginger Zinger; Sugarless Summer Sangria; Scotch Bonnet Rum Rita; and June Plum Mojito, there were dancing taste buds all around.
“George’s creativity with the use of the rum was incredible. The ingredients he used were very complementary to Blackwell Rum’s flavourprofile and deep aromatic scent. Knowing the use of the Jamaican ginger, thyme, Scotch bonnet pepper, June plum, fresh mint and Blue Mountain Coffee in making several cocktail concoctions at the Mixology Experience makes drinking them that much more enjoyable,” Morgan expressed.
To allow you the pleasure of making these wellbalanced flavour profiles in the comfort of your homes, Duval shared his recipes and methodologies with Food. Take a look.