RHUM AGRICOLE IS A FRENCH ISLAND TRADITION The majority of rum comes from distilling fermented molasses, a byproduct of sugar manufacturing. Rhum agricole, on the other hand, is a tightly controlled rum manufactured in the French territories of Martinique and Guadeloupe from freshpressed, free-running sugar cane juice. It is governed by an AOC (Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée). The ...
On behalf of one of the most celebrated producers of Martinique Rhum Agricole, The Sugarcane Press is delighted to announce JET BLUE as the Clément 125th Anniversary cocktail. We are proud to have one of the brightest bar stars from Los Angeles, Lindsay Nader, submit the winning recipe. Lindsay tendered one her creation featured at of ...
A quixotic quest to Martinique for the Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée spirit made from freshly pressed sugarcane wine written and produced by WYATT PEABODY / photographs by PEDEN+MUNK One minute you are casually drinking rum with a few friends at a bar in L.A.—next thing you know, you’re frantically seeking passage to an insanely difficult-to-get-to island in ...
Today we take a fresh look at Rhum Clement, a Martinique-based producer of rhum agricole, which is rum made not from molasses (the norm) but of free-run sugar cane juice. This year Clement celebrates its 125th anniversary, and it’s redesigning its packaging and adding a new product, Sirop de Canne (a bottled sugar syrup). We ...
Rhum Clement, the world’s leading producer of A.O.C. Martinique Rhum Agricole, is celebrating its 125TH ANNIVERSARY, commemorating over a century of dedication to quality, craftsmanship and superb taste. Here’s one of their favorite cocktails if you want to celebrate in style. Clement ‘Ti Punch 1 ½ oz Clement Premiere Canne ¾ oz Clement Sirop de Canne ½ oz Fresh ...
Build in glass in order listed. Add ice. Stir approximately 20 times. Express orange peel over cocktail and enjoy!
The rum world is a place of multifaceted beauty, and one of the more captivating styles of the spirit is the category of rhum agricole, traditionally made in the French islands of Martinique and Guadeloupe...
On September 26, Black Market, home to probably Indianapolis's finest rum selection, is hosting a Rhum Clément Dinner and competition. Three local bartenders will be competing ...
The Rum Reader, the exciting new rum-centric online publication, was launched in September by Ben Schaffer, who co-authored The Dead Rabbit Drinks Manual. Ben took ...
Eva Kovacs (aka Asheville Bar Girl) enjoys exploring Asheville’s cocktail scene and learning about its drinks and venues, both old and new. She posts photos ...