Post #226590 by the drunken hat on Thu, Apr 13, 2006 3:05 PM

On 2006-04-13 11:18, kick_the_reverb wrote:
That horrid rum (Molasses Liqueur as Humuhumu called it) is usually $8-10 at some places, Trader Yossi's (Joe's) for example. At least it used to be. If you found a way to use it in a drink, a lot of us would thank you for helping us get rid of it :wink:

Ran

i saw this post on another thread and lemme say i don't totally disagree. however i have a few comments to add. first it is NOT a great rum but if you us in moderation as a flavor in a drink like any other syrup it adds a nice flavor. here is a recipe i created for our home bar. the name comes from a drink on the stockton islander menu and i'm quite sure that it was nothing like the one below. the drink is very "layered" and i have recieved good feedback from all i have made it for. feel welcome to add your comments if you like i have thick skin!

Coco Punch:

1.5 oz grapefruit juice
1.5 oz fresh lime juice
1.5 oz white rum ( i like the pyrat best but use what you have/like)
1 oz demerara (lemon heart or el dorado)
1 oz coconut syrup (i use trader vics but again use what you like)
.5 oz cherry syrup (you know the stuff the cocktail cherries are floatin in)
.5 oz black strap

shake thoroughly with ice and stain into a tall zombie glass or tiki mug full of ice. garnish however you like.

the key to using black strap in my opinion is making sure that: 1) you don't use a lot of it and/or 2) that you need to have a very sour base.

i hope you all enjoy this recipe and please post your own black strap recipes here.