August 12: Delicious Rum Recipes on National Rum Day!
Rum is an alcoholic drink made from fermented sugarcane products, and here at Dishfolio we were surprised to learn that people have been making similar drinks for thousands of years. The first precursor to rum was probably developed in ancient India or China, and this precursor then spread across the world.
Today, rum is mainly produced in the Caribbean and Latin America, however, it is shipped all over the world and you can buy rum from anywhere from your local supermarket to specialist alcohol shops. Rum can be enjoyed over ice, in a cocktail or even in a hot chocolate, as well as in many dessert recipes.
Did you know that "rum" is also an old British slang term, used to describe something as "the best"? Because rum can be enjoyed in so many diverse ways, it has been the subject of beautiful culinary photography over the years.

Rum flavored fruit and nut cake
A bundt cake, flavored with rum and rich in dried fruits and nuts
by colorandspices
Coconut Bread Pudding with Rum Sauce
How to make the easiest Rum-Soaked Coconut Bread Pudding In your blender.
by AcadianaTable
Old-School Boozy Rum Cake
Adapted from the classic Bacardi rum cake recipe, this cake is super boozy, super moist, and sure to be a hit.
by webicurean
Pomegranate Mojitos
Pomegranate Mojitos---tart, bright, minty and boozy. A perfect cocktail!!
by The Culinary Chronicles
Rum Nog Cocktail
The holiday flavors of eggnog and nutmeg combined with a little kick of rum for the perfect seasonal cocktail!
by Anita at Hungry Couple
No Bake Strawberry Oreo Cheesecake
Oreos, cream cheese, strawberries, and whipped topping combine to create a no bake cheesecake worthy of any Valentine's Day celebration.
by MyBakingAddiction
Flourless Chocolate Rum Cake
Flourless Chocolate Rum Cake. If you make this for your Valentine, they will stay your Valentine. Promise. ♥
by thepastryaffair
Rum Raisin Ice Cream
Rum Raisin Ice Cream drizzled in a warm, rich caramel sauce. Because you're worth it.
by thepastryaffair
Black Widow Chocolate Rum Cupcakes
Make these creepy crawly Black Widow Chocolate Rum Cupcakes for Halloween and I promise you'll get oohs and aahs!
by sixbittersweets
Jamaican Rum Pineapple Sauce & Cheesecake
Vanilla Bean Cheesecake with Jamaican Rum Pineapple Sauce
by Liv Life
Mocha Rum Bundt Cake
An incredibly moist cake with a rich chocolate flavor thanks to the addition of coffee and rum!
by TraceysCulinaryAdventures
Chocolate Covered Marzipan Rum Balls
A traditional Sicilian sweet: marzipan balls filled with rum soaked raisins and topped with melted dark chocolate.
by manusmenu.com
Rum N' Raspberry Custard Cupcakes
I'm celebrating my friend Joy's birthday with these Rum-Soaked Raspberry Custard-Filled Cupcakes -- come join us!
by sixbittersweets