Rum Cocktails You Need to Try
Yo ho ho and a bottle of rum! To the great pirates of legends and tales, a bottle of rum is a treasure beyond comparison. To you, it’s just another bottle of liquor that will inevitably end up pushed toward the back of your shelf. Don’t let your bottle become a dusty, undiscovered treasure! Embrace your inner pirate with these delicious rum cocktails!
Dark and Stormy
Brave those cold stormy seas ahead with this twist on a Moscow Mule. This cocktail is perfect for those looking to venture toward new drinks. The classic combination of ginger and lime is a refreshing way to enjoy the warmth of rum.
Recipe:
- 2 oz dark rum
- ½ oz lime juice (to taste)
- 5 oz ginger beer
- Garnish with lime wedge
Painkiller
This drink definitely owns up to the name. A couple sips of this and your pain begins to melt away. This twist on a Piña Colada is delightfully sweet and smooth.
Recipe:
- 2 oz dark rum
- 4 oz pineapple juice
- 1 oz freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1 oz cream of coconut
- Garnish with a pineapple wedge and nutmeg
Rum Runner
This popular, fruity cocktail is perfect to enjoy on the beach, at the pool or just on an evening in. This unique mixture of dark and light rum is perfectly accented by the sweetness of fruit. But be warned! This tasty tropical drink packs a powerful punch.
Recipe:
- 1 oz light rum
- 1 oz dark rum
- 1 oz banana liqueur
- ½ oz blackberry liqueur
- 1 oz pineapple juice
- Splash of grenadine
- Garnish with fresh fruit
El Presidente
Many popular rum cocktails hail from Cuba. Mojito and a Daiquiri alike have been common drink cocktails for years. But don’t overlook El Presidente. This well-balanced Cuban cocktail is a unique and delicious way to enjoy your rum.
Recipe
- 1 ½ oz light rum
- ¾ oz dry vermouth
- ¼ oz orange curaçao
- 2 dashes grenadine
- Garnish with orange peel
