Deerfield, Ill. – May 3, 2011 – Beam Global Spirits & Wine, Inc. [Fortune Brands, Inc. (NYSE:FO)], the leading American spirits company, and Cruzan® Rum, the legendary rum of St. Croix, today announced the official launch of their newest flavored rum, Cruzan Strawberry. Crafted with fine Cruzan rum, all-natural flavors, and cane sugar, it combines the taste of ripe strawberries with a touch of ginger, putting a new spin on the strawberry flavor.
“Strawberry is a natural addition to the Cruzan portfolio, mainly because our fans have endorsed it as the next flavor of choice,” said Kim Washington, Senior Director of Rums and Vodkas at Beam Global. “It’s the number one flavor ordered by consumers in rum drinks, and since May is National Strawberry Month, the timing of this addition is perfect.”
The unique pairing of strawberry and ginger is the type of innovation people have grown to expect from Cruzan, which pioneered the flavored rum category. The Cruzan Strawberry recipe is handcrafted by the Nelthropp family, who has been making rum on the island of St. Croix for generations.
Tasting Notes and Aroma
- Taste – Ripe, wild strawberry coupled with subtle ginger root
- Aroma – Fresh and juicy strawberry
- Finish – Smooth with a light spiced ginger finish
How to Enjoy Cruzan Strawberry
- Cruzan Strawberry enhances classic rum cocktails such as the Mojito, Skinny Mojito, Daiquiri, Cuba Libre, and Rum Runner
Strawberry is the 11th flavor in Cruzan’s portfolio of flavored spirits. Like all Cruzan rum, quality is a main differentiator. Cruzan contains all-natural flavors, and the five-column distillation process removes unwanted impurities; the result is a cleaner spirit with some of the lowest levels of fusel oils. Cruzan is named for the people of St. Croix and is distilled at an historic estate that started producing sugar and molasses in 1760.
“This is an exciting new addition to the Cruzan family; one that truly embodies the relaxed vibe of the islands,” said Gary Nelthropp, Cruzan Rum’s Master Distiller. “We developed the Strawberry recipe with classic cocktails in mind—the ginger gives this spirit a subtle, spicy finish, so it breathes some new life into favorite summer drinks.”
Cruzan Strawberry Recipes
CRUZAN® STRAWBERRY GINGER DAIQUIRI
2 parts Cruzan® Strawberry Rum
1.5 parts fresh lime juice
1.5 parts simple syrup
Fill mixing glass with ¾ ice. Add all ingredients and shake for 5 sec. Pour into chilled martini glass. Garnish with a lime wedge.
CRUZAN® MOJITO WITH A TWIST
2 parts Cruzan® Strawberry Rum
2 tsp. sugar
3-4 mint leaves
Juice of half a lime
Club soda
Muddle sugar, mint, lime juice, and a splash of club soda together in a tall glass. Add rum and garnish with a strawberry.
Pricing and Availability
Cruzan Strawberry is currently available nationwide at a suggested retail price of $15.99.
In addition to Cruzan Strawberry, the Cruzan portfolio also consists of 10 other flavored rums, as well as Cruzan® 9 Spiced Rum, Cruzan® Aged Light Rum, Cruzan® Aged Dark Rum, Cruzan® Single Barrel Estate Rum, and Cruzan® Black Strap Rum. For more information about Cruzan Rum, and for additional cocktail recipes created with the full line of rums, visit www.facebook.com/CruzanRum or www.cruzanrum.com.
Press Release Courtesy of BeamGlobal.com
