Food August 13 2026

Appleton Estate celebrates Rum Month with Spanish Sherry Cask expression

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  • The Sherry Cola. The Sherry Cola.
  • The Sherry ginger is a mix of Appleton Estate Spanish Sherry Cask Rum and ginger ale. The Sherry ginger is a mix of Appleton Estate Spanish Sherry Cask Rum and ginger ale.
  • The Sherry old fashioned. The Sherry old fashioned.
  • Garnish your Sherry Manhattan with a cherry. Garnish your Sherry Manhattan with a cherry.
  • The Sherry old fashioned is a mix of brown sugar, Angostura Bitters and Appleton Estate Spanish Sherry Cask Rum, garnished with an orange peel. The Sherry old fashioned is a mix of brown sugar, Angostura Bitters and Appleton Estate Spanish Sherry Cask Rum, garnished with an orange peel.
  • The Sherry cranberry. The Sherry cranberry.

August is Rum Month, and Appleton Estate is inviting rum lovers across Jamaica to celebrate all month long.

At the heart of this year’s celebration for the brand is the Appleton Estate Spanish Sherry Cask, a limited-edition, premium expression that brings together the heritage of Appleton Estate with the distinctive character of Spanish sherry cask maturation.

The Spanish Sherry Cask, known for its honeyed bronze colour, rich aroma, and contemporary profile, offers a refined drinking experience.

Here are five cocktail recipes to try throughout Rum Month for your next gathering.

SHERRY GINGER

INGREDIENTS

1½oz Appleton Estate Spanish Sherry Cask Rum

3oz ginger ale

DIRECTIONS

1. Add all ingredients to a rocks glass with ice.

2. Stir ingredients together in the glass and serve.

SHERRY COLA

INGREDIENTS

1½oz Appleton Estate Spanish Sherry Cask Rum

3oz Coca-Cola

DIRECTIONS

1. Add all ingredients to a rocks glass with ice.

2. Stir ingredients together in the glass and serve.

SHERRY CRANBERRY

INGREDIENTS

1½oz Appleton Estate Spanish Sherry Cask Rum

3oz white cranberry juice

DIRECTIONS

1. Add all ingredients to a rocks glass with ice.

2. Stir ingredients together in the glass and serve.

SHERRY MANHATTAN

INGREDIENTS

2oz Appleton Estate Spanish Sherry Cask Rum

1oz sweet vermouth

2 dashes of Angostura bitters

1 cherry

DIRECTIONS

1. Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice.

2. Shake ingredients until chilled.

3. Pour liquid into a coupe glass.

4. Garnish with a cherry.

SHERRY OLD FASHIONED

INGREDIENTS

1 bar spoon/teaspoon of brown sugar

2 dashes of Angostura bitters

1 orange peel twist

2oz Appleton Estate Spanish Sherry Cask Rum

DIRECTIONS

1. Muddle all ingredients together in a preferred jar (except the Appleton Estate Spanish Sherry Cask Rum).

2. Add 2oz Appleton Estate Spanish Sherry Cask Rum to the muddled mixture in the jar.

3. Pour the mixture into a rocks glass with ice and stir.

4. Garnish with an orange peel (optional).

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