19 Divine Rum Cocktails (Ideas + Full Recipes)

From light, refreshing frozen daiquiris to the tropical piña colada, rum is the primary ingredient in numerous classic cocktails. This alcoholic beverage is light, versatile, and blends well with a wide variety of mixers. Not sure where to begin? Take a look at these 20 delicious rum cocktails.

Rum daiquiri recipes

Daiquiris are the perfect drink for relaxing poolside or catching a sunset on the beach. There are tons of different variations, but here are our personal favorites. 

1. Classic daiquiri

A classic daiquiri is made with 3 simple ingredients: homemade simple syrup, rum, and fresh-squeezed lime juice. It should have the perfect balance of sweet and sour, so you may need to experiment with the ratios so you can create one that best suits your tastes. 

2. Strawberry daiquiri

Most recipes combine frozen strawberries, sugar, rum, lemon juice, and lime juice. After blending it all together, top it off with a splash of lemon-lime soda. A word of caution: these go down smooth!

3. Banana daiquiri

This tasty banana daiquiri combines coconut milk, bananas, sugar, lime juice, and white rum. Blend it and enjoy a creamy, refreshing drink.

4. Frozen mango daiquiri

Looking for a taste of the tropics? Fall in love with this delicious frozen mango daiquiri. Made with frozen mango cubes, orange-flavored triple sec liqueur, aged rum, and lime juice, it has a smooth texture and a sunny, exotic flavor. 

Mojito recipes

A traditional Cuban cocktail, the mojito is another refreshing beverage perfect for the summer months. Whether you prefer the classic or one with an extra kick, don’t be shocked if you end up making each recipe at least once. 

1. Classic mojito

To make a traditional mojito, start by muddling 3 of the primary mojito ingredients: mint leaves, sugar, and a lime wedge. Fill the glass with ice, add your rum, and top it off with some carbonated water. 

2. Watermelon mojito

Watermelon lovers rejoice! Made almost the same way as a classic mojito, start by muddling watermelon chunks, lime juice, and sugar. Add some white rum and mint leaves, then top it off with a bit of ginger ale. 

3. Limoncello mojito

A mojito with a kick, follow the classic recipe but add a shot of limoncello. The bright lemon flavor pairs perfectly with the lime and rum, making this the perfect drink to serve at brunch or a daytime party. 

4. Coconut mojito

Coconut, mint, and rum make an unforgettable flavor profile. This sweet, creamy drink combines white rum, coconut rum, brown sugar, and cream of coconut with lemon juice, mint leaves, and club soda. 

Piña colada recipes

Piña coladas are the quintessential tropical beverage. Invented in Puerto Rico, the term “piña colada,” is Spanish for “strained pineapple.” It became the official drink of Puerto Rico in 1978 and, if you like a classic piña colada, you’ll enjoy experimenting with a few of the recipes below. 

1. Classic piña colada

A classic piña colada is made from cream of coconut, rum, and pineapple juice. If you want to elevate your drink, add some frozen pineapple chunks and a splash of lime juice. This will enhance both the texture and the flavor. 

2. Shaken piña colada

Don’t have a blender? No problem! You can make this shaken piña colada recipe with a cocktail shaker or even a mason jar with a tight-fitting lid. 

3. Blue colada

This piña colada recipe includes a bit of blue curacao. It gives the drink a fun blue color and an interesting dash of orange flavor. 

4. Chocolate colada

A step up in decadence, the chocolate colada is a delicious sweet treat made from coconut cream, evaporated milk, pineapple juice, rum, and chocolate syrup. 

Classic rum cocktails

Not all rum cocktails are sweet. Here are a few of our favorite classics:

1. Cuba Libre

A fancy name for a simple mix of rum, Coca-Cola, and lime. Simple, delicious, and bound to impress.

2. Dark and stormy

This classic rum cocktail recipe is over 100 years old and was popularized by members of Bermuda’s Royal Naval Officer’s Club. Mix dark rum, lime juice, and ginger beer and garnish with a slice of candied ginger and a lime wedge. 

3. Rum punch

A Jamaican rum punch is a refreshing, fruity beverage perfect for a hot summer day—but be careful, this bevy is Strong. Mix coconut rum, dark rum, and 151-proof rum with pineapple juice, orange juice, grenadine, and fruit. 

4. Hurricane

A twist on rum punch, hurricanes are made with light rum, dark rum, orange juice, grenadine, and passion fruit juice. 

5. Mai tai

This decadent drink has the longest ingredient list, however, the mix of orange, pineapple, almond, cherry, lime, and mint creates an amazing flavor that is well worth the effort. 

6. El Presidente

This boozy Cuban drink is meant to be sipped slowly. It’s a rum-based version of a Manhattan, made with aged or golden rum, blanc vermouth or white wine infused with fruits, herbs, and other botanicals, orange-flavored liqueur or orange curaçao, and grenadine. 

7. Hot buttered rum

The perfect drink to warm you up, a hot buttered rum features unsalted butter, dark brown sugar, honey, spiced rum, and spices. 

Try rum cocktails

If you’re hosting a party or just having friends over for cocktails, Instacart’s got you covered. Order rum, mixers, and your favorite garnishes online, and get everything you need delivered right to your home, hotel, Airbnb, or vacation rental. Just fill your cart and choose same-day pick up or delivery at check out.

Grab it now on Instacart:

Bacardí® Superior White Rum (1.75 L)

Villa Massa Lemoncello (375 ml)

Malibu White Rum with Coconut Liqueur (750 ml)

Coco Lopez 15oz. Cream of Coconuts (15 oz)

De Kuyper Blue Curacao Schnapps Liqueur (750 ml)

Hershey's Chocolate Flavored Syrup (48 oz)

Coca-Cola Soda (12 oz)

Organic Candied Ginger (1 each)

Whiskey Hollow 151 Rum (750 ml)

Aunty Lilikoi Juice, Passion Fruit (10 oz)

Lillet Blanc Aperitif (750 ml)

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