Cocktail Round-up: 6 Easy Rum Recipes

Who is ready for a little stay-cation cocktail?! One of the most flavorful spirits, rum is often associated with beach-bars and tropical frozen drinks. But this complex spirit is so much more versatile than just the standard daiquiri or Piña Colada. We've put together a list, featuring 6 of our favorite rum cocktails. Enjoy!

Want to learn more about rum? Check out the full history here!

1. The Chai Piña Colada

ingredients:

- 3oz Chai Piña Colada (Chai Tea, Pineapple and Coconut)

- 1.5 oz rum - Fresh pineapple or cinnamon sticks

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- Combine Chai Piña Colada and rum in a shaker with ice. Shake until chilled.

- Pour into a glass with fresh ice, and garnish with a pineapple slice or cinnamon stick

2. Pineapple-Peach Punch

ingredients:

- 3oz Chai Piña Colada (Chai Tea, Pineapple and Coconut)

- 2 oz Rum (we also love tequila or mezcal!)

- 1 oz peach juice

- Seltzer

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- Combine Chai Pina Colada, rum and peach juice in a glass with ice, and stir.

- Top with seltzer, and garnish with fresh pineapple or peach slice

3. Spiced Rum Punch

ingredients:

- 3oz Mulling Spices (Chai spices, cranberry and apple)

- 1.5oz spiced rum

- Apple slices and cinnamon stick for garnish

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- Combine Mulling spices, spiced rum and apple slices in a glass, and stir.

- Fill glass with ice and garnish with a cinnamon stick.

-Or, warm it up! Combine spiced rum and Mulling Spices in a sauce pan and warm (do not boil). Pour into a heat-proof mug and garnish with apple slices and a cinnamon stick.

5. Hibiscus Rum Punch

ingredients:

- 1 1/2 oz Strawberry Manhattan

- 1 1/2oz Dark Rum

- 1/2 oz Lime Juice

- 1 tsp ST. Elizabeth Allspice Dram

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- Place all ingredients in a shaker with ice and shake

- Strain into a glass with crushed ice and enjoy!

5. Bitter Bird

ingredients:

- 1 oz Chai Piña Colada

- 1 1/2oz Dark Rum

-1 oz Campari

- 1 Dash Angostura Bitters

- 1 Dash Absinthe

- 2 Dashes Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur ________________ - Combine all ingredients together in a glass with ice. Stir, and strain into a glass over fresh ice.

- Garnish with Luxardo cherries.

6. Frozen Chai-Piña Colada

Makes 2 drinks

ingredients:

- 6oz Chai Piña Colada (Chai Tea, Coconut and Pineapple)

- 3.5 oz White Rum

- 1/4 cup Fresh Pineapple Pieces

- 1oz Coconut Milk

- 1 1/2 cup ice

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- Add Chai Piña Colada, White Rum, coconut milk, pineapple and ice in a blender. Blend until it reaches a slush consistency

- Pour into a glass and garnish with a fresh pineapple slice

Drink Wise,

The Owl's Brew Crew