Nothing says "party" like a rum cocktail! This collection of white rum drinks will give you all kinds of ideas for your get-together. You can even put your own spin on a recipe to produce an Instagram-worthy signature drink.
15 White Rum Drinks for Your Next Party
Updated on Sep. 26, 2024
Spiked Lemonade
Rum gives a tropical addition to this fabulous homemade lemonade. If you have vodka on hand, try that instead of the rum. —Susan Hein, Burlington, Wisconsin
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Blueberry Mojito
Total Time
5 min
Servings
1 serving
From the Recipe Creator:
Blueberry and lime are two of my favorite flavors, so I added blueberries to my favorite mixed drink! This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled. To make simple syrup, combine 1/2 cup sugar and 1/2 cup water and cook over medium heat until the sugar is dissolved. Simple syrup will keep in the fridge for a week.—Michele Tungett, Rochester, Illinois
Nutrition Facts:
1 drink: 202 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 29mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.
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Black-Eyed Susan
Total Time
5 min
Servings
1 serving
From the Recipe Creator:
The Kentucky Derby has the mint julep; the Preakness has the black-eyed Susan. The drink is a sunny mix of vodka, rum, and pineapple and orange juices to toast your special events.—Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 242 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 3mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.
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Mixed Berry Sangria
Total Time
10 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This is a light, tasty beverage to serve with spoons so everyone can enjoy the fresh berries once the sangria is gone. — Linda Cifuentes, Mahomet, Illinois
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 134 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 5mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 1g fiber), 0 protein.
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Strawberry Mojito
Total Time
5 min
Servings
1 serving
From the Recipe Creator:
Strawberries, lime and mint play so well together in this summery cocktail. Try it with any berry you have in the fridge! —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 176 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 28mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 1g fiber), 0 protein.
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Passion Fruit Hurricanes
Total Time
10 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This is our Test Kitchen’s version of the famous Hurricane beverage that's so popular in New Orleans. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen, Greendale, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 340 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 7mg sodium, 55g carbohydrate (50g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.
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Pina Colada
Total Time
20 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Velvety-smooth texture and a taste of the tropics are what this tropical drink delivers. The easy-to-make pina colada recipe can be mixed and chilled ahead of time. When ready to serve, just blend for a creamy and delicious beverage. —Linda Schend, Kenosha, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/4 cups: 457 calories, 13g fat (10g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 42mg sodium, 55g carbohydrate (52g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.
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Watermelon Mojito
Total Time
5 min
Servings
1 serving
From the Recipe Creator:
We added watermelon to the classic mojito recipe for an extra sweet (and pink!) spin on the classic Cuban cocktail. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 171 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 29mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.
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Mai Tai
Total Time
5 min
Servings
1 serving
From the Recipe Creator:
This party favorite has been around for quite some time. It's not overly fruity and features a good blend of sweet and sour. For a splash of color, garnish with strawberries and lime.—Taste Recipes Test Kitchen, Greendale, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
2/3 cup: 241 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 7mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.
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New England Iced Tea
Total Time
10 min
Servings
1 serving
From the Recipe Creator:
While growing up in Massachusetts, my family spent summers at our cottage. These cocktails for the adults were a regional variation on Long Island iced tea, and they always showed up at clambakes on the beach. —Ann Liebergen, Brookfield, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 493 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 4mg sodium, 47g carbohydrate (44g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.
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Maple Blackberry Mojito
Total Time
10 min
Servings
1 serving
From the Recipe Creator:
This refreshing blackberry cocktail is how you take advantage of prime berry season during the summer months. I've also used other types of fruit, including raspberries, kiwi and strawberries. —Donna Noel, Gray, Maine
Nutrition Facts:
1/2 cup: 160 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 18mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 1g fiber), 0 protein.
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Coconut Mojito
Total Time
5 min
Servings
1 serving
From the Recipe Creator:
A bubbly coconut mojito is the perfect drink to stir up when you want something light and refreshing. Made with the creaminess of cream of coconut and coconut rum, it gets a tropical spin from lime juice and a hint of freshness from mint. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 326 calories, 5g fat (4g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 29mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (22g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.
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Minty Pineapple Rum
Total Time
10 min
Servings
14 servings.
From the Recipe Creator:
This delicious drink is a fabulous way to use fresh mint and celebrate summer. If the pineapple isn't overly ripe, add a bit more sugar. Save any leftover pineapple-mint syrup in an airtight glass container, or freeze the mixture in ice cube trays to use later. —Colleen Delawder, Herndon, Virginia
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 118 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 44mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 1g fiber), 0 protein.
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Banana Daiquiri
Total Time
5 min
Servings
1 serving
From the Recipe Creator:
When life gives you ripe bananas, try this tiki treat at home! Pull out the blender and whirl together a glass of this slushy rum-lime-and-banana bliss. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 415 calories, 5g fat (5g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 10mg sodium, 63g carbohydrate (47g sugars, 4g fiber), 2g protein.
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Santa’s Orange-Kissed Cocktail
Total Time
5 min
Servings
1 serving
From the Recipe Creator:
Refreshing but not overly sweet, this drink is a festive choice for Christmas get-togethers. Serve it during cocktail hour, at dinner or even for brunch in place of mimosas. —Claire Beattie, Toronto, Ontario
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 209 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 7mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.
