How Long Does Rum Last?

Ever gazed upon that dusty, half-open bottle of booze from two Christmases ago and thought, ‘Darling, are you still good, or have you gone over to the dark side?’

Well, my spirited friend, you’re not alone. Dive into this intoxicating read as we uncork the truth about the shelf life of your favorite libations once they’ve been greeted by the outside world. Cheers to knowing when to sip or skip!

How Long Does Rum Last?

It depends on how much exposure it has had to air, light and heat. So once you open it, the durability drops dramatically. Let’s talk unopened vs. opened.

How Long Does Rum Last If It Is Unopened?

Rum and other types of hard liquor have a low sugar content and high alcohol content. Alcohol kills bacteria, so these spirits tend to last a very long time if unopened. There’s no real expiration date on an old bottle of hard liquor.

How Long Does Rum Last Once It Is Opened?

Generally speaking, about 1 to 2 years. Again however, this depends on exposure to light, air and extreme temperatures.

The lower the level of remaining liquor in the bottle, the more air is in the bottle and the faster it will degrade. So if you have an unloved bottle or two with an eight of an inch left at the bottom, use it up or toss it out!

Note: For hard liquors, when we say “degrade” we’re mostly talking about flavor and color. Even old, opened liquor is typically safe to drink, but it might no longer be pleasant.

Here Is What You Can Do With That Aging Alcohol:

He has a recipe in the video, but you can really put whatever you want in Jungle Juice and it will taste pretty good.

Other Recipe Ideas For Rum

Banana Rum Cake
Ingredients:
– 2 cups all-purpose flour
– 3 ripe bananas
– 1 teaspoon baking soda
– ½ teaspoon table salt
– ½ cup unsalted butter (at room temperature)
– ½ cup packed light brown sugar
– ½ cup granulated sugar
– 2 large eggs
– ¾ cup dark rum
– ½ cup buttermilk
– ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.

2. In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

3. In a large mixing bowl, beat together the butter and the sugars until light and fluffy.

4. Add the eggs one at a time, beating after each addition.

5. Mash the bananas in a separate bowl.

6. Add the mashed bananas to the butter and eggs mixture, and beat until blended.

7. Add in the rum to the mixture, and beat until blended.

8. Add in the buttermilk and vanilla extract and beat until blended.

9. Gradually add in the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, and mix until just combined.

10. Pour the batter into the cake pan and bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted within the center of the cake comes out clean.

11. Remove the cake from the oven and cool completely on a wire rack before serving.

Coconut Rum Slush
Ingredients:
– 3 cups pineapple juice
– 2/3 cup dark rum
– 2/3 cup Malibu coconut rum
– 2 cups orange juice
– 2 cups sweet-and-sour mix
– 2 cups canned fruit cocktail, drained

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, combine the pineapple juice, dark rum, coconut rum, orange juice, sweet-and-sour mix, and fruit cocktail. Mix until combined.

2. Pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and follow the manufacturer’s instructions for freezing.

3. Once the slush is frozen, spoon it into individual serving glasses and serve with a straw.

Sources

https://www.extension.iastate.edu/news/not-all-alcohol-gets-better-age