Recently named the “World’s Best Tasting White Rum,” by the 2013 Beverage Tasting Institute, CALICHE is the premium white rum from  impresario, Rande Gerber, and sixth-generation rum maker, Roberto Serralles, whose legendary family has been producing rum in Puerto Rico for nearly 150 years.
Unlike most white rums on the market, Caliche is made from a blend of four different aged rums.
To make the perfect daiquiri according to Brand Ambassador, Esteban Ordonez, it all begins with three essential ingredients: Caliche rum, agave nectar and lime juice! Obviously, the most vital ingredient is Caliche Rum. Its soft citrus essence delivers that essential crisp note to the daiquiri.
 
From The Jimmy bar at the James Hotel to Michelin 3-Star landmark, Le Bernardin -- New York’s top restaurants and lounges are featuring Caliche rum in a combination of classic and innovative cocktail recipes to pay tribute to this timeless spirit.
Below you’ll find the top picks for our readers in the New York City area.
The list of  restaurants and bars serve Caliche rum cocktails! If you are out of the area, ask your bartender to carry Caliche rum, as it is distributed nationwide.
 
This is a small list of where to find CALICHE RUM COCKTAILS IN NYC
 
  • Jimmy at the James Hotel Soho (27 Grand Street, 212-465-2000)
  • Spitzer’s Corner (101 Rivington Street, 212-228-0027)
  • Hurricane Club (360 Park Ave S, 212-951-7111)
  • Bobby Vans (135 West 50th Street, 8th Floor, 212-957-5050)
  • Le Bernardin (155 West 51st Street, 212 554-1515)
  • Son Cubano (544 West 27th Street, 212-366-1640)
  • Oficina Latina (24 Prince Street, 646-381-2555)
  • Calle Ocho (45 West 81st Street, 1st Floor, 212-873-5025)
  • Havana Central Times Square (151 West 46th Street, 212-414-4999)
  • Prime 116 (2257 1st Ave., 646-590-2188)
  • W Hotel (1567 Broadway, 212-930-7444)
 
In honor of National Rum Day Aug. 16,  Caliche’s brand ambassador, Esteban Ordonez  listed some of  his favorite rum cocktail recipes and tips for making them at home.
Enjoy Esteban's recipes and remember, August 16th is National Run Day!

(recipes are below)
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Classic Caliche Cocktail Recipes
 
Cali Daiquiri
2 oz Caliche Rum
1 oz Fresh Lime Juice
¾ oz Agave Nectar
1 Fresh Strawberry
Garnish: Strawberry
In a shaker, combine all ingredients, then
lightly muddle the strawberry. Shake
vigorously until well chilled. Strain into
an ice filled rocks glass and garnish with strawberry
 
Cali Mojito                                                                                                                     
  oz Caliche Rum
  1 oz Fresh Lime Juice
  ¾ oz Agave Nectar
  8 Mint Leaves
  Crushed Ice on Top
  Garnish: Mint Sprig
  In a rocks glass, combine all ingredients,
                              then lightly muddle mint leaves. Top with
                              crushed ice. Garnish with a mint sprig.
 
Cali Libre
2 oz Caliche Rum
Regular or Diet Coke
Garnish: Lime wedge
Pour Caliche in a highball glass already filled
with ice. Top with Coke. Garnish with lime
wedge.
 
Cali Gold
                                2 oz Caliche Rum
1 oz Fresh Lime Juice
¼ oz Fresh Pineapple Juice
¾ oz Agave Nectar
3 - 6 Cilantro Leaves
Garnish: Cilantro Sprig
In a rocks glass, combine all ingredients
and lightly muddle cilantro leaves. Top with
                                crushed ice. Garnish with a cilantro sprig.
 
Cali Queen Bee
      2 oz Caliche Rum
      3/4 Fresh Lemon Juice
      3/4 Honey Syrup
      Garnish: Lemon Peel
      Combine all ingredients in a shaker filled with ice, shake
      vigorously until well chilled. Strain into cocktail glass and
      garnish with lemon peel. 
 
Cali Café 2 oz Caliche
1 oz regular strength brewed cold coffee.
1/4 oz maraschino
1/2 oz Cherry heering
1/2 oz Dark simple syrup
Orange peel and cherry garnish
Combine all ingredients over ice in a mixing glass and stir until chilled. Serve in a festive glass, twist the orange peel over the cocktail, rim the glass. Garnish with orange peel and cherry
(As an alternate presentation it can be served over a large ice cube or sphere and garnished wit an orange twist and a cherry)
 
 
 
 
 
Cali Sparks 2 oz Caliche
3/4 oz Lime juice
1/2 oz Agave nectar
3 watermelon cubes approximately 1 square inch.
2 oz sparkling dry wine. (Any dry Prosseco or Cava)
Fresh Watermelon for garnish.
In a cocktail tin muddle the 3 watermelon cubes, add the remaining ingredients, except for the sparkling wine, fill with ice and shake vigorously until well chilled . Strain into an ice filled highball or collins glass. Garnish with a watermelon garnish.
 
                    Cali Ginger
                                        2 oz Caliche Rum
¾ oz Fresh Lemon Juice
¾ oz Agave Nectar
Top with Ginger Beer
Combine all ingredients, except ginger beer,
in a shaker filled with ice, shake vigorously
until well chilled. Strain into an ice filled
highball glass and top with ginger beer
 
Cali Absinthe-Minded
  2 oz Caliche
  1/2 oz Batavia -Arrack
  3/4 oz Lime juice
  3/4 oz Simple syrup
  7 mint leaves
  Mint sprigs for garnish
                                       In a cocktail shaker combine all ingredients, fill with ice and shake. Strain over ice in a rocks glass. Garnish with fresh mint
                   sprigs