Why rum has the widest range
Rum varies more than almost any other spirit.
It can be light and crisp, rich and funky, or dark and molasses-heavy.
That range makes rum central to both simple and complex cocktails.
Classic rum cocktails
Some of the most important cocktails are built on rum.
- Daiquiri
- Mojito
- Cuba Libre
Tiki and tropical drinks
Rum is the backbone of tiki.
These drinks are more layered and often use multiple rums.
- Mai Tai
- Zombie
- Painkiller
What rum cocktails teach
Rum cocktails are great for learning:
- Flavor layering
- Citrus balance
- How different styles of the same spirit behave
The takeaway
Rum is one of the most creative and flexible spirits in cocktails.
