Rum cocktails
Rum is the spirit of sugar cane, and the range is enormous. At one end, a light, dry white rum lets lime and mint lead in a Daiquiri or a Mojito. At the other, a dark rum heavy with molasses has the depth to carry a tiki drink almost alone.
A light white rum and a full-bodied dark one cover nearly everything you will want to make. To go a step further, a funky Jamaican rum and a grassy rhum agricole give a drink character in two very different ways: try them in a Mai Tai and a Ti’ Punch.
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Undead GentlemanA Zombie in a dinner jacket: two rums, grapefruit, cinnamon and falernum, shaken cold and served up under a ghost of absinthe.
Añejo HighballAged rum, lime and orange liqueur meet ginger beer in a light, spicy highball.
BarracudaGolden rum and Galliano meet fresh pineapple and lime, topped with a sparkling veil of Prosecco.
Bitter Mai TaiCampari meets dark rum, orgeat and lime in a bittersweet tiki classic from 2011 — sunset in a glass, with an edge.
Blue HawaiianBright coconut, crisp pineapple and a sea of blue curaçao — a tropical drink that tastes like a holiday.
CancháncharaA Cuban classic of rum, honey and lime — raw, rustic and refreshing all at once.
Caribbean Rum PunchA sunny island drink where tart lime, sweet grenadine and full-bodied rum meet in a fresh tropical sea of juice.
Chatham Artillery PunchA powerful Southern punch of lemon sweetness, rum, rye and Madeira, topped with sparkling wine.
Corn & OilA Barbadian classic of aged rum, spiced falernum, bitters and lime: simple, yet full of depth.
Cuba LibreFresh, fizzy and gently tart: white rum, lime juice and cola in the classic Cuban partnership.
Dark 'N' StormyFiery ginger and dark rum meet in a glass where the rum hangs on top like a small thundercloud.
Donga PunchA juicy tiki classic with rhum agricole, tart grapefruit and warm cinnamon sweetness.
Fog CutterA complex tiki classic of rum, gin and cognac, lifted by fresh citrus and sweet almond orgeat, with a dry sherry finish.
Frozen DaiquiriAn icy slush of white rum, fresh lime and sugar syrup — tart, cold and refreshing in seconds.
Frozen Strawberry DaiquiriA slushy sweet-tart strawberry Daiquiri with fresh lime and white rum, blended to a perfect texture.
GløggA warm, spiced red wine punch with port and rum: the very scent of a Scandinavian Christmas in a glass.
Green SwizzleA frosty green, mint-scented Caribbean rum cocktail, swizzled with lime and falernum for icy refreshment.
Grog HansenA hearty rum grog with fresh lime, cane sugar syrup and a hint of Angostura: cool, straightforward and as good as the sailors' ration.
Hemingway SpecialA dry, tart rum drink with grapefruit, lime and a touch of maraschino: Hemingway's own Daiquiri.
HurricaneA fruit bomb from New Orleans with two kinds of rum, passion fruit and a touch of grenadine.
Jet PilotThree kinds of rum, tart grapefruit and a touch of cinnamon and absinthe: tiki with bite and depth.
Jungle BirdBitter Campari, dark rum and sweet-tart pineapple meet in this tiki classic with a sharp, tropical twist.
Mary PickfordA pink rum cocktail with pineapple, grenadine and a touch of maraschino: sunshine in a glass.
Missionary's DownfallA frosty green tiki drink of rum, peach, pineapple and mint, blended into a creamy, cold and spring-fresh treat.
MojitoA Cuban classic with fresh mint, lime and white rum: crisp, sweet and refreshing on a hot day.
Nuclear DaiquiriA fiery, herbal Daiquiri with overproof rum and green Chartreuse that hits like a shot of adrenaline.
Old CubanAged rum, fresh mint and lime meet dry Champagne in this elegant, sparkling modern classic.
Orange DaiquiriA sunny take on the classic Daiquiri, in which fresh orange adds extra sweetness and aroma to the tart rum drink.
PainkillerA creamy, fruity rum drink with pineapple, orange and coconut, topped with freshly grated nutmeg.
Passion Fruit DaiquiriA fresh, tart Daiquiri with the tropical perfume of passion fruit and the sharp edge of lime.
Passion Fruit MojitoA fresh Mojito with sweet passion fruit, crushed mint and a touch of lime: tropical balance in every sip.
Piña ColadaA creamy, tropical rum drink of pineapple and coconut, blended until silky smooth.
Pineapple DaiquiriA fresh Daiquiri with juicy pineapple and sharp lime, rounded off with a touch of simple syrup.
Pineapple Dark & StormyDark rum meets spicy ginger beer and juicy pineapple in this tropical twist on the Bermuda classic.
Planter's PunchDark Jamaican rum meets fresh lime, pineapple and orange in a sturdy, sweet-sour Caribbean classic.
Right HandA dark, spirit-forward cocktail of rum, Campari and sweet vermouth, spiced with chocolate bitters and orange oil.
Royal Bermuda Yacht ClubRum, lime and falernum in a classic tropical cocktail with a fine balance of sour and spiced sweetness.
Rum FirewalkerA powerful tiki drink of overproof Jamaican rum, bitter Campari, fresh lime and warm cinnamon syrup.
Rum Old FashionedA rich, caramel-sweet twist on the classic, with aged rum taking the whiskey's place with depth and spice.
Rum PunchA Caribbean classic of rum, fresh citrus and tropical fruit in the age-old ratio of sour, sweet, strong and weak.
Rum SourA tart, rounded rum sour with a silky foam and a few drops of Angostura on top.
Rum SwizzleA fresh, fruity swizzle of dark and white rum with pineapple and orange, tied together by grenadine and Angostura.
ScorpionA fresh, tart tiki classic of rum, cognac and almond-sweet orgeat, served over crushed ice.
Star City FizzA fresh, bubbly fizz of pomegranate, cranberry and white rum, topped with soda water.
Strawberry DaiquiriBlended strawberries, fresh lime and white rum make a creamy, sweet-tart Daiquiri without a drop of ready mix.
Strawberry MojitoA fresh, sweet-tart Mojito with muddled strawberries and mint, topped with soda water.
Three Dots and a DashA lush tiki classic of rum, honey, citrus and spice: sweet, fresh and a little exotic.
Ti' PunchA French Caribbean classic of raw rhum agricole, cane syrup and an oily disc of lime: simple, sharp and aromatic.
Yellow BirdA sunshine-yellow rum cocktail with the vanilla-herbal sweetness of Galliano and a fresh hit of lime.
ZombieA complex tiki classic with three rums, tropical juices and a hint of anise from absinthe.
Hibiscus Tiki SourA hibiscus rum punch that became a sour: tiki meets tart hibiscus under a velvety foam topped with nutmeg.
Mai TaiA classic tiki drink in which aged rum, lime and orgeat meet in perfect balance between sweet, tart and nutty.
DaiquiriRum, lime and syrup in perfect balance: cold, clear and astonishingly simple.