Love rum? Then today, Aug. 16th, is the perfect excuse to crack open that bottle to celebrate National Rum Day. Whether you are enjoying the final days of summer at the pool or need that after work drink to unwind, spirit lovers everywhere can take this opportunity to toast the holiday from the comfort of your own home with these exquisite drink recipes shared with HOLA!.
From the acclaimed, premium Venezuelan rum Santa Teresa 1796, Zacapa a rum crafted in Guatemala to Candela Mamajuana, a new sexy Dominican rum that has a smooth blend made with natural spices, and sweet honey, our list has some fab and flavorful options.
So what are you waiting for? Scroll below for these tasty cocktail recipes and drink up!
The Mamacita
Ingredients:
- Candela Mamajuana
- Grapefruit soda
Method:
Start with 2 oz Candela Mamajuana, and top with grapefruit soda (we like Fever Tree or Q Mixers). Enjoy chilled over ice.
© CourtesyGuava-Colada
Ingredients:
- 1.5 oz Santa Teresa 1796
- .75 oz Lime Juice
-.75 oz Monin Guava Syrup
-.75 oz Coco Lopez Coconut Cream
- Cinnamon stick- lime wheel for garnish
Method:
Combine all in tin. Add ice. Shake. Strain.
© CourtesyMijita (The Mojito’s sexy Dominican cousin)
Ingredients:
- 3oz Candela Mamajuana
- 1/2 tbsp Sugar
- 1 tbsp Passionfruit purée
- 5 Fresh mint leaves
- Soda water
Method:
Muddle the sugar, passionfruit purée, and mint leaves in a glass. Add Candela Mamajuana. Fill the glass with ice. Top with soda water. Enjoy!
© CourtesyZacapa Sour
Ingredients:
-1.5 oz Zacapa 23 Centenario
-0.75 oz Fresh Lemon Juice
-0.75 oz Simple Syrup
-Edible Flowers
Method:
Combine all of the ingredients into a shaker filled with ice. Shake well and strain into a coupe glass and garnish with edible flowers.
© Courtesy of Zacapa 23Spicy Mango Daiquiri
Ingredients:
- 1.5 oz Santa Teresa 1796
- 1 oz Lime Juice
- .5 oz Monin Mango Syrup
- 1-2 dash Scrappy’s Hellfire Bitters
- lime wheel
Method:
Combine all in tin. Add ice. Shake. Fine strain in chilled glass. Garnish with a Tajin rim & lime wheel.
© CourtesyBeach Side Chiller
Ingredients:
-1.5 oz Captain Morgan Original Spiced Rum
-0.5 oz Captain Morgan White Coconut Rum
-4 oz Pineapple Juice
-1 oz Cream of Coconut
-1 oz Orange Juice
-Pineapple Leaves
Method:
Mix together Captain Morgan original spiced rum, Captain Morgan white Coconut rum, pineapple juice, cream of coconut, and orange juice. Garnish with a pineapple leaf.
© Courtesy of Captain MorganZacapa Daiquiri
Ingredients:
-1.5 oz Zacapa 23 Centenario Rum
-1 oz Fresh Lime Juice
-0.5 oz Simple Syrup
-Lime wheel
Method:
Combine all of the ingredients into a shaker filled with ice. Shake well and strain into a coupe glass and garnish with a lime wheel.
© Courtesy of Zacapa 23Captain White Mojito
Ingredients:
-1.5oz Captain Morgan White Rum
-0.5 oz Simple Syrup
-6 Mint Leaves
-Half Lime, Sliced
-1 oz Club Soda
Method:
Muddle limes and mint, Captain Morgan White Rum, and simple syrup together. Add ice and top with club soda. Garnish with mint and lime.
© Courtesy of Captain MorganSpicy Mama
Ingredients:
- 3 ounces Candela Mamajuana
- 2 ounces fresh lemon juice
- 1 ounce jalapeño syrup
Method:
Mix, shake well, serve, garnish and enjoy!
© CourtesyDiez on the Rocks
Ingredients:
-2 Parts BACARDÍ Gran Reserva Diez
Method:
In an old-fashioned glass, pour BACARDÍ Diez over ice. Serve. No garnish.
© Courtesy of BACARDÍSanta Teresa 1796 Manhattan
Ingredients:
-2 oz Dark, Santa Teresa 1796
-1 oz Martini Rosso
-3 Dashes Angostura
Method:
Build all of the ingredients in a mixing glass. Stir 30-40 seconds. Pour over a martini glass. Garnish with a citrus slice or brandied cherries.
© Courtesy of Santa Teresa 1796Cuatro Presidente
Ingredients:
-1.5 parts BACARDÍ Añejo Cuatro
-0.75 parts Martini & Rossi Rosso Vermouth
-0.25 Parts Dry Curacao
-2 Dashes Angostura Bitters
Method:
Stir all of the ingredients with plenty of ice until cold, then strain into a coupe glass. Garnish with orange peel.
© Courtesy of BACARDÍOcho Old Fashioned
Ingredients:
-2 Parts BACARDÍ Reserva Ocho
-0.25 parts simple syrup
-2 Dashes Angostura® bitters
Method:
Add all of the ingredients into a rocks glass, fill with ice and stir until well mixed and very cold. Garnish with orange peel.
© Courtesy of BACARDÍXO Coco Hill
Ingredients:
-2 oz Mount Gay Rum XO
-1 Coconut Water Ice Cube
Method:
Place the coconut water ice cube in an old fashioned glass. Pour XO over ice cube and enjoy.
© Courtesy of Mount Gay RumGrand Colada
Ingredients:
-0.75 Part Grand Marnier Cordon Rouge
-1.5 Parts Appleton Estate 8 Year Old Jamaica Rum
-1 Part Coconut Cream
-1.5 Parts Fresh Pineapple Juice
-0.5 Part Fresh Lime Juice
-Orange Wedges and Pineapple Spear
Method:
Add all of the ingredients to a blender with ice. Blend and serve in a hurricane glass. Garnish with a pineapple spear and orange wedge.
© Courtesy of Grand Marnier
