National Rum Day is held on August 16 and commemorates the distilled spirit made from sugarcane byproducts such as sugarcane juice or molasses. In different parts of the world, people will be toasting to various rum celebrations that may last for weeks or a month.
People may conjure up images of pirates sailing the seven seas when they think of rum. But this spirit is so versatile that you can mix it in various ways and shouldn’t necessarily have to involve a pirate hat! Celebrate National Rum Day with these rum concoctions.
1) Candy Calamansi Cocktail
This recipe is an excellent cocktail for afternoon happy hour. Surprise your friends with this sweet and sour Old Fashioned twist.
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2) Bananarama
One of our most favorite cocktails, Bananarama, brings the sweet flavors of banana, pineapple, and rum, together in a delectable drink. The lemon juice balances sweetness, giving just a hint of tartness. It smells like a tropical paradise and has a smooth, creamy finish.
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3) Doña Mamas
Another one of our favorites, this spirit-forward cocktail is easy to make but tastes very complex. It’s sweet, but not cloying, with a nutty finish brought out by the bitters and cookie syrup. Inspired by the Finale Art File gallery and the women behind it, Doña Mamas was created by DrinkManila.com during the La Fuerza Party last March 1, 2018.
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4) Pretty in Peach
Inspired by Pretty in Pink, a popular ’80s coming-of-age movie, this cocktail recipe is sweet, fresh, and easy to drink, balanced with herbal and spicy notes. With just a hint of sourness from the passionfruit and spice from the cardamom bitters, the taste of this delightful cocktail reminds you of the feeling of young love.
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5) Something Else
Something Else is a mix of familiar flavors in a complex, yet harmonious cocktail. The intense cocoa notes of SelvaRey Rum (SelvaRey combines the Spanish words “selva,” meaning jungle, and “rey,” meaning king) bring the fruity flavors of orange and pineapple and the nutty orgeat together. The added hints of spice from the syrup and pepper and fresh minty notes make this drink something else. You think the flavors won’t go together, but they do.
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6) Kamias Daiquiri
Kamias, one of our endemic fruits, takes center stage in this refreshing, tart cocktail. Some might be apprehensive about trying this because even the thought of eating kamias makes the mouth water and the lips pucker, but this drink elevates kamias consumption in a new way. Balanced by the syrup and punched up by the rum, the kamias is at the forefront of this deliciously sour cocktail.
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7) Pirata
Sail through the highs and lows of life with your friends with Pirata, a refreshing and boozy take on your usual fruit shake. The combination of watermelon and mint helps quench thirst and cools the body down, while the rum will do its job and make any gathering into a full-blown party.
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8) Tamarind Rum Sour
A tamarind candy cocktail. Sweet, sour, and lip-smackingly good. The sweetness of the rum and honey syrup complements the tamarind juice (prepared like what you would use to make sinigang the old school way).
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9) Rumma Dumdam
The name of this drink is fun to say. Like a tongue twister, try saying it three times fast. It smells citrusy and is tart with a hint of ginger and a tart-spicy-fizzy finish.
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10) Pink Lagoon
Tiki drinks are usually associated with tropical flavors. Pink Lagoon brings the flavors of the tropics together in a sweet, satisfying drink. The rum blend (in this case, Very Old Captain and Bacardi Superior), adds a complex flavor profile and the addition of the orange and Jerry Thomas bitters gives the cocktail depth.
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11) Punch Drunk Love
Put a twist on your classic sangria by adding some rum into the mix. The vanilla sweetness of Don Papa Rum complements the tannin bitterness of the red wine. The peach juice binds this concoction into a sangria with notes of dried fruits and candy. This sangria is best served with loads of ice.
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12) Rum Salabat
Tanduay Rum, the popular rum brand we grew up with, gets a boost of tropical flavor with the infusion of pineapple and ginger. The ginger balances the sweetness of the rum and pineapple. It adds layers of spiciness and heat to this shooter that you can enjoy in any setting, be it immersed in nature or just chilling at home.
