8 Delicious Cocktails To Celebrate National Rum Day With

Rum is a popular and delicious alcohol that can be used to make any number of excellent cocktails. From sweet versions to spicier varieties, this Island-based spirit is the best one for any summer celebration.

Luckily, those who want to enjoy a great drink before the summer is out can do so in honor of a special holiday that celebrates the spirit of the island—National Rum Day. No matter what variety you may enjoy, here are eight excellent cocktails to party with.

Bubbly Rum Lemonade

What You Need:

• 2 oz. Zaya Rum
• 1 oz. Lemon
• 1 oz. Strawberry Simple Syrup

To make, add all ingredients into a shaker, then shake and strain over fresh ice. Top with lemon soda, garnish and enjoy.

Captain Morgan Mango Daiquiri

What You Need:

• 1 ½ oz. Captain Morgan Original Spiced Rum
• 1 oz. Mango Nectar
• ½ oz. Simple Syrup
• ¾ oz. Fresh Lime Juice, plus 1 Lime Wheel for Garnish

To Make, combine all of the ingredients into a cocktail shaker and fill with ice. Shake and strain the cocktail into a chilled coupe glass and garnish with a lime wheel.

Frozen Captain and Cola

What You Need:

• 4 oz. Captain Morgan Original Spiced Rum
• 16 oz. Cola
• 1 oz. Fresh Lime Juice, plus 2 lime wheels for garnish
• 1 cup Ice

To make, combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Pour the cocktail into glasses and garnish with lime wheels.

Mojito

What You Need:

• 2 oz. Bayou White
• 4 Blackberries (muddled)
• 0.75 oz. Simple Syrup
• 0.75 oz. Lime Juice
• 10 Pieces Mint
• Miracle Mile Toasted Pecan Bitters

To make, combine all ingredients and garnish with blackberry and mint sprigs.

Pinay-Tai

What You Need:

• 2 oz. Don Papa Rum
• 2 oz. Pineapple
• 1 oz. Orange Juice
• 0.75 oz. Lemon Juice
• 0.75 oz. Almond Orgeat

To make, shake all ingredients together and pour over crushed ice in a tall glass. Garnish with several dashes of Angostura Bitters and a mint bouquet.

Rum Punch

What You Need:

• 1 Part Lime Juice
• 1 Part Grenadine
• 1 Part Stoli Vanil
• 2 Parts Bayou Spiced
• 2 Parts Orange Juice
• 1 Part Cranberry Juice
• 1 Part Pineapple Juice

To make, combine all ingredients in a 32-oz. Punch bowl. Garnish with pineapple leaf, lime zest and an orange slice.

Sparkling Tropical Breeze

What You Need:

• Spindrift Orange Mango
• 3 oz. Pineapple Juice
• ½ Orange
• 2 oz. Light Rum
• Orange wedge or mango slice for garnish

To make, squeeze ¼ of an orange over ice, then add pineapple juice and rum. Stir then top with Orange Mango. Garnish with your favorite fruit topper and enjoy.

Vanilla Blackberry Bliss

What You Need:

• Blackberry Spindrift
• ½ tsp. Vanilla Sugar
• 1 ½ oz. Rum
• Ice

To make, start making your own vanilla sugar by thoroughly mixing together 2 cups sugar and either 1 tsp. Vanilla extract or 1 scraped vanilla bean, then storing in an airtight container. Then add sugar, rum and ice to a shaker. Shake vigorously and strain into a coupe glass. Top with Blackberry Spindrift and garnish with a sugared blackberry.