Rum cocktails: What are some popular Rum cocktails?
Rum cocktails on the International Bartenders Association (IBA) official list include the Daiquiri, Mojito, Pina Colada, Cuba Libre, Mai Tai and Dark 'n' Stormy. The IBA publishes recipes for each, for example Daiquiri: 60 ml white rum, 20 ml fresh lime juice and 2 bar spoons of sugar. IBA does not rank popularity, so this is a list of official classics, not a sales ranking.
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What are the classic rum cocktails?
These six have official recipes on the IBA website. We found no official ranking of popularity, so the list is not ordered by sales.
| Cocktail | IBA category | Ingredients (IBA) |
|---|---|---|
| Daiquiri | The Unforgettables | 60 ml white Cuban rum, 20 ml fresh lime juice, 2 bar spoons superfine sugar |
| Mojito | Contemporary Classics | 45 ml white Cuban rum, 20 ml fresh lime juice, 6 mint sprigs, 2 teaspoons pale cane sugar, carbonated water |
| Pina Colada | Contemporary Classics | 50 ml white rum, 30 ml coconut cream, 50 ml fresh pineapple juice |
| Cuba Libre | Contemporary Classics | 50 ml white rum, 120 ml cola, 10 ml fresh lime juice |
| Mai Tai | Contemporary Classics | 30 ml amber Jamaican rum, 30 ml Martinique molasses rhum, 15 ml orange curacao, 15 ml orgeat, 30 ml lime juice, 7.5 ml simple syrup |
| Dark ‘n’ Stormy | New Era | 60 ml Goslings rum, 100 ml ginger beer |
How are they made?
The Daiquiri is shaken with ice and strained into a chilled cocktail glass. The Cuba Libre and Dark ‘n’ Stormy are built in a highball glass over ice. The Pina Colada is blended with ice. The Mojito is built over ice and topped with carbonated water.
How strong are rum cocktails?
NIAAA defines a US standard drink as about 14 g of pure alcohol, for example a 1.5 fl oz shot of 80-proof (about 40%) spirits. A 60 ml pour is about 2 fl oz, so a Daiquiri made with 40% rum holds about 1.35 standard drinks (our calculation; IBA does not state the rum’s strength). NIAAA notes that serving sizes may not match standard drinks.
Drink responsibly. This is general information.
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What are some popular rum cocktails?
Official IBA recipes exist for the Daiquiri, Mojito, Pina Colada, Cuba Libre, Mai Tai and Dark 'n' Stormy. IBA does not publish popularity rankings.
What is in a Daiquiri?
IBA lists 60 ml white Cuban rum, 20 ml fresh lime juice and 2 bar spoons of superfine sugar, shaken with ice and strained.
What is a Dark 'n' Stormy made of?
IBA lists 60 ml Goslings rum and 100 ml ginger beer in a highball glass filled with ice, with a lime wedge or slice.
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