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Our Favorite Rum Cocktails

Updated November 17, 2015
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If you want to spice up your next party or dinner event just add a splash of rum! Whether you're looking for something simple and easy or a drink that's a little more rounded, we've got your next favorite cocktail right here.

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Homemade (Rum-infused) Horchata

Credit: Ryan Moriarty; Styling: Callie Blount

Homemade (Rum-infused) Horchata Recipe

Whole milk and sweetened condensed milk make this booze-infused Mexican horchata insanely rich and creamy.

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Painkiller

Credit: Ryan Moriarty; Styling: Callie Blount

Painkiller Recipe

Coco Lopez, dark rum, and fruit juices are all you need to create this refreshing, tropical cocktail.

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Bahama Breeze

Credit: Ryan Moriarty; Styling: Callie Blount

Bahama Breeze Recipe

You don't have to be on a tropical island to enjoy this fruity cocktail.

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Hurricane

Credit: Ryan Moriarty; Styling: Callie Blount

Hurricane Recipe

Transport yourself ocean-side with this classic, tropical cocktail.

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Dark 'n StormyĀ®

Credit: Jennifer Causey; Styling: Heather Chadduck Hillegas

Dark 'n StormyĀ® Recipe

The ratios here (4:3:2:1) make this classic drink an easy-to-memorize addition to your beach house bar repertoire. Prepare simple syrup by heating equal parts water and granulated sugar until sugar dissolves. Make a big batch and refrigerate for sweetening lemonade, iced tea, or cocktails.

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Coconut Mojito

Credit: Michael Kraus; Styling: Roscoe Betsill

Coconut Mojito Recipe

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Classic Daiquiri

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Classic Daiquiri Recipe

Use this 4-ingredient recipe to prepare a refreshing daiquiri.

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Apple-Cranberry Holiday Wassail

Credit: Jennifer Causey; Styling: Missie Neville Crawford, Claire Spollen

Apple-Cranberry Holiday Wassail Recipe

We spiked this punch with dark rum, but it's equally nice with bourbon. Or omit the bourbon altogether for an alcohol-free version of this warming beverage.

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Cranberry Mojito

Credit: Michael Kraus; Styling: Ed Gabriels

Cranberry Mojito Recipe

Fresh cranberries, mint and lime slices add a holiday vibe to our Cranberry Mojito.

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Retro Rum Punch

Credit: Hector Sanchez; Styling: Buffy Hargett Miller

Retro Rum Punch Recipe

Add frozen cranberries and sliced pineapple for a perfectly pretty presentation.

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Sparkling Rum Punch

Credit: Jim Franco; Styling: Lydia Degaris Pursell

Sparkling Rum Punch Recipe

Sparkling Rum Punch will send smiles all around when these signature cocktails are offered at your festive fete.

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Shaken PiƱa Colada

Credit: Linda Pugliese; Styling: Mary Clayton Carl

Shaken PiƱa Colada Recipe

You'll practically feel the wind in your hair and the sand between your toes as you sip on this classic combination of fruit juices, coconut, and rum.

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Orange-Infused Rum Gimlets

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Orange-Infused Rum Gimlets Recipe

If you enjoy fruit and light, this refreshing summer cocktail is your new BFF.

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Ultimate Rum Punch

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Ultimate Rum Punch Recipe

Bring the flavor of the Caribbean to your backyard barbecue with this festive concoction. Golden rum and coconut rum combine with apricot brandy and the juices of pineapples, oranges, and grapefruits. Garnish this summer-in-a-glass cocktail with lime wedges.

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Garden Variety

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Garden Variety Recipe

Balsamic vinegar complements the heady sugarcane rum in the Garden Variety by Daniel Shoemaker of Portland's Teardrop Cocktail Lounge.

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The Blue Steel

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The Blue Steel Recipe

In this festive tropical cocktail, rum is mixed with lime and passion fruit juices, then topped with vivid-blue curaƧao.

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Watermelon Daiquiri

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Watermelon Daiquiri Recipe

A bright, summery, and not-too-sweet spin on the classic lime daquiri, made with plenty of lime juice and only a touch of sugar.

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Mai Tai

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Mai Tai Recipe

This classic rum-based Mai Tai cocktail recipe, infused with the citrus flavors of orange curaƧao, orange juice, and lime juice, is the perfect drink to enjoy at the beach–or when you're dreaming of being there.

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The Hugo

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The Hugo Recipe

Make this rum-and-ginger drink ahead, if you like. Follow directions through Step 1; cover and chill up to 24 hours. Proceed with Step 2 when you're ready to serve.

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Super-Easy Mojito Recipe

The secret to a great mojito? Load it up with fresh mint and lime.

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1 of 20 Homemade (Rum-infused) Horchata
2 of 20 Painkiller
3 of 20 Bahama Breeze
4 of 20 Hurricane
5 of 20 Dark 'n StormyĀ®
6 of 20 Coconut Mojito
7 of 20 Classic Daiquiri
8 of 20 Apple-Cranberry Holiday Wassail
9 of 20 Cranberry Mojito
10 of 20 Retro Rum Punch
11 of 20 Sparkling Rum Punch
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13 of 20 Orange-Infused Rum Gimlets
14 of 20 Ultimate Rum Punch
15 of 20 Garden Variety
16 of 20 The Blue Steel
17 of 20 Watermelon Daiquiri
18 of 20 Mai Tai
19 of 20 The Hugo
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