1.   A light rum and tonic in hand, he abandoned his post for the kitchen to forage for food.

2.   The percentage of whisky sold has been decreasing as the sale of vodkas and light rums has been rising.

3.   Deeply prick the flesh with an ice pick, and fill to near the top with light rum, Cognac, Champagne or gin.

4.   Grate the lime before you juice it, and use dark rum if you have it, since it gives the pie a stronger flavor than light rum.

5.   Inexpensive, clear light rums are best used as mixers.