LCBO Food & Drink Travel 2026

BASICS

Kindred Spirits Follow the sun to discover the many sides of rum.

BY CHARLENE ROOKE ————— PHOTOGRAPHY BY JAMES TSE

Though it’s made from sugar cane (often from its by-product, molasses), rum doesn’t always taste sweet. It comes in a range of styles, from clear to barrel aged, and from delicate and grassy to spicy and robust. Try these drinks to showcase the different characters of rums from around the world, and pair them with sweets, perfect for Easter or anytime spring treats.

THE GUAVA MOJITO P. 99

Cuban-style Cocktail Rums Spirits made from fermented and distilled molasses were originally pretty rough stuff. In 1862, one Cuban family pioneered techniques (different yeast strains and charcoal filtration) for making smooth, dry rum that was ideal for a generation of Cuban cocktails. Now made in Puerto Rico, Bacardí Superior White Rum (LCBO 117, $29.95) still carries their legacy, as an ideal spirit for Mojitos, Daiquiris and more. Authentic Havana Club rums are still made in Cuba.

Our Guava Mojito has the fruit’s coral colour and sweet tropical taste. To add a wisp of coconut flavour use Barceló Blanco (LCBO 47855, $29.95) from the Dominican Republic.

FOOD STYLING BY CHRISTOPHER ST. ONGE; PROP STYLING BY WILLIAM SCOTT CHRISTY

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