How to Use rum in a Sentence

rum

noun
  • This rum cake gives a jolt of fresh fruit flavor with a touch of booze.
    Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 28 Nov. 2023
  • Then, head to Cutters for one of the best rum punches on the island.
    Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 10 Feb. 2024
  • From the island of Saint Vincent, this white rum comes with a warning in the name.
    Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, 11 July 2023
  • Of course, this is not the first rum that is centered around the concept of terroir.
    Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 27 Oct. 2023
  • Topped with, of course, a generous splash of rum or brandy.
    Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Dec. 2023
  • That many cocktail bars don’t even stock spiced rum is a shame.
    Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 25 Nov. 2023
  • The pillowy white cake is enhanced by the syrupy sweetness of dates and raisins and the rich aroma of rum.
    Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 28 Aug. 2023
  • Add a splash of rum, or keep it as a non-alcoholic fruit drink.
    Katie Bowlby, Country Living, 20 June 2023
  • Take a Thermos-ful along when trick-or-treating, and for the adults, go ahead and top with a splash or two of rum.
    Sunset Staff, Sunset Magazine, 25 Oct. 2023
  • There’s a faint, sweet smell of something akin to rum out here, about eight miles from the capital city.
    Time, 6 July 2023
  • But sometimes, they were paid only in rum, as the song's lyrics describe.
    Maria Puente, USA TODAY, 25 Apr. 2023
  • While the distillery does make vodka, rum, brandy and gin, its focus is on whiskey.
    Jeanette Hurt, Forbes, 19 Apr. 2023
  • Spend a day at Jakes' poolside bar, order a rum punch, and repeat.
    Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 5 Dec. 2023
  • The cart was laden with chocolate sauce, chocolate balls, rum balls, zabaglione, Grand Marnier, Chartreuse and Borsci.
    Molly Young, New York Times, 19 Mar. 2024
  • Fill with ice cubes, then add rum and shake well until shaker is frosty.
    Joy Cho, Good Housekeeping, 16 June 2023
  • Fresh coconuts spiked with rum are trotted out on a cart in the afternoon.
    Hugh Garvey, Sunset Magazine, 6 Nov. 2023
  • At the bar, a rum spritz, a Negroni, or a house cocktail like the Shaken No. One (gin, strawberry-rhubarb syrup, and lemon).
    Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 17 Aug. 2023
  • Swap out the rum for root beer for a nonalcoholic version.
    People Staff, Peoplemag, 20 June 2023
  • From monster cookies to hot rum punch, here are our best Halloween recipes.
    Madison Malone Kircher, New York Times, 1 Nov. 2023
  • The rum was aged in ex-bourbon barrels to infuse it with caramel, oak and vanilla flavors.
    Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 1 Feb. 2023
  • Carefully add rum; cook about 15 to 30 seconds to let some of the alcohol cook out.
    People Staff, Peoplemag, 5 Apr. 2023
  • Rug burn made with tequila, rum chata and Baileys Irish creme.
    Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 12 Feb. 2024
  • The aged sherry makes for a depth and roundness of flavor, with notes of raisins, figs, dates, and mulling spices that may remind you of a great rum raisin ice cream.
    Krista Simmons, Sunset Magazine, 28 Nov. 2023
  • Adjust the thickness of the rum glaze from sheer to thick, depending on your preference.
    Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 13 Oct. 2023
  • For a unique experience, book at tour and catch the show at the Lost Spirits Distillery, which is way more than just a place to sip rum.
    Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2023
  • Use a sieve or coffee filter to strain the butter and spices from the rum, then store the spiced butter rum in a mason jar or bottle.
    Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Dec. 2023
  • Or try it as an alternative to cola in rum or whiskey drinks.
    Monica Khemsurov, New York Times, 28 July 2023
  • For more than a decade, Smith’s distinctive voice has soaked through the collective consciousness like the syrup in a rum cake.
    Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 26 Jan. 2023
  • Order a Killer Bee (their signature rum punch cocktail), the conch fries and thank us later.
    Bridgette Bartlett Royall, Essence, 21 July 2023
  • Instead of a rum and Coke, how about beetroot juice or coconut water?
    Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 24 Oct. 2023

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