Our Favorite Rum Cocktails

November 17, 2015
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

Photo: 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

Photo: 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

Photo: 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

Photo: Ryan Moriarty; Styling: Callie Blount
Hurricane Recipe
Transport yourself ocean-side with this classic, tropical cocktail.

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Dark 'n Stormy®

Photo: Jennifer Causey; Styling: Heather Chadduck Hillegas
Dark 'n Stormy® 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

Photo: Michael Kraus; Styling: Roscoe Betsill
Coconut Mojito Recipe
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Classic Daiquiri

Photo: Michael Kraus; Styling: Roscoe Betsill
Classic Daiquiri Recipe
Use this 4-ingredient recipe to prepare a refreshing daiquiri.

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Apple-Cranberry Holiday Wassail

Photo: 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

Photo: 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

Photo: 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

Photo: 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 Piña Colada

Photo: Linda Pugliese; Styling: Mary Clayton Carl
Shaken Piña 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

Photo: Hector Sanchez; Styling: Buffy Hargett Miller
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

Howard L. Puckett
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

Photo: Thomas J. Story; Styling: E. Spencer Toy
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

Photo: Andrew Purcell
The Blue Steel Recipe
In this festive tropical cocktail, rum is mixed with lime and passion fruit juices, then topped with vivid-blue curaçao.

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Watermelon Daiquiri

Photo: Rachel Weill; Food Styling: Karen Shinto
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

Photo: Nina Choi
Mai Tai Recipe
This classic rum-based Mai Tai cocktail recipe, infused with the citrus flavors of orange curaçao, 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

Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Sarah Cave
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

Super-Easy Mojito Recipe
The secret to a great mojito? Load it up with fresh mint and lime.
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