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Amazing Rum Cocktails That Pack a Serious Punch

Whether light or dark, golden or white, rum makes a great addition to so many cocktails. It's toasty in a warming nightcap or cooling in a refreshing tropical drink. So grab a cocktail umbrella and get sippin'.

Rum Tiki Drinks

Start with our trio of classic tiki drinks. The aptly named Blue Hawaii gets its bright hue from blue Curacao but relies on white rum, vodka, and pineapple and lemon juices for its flavor. Next, shake up a Mai Tai; ours calls for just five ingredients -- gold rum, lime juice, amaretto, triple sec, and simple syrup. And don't count out the Painkiller, a lip-smacking concotion made with gold rum, pineapple and orange juices, cream of coconut, and nutmeg.

White-Chocolate Hot Cocoa with Coconut and Rum Colada

Whole milk, coconut milk, and cream make an excellent canvas for white chocolate in this riff on hot cocoa. Spike with rum to make it a real winter warmer.

Pina Colada

A batch of this creamy rum drink will transport you and your guests on a tropical vacation. Hawaiian shirt optional!

Pineapple Express

A dessert-cocktail hybrid, this is essentially homemade pineapple-ginger granita with white rum poured on top.

Spiced Rum Punch

This fruity, tropical mixture takes on a beautiful hue thanks to the grenadine and orange juice.

Apple Cinnamon Rum

Spicy flavors make this cocktail a warming winter nightcap.

Cherry Bomb

Dive-bomb the maraschino cherries in this fruity cocktail, then enjoy how nicely the rum pairs with creme de cassis, grapefruit, and cranberry.

Strawberry Daiquiri Italian Ices

As much a dessert as a drink, these icy treats are best enjoyed as you lounge on the beach.

Roasted-Pineapple Hot Buttered Rum

Roasting the fruit adds a luxurious texture and flavor to this buttery drink.

Watermelon Mojitos

Put your muddler to good use mashing watermelon for refreshing mojitos.

Strawberry Daiquiri

A homemade lime-sugar rim takes this fresh strawberry-and-rum cocktail over the top.

Lemony Spiked Sweet Tea

This kicked-up classic Southern specialty includes high-proof golden rum.

Kingston Negroni

Gin is swapped out for rum and mixed with an egg white for creaminess in this Caribbean take on the classic Italian cocktail.

Tiki for Two

Dark rum joins floral gin in this brightly flavored punch made with fresh strawberries, peaches, mint, and orange and lemon juice.

Pineapple-Mint Daiquiris

The use of ripe pineapples and white rum give this drink a sophisticated elegance.

Creepy Cocktail

Light rum is teamed with pomegranate juice for the bottom layer of this Halloween party-ready drink, and dark rum is poured over the top.

Rum Punch with Melon Balls

Hibiscus tea lends this icy drink a rich red hue and tangy flavor.

Dark and Stormy with Ginger Ale

This cinnamon-vanilla rice drink is a frothy Mexican classic. Spiking it with rum gives it a hint of warmth.

Vanilla-Rum Colas

The addition of vanilla and orange wedges turns this simple mixed drink into something special.

Pineapple-Rum Cocktail

Spiced rum gives this fruity concoction a warm edge.

Orange-Rum Punch

Hot Buttered Rum

Warm Cider and Rum Punch

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Rum Drinks

This comprehensive cocktail list covers all the bases when it comes to rum; think Mai Tai, Mojito (with its variations), and the infamous Zombie.

"This drink is like a really bitter, dense rum and Coke -- it would be my go-to happy hour cocktail if I had a desk job!" says Donny Clutterbuck, head bartender at Cure in Rochester, New York.

This recipe is easy to multiply for crowds. To ensure that a large batch stays chilled without becoming watery, serve it in a punch bowl set in a larger bowl of crushed ice.

Finding Nemo

Brendan Turner developed this drink around the time the hit movie Finding Nemo came out on DVD. "It was popular, as all blue drinks are," he says, "so we kept it on the menu."

Dark & Stormy

According to a Gosling's Rum tale, this drink was invented more than 100 years ago when members of Bermuda's Royal Naval Officer's Club added a splash of the local rum to their spicy homemade ginger beer. They described its ominous hue as "the color of a cloud only a fool or dead man would sail under."

Rhuby Daiquiri

A slice of rhubarb pie gave bartender Katie Loeb the idea for this Floridita Daiquiri variation. "Tweaking a daiquiri with rhubarb seemed like a good starting point," she says. "Ginger and Chinese five-spice powder take the drink to the next level."

Thai Boxer

Scott Beattie, a third generation San Franciscan, maintains a 40-page, meticulously annotated cocktail and spirits list. His drinks rely heavily on local, sustainable ingredients, many of which are grown specifically for him, then delivered to his door by local farmers. Some of his favorite drink ingredients are herbs, like the Thai basil, mint and cilantro he muddles into his sweet and spicy Thai Boxer.

The origin of this classic rum cocktail is one of the great debates in tikidom. Both Ernest Beaumont-Gantt (a.k.a. "Donn Beach," the father of tiki culture) and Trader Vic founder Victor Bergeron lay claim to its invention. This version borrows from Beaumont-Gantt's recipe, which adds dashes of Pernod and Angostura bitters for complexity.

Ultimate Mojito

Ryan McGrale is a perfectionist who specializes in refined riffs on classic cocktails. His take on the mojito is made with an intense mint syrup.

Kill Devil Punch

This punch is cooled with a block of raspberry ice that releases berries into the bowl as it melts.

Mojito Jell-O Shots with White Rum and Fresh Mint

Instead of combining vodka with flavored Jell-O mix, Michael Symon concocts a refreshing mojito and stirs unflavored gelatin into the mint-and-lime-spiced rum drink to mold a fun and sophisticated version of the lowbrow shot.

Gosling's Sidecar

"I was having a hard time turning people on to the traditional sidecar made with brandy," says Thad Vogler. "So I switched to dark rum, which is soft and sweet and much more of a crowd-pleaser."

Halekulani Melon Daiquiri

This drink is based on a fancy nonalcoholic drink famed mixologist Dale DeGroff concocted. He uses orange bitters and amber rum to add spice and depth.

As the story goes, Beaumont-Gantt created this potent drink in the 1930s and named it for its mind-altering effect after a friend consumed three of them. This lower-proof version is made with Velvet Falernum, an almond-and-lime-flavored liqueur that's a key ingredient in many tiki drinks.

Noted mixologist Ryan Magarian plays up food-and-cocktail pairings. His Spice cocktail goes well with the Jägerschnitzel, a breaded pork cutlet served with mushroom sauce and spaetzle.

Sticky Toffee Pudding Eggnog

Eben Freeman's foamy interpretation of eggnog—infused with the sweet, caramelly flavors of sticky toffee pudding, a British favorite, is halfway between a drink and a dessert. "It's thick enough to eat with a spoon," he says. "So was classic eggnog."

Improved Rum Cocktail

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Ingredients

• Ice
• 2 ounces aged rum
• 1/2 teaspoon maraschino liqueur
• Dash of absinthe
• 1/2 teaspoon Rich Simple Syrup
• Dash of Angostura bitters
• Dash of Peychaud’s bitters
• 1 lemon twist, for garnish

How to Make It

Fill a pint glass with ice. Add the aged rum, maraschino liqueur, absinthe, Rich Simple Syrup, Angostura bitters and Peychaud's bitters and stir well. Strain the drink into an ice-filled rocks glass and garnish with the lemon twist.

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Need a refreshing drink? Fresh-squeezed lime juice, muddled mint leaves, and sugar are the base of this Cuban rum cocktail. Club soda gives it some fizz.

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The Essential Rum Cocktails You Have to Taste

They're Popular, They're Delicious, and They're Filled with Rum

Have you enjoyed a made-from-scratch Daiquiri lately? What about a real Mojito? If not, then you're missing out on some of the best rum cocktails ever created. Sure, there are thousands of recipes with a rum base, yet only a few stand out from the crowd and these are cocktails that you really need to taste.

It is not just that you can order these popular rum drinks at most bars. It's also not the fact that almost all of these recipes are very easy to make at home.

No, this collection of . MORE simple drinks shows off rum's full potential. From the brilliantly simple Dark & Stormy to the warm and inviting Hot Buttered Rum, there is a drink on this list for every occasion, season, and taste.

These rum-filled favorites have been enjoyed by drinkers for decades and show no signs of losing their appeal. Many of them have also inspired many other cocktails and by learning the basic recipes, you will soon be on your way to rum bar bliss.

The Daiquiri is the first rum drink everyone should learn how to make. That doesn't mean finding the quickest way to open the ready-to-drink Daiquiri bottle or pouch, either.

No, we're talking about a fresh Daiquiri mixed up the way it was meant to be. The basic recipe uses just three simple ingredients: rum, lime juice, and simple syrup. There really is no excuse not to try it for yourself.

Though this cocktail is not complicated, it is the best example of how a great rum shines when . MORE mixed with fresh fruits. Once you learn how to make the basic Daiquiri, the flavor possibilities are endless.

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After you have perfected the Daiquiri, it is time to try out the Mojito. It is another easy drink that requires only a few ingredients: rum, mint, lime, sugar, and soda.

If you are looking for a refreshing cocktail, this is the one for you. Few drinks can touch it in terms of freshness because of the cooling mint. After one sip, you will agree that this is one of the best cocktails of all time.

Be sure to pull out the good rum for this cocktail (and any on this list, for that matter). You will als . MORE o need a muddler , but that's a cheap and worthy investment for your bar. Soon, you'll be tossing all sorts of fruit into your Mojitos.

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Let's break away from the basic cocktails for a minute, as this favorite has an extensive ingredient list. It is filled with flavor and includes both light and dark rums, passion fruit, orange, and lime juices, simple syrup, and grenadine.

The Hurricane is both refreshing and powerful because of the abundance of rum. It is also a perfect introduction to tiki cocktails, which are known for their complex flavors.

Not only is the Hurricane an iconic rum cocktail, it is a signature drink of New . MORE Orleans as well. It was created at the famous Pat O'Brien's bar in the 1940's and it remains the drink to order anytime you visit.

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There are two ways to make a fresh Piña Colada: blend it or shake it. Either is a fantastic summertime cocktail that can quickly become a new-old favorite.

This tropical dream of a drink includes light rum, pineapple juice, and coconut cream. While you can cheat and buy a pre-made Piña Colada, it is so much more delicious when made fresh.

The combination of coconut and pineapple is a hit in many rum cocktails. With every sip, you'll be sent on a mental journey to the islands, so relax and . MORE enjoy!

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Rum may be associated with the tropics, but it is also known for its ability to warm the body. When the cold months of winter hit, you'll want to forget the fruit and enjoy rum in a nice, cozy cocktail or two.

The Hot Buttered Rum has long been a favorite and it's not as difficult as some people make it out to be. Essentially, all you need is a dark rum, vanilla extract, brown sugar, butter, and a combination of winter spices. Most of that is probably in your kitchen, so you're good . MORE to go!

If you find yourself enamored with this sweet, spicy winter warmer you can also make a large batch of the base mix. This allows you to mix up a Hot Buttered Rum anytime you need to take the chill out of your bones.

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Rum and punch go hand in hand and we're not so concerned about quantity when we talk about punch here. Instead, in most cases, a rum punch is a tall, refreshing mixed drink that includes a lot of fruit juices.

The classic Planter's Punch is a perfect example and which fruits go into it is really a matter of personal taste. Some punch fans prefer pineapple, others like passion fruit, while others like to pour a medley of fruits.

No matter how you decide to flavor your Planter's Punch, . MORE it's a great summertime drink. And, yes, any of these rum punch recipes can easily be converted into a party-sized punch.

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What do you want when you sit down after a long day in the office? A tall, refreshing drink that's super easy to pour. That is why rum drinks like the Dark & Stormy are the perfect candidates for happy hour.

Ginger beer is the star attraction of the Dark & Stormy. ​The snappy spice plays so well with the sweetness of Gosling's Black Seal Rum that you would swear the two were meant for each other.

This drink is a must for any rum lover, especially when laziness comes creeping in. . MORE It does not get much easier than pouring two ingredients into a glass.

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We have covered almost every style of popular rum cocktail the rum sour. This drink family is exactly what it sounds like and one of the great examples is a modern classic known as the Cable Car.

This recipe uses spiced rum - specifically Captain Morgan - as the base. It also requires a fresh lemon sour, which you'll have no trouble making and find quite useful for other drinks. Like many modern sours, it also calls for orange curacao, though any orange liqueur will do.

What defines a sour . MORE drink? Essentially, it is a base liquor - whiskey, rum, etc. - with a sour and a sweet element. As you can see in these other recipes, rum is the perfect candidate for this flavor combination.

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It's likely that you haven't heard of this drink, yet it's one that you won't soon forget for a number of reasons. First of all, you get to say 'Yaka Hula Dickey Dula' and that alone is reason enough to mix it up.

Then, you get to consider the fascinating combination of rum and dry vermouth​, only this time, it's accented with pineapple. You may not think so right now, but this pairing works very well.

Rum does not get mixed with vermouth often because we typically . MORE don't associate it with dry aperitif-worthy drinks. And yet, as any of these recipes prove, it is a viable option and this is great news for rum lovers who want to enjoy a martini-like drink that is not sweet.

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It would be impossible to share the best rum cocktails without including the Caipirinha. It features cachaca, another sugar-based distilled spirit that is often considered a Brazilian style of rum. The difference is that cachaca is made from raw sugar cane juice rather than processed molasses.

Either way you look at it, the Caipirinha is one of the hottest drinks in the world and it has long been considered Brazil's national drink. It is to cachaca what the Mint Julep is to bourbon and that . MORE is why it's so important.

The drink itself is beyond simple: muddle lime and sugar, then add cachaca. In its simplicity, the Caipirinha opens the door for an array of variations. By using different fruits, it can take on an entirely unique flavor profile and it is a lot of fun to play with.

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19 Rum Cocktail Recipes to Try Now

Instead of sipping on a blah rum and Coke, opt for one of these tasty rum cocktails.

1 oz. Pucker Raspberry Rave Vodka

¾ oz. Cruzan Mango Rum

3 oz. pineapple juice

2 oz. cranberry juice

Garnish: lemon wedge

Combine all ingredients in a glass filled with ice. Stir and garnish with a lemon wedge.

½ oz. Chambord Black Raspberry Liqueur

3 oz. pineapple juice

Garnish: orange slice and pineapple slice

Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake vigorously and strain into a glass filled with ice. Garnish with an orange slice and a pineapple slice.

½ bottle of Lipton Diet Green Tea with Watermelon

1 oz. lime juice

Combine all ingredients in a glass filled with ice and stir.

2 oz. Caliche Rum

1 oz. lime juice

To make simple syrup, mix equal parts hot water and sugar until sugar is dissolved. Muddle strawberry in a cocktail shaker. Add remaining ingredients and ice. Shake vigorously. Strain into a glass filled with ice. Garnish with a strawberry.

1½ oz. Seven Tiki Spiced Rum

1½ oz. The Perfect Purée Mango Puree

1 oz. St. Germain Liqueur

¾ oz. fresh lime juice

Garnish: mango slice and lime twist

Combine all ingredients in a glass filled with ice. Stir and garnish with a mango slice and lime twist.

Source: Manny Hinojosa, mixologist

1¾ oz. Atlantico Rum

1 oz. apple cider

¾ oz. cranberry juice

¾ oz. simple syrup

Garnish: three cranberries

To make simple syrup, mix equal parts hot water and sugar until sugar is dissolved. Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake vigorously and strain into a glass. Garnish with three cranberries.

2 oz. Ron Abuelo Añejo

4 oz. sparkling wine

Combine all ingredients in a glass filled with ice and stir.

2 oz. Caliche Rum

To make simple syrup, mix equal parts hot water and sugar until sugar is dissolved. Combine all ingredients except ginger beer in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake vigorously and strain into a glass filled with ice. Top with ginger beer.

2 oz. Brugal Extra Dry Rum

To make simple syrup, mix equal parts hot water and sugar until sugar is dissolved. Muddle raspberries in a cocktail shaker. Add ice, rum, lemon juice, and simple syrup. Shake vigorously and strain into a glass filled with ice. Top with ginger beer.

Source: Kenneth McCoy, Ward III mixologist

2 oz. spiced rum

Garnish: orange wedge

Pour rums into a glass. Add a splash of pineapple juice and a splash of grenadine. Stir and top with orange juice. Garnish with an orange wedge.

1½ oz. Cruzan Mango Rum

½ oz. Cruzan Orange Rum

1 oz. orange juice

Garnish: lime wedge

Pour rums and orange juice into a glass filled with ice and stir. Add a dash of grenadine and top with club soda. Garnish with a lime wedge.

Source: Jesse Card, mixologist

1½ oz. Santa Teresa 1796 Rum

½ oz. tequila mezcal

½ oz. sweet vermouth

Combine ingredients in a glass filled with ice and stir.

Source: Michael Neff, Ward III owner and mixologist

2 oz. pineapple juice

1 oz. orange juice

1 oz. cream of coconut

Combine all ingredients in a glass filled with ice and stir.

¾ oz. passionfruit puree

1 ¼ oz. honey syrup

Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake vigorously and strain into a glass. Top with crushed ice.

3 oz. mango juice

Muddle mango slices in a cocktail shaker. Add ice, rum, sugar, and mango juice. Shake vigorously and strain into a glass. Top with procescco. Garnish with blueberries.

¾ oz. Cabana Bay Vanilla Spice Rum

8 oz. pina colada frozen drink mix

6 oz. crushed ice

Garnish: maraschino cherry

Combine all ingredients in a blender. Blend until smooth. Pour into a glass and garnish with a maraschino cherry.

2 oz. Pink Pigeon Rum

¼ oz. simple syrup

2 oz. cranberry juice

Garnish: mint sprig

To make simple syrup, mix equal parts hot water and sugar until sugar is dissolved. Place mint in bottom of glass. Add ice and remaining ingredients except club soda then stir. Top with club soda and garnish with a mint sprig.

Source: Kate Grutman, Pink Pigeon Rum brand liaison

2 oz. Denizen Rum

1 nectarine, seeded and sliced

Garnish: mint sprig and nectarine wedge

To make simple syrup, mix equal parts hot water and sugar until sugar is dissolved. Muddle nectarine, lime, and simple syrup in a cocktail shaker. Add ice, mint leaves, and rum. Shake vigorously and strain into a glass filled with ice. Garnish with a mint sprig and nectarine wedge.

1½ oz. Bacardi Limon

½ oz. pomegranate juice

Garnish: lemon slice

To make simple syrup, mix equal parts hot water and sugar until sugar is dissolved. Combine rum, lemon juice, simple syrup, and pomegranate juice in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake vigorously and strain into a glass filled with ice. Top with club soda and garnish with a lemon slice.

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Rum is a distilled spirit made from sugarcane. The first distillation of rum took place in the Caribbean in the 17th century. Popular rum cocktail include the Daiquiri, the Mojito and the Cuba Libre. Enjoy when its hot outside and its fiesta time!

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A more alcoholic version of the "Matador". Light, strong and sharp.

Easy to make as the title, Splendid, simple drink.

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A fizzy tropical prohibition style drink that packs a punch!

Nice frozen drink

Good with ginger ale, but even using with ginger beer!

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11 Rum Cocktails to Drink in Bars Now

Posted on Aug 22, 2017

Rum has been on the rise in recent years, taking over bar shelves in Tiki temples, neighborhood saloons and everywhere in between. With the increased attention comes more education. Bartenders are boning up on the spirit’s regional styles (from grassy agricole to funky Jamaican) and showcasing them in their drinks. From Chicago to Denver, these are the 11 rum cocktails to drink now.

1: Pattaya Shake (Kin Khao, San Francisco)

Michelin-starred Thai food in a San Francisco hotel? Kin Khao remains one of the country’s great modern Thai restaurants, turning out luscious rabbit green curry and irresistible Pad Kee Mao to locals and tourists alike. Cocktails showcase Thai ingredients and inspiration, while the Pattaya Shake takes on the spirit of Thai tea in Brazilian form (and a drink that cools spicy dishes). Akin to a Thai Batida, this drink switches out cachaça and coconut milk for charred pineapple-infused rum, coconut cream and condensed milk.

2: El Gaucho Borracho (Bit House Saloon, Portland, Ore.)

In a multiroom, 1896 building with glowing back patio, Bit House Saloon opened in 2015 with an ambitious vision: to go fully high-low with boozy Popsicles, Moscow Mules on draft and cheap beer alongside inspired cocktails and sherry and rancio wine menu sections fit for drink geeks. El Gaucho Borracho (“The Drunk Horseman” in Spanish) also plays both ways, going geeky with beloved Plantation Barbados five-year-old rum and nitrogen-shattered cilantro, gratifyingly milky with horchata and toasty sweet-tart with caramelized pineapple and lime juice.

3: Banana Daiquiri Take No. 653 (Archipelago, Washington, D.C.)

The epitome of Tiki culture in D.C., Archipelago (opened early 2016) plays surfer films over rooms lined with bamboo and Tiki paraphernalia, while the bar stocks Tiki mugs and an array of rums. Festive drinks partner with bites like Crab Rangoon Dip and Chinese BBQ Pork Nachos. Graced with a banana cut to look like a dolphin holding a cherry in its mouth, Banana Daiquiri Take No. 653 is a dream take on a Banana Daiquiri. The depth of the rum is enhanced by both fresh banana and Giffard Banane du Brésil liqueur, a few dashes of Bittercube Blackstrap bitters and fresh lime.

4: Pistachio Milk Punch (Ēma, Chicago)

Sunny even on a rainy day, Ēma brings Cal-Med sensibilities to downtown Chicago from SoCal native and chef C.J. Jacobson. His California-Mediterranean cuisine is paired with a wine list that highlights Spain’s Canary Islands, the Middle East and other gems. Then there are Julian Cox’s cocktails. An L.A. cocktail pioneer who has been Chicago-based in the last couple of years, Cox oversees drink menus across Lettuce Entertain You ’s many Chicago and national restaurants. His Pistachio Milk Punch feels appropriate to Ēma’s menu and sunny vibe, showcasing the luxurious El Dorado 12-year-old rum and Amaro Montenegro , velvety and nutty with egg white and house-made pistachio milk.

5: La Caña (Barcino, San Francisco)

As we were sad to see the New Orleans goodness of Boxing Room close in S.F.’s Hayes Valley, its parent, Absinthe Group , has launched Barcino in its space this August with executive chef Ryan McIlwraith focusing on Catalan cuisine from the seafood-abundant region of Spain. Bar manager Collin Nicholas ensures drinks showcase Spain’s goodness, from sherry to vermut, while pairing well with food. La Caña is a cocktail that does both, featuring Havana Club añejo rum, given elegant funk with a touch of Neisson rhum agricole, layered with manzanilla sherry, chamomile and pineapple syrup, toasted pistachio syrup and egg whites. It’s a tropical refresher ideal with, or without, food.

6: Cane & Able (Root Down, Denver)

From its retro-cool Denver location to its convenient locale at the airport (a savior for those of us wanting a quality pre-flight cocktail), Root Down has long been a Denver favorite for its festive brunches and sustainable business practices. The drinks remain a bartender collaboration, and the Cane & Able is a prime example. This sweet-and-sour rum cocktail features silver and amber overproof rums given bitter backbone from Campari and balsamic vinegar. This perfectly balances sweet pineapple and tart lime juice—a drink that’s both culinary and tropical at the same time.

7: Cactus Fruit Slushie (Barrios, Oklahoma City)

Oklahoma City’s popular A Good Egg Dining Group serves Tex-Mex meets Mexico, by way of OKC, at Barrios, where we love the Guava-Habanero cocktail. But when it comes to rum, the Cactus Fruit Slushie pops with its vivid pink hue from prickly pear puree. A base of Plantation five-year-old rum gains lush texture from coconut and blending. The drink arrives in slushie form, with sour gummy worms as garnish. Sip it in the spacious back patio with some tacos or queso, and you have yourself an ideal summer meal.

8: Thirteen Songs (Rye of Baltimore, Baltimore)

Going with that now-common pre-Prohibition vibe, right down to chandeliers, exposed brick and live music, Rye of Baltimore (reopened in a new space in summer 2016) looks ahead with Perez Klebahn’s cocktails. The bar can make a classic, to be sure, but house drinks pull on classic structure while using local spirits and fresh combinations. The Thirteen Songs, served over crushed ice, is Tiki in spirit but current in style, featuring local Baltimore distillery Old Line Spirits Navy-strength aged Caribbean rum and Neisson rhum agricole for a touch of elegant agricole funk, vivid with coconut, lime and absinthe , garnished with a pineapple wedge.

9: Good Drink Hinky Dink (Lazy Bear, San Francisco)

Two-Michelin-starred Lazy Bear remains a destination restaurant for chef David Barzelay’s innovative tasting menus, but bar manager Nicolas Torres ensures drinks are as memorable as the food. The Good Drink Hinky Dink is inspired by the Bay Area–created Mai Tai (including a Trader Vic’s nod in the drink name), showcasing Caña Brava rum, house-made orgeat, blue curaçao and clarified lime in silky, Milk-Punch-style clarification punctuated with a bracing float of house-made espresso and dark rum.

10: Cita (UVA Wine & Cocktail Bar, Vancouver)

At UVA Wine & Cocktail Bar, bar manager Sabrine Dhaliwal ensures that the cocktails are worth a visit as much as the wine and food. Bartender Vanessa Coupar (formerly of UVA, currently the bar manager at El Santo ) created the Cita cocktail ( cita being Spanish for “meeting” or “appointment”). Orgeat and pineapple juice lend a rich mouthfeel to robust Havana Club three-year-old rum, while Campari liqueur lends bittersweet backbone. Bittered Sling Lem-Marrakech bitters perk it up with whispers of lemon zest cinnamon, cumin, mint and black pepper. A touch of crème de cacao ensures a luxurious chocolate undertone, enhanced by chocolate shavings dusted on top.

11: Coconut (Sugar East, New York City)

New on the Upper East Side from Jeremy Strawn (formerly of Death & Co and Mulberry Project ), Sugar East is one of only eight NYC bars where you can still legally smoke indoors. A sleek midcentury modern design of lush woods and brass is the backdrop for Havana-themed bites and cocktails that showcase rum and beyond. Smoke weaves its way into the drinks as well with the Coconut, served in a hollowed-out gourd with a smoking cinnamon stick punctuating the top. Havana Club blanco and añejo rums are given bitter-herbal nuance from fernet and absinthe, brightened with coconut and pineapple juices and aromatic with that burning cinnamon.

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