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!
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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