Rum cocktails happen to be my absolute favorite way to unwind after a long week. I have pulled together 19 amazing recipes here that range from sweet and fruity to dark and boozy.
Let’s get these drinks made!
1. Pineapple Basil Rum Cocktails
Pineapple and rum just seem to love garden herbs. I am not questioning it because the result is spectacular.
This drink feels light and incredibly fresh with a tropical twist. You will find it mellow enough to sip easily.
It honestly belongs on your brunch table.
2. Rum Runner
This refreshing summer sipper packs a serious ingredient list into one glass. You get spiced rum and white rum mixing with banana and blackberry liqueurs alongside plenty of fruit juices.
Grenadine finishes it off for a massive punch of flavor. The taste is tropical with a complex spiced undertone.
This is your go to option for beach vibes without excessive sweetness.
3. Rum Sour
The recipe lists six items but you really only need dark rum plus lemon juice and simple syrup. It delivers exactly the sour rum flavor you expect from the name.
You can skip the syrup entirely if you prefer a fully sour drink. Sweetly tart fans should just increase the syrup amount.
Garnish everything with lemon slices and cherries for a pretty finish.
4. Caribbean Rum Punch
This punch is the ultimate choice for getting a buzz without the alcohol taste. You barely notice the dark and regular rum hiding under all that fruit juice.
Orange and lime mix with pineapple and grenadine to mask the booze perfectly. Drinking this feels like sipping childhood birthday punch that packs a secret kick.
5. Hot Buttered Rum
This warm winter drink requires about ten minutes of effort. You would honestly want to make it even if it took three times as long because the taste is incredible.
The flavor profile is spicy and buttery with pure decadence in every sip. Imagine apple cider meeting creamy butterscotch candy in a glass.
It smells absolutely phenomenal too.
6. Rum Swizzle
This sweet and fruity cocktail is totally delicious. The taste resembles a Mai Tai but features a much heavier pour of dark rum.
You get a rich and slightly smoky flavor that might remind you of grilled fruit. Preparation takes just five minutes with a mix of rums and juices plus bitters.
The bright color hides a strong kick so proceed with caution.
7. The Bee’s Kiss
Kissing a bee would surely leave sweetness on your lips since they make honey all day. This creamy drink delivers that same indulgent sweetness.
Heavy cream mixes with aged rum and honey simple syrup for a perfect pairing. The cream adds a thick depth to the texture.
I consider this basically a dessert drink.
8. Classic Daiquiri
You cannot ignore the famous daiquiri when discussing rum cocktails. This recipe keeps things simple by avoiding complicated variations.
You only need rum plus lime juice and simple syrup to make it. The flavor balance is slightly sweet and somewhat tart.
Throw the ingredients in a blender with ice for a frozen summer version.
9. Painkiller
Think of this as a richer and creamier cousin to the pina colada. You make it using dark rum and cream of coconut mixed with fruit juices.
A dash of nutmeg adds a nice finish. The taste is smoky and spiced and tropical.
It transports you straight to a warm sandy beach.
10. Winter Spiced Apple Cocktail With Rum
I crave warm cocktails with rich spiced flavors during the colder months. This winter apple drink fits those requirements perfectly.
You begin by heating apple juice in a saucepan. Cinnamon sticks and lemon peel join cloves in the pot.
Add the rum once your kitchen smells exactly like the holidays.
11. Between the Sheets
This sipping drink offers the perfect blend of sweet and tart. It riffs on the traditional sidecar by adding rum to the mix.
The recipe requires just five minutes and includes Cognac plus Triple Sec and lemon juice. The result is wonderfully zesty.
It feels light enough to enjoy on extremely hot days.
12. Classic Fresh Rum Mojitos
Mojitos are easily in my top three favorite cocktails. The taste is incredibly crisp and fresh.
You just need lime juice and sugar along with fresh mint leaves. White rum and club soda complete the mix in about five minutes.
Everyone at your table will love this easy drink.
13. Hurricane
This pink New Orleans favorite comes together in your kitchen in ten minutes. Passion fruit juice mixes with orange and lime for a fruity tartness.
Grenadine provides that lovely color while dark and white rums bring the punch. Sweeten it with simple syrup to suit your preference.
Fruit garnishes make it the ideal drink for any occasion.
14. Dark and Stormy
This classic cocktail really lets you taste the alcohol in your glass. Preparation takes two minutes and requires just four ingredients.
Ginger beer mixes with dark rum for a rich and spiced flavor profile. Ice cools everything down instantly.
A slice of lime adds the perfect zest and color.
15. Creamy Root Beer Rum Cocktail
This three ingredient drink resembles light coffee but tastes like heaven. You combine root beer with spiced rum and coffee creamer for a fantastic result.
The texture is thick and creamy. Dark root beer sweetness meets vibrant spice from the rum.
You will be coming back for a second glass after just three minutes of prep.
16. Rum Negroni
This is exactly the classic Negroni but swapped with rum instead of gin. We all remember the viral craze for the Sbagliato version.
That one definitely is not for everyone though. This rum variation feels softer and sweeter.
I find it much smoother than the original.
17. Mai Tai
Most people know and love this fruity classic. The recipe combines pineapple juice and light rum with orange curacao.
Lime juice and dark rum join orgeat to complete the mix. The rum and orgeat add charred nutty undertones to mellow out the tang.
It balances perfectly.
18. Planter’s Punch
This refreshing Jamaican cocktail works best in the hotter months. It reminds me of a Mai Tai but lands a bit sourer on the palate.
This is the perfect choice if you want your drink to pucker your mouth. The recipe calls for dark rum.
Swap in spiced rum if you want to sweeten it up.
19. Classic Pina Colada
You definitely knew this classic was making the list. Grab some frozen pineapple and aged rum along with cream of coconut.
Blend those with pineapple and lime juices until the texture gets chunky and slushy. A cherry and umbrella are mandatory toppings.
Sit back and enjoy the tropical vibes.