LOW ALCOHOL SUMMER RUM COCKTAILS
9 January 2023
As the New Year unfolds with the promise of a fresh start, we've seen an uptick in resolutions revolving around a commitment to Dry January or a preference to opt for low-alcohol cocktails.
Over the last 5 years in our Brix journey, we have learnt that while there is certainly an engaged audience who loves a big boozy cocktail, there is also a growing community that craves a light refreshing sipper, especially when it comes to drinking in the hot Aussie summer.
Within this emerging trend, we've seen a more discerning consumer steering themselves towards more versatile, small-batch, better quality spirits—a movement towards mindful consumption that aligns with the modern drinker's quest for a more nuanced and satisfying drinking experience.
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With that in mind, we've put together our favourite low-alcohol Brix Rum cocktails. These libations are designed to be light on alcohol content while heavy on satisfaction. The result? A perfect companion for lazy afternoons by the pool, sunset gatherings, or impromptu beach BBQs.
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BRIX CITRUS GOT REAL MANDARIN SPRITZ
A ZESTY BOTANICAL TWIST ON THE CLASSIC SPRITZ ​
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INGREDIENTS
45ML CITRUS GOT REAL MANDARIN LIQUEUR
45ML PROSECCO
150ML SODA WATER
FRESH MANDARINS TO GARNISH
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[For an even lighter option, remove prosecco]
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METHOD
1) Add Citrus Got Real, Mandarin Liqueur to a wine glass
2) Fill the glass with ice
3) Slowly stir to chill & top with soda water
4) Garnish with fresh mandarin slices
BRIX AUSTRALIAN MANGO RUM + TONIC
A COOL, CRISP TROPICAL HIGHBALL ​
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INGREDIENTS
45ML BRIX MANGO RUM
100ML TONIC WATER
LIME WEDGE
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METHOD
1) Add Brix Mango Rum to a highball glass with ice
2) Stir gently to chill
3) Squeeze in the juice from a lime wedge
4) Top with tonic water
5) Garnish with a lime slice
BRIX SPICED RUM +
APPLE
SUBTLY SPICY, YET SWEET
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INGREDIENTS
45ML BRIX SPICED RUM
100ML FRESHLY JUICED GREEN APPLE
APPLE FAN
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METHOD
1) Add Brix Spiced Rum to a highball glass & fill with ice
2) Top with freshly juiced green apple
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3) Stir to chill
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3) Garnish with a green apple fan and shaved nutmeg
BRIX CANE SPIRIT + GRAPEFRUIT SODA
FRESH, BRIGHT + ZINGY
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INGREDIENTS
45ML BRIX CANE SPIRIT​
100ML SPARKLING GRAPEFRUIT SODA
GRAPEFRUIT SLICE
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METHOD
​1) Add Brix Cane Spirit to a highball glass & fill with ice
2) Stir gently to chill
3) Top with grapefruit soda
4) Garnish with a grapefruit slice
