Everyone knows that when Captain Morgan comes out, the gathering goes to a different level. It is more than just posing in the moment. The flavor amplifies any rum cocktail with its signature tropical essence. With the new Captain Morgan Sweet Chili Lime, the bold, savory forward flavor brings swicy to the liquor shelf.
Across the food world, swicy is the trend that has infused its tongue tingling flavor into a multitude of categories. It is more than chicken wings or a pizza topping. Desserts, breakfasts, and even beverages have embraced this category.
In the spirits world, the spicy is not necessarily a common descriptor. Warm spices add cozy notes to bourbons and even ryes. Peppery notes add depth to gins. Chilis do not often infuse their flavors into spirits, unless it is a peppery vodka or a jalapeno tequila.
The new Captain Morgan Sweet Chili Lime is a unique offering for the rum category. A far cry from the old school “grog” of Caribbean lore, this new offering invigorates that island libation with a taste that will ignite the tastebuds.
Speaking about the new Captain Morgan Sweet Chili Lime, Anne Nosko, VP, Captain Morgan said, "With flavor trends heating up, we wanted to create something that defies the rules of traditional rum. Captain Morgan Sweet Chili Lime gives fans exactly what they're craving – the perfect balance of sweet and spicy, and a bold flavor experience with every sip."
Since Captain Morgan is more often paired with another beverage or used in a cocktail, this new liquor opens a lot of possible combination. The most simple or obvious, might be combining it with mango. Similar to the flavors of a mangonada, the chili, lime, and mango work well together. The heat and the acid can keep the mango from being too sweet.
Another option would to lean into the savory side or the herbaceous side. A simple tonic, mint, and the chili lime would hit most of the flavor cocktail. With a touch of simple syrup, this combination might be the perfect summer refresher.
Even just using this swicy rum with a cola would be delightful. Lime and cola work well together. A kick of spice amplifies the interesting factor.
Ready to experiment with the new Captain Morgan Sweet Chili Lime? The new spirit is available now. Check with retailers for availability and pricing.