5 Popular Rum Cocktails To Enjoy

Rum is a delicious and versatile spirit that is perfect for sipping on its own or mixing into cocktails. From fruity mojitos to refreshing daiquiris, there are plenty of tasty rum cocktails to choose from. Here are five popular rum cocktails to try.

Mojito

One of the most refreshing and delicious rum cocktails, the mojito is a great drink for a hot summer day. To make this drink, muddle

• 1/2 lime, cut into wedges
• 1/2 tablespoon sugar
• 8-10 mint leaves in the bottom of a tall glass
• Add 1 1/2 ounces of white rum
• 1/4 cup of club soda

Then stir well to combine. Fill the glass with ice and then top it off with a splash of club soda. Garnish the mojito with a sprig of mint and a slice of lime and then serve it chilled.

Daiquiri

A fruity and refreshing rum cocktail, the daiquiri is the perfect drink for a tropical vacation. To make this drink, combine in a shaker filled with ice:

• 1 1/2 ounces of white rum
• 1/2 ounce of lime juice
• 1/2 ounce of simple syrup

Shake the ingredients well and then strain the daiquiri into a chilled glass. Garnish the daiquiri with a slice of lime and then serve it chilled. 

Piña Colada

A creamy and delicious rum cocktail, the piña colada is a winning drink for a beach party. To make this drink, combine in a blender:

• 1 1/2 ounces of white rum
• 1/2 cup of pineapple juice
• 1/4 cup of coconut cream
• 1/4 cup of ice

Blend the ingredients until smooth and then pour the piña colada into a chilled glass. Garnish the piña colada with a slice of pineapple and a maraschino cherry and then serve it chilled. Place an exotic flower or a chunk of pineapple onto the rim of the glass for presentation. Be sure to drink plenty of water between these drinks or you might have a hangover later.

Rum Old Fashioned

This twist on the classic old fashioned cocktail is made with dark rum, sugar and bitters. To make a rum old fashioned, start by filling a mixing glass with ice, then add:

• 2 ounces of dark rum
• 1 teaspoon of sugar
• A few dashes of bitters.

Stir the ingredients well and strain into a rocks glass filled with ice. Garnish with an orange peel and a cherry and enjoy.

Hurricane

This New Orleans classic is made with dark rum, passion fruit juice and lime juice. To make a hurricane, start by filling a cocktail shaker with ice, then add:

• 2 ounces of dark rum
• 1 ounce of passion fruit juice
• 1 ounce of lime juice.

Shake the ingredients well and strain into a hurricane glass filled with ice. Garnish with a cherry and a lime wedge and enjoy.

Whether you’re looking for a classic cocktail or something a little more exotic, these five popular rum cocktails are sure to hit the spot this summer. Mix up a few for your next gathering and enjoy the delicious flavors of this tropical spirit. 

Do you have a favorite way to enjoy rum? Do you prefer white rum, spiced rum, black rum, etc?

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