Mist, Sizzle, Sear: How to Grill with Rum for the Ultimate Golden Crust

A bold-yet-subtle way to elevate your summer grilling game

MIST, SIZZLE, SEAR
The flame flickers, the aroma rises—and with one simple mist, everything changes.

Grilling can be instinctual. Elemental. But sometimes, all it takes is a tiny twist—a whisper of Kōloa Rum over the surface of your steak—to coax out golden edges, deep caramelized flavor, and that irresistible crust that makes your palate pause.

This post explores the art of using rum on the grill—not for show, but for the science and soul of flavor. We’ll talk sear secrets, the magic of indirect heat, and why white and gold rums might just be the most underrated tools in your barbecue arsenal. And yes, there’s a rosemary-kissed steak recipe that ties it all together.

Because sometimes the most memorable flavors come from the quietest techniques.