Five Classic Rum Cocktails
Here are five classic rum cocktails, with their brief histories and recipes, to enable you to enjoy this tasty spirit to the full.
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Daiquiri
The Daiquiri is a classic rum cocktail that originated in Cuba in the late 19th century. The story goes that an American mining engineer named Jennings Cox created the drink at a beachside bar in Daiquiri, Cuba. He ran out of gin, so he substituted rum instead and added lime juice, simple syrup, and crushed ice to create a refreshing drink.
Recipe:
* 2 oz light rum
* 1/2 oz fresh lime juice
* 1/2 oz simple syrup
* Crushed ice
* Lime wedges for garnish
In a shaker, add rum, lime juice, and simple syrup. Fill the shaker with crushed ice and shake until chilled. Strain into a chilled glass and garnish with a lime wedge.
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Mojito
Originating in Havana, Cuba, the Mojito is believed to have been created in the 16th century by pirates and sailors as a medicinal drink to combat scurvy. It gained popularity during the 19th century and became associated with Havana’s nightlife culture… and Ernest Hemingway.
Recipe:
* 2 oz white rum
* 1 oz fresh lime juice
* 1 oz simple syrup
* 1/2 oz club soda
* Handful of mint leaves
* Ice
* Lime wedges for garnish
In a shaker, gently press the mint leaves with a muddler or spoon to release the oils. Add rum, lime juice, and simple syrup. Fill the shaker with ice and shake until chilled. Fill a highball glass with ice and strain the mixture into the glass. Top with club soda and garnish with a lime wedge and a sprig of mint.
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Mai Tai
The Mai Tai is a Tiki cocktail that was created in the 1940s by Victor “Trader Vic” Bergeron. The drink was inspired by a trip to Tahiti, where Bergeron sampled local rum and fresh lime juice. He created the Mai Tai to showcase the flavors of the South Pacific.
Recipe:
* 2 oz dark rum
* 1 oz fresh lime juice
* 1 oz orange curaçao
* 1/2 oz orgeat syrup
* 1/2 oz simple syrup
* Splash of grenadine
* Ice
* Lime wedges for garnish
In a shaker, add rum, lime juice, curaçao, orgeat syrup, and simple syrup. Fill the shaker with ice and shake until chilled. Strain into a tiki glass filled with ice. Top with a splash of grenadine and garnish with a lime wedge and a sprig of mint.
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Pina Colada
The Pina Colada is a popular Tiki cocktail that was created in San Juan, Puerto Rico in 1954. The drink was created by Ramón “Monchito” Marrero, a bartender at the Caribe Hilton Hotel. He created the drink by blending pineapple juice, coconut cream, and rum to create a creamy, tropical cocktail.
Recipe:
* 2 oz light rum
* 2 oz pineapple juice
* 1 oz coconut cream
* 1/2 oz simple syrup
* Pineapple wedges and cherry for garnish
In a blender, add rum, pineapple juice, coconut cream, and simple syrup. Blend until smooth and creamy. Pour into a glass and garnish with a pineapple wedge and cherry.
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Dark ‘N’ Stormy
The Dark ‘N’ Stormy is a popular rum cocktail that originated in Bermuda. The drink is made with Gosling’s Black Seal Rum, which was first produced in 1863. The drink is simple to make and is often served as a refreshing, post-sailing drink.
Recipe:
* 1 oz Gosling’s Black Seal Rum
* 4 oz ginger beer
* Lime wedges for garnish
In a highball glass, add rum and ginger beer. Stir to combine. Squeeze a lime wedge over the drink and drop it in.
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