Name: Rum Dinner
Start: 2025-12-18T18:30:00-06:00
End: 2025-12-18T20:30:00-06:00
Location: Dragon Pit BBQ

Purchase tickets on https://dragonpitbbq.com
Event will be in the Amethyst room.
Get ready for an exhilarating Rum Dinner experience! Join us for an unforgettable evening featuring four dynamic Appleton Estate tastings, where you’ll dive into the rich history and vibrant flavors of each product. Delight your taste buds with expertly crafted food pairings that elevate every sip. This exciting event will take place in our brand-new space on Thursday, December 18th, kicking off at 6:30pm. Don’t miss out on this thrilling culinary adventure!
1. Starter: Fresh Fruit and Crudités
- An assortment of seasonal fresh fruits and colorful crudités served with a zesty rum punch.
- Rum Pairing: Appleton Signature Rum with Rum Punch
- A refreshing blend of Appleton Signature Rum mixed with tropical juices and spices, enhancing the vibrancy of the fresh fruits.
2. Appetizer: Jerk Plantain Arancini
- Golden-fried arancini made with jerk-seasoned plantains, stuffed with goat cheese, and served with a side of mango chutney.
- Rum Pairing: Appleton 8 Year Rum
- *Description:* This medium-bodied rum complements the dish's bold flavors and adds a hint of caramel and spice that pairs beautifully with the mango chutney.
3. Main Course: Smoked Pork Belly
- Tender smoked pork belly marinated in a citrus and scotch bonnet pepper blend, served with a side of fragrant rice and peas.
- Rum Pairing:Appleton 12 Year Rum
- Description: The rich, complex flavor of Appleton 12 Year enhances the smoky and spicy notes of the pork, creating a harmonious balance.
4. Dessert: Rum Raisin Bread Pudding
- Warm bread pudding made with rum-soaked raisins, served with a drizzle of rum custard sauce.
- Rum Pairing:Appleton 21 Year Rum
- Description:The luxurious and refined Appleton 25 Year Rum adds depth to the dessert, offering notes of dried fruit, oak, and spice that elevate the sweetness of the bread pudding.