'Enlightened,' 'Apocalypse' and 'Rapture' Are Cocktails Trending for 2012

NEW YORK, Dec. 21, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- We survived "the Rapture," but with a new year comes a new prophecy. Ancient Mayans and Nostradamus predicted the Apocalypse would strike on December 21, 2012, while many new-age spiritualists and philosophers believe humankind will enter enlightenment in 2012.

Regardless of your beliefs, Master Mixologist Esteban Ordonez created three fun cocktail recipes featuring: Don Q Gran Anejo, Don Q Cristal and BlackBeard Spiced Rum to help ring it in.

Don Q Enlightened

1 1/2 oz. Don Q Gran Anejo rum
3/4 oz. orange curacao liqueur
2 oz. sour mix
1 orange wedge
Sugar and cinnamon mixture
Orange peel twist

In a cocktail shaker, add rum, orange liqueur, sour mix and ice. Shake vigorously. Rim a martini glass with the orange wedge and then dip in the sugar and cinnamon mixture. Strain cocktail into the martini glass. Garnish with an orange peel twist.

Don Q Apocalypse Punch

1 750 ML bottle Don Q Cristal rum
1/2 bottle red wine
6 oz. fresh lime juice
6 oz. triple sec liqueur
6 oz. simple syrup
2 limes sliced in thin wheels
2 red oranges sliced in thin wheels

Add all ingredients into a large punch bowl and place in the refrigerator for at least two hours before serving. Serve over ice in a punch glass.

BlackBeard's Rapture (aka: Dark & Stormy)

2 oz. BlackBeard Spiced Rum
3/4 oz. lime juice
1/2 oz. ginger juice
1/2 oz. simple syrup*
Ginger beer

*Simple syrup: dissolve equal parts sugar in hot water.

In a cocktail shaker, combine the first 4 ingredients, fill with ice and shake vigorously until well chilled. Strain into an ice-filled highball glass and fill to top with ginger beer. Garnish with a lime wedge and candied ginger.

About Serralles USA:

As one of America's oldest-owned and operated family businesses, Serralles has been producing some of the world's leading rums for over 145 years. Its flagship brand Don Q, Puerto Rico's premium rum, is the #1 selling rum brand on the island, where more than 70% of the rum consumed in the USA is produced. Don Q is produced by Destileria Serralles Inc., in Ponce, Puerto Rico and distributed by Serralles USA, Stamford, CT. The portfolio includes: Don Q Cristal, Don Q Gold, Don Q Anejo, Don Q Gran Anejo and Don Q Limon, Don Q Coco, Don Q Mojito, BlackBeard Spiced Rum and Palo Viejo.

Please visit us at http://www.donq.com & http://www.blackbeardrum.com and follow us on Twitter at @donqrum and @blackbeardrum.

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Sarah Stabile
Hi-Impact Communications
212-206-9073
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SOURCE Serralles USA