Discover 16 rum cocktails that you’ll wan to sip all summer long.
Distilled with sugarcane and aged in casks made of wood and steel, rum is one of the most popular liquors around the world. And, while the spirit can be produced almost anywhere, the islands of Barbados, Cuba, Jamaica and Puerto Rico produce much of the world’s best rum using locally grown sugarcane.
Rums vary from drink to drink. Some rum drinks call for light rum, while others call for rums that are gold, dark, or aged. Heck, some rum drinks include more than one type of rum. And that’s not even counting flavored and spiced rums.
We’ve acquired a variety of rums since we love crafting rum cocktails at home and, as a true confession, sometimes we sip them over ice. However, there’s nothing like sipping a tasty rum cocktail.
16 of the Best Rum Cocktails
1. Pina Colada
The Pina Colada is more than the subject of a 70s hit song. Puerto Rico’s national drink is also a frothy, fruity cocktail that’s surprisingly simple to make at home either with or without a blender.
2. Jungle Bird
Go wild and craft a Jungle Bird cocktail at home! Despite its surprisingly simple recipe, the sophisticated tiki cocktail is a delight whether you live in an actual jungle or an urban one.
3. Bahama Mama
4. Hurricane
Drinking a Hurricane cocktail at Pat O’Brien’s is a rite of passage for first-time visitors to New Orleans. However, you can craft a better version of the fruity cocktail at home no matter where you live.
5. Classic Daiquiri
Leave any preconceptions about the Daiquiri behind when you follow this easy recipe. Cuba’s most classic cocktail is a sophisticated summer sipper made with just three ingredients that you probably already have at home.
6. Mai Tai
The Mai Tai cocktail isn’t just the most iconic tiki drink. It’s also a classic rum cocktail that’s easy to craft at home and even easier to sip.
7. Dark and Stormy
A Dark and Stormy cocktail tastes great regardless of the weather. However, those who don’t follow this cocktail’s rule could hit bumpy water. Discover that rule and learn how to craft the classic cocktail in just two minutes.
8. Long Island Iced Tea
Leave your jaded impressions of Long Island Iced Tea behind. Not only is the potent potable popular with 20-somethings looking for a quick buzz, but it’s great if you’re in your 30s or beyond.
9. Coquito
This Coquito is a tasty cocktail with a boozy, coconut kick. It’s also a great option for people who don’t want to add raw eggs to their creamy Christmas cocktails.
10. Rum Old Fashioned
11. Mary Pickford
Inspired by one of Hollywood’s top actresses during Prohibition, the Mary Pickford cocktail is a tasty tipple that has passed the test of time. It’s also easy to craft with just a handful of ingredients.
12. Cuba Libre
The Cuba Libre cocktail takes Rum & Coke to new heights with the simple addition of fresh lime juice.
13. Malibu Sunsset
The Malibu Sunset will transport you to the Caribbean without a plane ride. And the best part – the layered coconut rum cocktail is super easy to craft at home without any exotic ingredients or special bar tools.
14. Mojito
This Mojito is ideal for summer. You can whip up this Cuban cocktail favorite at home with just five ingredients plus ice.
15. Hemingway Daiquiri
Also known as a Papa Doble, the Hemingway Daiquiri takes the classic Daiquiri to a new level with two simple additions.
16. Between the Sheets Cocktail
The Between the Sheets cocktail is a sophisticated sipper that you can order at a fancy bar. The other option is to craft one at home with just a handful of ingredients.
Frequently Asked Questions
Rum is alcohol distilled with sugarcane.
The Daiquiri isn’t just the most popular rum cocktail. It’s also one of the most popular cocktails period.
Rum mixes well with both juices and sodas. However, there’s nothing like drinking good rum on the rocks.
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