Hampshire Distilled: The Sustainable White Rum from V Rum

V Premium White Rum

I love nothing more than discovering independent gems right on our doorstep, therefore I was delighted to receive a special delivery from V Rum, a fabulous local producer based right here in Eastleigh.

I recently received a gift set, including a bottle of their V Premium White Rum, and it was surprisingly delicious. I say ‘surprisingly’ because I do tend to avoid white rums (haunted by over-consumption in my youth) and I would typically choose a spiced rum. However, this was crystal-clear and beautifully sophisticated. It’s so smooth that you could enjoy it on the rocks, though I took the opportunity to make cocktails.

With sunny weekend afternoons finally here, I couldn’t resist whipping up a classic Mojito in the garden using this local treasure. I even surprised myself by making my own simple sugar syrup; it takes seconds!

The Girl About Hampshire Perfect Mojito

Ingredients:

• 50ml V Premium White Rum
• A handful of fresh mint leaves
• ½ Fresh lime (cut into wedges)
• 1-2 tbsp simple syrup (I prefer mine on the sweet side)
• Soda water to top up
• Crushed ice
• Mint sprig and lime wheel to garnish

Method:

• Place the lime wedges and syrup into a highball glass. Muddle them gently to release the fresh lime juice. For syrup, dissolve 200g sugar into 100ml water and boil rapidly for a few seconds.
• Add the mint leaves, muddling them all together in the bottom of the glass.
• Fill the glass with crushed ice, pour over the V Premium White Rum, and stir.
• Top up with a splash of soda water, garnish with a fresh sprig of mint, and enjoy a true taste of Hampshire!

V Rum have recently launched a new Dark Rum; so perhaps a Dark and Stormy needs ot be next on my list?

You can watch my Mojito video here: Cheers!

By Sarah Frost

Image credits, Sarah Frost