Rum Cocktails
21 cocktails made with rum.
Bahama Mama
rum · Medium
A quintessential tropical delight that captures the spirit of the Caribbean in a glass. This complex blend of rums, coffee liqueur, and fruit juices offers a refreshing, sweet, and layered flavor profile perfect for sunny days.
Blue Hawaii
rum · Easy
The quintessential tropical escape in a glass, the Blue Hawaii is famous for its vibrant azure hue and refreshing pineapple-forward profile. Created in 1957 by legendary bartender Harry Yee, it remains a global icon of Tiki culture and Hawaiian hospitality.
Cuba Libre
rum · Easy
A classic highball that transcends the simple 'Rum and Coke' by adding essential brightness from fresh lime juice. Originating in Havana around 1900, it served as a toast to Cuban independence and remains a staple for its refreshing, effervescent character.
Daiquiri
rum · Easy
A quintessential Cuban classic that perfectly balances the sharp acidity of lime with the sweetness of sugar and the crisp profile of white rum. It is a refreshing, elegant cocktail that remains the benchmark for all rum-based sours.
Dark 'n Stormy
rum · Easy
The national drink of Bermuda, the Dark 'n Stormy is a visually striking highball that pairs the spicy, effervescent kick of ginger beer with the deep molasses and caramel notes of dark rum. It's refreshing, bold, and famously easy to build.
El Floridita Daiquiri
rum · Medium
A sophisticated variation of the classic Daiquiri, famously associated with the El Floridita bar in Havana. This version, often identified as the 'Hemingway Special' or 'Daiquiri No. 4', introduces grapefruit juice and maraschino liqueur for a complex, tart, and refreshing profile that balances the rum's sweetness.
El Presidente
rum · Medium
Known as the 'aristocrat of cocktails,' El Presidente is a sophisticated Cuban classic that rose to fame during the Prohibition era. It offers a complex, slightly sweet profile that elegantly balances the rum's character with botanical vermouth notes.
Flip
rum · Medium
The Flip is a velvety, spirit-forward classic built around whole egg and warm baking-spice aromatics. Originally a heated colonial drink, the modern shaken version is smooth, rich, and dessert-like without being cloying. Expect a silky body, gentle sweetness, and a cozy finish.
Fog Cutter
rum · Hard
A potent and legendary Tiki classic created by Victor Bergeron. This 'vaso de fiera' blends multiple spirits with citrus and nutty orgeat for a complex, refreshing, but dangerously strong profile.
Hemingway Daiquiri
rum · Medium
A sophisticated twist on the classic Daiquiri, famously preferred by Ernest Hemingway at El Floridita in Havana. It swaps sugar for grapefruit juice and maraschino liqueur, resulting in a drier, more complex, and bracingly refreshing cocktail.
Hurricane
rum · Medium
A legendary New Orleans export, the Hurricane is a sweet, fruity, and remarkably potent tropical drink. It balances the richness of dark rum with bright citrus and exotic passion fruit flavors, served in its iconic namesake glass.
Jungle Bird
rum · Medium
The Jungle Bird is a sophisticated Tiki classic that masterfully balances the tropical sweetness of pineapple and dark rum with the bold bitterness of Campari. Unlike many other tropical drinks, its complex and slightly bitter edge makes it an enduring favorite for modern palates.
Lava Flow
rum · Medium
A visually stunning tropical delight that combines the creaminess of a Piña Colada with the fruity punch of strawberry puree. Its signature effect mimics flowing volcanic lava, making it a beloved staple of Hawaiian resort culture.
Mai Tai
rum · Medium
The quintessential Tiki cocktail, the Mai Tai is a complex masterpiece that showcases the depth of aged rum. Created by Victor 'Trader Vic' Bergeron in 1944, it perfectly balances nutty orgeat and bright citrus for a refreshing yet potent tropical experience.
Mary Pickford
rum · Medium
Named after the 'America's Sweetheart' of the silent film era, this sophisticated Cuban classic offers a delicate balance of tropical pineapple and dry cherry notes. It is a refreshing, pale pink drink that evokes the elegance of 1920s Havana.
Mojito
rum · Medium
A refreshing Cuban classic that masterfully balances sweetness, bright citrus, and the cooling aroma of fresh mint. It is widely considered the ultimate summer highball for its crisp and invigorating character.
Painkiller
rum · Medium
A rich and velvety Tiki classic originating from the Soggy Dollar Bar in the British Virgin Islands. It is a smoother, more potent relative of the Piña Colada, defined by its heavy pineapple presence and aromatic nutmeg finish.
Piña Colada
rum · Medium
The Piña Colada is a tropical classic that perfectly balances the richness of coconut with the bright acidity of pineapple. Its smooth, creamy texture and refreshing profile have made it the ultimate symbol of island relaxation since its inception.
Rum Punch
rum · Easy
A vibrant and refreshing Caribbean staple that balances the depth of aged rum with a bright medley of tropical fruit juices. It is the quintessential island drink, offering a perfect harmony of sweetness and citrus acidity.
Scorpion Bowl
rum · Medium
A legendary Tiki communal punch created by Victor 'Trader Vic' Bergeron in the 1940s. It is a complex, refreshing, and deceptively potent mixture of rums, brandy, and citrus, tied together by the nutty sweetness of orgeat.
Zombie
rum · Hard
The quintessential Tiki cocktail created by Donn Beach, known for its incredible potency and complex layers of fruit and spice. This legendary drink combines three types of rum with fruit juices and exotic syrups, delivering a flavor that is dangerously smooth despite its very high alcohol content.