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Distilled with sugarcane and aged in casks made of wood and steel, rum is one of the most popular liquors around the world. And while the spirit can be produced almost anywhere, the islands of Barbados, Cuba, Jamaica and Puerto Rico produce much of the world’s best rum using locally grown sugarcane.
Rums vary from drink to drink. Some rum drinks call for light rum, while others call for rums that are gold, dark, or aged. Heck, some rum drinks include more than one type of rum. And that’s not even counting flavored and spiced rums.
We’ve acquired a variety of rums since we love crafting rum cocktails at home and, as a true confession, sometimes we sip them over ice. However, there’s nothing like sipping a tasty rum cocktail.
The Pina Colada is more than the subject of a 70s hit song. Puerto Rico's national drink is also a frothy, fruity cocktail that's surprisingly simple to make at home either with or without a blender.
Go wild and craft a Jungle Bird cocktail at home! Despite its surprisingly simple recipe, the sophisticated tiki cocktail is a delight whether you live in an actual jungle or an urban one.
The Bahama Mama isn't classic or sophisticated but, despite those limitations, the sweet rum cocktail tastes like tropical bliss. Plus, it's easy to craft and fun to sip wherever you happen to be located.
Drinking a Hurricane cocktail at Pat O'Brien's is a rite of passage for first-time visitors to New Orleans. However, you can craft a better version of the fruity cocktail at home no matter where you live.
Leave any preconceptions about the Daiquiri behind when you follow this easy recipe. Cuba's most classic cocktail is a sophisticated summer sipper made with just three ingredients that you probably already have at home.
A Dark and Stormy cocktail tastes great regardless of the weather. However, those who don't follow this cocktail's rule could hit bumpy water. Discover that rule and learn how to craft the classic cocktail in just two minutes.
Leave your jaded impressions of Long Island Iced Tea behind. Not only is the potent potable popular with 20-somethings looking for a quick buzz, but it's great if you're in your 30s or beyond.
This Coquito is a tasty cocktail with a boozy, coconut kick. It's also a great option for people who don't want to add raw eggs to their creamy Christmas cocktails.
The Rum Old Fashioned is like a classic Old Fashioned with one exception: it's crafted with rum instead of whiskey. After you craft one at home, you'll wonder where this stiff rum cocktail has been all your life.
Inspired by one of Hollywood's top actresses during Prohibition, the Mary Pickford cocktail is a tasty tipple that has passed the test of time. It's also easy to craft with just a handful of ingredients.
The Malibu Sunset will transport you to the Caribbean without a plane ride. And the best part – the layered coconut rum cocktail is super easy to craft at home without any exotic ingredients or special bar tools.
The Between the Sheets cocktail is a sophisticated sipper that you can order at a fancy bar. The other option is to craft one at home with just a handful of ingredients.
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Daryl and Mindi Hirsch
Saveur Magazine’s BEST TRAVEL BLOG award winners Daryl and Mindi Hirsch share their culinary travel experiences and recipes on their website 2foodtrippers. Since launching the site in 2012, they’ve traveled to over 40 countries in their quest to bring readers a unique taste of the world.
