Prunus serotina subsp. hirsuta (Elliott) McVaugh (syn. Prunus serotina var. alabamensis (C. Mohr) Little) – southeastern United States WARNING: be VERY careful handling dry ice – do not let it touch exposed skin. We use gloves and tongs to transfer into each glass. You only need a very small sliver to create the effect. If you add to much, the drink will start to freeze.

Morton, Julia (1987). Fruits of warm climates. Miami, FL. pp.108–109 . Retrieved 15 October 2013. {{ cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher ( link) Gleason, Henry A. and Arthur Cronquist. 1991. "Manual of Vascular Plants of Northeastern United States and Adjacent Canada, Second Edition." The New York Botanical Garden. Bronx, New York. Why We Like It:This rum’s aroma is characterized by a delicate and seductive cherry flavor. It has a creamy texture and rich dark cherry flavor highlighting the taste as it lingers in the mid-palate.a b c Peattie, Donald Culross (1953). A Natural History of Western Trees. New York: Bonanza Books. p.539. Cultural Conditions: Light: Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day) Soil Texture: High Organic Matter Loam (Silt) Soil pH: Acid (<6.0) Alkaline (>8.0) Neutral (6.0-8.0) Soil Drainage: Good Drainage Moist Occasionally Dry Available Space To Plant: more than 60 feet NC Region: Coastal Mountains Piedmont USDA Plant Hardiness Zone: 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b Why We Like It:We specifically like this rum’s aroma for its delicate and kirsch-like characteristics. The bark of mature trees develops a dark scaly or flaky pattern. Bark, roots, and leaves contain concentrations of toxic cyanogenic compounds, hence the noticeable bitter almond aroma of the inner bark.

Bark: Bark Color: Dark Brown Light Gray Surface/Attachment: Lenticels Papery Bark Description: Younger bark is shiny and has verticle lenticels. The bark of mature trees develops a dark scaly or flaky pattern. Inner bark has a bitter almond flavor. Slice each lychee fruit in half, then place a blueberry in the opening of each lychee fruit, place in an ice cube tray, fill with water and freeze. 💭 Expert Tips and FAQs Known as capolcuahuitl in Nahuatl (the source of the capuli epithet), it was an important food in pre-Columbian Mexico. Native Americans ate the fruit. [24] Edible raw, the fruit is also made into jelly, and the juice can be used as a drink mixer, hence the common name 'rum cherry'. [25] P.serotina is a host of caterpillars of various Lepidoptera. The eastern tent caterpillar defoliates entire groves some springs. As a bartender, I've seen countless customers walk through the doors of my bar, each with their own unique taste preferences.

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Swain E, Poulton JE (October 1994). "Utilization of Amygdalin during Seedling Development of Prunus serotina". Plant Physiology. 106 (2): 437–445. doi: 10.1104/pp.106.2.437. PMC 159548. PMID 12232341. Prunus serotina". County-level distribution map from the North American Plant Atlas (NAPA). Biota of North America Program (BONAP). 2014. Attributes: Genus: Prunus Species: serotina Family: Rosaceae Uses (Ethnobotany): Native Americans used the inner bark to treat colds. Well-rounded flavor profile: Ginger beer and rum add spiciness, cherry and lime juice contribute a great tart flavor, and grenadine rounds everything out with a nice touch of sweetness.

Shi, Shuo; Li, Jinlu; Sun, Jiahui; Yu, Jing; Zhou, Shiliang (2013). "Phylogeny and classification of Prunus sensu lato (Rosaceae)". Journal of Integrative Plant Biology. 55 (11): 1069–1079. doi: 10.1111/jipb.12095. ISSN 1744-7909. PMID 23945216. Some prefer their drinks strong and bitter, while others prefer something sweet and fruity. However, there's one flavor that always catches people's attention: cherries.

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Leaves: Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics: Deciduous Leaf Color: Brown/Copper Gold/Yellow Green Leaf Feel: Soft Leaf Value To Gardener: Fragrant Deciduous Leaf Fall Color: Gold/Yellow Orange Leaf Type: Simple Leaf Arrangement: Alternate Leaf Shape: Elliptical Lanceolate Oblong Leaf Margin: Dentate Serrate Hairs Present: Yes Leaf Length: 3-6 inches Leaf Width: 1-3 inches Leaf Description: The 3-6 inch long by .75-1.5 inch wide dark green leaves have a cherry fragrance and bitter taste. The leaves are alternate with fine incurvate teeth, inconspicuous glands on the stem and yellow-brown pubescence on the underside of the leaf. The fall color is yellow-orange. The scent when crushed is of bitter almonds. Why We Like It:Largo Bay is a smooth and sweet white rum with a hint of fruit. It’s an ideal drink. It is ideal for a variety of beverages, such as lime juice, cola, lemon-lime soda, and tropical ginger beer. Stem: Stem Is Aromatic: Yes Stem Description: Satiny reddish-brown twigs with a strong scent of bitter almonds. a b C. Stace. R. van der Meijden & I. de Kort (eds.). " Prunus serotina (Cherry, Rum)". Flora of NW Europe. Archived from the original on 2007-12-06. From classic recipes like the Cherry Daiquiri to more modern creations like the Cherry Colada, there's no shortage of options when it comes to this delicious combination.

Stypiński P. 1979. Stanowiska czeremchy amerykańskiej Padus serotina (Ehrh.) Borkh. w lasach państwowych Pojezierza Mazurskiego. Rocznik dendrologiczny (in Polish). 32: 191-204. Prunus serotina was widely introduced into Western and Central Europe as an ornamental tree [26] in the mid-20th century, [27] [28] where it has become locally naturalized. [26] It has acted as an invasive species there, negatively affecting forest community biodiversity and regeneration. [29] [30] Creating a cherry rum drink is simply a matter of being creative and knowing what flavors mix well together. Cherry rum drinks are made with cherry rum or by adding another cherry-flavored alcohol to rum. To make cherry rum, wild cherries are soaked in rum for about a week. Once the flavors have had time to mingle, sugar is added, then everything is stirred and strained. Step One