Say Aloha to a holiday season that’s as bold and merry as can be.
It’s that time of the year, when the air is filled with holiday vibes, prompting you to slip into your comfiest sweaters, cozy up by the fireplace, and transform your home with twinkling lights.
But this year, make it badass as you get together with your tribe and serve up an epic duo – Sailor Jerry desserts paired with Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum cocktails that are nothing short of rum-infused goodness.
Picture the creamy, tropical sweetness of the Sailor Jerry Coconut Rum Balls blended with notes of coffee in the Cup O’Jerry cocktail; or the cozy flavours of the Spiked Rum Hot Chocolate mixed with the indulgent Sailor Jerry Mud Cake.
Additionally, if you are the one for classics, complement the nuttiness of the Sailor Jerry Pecan Pie with the comforting flavours of a warm Sailor Jerry Spiced Hot Cider; or the richness of Sailor Jerry Eggnog Fudge paired with the tartness of the Sailor’s Yule Nog cocktail.
Lastly, imagine indulging in the spiced warmth of a Sailor Jerry Spiced Pear Cake coupled with the refreshing flavours of the Sailor Jerry Holiday Rum Punch – pairings that are not just delicious but downright legendary.
The holiday season is all about diving headfirst into delectable desserts, and dessert & cocktail pairings are swiftly becoming a sought-after trend.
While everyone is familiar with food & cocktail pairing, dessert & cocktail pairings add a sprinkle of cherished holiday traditions with a twist.
Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum’s bold flavours play matchmaker to sweet treats.
The result is an explosion of flavors that transforms a regular holiday gathering into an unforgettable celebration.
Made the old-school way, Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum is balanced with notes of intense vanilla, buttery toffee, and subtle cinnamon.
Its boldness sets it apart, while its smoothness effortlessly blends in, making it the ultimate rum for bold cocktails and delectable desserts for those shamelessly terrific get together.
Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum is made to keep alive the legacy of Norman ‘Sailor Jerry’ Collins, father of the old-school tattoo.
The ultimate art is the kind that gets under your skin and Jerry was the Master of It. Sailor Jerry’s passion lives on in every drop of this remarkable rum.
Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum Holiday Recipes
Serve up badass dessert and cocktail pairings for those epic holiday get-togethers.
Cup O’jerry Paired With Sailor Jerry Coconut Rum Balls
Cup O’Jerry
Ingredients:
- 1 ½ parts Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum
- 4 parts Coffee
- ¼ part heavy cream
- 1 pinch brown sugar
- Cinnamon
- Whipped Cream
How to Make:
- Build in a cup, garnish with cinnamon and whipped cream
Sailor Jerry Coconut Rum Balls
Ingredients:
- ¼ cup Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum
- 12 oz. vanilla cookies, crushed
- 1 1/3 cup flaked coconut
- 1 cup chopped almonds
- 14 oz. sweetened condensed milk
- 1/3 cup confectioner’s sugar
- 1 tsp. cinnamon
How to Make:
- Combine first 5 ingredients in a large bowl and mix until evenly incorporated.
- Chill for 4 hours.
- Combine confectioner’s sugar and cinnamon in a dish.
- Roll into 1” balls then roll in sugar/cinnamon mix to coat.
- Store in refrigerator overnight before serving.
Sailor’s Yule Nog Paired With Sailor Jerry Eggnog Fudge
Sailor’s Yule Nog
Ingredients:
- 1 oz Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum
- 1 ¾ part coconut milk
- ¾ part sweetened condensed milk
- ½ part pineapple juice
- 1 egg yolk
- 2 drops vanilla extract
- Whipped cream
- Cinnamon stick
How to Make:
- Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice, then strain into a martini glass.
- Garnish with a dollop of whipped cream and a cinnamon stick.
Sailor Jerry Eggnog Fudge
Ingredients:
- 2 cups Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum
- 1 ½ cup raisins or dried cranberries
- 2 cups sugar
- ¾ cup butter, cut into 1” chunks
- 2/3 cup eggnog
- 2 tsp. ground nutmeg
- 1 tsp. cinnamon
- 12 oz. white chocolate pieces
- 7 oz. marshmallow cream
How to Make:
- Soak the raisins/cranberries in 2 cups Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum for 3 hours. Drain the rum and reserve 2 tsp. of the rum.
- Line a 9” x 9” pan with tin foil and coat with non-stick spray.
- Put the butter, sugar, eggnog, and spices into a saucepan and bring to a boil, stirring consistently.
- Once a rolling boil is reached, stop stirring and insert a candy thermometer.
- Once temperature has reached 235°F (113°C) remove from heat and add white chocolate, marshmallow cream and the leftover Sailor Jerry from step
- Mix well using a wooden spoon until everything is well incorporated and fluffy.
- Spread in the prepared pan and sprinkle the raisins/cranberries on top.
- Let cool completely then cut into squares
Sailor Jerry Spiked Rum Hot Chocolate Paired With Sailor Jerry Mud Cake
Sailor Jerry Spiked Rum Hot Chocolate
Ingredients:
- 1 part Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum
- 3 parts almond milk (or any milk you can get your hands on!)
- 2-3 tablespoons of good quality dark hot chocolate powder
- Pinch of quality sea salt
- Chocolate powder
- Marshmallows
How to Make:
- Heat the milk and then gradually mix with the hot chocolate powder until you’ve got a smooth rich hot chocolate.
- Add the Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum and the pinch of salt and stir.
- Serve in a tall mug and garnish with chocolate powder and marshmallows.
- Add a bit of a kick with chilli flakes if you are feeling whole assed!
Sailor Jerry Mud Cake
Ingredients:
- ¼ cup Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum
- 9 tbs. butter, cubed
- 8 oz. high quality dark chocolate
- 1 cup brewed espresso coffee
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp. baking powder
How to Make:
- Pre-heat over to 375°F
- Put the butter, chocolate & coffee in a saucepan over medium heat and warm until chocolate melts. Set aside to cool for 5 minutes.
- Pour the mixture in a bowl and add sugar, Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum and eggs.
- Whisk well until mixed, then sift the flour and baking powder over and continue to whisk until well combined.
- Bake for 1 hour 15 mins until a toothpick inserted should come out clean
- Let cool for an hour before removing from pan.
Sailor Jerry Holiday Rum Punch Paired With Sailor Jerry Spiced Pear Cake
Sailor Jerry Holiday Rum Punch
Ingredients:
- 3 Cups (24 oz.) Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum
- 2 (12 oz.) Bottles Ginger Beer, cooled
- 1/3 Cup Honey
- 12 Whole Cloves
- 8 Cups Apple Cider, divided
- 4 Cups Cranberry Juice, chilled
- Sliced Green Apples, Oranges, or Lemons for Garnish
- Rosemary Sprig, for Garnish
How to Make:
- Combine honey, cloves, cinnamon sticks, and 2 cups of cider in a small saucepan over medium. Cook, stirring often, until honey is dissolved and mixture is fragrant with spices, about 7 minutes. Remove from heat; cool and steep 15 minutes. Discard spices.
- Combine spiced cider mixture, cranberry juice, Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum, ginger beer, and remaining 6 cups apple cider in a large punch bowl. Garnish with sliced citrus and apples. Serve over ice.
Sailor Jerry Spiced Pear Cake
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum
- 2 cups sugar
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 3/4 cup canola oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
- 4 large pears (about 2 pounds), peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
- 1 cup golden raisins
Glaze:
- 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
- 2 tablespoons Sailor Jerry Spiced rum
How to Make:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a small heavy saucepan, heat Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum over medium heat. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced by half, 8-10 minutes. Remove from heat; cool.
- Beat sugar, eggs, oil, vanilla, and cooled Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Sift together the next 5 ingredients; gradually beat into rum mixture. Stir in pears, walnuts, and raisins. Transfer batter to a greased and floured 13×9-in. baking pan.
- Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 45-50 minutes. Cool cake in pan on rack.
- For glaze, mix confectioners’ sugar and Sailor Jerry Spiced rum; spread over cake. Cut into squares.
Sailor Jerry Spiced Hot Cider Paired With Sailor Jerry Pecan Pie
Sailor Jerry Spiced Hot Cider
Ingredients:
- 1 part Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum
- 4 parts Apple Cider
- ½ part Lemon Juice
- 2 tablespoons of Mulling Spices
How to Make:
- Heat all ingredients except Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum on the stove until warm and fragrant.
- Pour into mugs, top with Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum, lemon and apple slices.
Sailor Jerry Pecan Pie
Ingredients:
- 1/3 cup Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum
- 4 cups chopped pecans, divided
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 2-1/4 cups packed brown sugar
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2-1/4 cups red candied cherries
- 1-1/2 cups chopped candied pineapple
- 1/2 cup chopped candied citron
How to Make:
- Sprinkle 3 cups pecans over a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan; set aside.
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Gradually add flour to creamed mixture, beating well.
- Spread batter into prepared pan. Combine candied fruit and the remaining pecans. Spread fruit and pecans evenly over creamed mixture; press gently to help mixtures adhere. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, about 1 hour. Sprinkle Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum over the top; cool completely in pan on a wire rack. Cut into bars. Store in an airtight container.