Rum gets a bad rap because most people only know it from overly sweet tropical drinks. But good rum is versatile and works in way more cocktail recipes than just mojitos and piña coladas.
I use white rum when I want something light and clean, and aged rum when I need depth and warmth. The key is to pick the right style for what you’re making and not to drown it in fruit juice and sugar.
These rum cocktails use simple syrups and fresh ingredients to let the spirit actually shine. You’ll find drinks that work for summer cocktails with mint and citrus, and others that fit perfectly in the winter cocktails rotation with warming spices.
If you’ve only had rum in bad vacation drinks, these recipes will change your mind.