Rum co*cktails - Whisky.com (2024)

Sylvia Simm| 12. June 2024

A co*cktail always works, doesn't it? Isn't it? A rum co*cktail is a delicious treat in the evening. If not under palm trees like in the Caribbean, then perhaps on the terrace at home or by a lake. We present the most popular rum co*cktails and co*cktail recipes.

And get mixing!

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History of the rum co*cktail

Nowadays, there are countless variations of rum co*cktails. The first mention of a co*cktail dates back to 1806, although the alcohol used was not specified here, only a spirit was mentioned. It can be assumed that the first rum co*cktails were made on the Caribbean island to which the origins of rum are attributed - Barbados. Wherever rum was mixed with water and fruit juices, a popular refreshing drink was created. The first beginnings can be found in the Caribbean, where rum was produced and mixed with water and fruit juices to become a popular soft drink. The Daiquiri became known by name in the late 19th century as a rum co*cktail in Cuba. It originally consisted of rum, lime juice and sugar! It quickly became a favourite drink worldwide. The Mojito also comes from Cuba, to which mint and soda are added to the rum, lime juice and sugar.

After the tiki bars became popular in the 1940s, more and more rum co*cktails came into fashion and enjoyed particular popularity. In the Tiki era, which began in the 1940s and waned again in the early 1970s, everything to do with the South Seas was popular! In addition to fashion, art, everyday objects, home accessories and architecture, the bar scene was also involved, and with it co*cktails.

Californian Victor Jules Bergeron, nicknamed Vic, founded the famous Trader Vic's, a Polynesian restaurant and tiki bar chain.

Many co*cktails have their origins in Cuba and the Tiki era.

In many rum-producing countries, co*cktails, or rather drinks, are mixed freely and are then simply called "punch".

The Ti Punch from Martinique isprobablynot listed in any co*cktail book in the world, but is widely drunk on the island. The name comes from Petit Punch, which means small punch! It is drunk throughout the day.

And it's so quick and easy to mix:

  • 4 cl white rhum agricole
  • 1 tsp cane sugar
  • Infused with freshly squeezed lime juice

The "Punch" on the island of Madeira at William Hinton Rum is simple and versatile at the same time. It is available traditionally, regionally with orange, as a "pescador" with lemon or newly created with passion fruit or ginger.

Basic equipment for your home bar

Rum, rum and... rum

Which rum is best for co*cktails?

Firstly: white rum and brown rum are equally suitable for rum co*cktails. White rum is often lighter and fresher, while brown rum has more character of its own as it has been stored in a barrel. A lot depends on individual taste.

If you now have a high-proof rum and a rum agricole in your home bar, you can create a delicious co*cktail at any time! Incidentally, a rum agricole can also be enjoyed on its own.

We have compiled the best rums for various occasions on a special page.

Other ingredients

Juices from various tropical fruits are a must in your household. With orange, pineapple and lemon juice, you can get even closer to a rum co*cktail. Add coconut juice or syrup, orange liqueur, grenadine and sugar syrup.

You should always have fresh, unprocessed lemons, limes and cane sugar in the house - and a sufficient supply of ice cubes.

Garnish and serve your co*cktail attractively

co*cktail bowls, long drink glasses or tumblers are suitable for serving a rum co*cktail in an attractive way. Depending on the co*cktail, lemon, orange or pineapple slices look great on the rim of the glass as a garnish. There are no limits to your imagination here!

Other accessories

To start mixing, you will need a co*cktail shaker, a bar measure and a lemon squeezer. Other useful accessories include a blender, a bar strainer, a zest cutter and a bar spoon.

It's co*cktail time!

Which co*cktails can you mix with rum?

We have put together the best rum co*cktails for you in alphabetical order!

Let us inspire you! Perhaps you can mix one or two of them right away using the ingredients in your home bar! Get the co*cktail shaker ready!

From simple co*cktails to rum co*cktail classics

Cuba Libre

A local co*cktail made from local rum!

This drink from Cuba immediately conjures up that Caribbean feeling. It is a simple, quickly prepared rum co*cktail that impresses with its pure ingredients.

Ingredients:

  • 5 cl Cuban rum - white or brown
  • 1 cl lime juice
  • Cola for topping up

Preparation:

Put ice cubes in the glass, pour in the rum, add the lime juice and top up with cola, garnish with a slice of lime and you have the famous rum co*cktail in your hand.

Daiquiri

A classic among rum co*cktails

Named after the Cuban city of Daiquiri, it is one of the oldest known rum co*cktails. Invented in Cuba at the end of the 19th century, it is popular all over the world. It is a simple co*cktail, as the basic ingredients are just rum, sugar and lime.

Ingredients:

  • 5 cl white or brown rum
  • 3 cl lime juice
  • 2 cl sugar syrup or 2 tsp cane sugar

Preparation:

Shake all ingredients vigorously in a co*cktail shaker with ice and strain into a glass.
The Frozen Strawberry Daiquiri is a wonderful summery variation. In addition to the ingredients already mentioned, fresh pureed strawberries and crushed ice are added. Garnish with a strawberry.

Choose the classic Havana or the Plantation from Barbados for this Cuban co*cktail.

Long Island Iced Tea

A strong long drink in a class of its own!

Five different spirits are mixed into one drink. Add cola, lemon and ice - and you have an exceptional rum co*cktail.

Ingredients:

  • 1.5 cl white rum
  • 1.5 cl gin
  • 1.5 cl tequila
  • 1.5 cl vodka
  • 1.5 cl orange liqueur
  • 3 cl freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1.5 cl sugar syrup
  • Cola for topping up

Preparation:

Shake all ingredients, except the cola, well in a shaker filled with ice cubes and strain into a glass filled with ice cubes. Top up with cola and garnish with a slice of lemon.

Mai Tai

A tiki co*cktail!

This co*cktail was invented in California in the 1940s. It is a typical co*cktail from the Tiki era, when everything centred around the cultures of the South Seas was celebrated.

Ingredients:

  • 3 cl brown rum
  • 3 cl white rum
  • 2 cl lime juice
  • 2 cl orange liqueur
  • 1 cl grenadine
  • 1 cl almond syrup

Preparation:

Shake all ingredients well in a co*cktail shaker with ice and strain into a chilled glass. Garnish with pineapple and mint. A cherry and orange slice also work well as decoration.

We recommend using good quality white and brown rum. This will be noticeable in the flavour of the finished co*cktail.

Mojito

Toast to the world-famous writer!

Five ingredients - one delicious summer drink! This refreshing co*cktail originates from Cuba and the writer Hemingway was probably its most famous fan. There is no consensus as to where the name Mojito comes from. Whether it's the name of a cloth bag, a mixture of spices or the term for "wet" - it doesn't matter, the long drink has fans all over the world.

Ingredients:

  • 5 cl white rum
  • 2.5 cl freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 2 cl sugar syrup or cane sugar
  • Soda water for topping up
  • 2 stalks of mint

Preparation:

Place the lime juice, cane sugar and a few mint leaves in a glass and crush with a pestle to extract the flavours. Then add ice, add the rum and top up with soda. Garnish with mint leaves.

The white rum should be of good quality - the finer the co*cktail!

Pina Colada

The liquid rum dessert!
The sweetest thing a rum co*cktail has to offer! It enchants us like a dessert! The Piña Colada comes from Puerto Rico and its ingredients make it creamy, sweet and fruity at the same time.

Ingredients:

  • 4 cl white rum
  • 2 cl cream
  • 2 cl coconut syrup
  • 4 cl coconut milk
  • 10 cl pineapple juice

Preparation:

Mix all ingredients well in a blender with ice cubes. A pineapple slice on the rim of the glass is a must for decoration.

There are many variations of a piña colada, but it always includes: Rum, pineapple juice and coconut milk. White rum makes the co*cktail fresh, brown rum gives it a strong flavour.

Planter's Punch

The summer co*cktail - known the world over - variable in style!

The Planter's Punch also dates back to the Tiki era. It is one of the most famous rum co*cktails in the world. Its name still contains the word "punch", which was the co*cktail's predecessor. There are a number of variations, which always consist of rum and a combination of different juices. The fruity rum co*cktail par excellence!

Ingredients:

  • 6 cl brown rum
  • 4 cl orange juice
  • 4 cl pineapple juice
  • 2 cl lemon or lime juice
  • 1 cl grenadine
  • 2 cl sugar syrup

Preparation:

Shake the rum and juice vigorously over ice in a co*cktail shaker. Strain into a glass filled with ice cubes and then carefully pour over the grenadine for a nice colour gradient. Garnish with an orange peel.

Rum Sour

Sour and creamy at the same time, that's the classic!

The ingredients rum, lemon and sugar are classic. What makes it special is the egg white, which is less responsible for the flavour and more for the creamy consistency.

Ingredients:

  • 4.5 cl brown rum
  • 3 cl freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1.5 cl sugar syrup
  • 1.5 cl egg white

Preparation:

Shake all the ingredients together thoroughly in a shaker over ice, although the egg white can also be omitted. Shaking is particularly important when adding egg white. Fill a glass with ice cubes and strain the co*cktail over them.

Use the zest of an organic lemon to garnish the drink. You can also leave out the egg white. In addition to Rum Sour, there are also Whiskey Sour and Gin Sour.

Zoombie

The strongest of the rum co*cktails!

Also a tiki co*cktail! It is strong and is mixed with different types of rum, white, brown and high-proof rum.

Ingredients:

  • 3 cl brown rum
  • 3 cl white rum
  • 2 cl high-proof rum
  • 4 cl orange juice
  • 4 cl lime juice
  • 2 cl orange liqueur

Preparation:

Shake all the ingredients in a shaker with ice cubes and then strain into a glass with crushed ice. A lemon zest goes well as a garnish.

An elaborate creation that is said to bring the dead back to life! A little pineapple juice can be added to give the co*cktail an extra fresh flavour.

Botucal Single Vintage Rum 2008

0,7l·43 % vol

112,50 €

0,7/ l· incl.VAT

Rum Nation Panama Rum 10 Years

0,7l·40 % vol

34,90 €

0,7/ l· incl.VAT

0,8l·41 % vol

22,90 €

0,8/ l· incl.VAT

The Kraken Black Spiced Rum incl. long drink glass (B-ware)

0,7l·40 % vol

24,90 €

0,7/ l· incl.VAT

La Mauny Vieux Signature Rhum

0,7l·40 % vol

31,90 €

0,7/ l· incl.VAT

Sol Tarasco Charanda Mexican Ron 10 Years

0,7l·42 % vol

49,90 €

0,7/ l· incl.VAT

Plantation Stiggin's Fancy Pineapple Smoky Formula Rum Spirit

0,7l·40 % vol

32,90 €

0,7/ l· incl.VAT

Rhum J.M Canopée 6 Years

0,7l·46 % vol

146,50 €

0,7/ l· incl.VAT

Chairman's Reserve Spiced Rum

0,7l·40 % vol

22,90 €

0,7/ l· incl.VAT

Rivière du Mât XO Traditional Vieux Rhum (B-Ware)

0,7l·42 % vol

39,90 €

0,7/ l· incl.VAT

Amrut Two Indies Rum /2023

0,7l·42,8 % vol

24,90 €

0,7/ l· incl.VAT

Zaya Gran Reserva Spiced Rum

0,7l·40 % vol

44,90 €

0,7/ l· incl.VAT

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Can I mix whiskey and rum? ›

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What is the best mix with rum? ›

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What rum co*cktail is similar to the old fashioned? ›

Rum Old Fashioned

Rum as base ingredient swaps were some of the earliest riffs to come out of the Old Fashioned template at the beginning of the craft co*cktail revival. This version calls for dark rum, demerara syrup, allspice dram, and two kinds of bitters: orange and Angostura.

Does rum and bourbon mix? ›

It's a potent tropical co*cktail, and a favorite of ours. Cruzan Blackstrap rum from St. Croix is deep and rich, and goes surprisingly nicely with the warm sweetness of bourbon.

What not to mix with whiskey? ›

Beer and whiskey are both beloved beverages, but they don't always mix well together. Mixing whiskey with beer can lead to an overwhelming and confusing taste. The flavors and carbonation of the beer can overpower the whiskey, resulting in a less enjoyable drinking experience.

Can you mix Malibu and whiskey? ›

The Sunset Buccaneer is a bold yet simple concoction that merges the warmth of whiskey with the tropical notes of Malibu rum, complemented by the invigorating kick of caffeinated cola. It's a straightforward mix that makes no compromises on potency or flavor, delivering a robust and satisfying experience with each sip.

What is the most popular rum-based co*cktail? ›

The Top 10 Rum co*cktails You Need to Try
  1. Daiquiri. A classic Daiquiri is the embodiment of simplicity and elegance. ...
  2. Piña Colada. Transport yourself to a Caribbean paradise with the creamy and indulgent Piña Colada. ...
  3. Mojito. ...
  4. Mai Tai. ...
  5. Zombie. ...
  6. Hurricane. ...
  7. Rum Punch. ...
  8. Dark 'n' Stormy.

What are rum and OJ called? ›

A popular co*cktail that pairs rum and orange juice is called a Brass Monkey, a bottled co*cktail from the 1970's and 1980's.

What is a 70s co*cktail? ›

Amid the menu's usual suspects — Martini, Manhattan, Americano, and Negroni — lurked a mind-boggling showing of drinks that originated or were popularized during the 1970s: Amaretto Sour, White Russian, Tequila Sunrise, and — it can't be! — an Alabama Slammer.

What rum is most like bourbon? ›

Georgia's Richland Rum has been making rum for over two decades and is known for its bourbon-like profile, resulting from using new American oak.

What co*cktail is made of rum and lemon? ›

Rum Sour

Strain over ice cubes in a rocks glass and garnish with a lemon slice, a mint sprig, and a maraschino cherry. To save some time, substitute the other ingredients for a sweet and sour mix. Simply shake up rum, sweet and sour mix, and plenty of ice, and then strain and serve as described above.

What did pirates mix with rum? ›

It Helped Prevent Scurvy

Ships carried limes on board, which went remarkably well with rum and were often mixed in with rum and water and given out as rations. This bit of lime juice helped prevent scurvy.

Can you drink whisky and rum together? ›

Whisky and rum have almost same percentage of alcohol in them, they both are distilled spirits, just made from different sources. It is obviously not healthy to consume different drinks in the same night.

What liquor do you mix with rum? ›

Long island iced tea

Mix together rum, vodka, gin, tequila and triple sec to make this classic co*cktail. Serve with plenty of ice.

What alcohol is OK to mix with whiskey? ›

Sweet Vermouth

Many co*cktails rely on a winning combination of whiskey and vermouth, and for good reason. Much like whiskey, vermouth is deeply complex and flavorful. With notes of vanilla, orange, and clove, sweet vermouth shines in co*cktails like the Boulevardier and the Manhattan and anything with a spicy Rye.

Can you mix rum with any other alcohol? ›

Even spirit-forward co*cktail combos are welcome. I frequently do rum and cognac or rum and rye. It works well in sazerac riffs.

Is rum stronger than whiskey? ›

Whiskey is produced from a variety of fermented grains like rye, barley, and wheat. The alcohol content of rum varies from one country to the other, and the minimum levels can vary from at least 40% to beyond 60%. Whiskey, on the other hand, usually has alcohol contents at 40%.

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