What to drink with rum? 4 recipes to try urgently!

Do you want to surprise your guests with unexpected flavors for your next meal ? Leave your traditional bottles of wine in the cellar and serve an exotic bottle of rum instead? We're 100% with you! But for a successful lunch or dinner , you still need to know what to drink rum with . And there, you can count on our experience and that of our partner La Cour d'Orgères , since we are both Quality Artisan Producers recognized by the Culinary College of France . Together, we have concocted 4 simple and creative recipes for dishes , ideal to enjoy with an artisanal arranged rum . Let's go twist your food and rum pairings ! 🧨

1. Need a dish as sunny as your rum recipe? Head to a zucchini salad with lemon, coriander, and mozzarella!

A refreshing burst of sunshine on your table with this easy-to-make, yet incredibly delicious and original starter...

• In a salad bowl, prepare a to-die-for vinaigrette with Menton IGP yellow lemon jam from La Cour d'Orgères , old-fashioned mustard, a pinch of fleur de sel, and a dash of cider vinegar and olive oil.

• Grate some nice zucchini from the market and add them to the salad bowl. Mix them with the vinaigrette.

• On a cutting board, lift lemon segments and cut them into cubes, before adding them to your preparation.

• Sprinkle with mozzarella cubes and coriander leaves (or chopped fresh mint, for those who aren't keen on coriander). You can also add a few walnut kernels to add a crunchy touch to the salad.

And there you have it, your plate is ready! To accompany it, pour your guests a glass of chilled Halto rum with candied lemon from Menton : its light, tangy notes and subtle white agricultural rum will blend harmoniously with the lemon and coriander in the dish...

2. Want to serve your rum with a memorable starter? Try a scallop carpaccio with Corsican clementine...

Full of pep and far from the beaten track, here is a carpaccio that smells of the breathtaking landscapes of the Isle of Beauty!

• In a bowl, make your vinaigrette by mixing Corsican clementine jam PGI from La Cour d'Orgères , a little Corsican clementine juice, fleur de sel, freshly ground pepper and a drizzle of olive oil.
• Slice the scallops horizontally to obtain very thin slices. Arrange these slices on a plate in a harmonious manner (why not in a rosette or staggered pattern, depending on the artist in you).
• Dice some Corsican clementines and place them in a bowl.
• Place everything in the refrigerator until ready to serve. When it's time to serve, simply drizzle (without drowning!) the scallops with the vinaigrette and sprinkle them with the clementine pieces.

Tadaaam! The time has come to treat yourself, with the help of our Martinique rum with candied Corsican clementine . Served very cold, its citrus aromas pair perfectly with the clementines in the carpaccio and its iodized accents!

3. What to eat with rum when you're a real carnivore? Caramelized chicken breasts with lemon and sun-drenched vegetables!

A guaranteed escape with this recipe, which will take you to Menton! All you have to do is close your eyes to feel like you're on a terrace on the French Riviera...

• Cut the chicken breasts into strips, then cook them in a pan over high heat, adding salt and pepper.

• At the end of cooking, stir in some Menton IGP lemon jam from La Cour d'Orgères to caramelize the meat. Mix the mixture well so it doesn't stick and the poultry is completely coated. Sprinkle with your choice of herbs (we vote for rosemary!).

• In another pan, sauté vegetables with Provençal herbs. At Halto, we love mixing red onions and multi-colored cherry tomatoes to create a varied visual and taste experience.

• Finally, deglaze the vegetables with Halto's Menton candied lemon rum , of course. Yes, you can also use our rum in cooking!

The rum used to cook this recipe is then invited to your table, for a simply perfect food and rum pairing! Don't be surprised if you already hear a few cicadas in the distance...

4. What to drink with rum for a light and tasty getaway? A lamb's lettuce salad with clementines and feta, without hesitation...

Take your guests on a journey to the heart of the Mediterranean with a rum and a recipe that truly feels like a holiday!

• In a salad bowl, prepare a homemade vinaigrette with Corsican IGP clementine jam from La Cour d'Orgères , white wine vinegar and olive oil.
• Add fresh washed lamb's lettuce, purchased from your favorite market gardener, before mixing it well with the vinaigrette.
• Cut the Corsican clementines into pieces and place them in the salad bowl.
• Sprinkle everything with lightly toasted walnut kernels and generous cubes of feta.

Let's eat! In your rum tasting glasses, one thing's for sure: our rum with candied Corsican clementine . With its Martinique agricultural rum and carefully selected clementines, it's quite simply the best rum to enhance this dish...

🥃🍽 So, are you ready to get cooking now that you know what to drink with rum? And if you're feeling creative, don't hesitate to get stuck in and make your own elixir: at Halto, we'll even give you some tips on how to make your own rum blend !