15 Rum Cocktails That Take You to the Tropics

From the Recipe Creator: My beverage is so sensational it’s like a taste of the tropics in a glass. The guava adds a touch of sweetness to this coconut rum drink. —Melanie Milhorat, New York, New York

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

From the Recipe Creator: If you love piña coladas—and who doesn’t?—enjoy this easy version of the famous tropical drink invented in Puerto Rico. It’s a sweet and smooth combo of pineapple chunks, coconut cream, pineapple juice and, of course, rum. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen

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

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

From the Recipe Creator: The flavors of this refreshing cran-raspberry cocktail are great any time of year. In winter, the cranberry makes it a good fit for holiday parties; on a warm summer's night, the raspberry comes to the fore. It's a favorite for our girls' night! —Susan Stetzel, Gainesville, New York

From the Recipe Creator: I created this with my favorite Bahamian juices. I got the inspiration for it from other Bahama punches I have sampled. —Pamela Vitti Knowles, Henderson, North Carolina

From the Recipe Creator: Whether you're splashing poolside or watching the kids inside, this slushy beverage has just the right balance of minty crispness and limey tartness that's sure to tingle your taste buds. —Jessica Ring, Chicago, Illinois

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

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

From the Recipe Creator: You won’t mind breaking out the blender for these frosty fruit drinks—they’re a breeze to whip up. If you don't have fresh, use frozen peaches. A dash of grenadine gives the golden daiquire a blush of red.—Joan Antonen, Arlington, South Dakota

From the Recipe Creator: 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

From the Recipe Creator: The most classic of the tiki cocktails is the Mai Tai, made with both light and dark rums. Its sweet almond notes come from the Orgeat, a milky, mildly sweet syrup traditionally made from almonds and orange flower water. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen

From the Recipe Creator: This agua de Jamaica is an iced tea made from hibiscus, which is tart and deep red like cranberry juice. Add rum if you like. —Adan Franco, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

From the Recipe Creator: Here's a different drink for a beer-drinking crowd. It gets a touch of sweetness from lemonade. Make it in a blender for a frothy, fun look or mix in a pitcher for less foam.—Taste Recipes Test Kitchen