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RUM
Many articles have been written about the beginning or
the manufacture of Rum, as well as the derivation of
the word itself. Rum was the first alcoholic drink made in
this country, and practically all of it was produced in New
England, from which it derived its name of New England
Rum.
TheRum used today has been aged in wood for many years.
Much care is taken by the manufacturers in the selection of
their molasses,the fermentation and distillation as well as in
the selection ofthe barrel and storage space in which it is kept.
Rum is mainly used in flavoring various drinks.
During the past fifteen years a new Rum has been pro
duced. It is made in Santiago, Cuba, and is used only in
mixing the famous"Bacardi Cocktail".
VERMOUTH
ITALIAN VERMOUTH is undoubtedly the best known
and most largely consumed vinous liquor used in the
preparation of mixed drinks. It is manufactured in the city
of Turin,Italy.
Vermouth is practically a good white wine,chiefly Muscat,
aromatized with the addition ofthe extractfrom certain herbs
and spices, fortified with pure wine spirits, and sweetened
with pure sugar. It is of a deep golden color, with a sweet
flavor, agreeable aroma, and slight tonic-bitterness. If used
moderately it has a beneficial influence on the organism, in
stimulating the appetite and toning the action of weak
stomachs.
Noilly Prat and Co.French Vermouth is light in color and
very bitter, and is used in making a "Dry Martini Cock
tail".
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