Cocktails with White Rum
White rum is a light, clean spirit made from sugarcane or molasses, essential for mojitos and daiquiris. It's typically aged briefly and filtered to remove color.
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- Type
- Spirit
- Strength
- 37.5–47% ABV
- Aroma
- Light sugarcane, Vanilla hints, Tropical fruit, Clean
- Taste
- Sweet, Smooth, Light banana, Coconut hints
- Finish
- Clean, Light, Slightly sweet
49 drinks with White Rum
- AMF (Adios Motherf*cker)Vodka, Gin, Tequila
- Art of ChokeCynar, Green Chartreuse, Lime Juice
- Bacardi CocktailLime Juice, Grenadine
- Banana DaiquiriCrème de Banane, Lime Juice, Simple Syrup
- Between the SheetsCognac, Triple Sec, Lemon Juice
- Blue HawaiiVodka, Triple Sec, Pineapple Juice
- Blue HawaiianBlue Curaçao, Coconut Cream, Pineapple Juice
- Blueberry MojitoLime Juice, Simple Syrup, Mint Leaves
- CanchancharaLime Juice, Honey
- Cuba LibreCola, Lime Juice
- DaiquiriLime Juice, Simple Syrup
- Daiquiri SlushLime Juice, Simple Syrup, Water
- Dirty BananaKahlúa, Crème de Banane, Cream
- Doctor FunkLime Juice, Grenadine, Absinthe
- Don's Special DaiquiriGold Rum, Passion Fruit Syrup, Lime Juice
- El PresidenteDry Vermouth, Triple Sec, Grenadine
- F*ck It BucketPineapple Juice, Orange Juice, Grenadine
- Fog CutterBrandy, Gin, Orange Juice
- Grand Marnier Orange SlushOrange Juice, Orange Vodka, Simple Syrup
- Hemingway SpecialLime Juice, Grapefruit Juice, Maraschino Liqueur
- Honeysuckle DaiquiriLime Juice, Honey Syrup
- Hotel NacionalApricot Brandy, Pineapple Juice, Lime Juice
- HurricaneDark Rum, Passion Fruit Purée, Lime Juice
- IllegalMezcal, Maraschino Liqueur, Simple Syrup
- Jet PilotDark Rum, Overproof Rum, Lime Juice
- Lava FlowMalibu Coconut Rum, Banana, Pineapple Juice
- Limoncello MojitoLimoncello, Lime Juice, Mint Leaves
- Long Island Iced TeaVodka, Tequila, Gin
- Long Island Iced Tea SlushVodka, Tequila, Gin
- Mai TaiDark Rum, Lime Juice, Triple Sec
- Mai Tai SlushDark Rum, Lime Juice, Triple Sec
- Mango & Pineapple MojitoLime Juice, Simple Syrup, Mint Leaves
- Mary PickfordPineapple Juice, Grenadine, Maraschino Liqueur
- Miami ViceCachaça, Pineapple Juice, Coconut Cream
- Missionary's DownfallPeach Brandy, Lime Juice, Honey Syrup
- MojitoLime Juice, Simple Syrup, Mint Leaves
- Mojito SlushLime Juice, Simple Syrup, Mint Leaves
- Navy GrogGold Rum, Dark Rum, Honey Syrup
- Piña ColadaCoconut Cream, Pineapple Juice
- Piña Colada SlushCoconut Cream, Pineapple Juice, Water
- Rum RunnerDark Rum, Crème de Banane, Crème de Mûre
- ScorpionBrandy, Orange Juice, Lemon Juice
- Strawberry DaiquiriStrawberry Purée, Lime Juice, Simple Syrup
- Strawberry Daiquiri SlushStrawberry Purée, Lime Juice, Simple Syrup
- Summer PunchTriple Sec, Pineapple Juice, Orange Juice
- Test PilotDark Rum, Triple Sec, Falernum
- TradewindsDark Rum, Apricot Brandy, Coconut Cream
- Yellow BirdGalliano, Triple Sec, Lime Juice
- ZombieDark Rum, Overproof Rum, Lime Juice
History
Rum originated in the Caribbean in the 17th century when colonists discovered that molasses, a byproduct of sugar production, could be fermented. White rum became the preferred style in Spanish Caribbean islands like Cuba and Puerto Rico, prized for its lighter character that blends seamlessly in cocktails.
How it’s made
Made by fermenting molasses or fresh sugarcane juice, then distilling in column stills for a lighter spirit. Most white rums are aged for a short period in stainless steel or oak barrels, then carbon-filtered to remove any color gained during aging while retaining smoothness.
Bottles to try
Havana Club 3 AñosMid-range
Cuban white rum aged three years, with a smooth, slightly complex character ideal for mojitos.
Planteray 3 StarsMid-range
A blend of rums from Barbados, Jamaica, and Trinidad, offering more depth than typical white rums.
Diplomatico PlanasPremium
Venezuelan white rum aged up to 6 years, exceptionally smooth with subtle complexity.
Bacardi SuperiorBudget
World's most popular white rum, light and crisp, perfect for mojitos.
Planteray 3 StarsMid-range
Blend of Caribbean rums, more complex flavor profile.
Flor de Caña 4 YearPremium
Nicaraguan rum, smooth with subtle sweetness, sustainably produced.
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