PR Raspberry Rum Essence 20 ml

PR Raspberry Rum Essence 20 ml

There is one flavour that, for most of us, is summer itself: raspberries picked straight from the cane, warm from the sun and so ripe they almost fall apart between your fingers. Raspberry Rum takes that flavour and marries it to a light white rum – a couple that turn out to suit each other astonishingly well.

The rum brings softness, vanilla and a rounded sugar-cane sweetness; the raspberries bring perfume, acidity and berry charm. The result is a flavoured rum that is easy to like and easier still to mix: it turns an ordinary long drink into something that tastes properly thought through, and it rescues every party where somebody announces that they don’t really care for spirits.

Colour & Appearance

The finished drink is clear and bright. No colour gives away what is coming – the surprise arrives only when the glass nears your nose. That also makes it a generous partner in cocktails, where it leaves juice, berries and garnish to decide the colour entirely on their own terms.

Nose

The nose is generous and immediate: just-picked raspberries and freshly made raspberry jam, with a tart edge like crushed berries. Beneath lie vanilla and a little candyfloss, and a cool, clean rum note that holds the whole together so that it never tips over into sweet-shop territory.

Palate

The palate starts out juicy and full of berries. The raspberry is distinct yet natural – more jam and fresh fruit than boiled sweet – and its lively acidity balances the light sweetness of the rum. Through the middle the vanilla spreads out, soft and creamy, together with a hint of redcurrant and the slightly astringent note of the raspberry seed. The spirit makes itself known as a mild warmth rather than a sting. Taken as a whole it is light, clean and rounded, with just enough rum character to make the drink feel grown-up. Served well chilled it is dangerously moreish, and over ice it opens up slowly as the cubes melt.

Finish

The finish is medium-long and fresh. The tartness of the raspberries fades slowly, followed by vanilla and a last sweet reminder of jam on a warm waffle.

How to Use

The essence is mixed with vodka or neutral spirit and can be enjoyed at once. 20 ml makes 750 ml of finished spirit drink. Instructions are on the label.

Serving Suggestions

• With lemonade, ice and a few frozen raspberries in a tall glass.
• A raspberry Mojito with mint, lime and soda.
• Topped with sparkling wine as a fruity aperitif.
• Well chilled as a shot alongside dessert.
• Drizzled over vanilla ice cream, or folded into the cream for a summer cake.

About the Essence

Raspberry Rum is part of the PR (Prestige) range and a cheerful, easy-going member of the rum family. It is especially good for midsummer, seafood parties and all the other gatherings of the warm months, but it is just as welcome as a bright spot in a winter cocktail.

The essence comes in 20 ml for home use and in 25 litres for producers. If you would like a straightforward white rum to mix with as well, White Baccara Rum makes a fine companion.