With the UK rum market now the third largest in the world and premium rum trending at home and in bars, rum cocktails are not to be missed this summer.

Ron Abuelo has a range of rums, but the summer star is its 12 anos that works perfectly in cocktails. Ron Abuelo’ s Global Brand Ambassador, Cristobal Srokowski, has curated the most refreshing summer cocktail 'The Glorious'. The key ingredients include - lime juice, sugar syrup, angostura bitters, mint leaves and champagne or sparkling wine, and now you can make it yourself at home with the recipe below.

The Glorious

Ingredients 45ml Ron Abuelo 12 Años | 20ml fresh lime juice | 20ml sugar syrup (2:1) | 4 dashes Angostura bitters | 8-10 fresh mint leaves | Top off with Champagne or dry sparkling wine Technique 1. Shake and double strain into a coupette or large flute 2. Top off with Champagne or dry sparkling wine, stir gently and garnish Garnish Orange peel and/or fresh mint spring Available at masterofmalt.com and thewhiskyexchange.com