It's National Rum Day, and you know what that means! Just as we celebrated tequila day last month, this month we're celebrating another Latin favorite–this time with delicious cocktails! We already know that rum goes perfectly into mojitos and piña coladas, but what about all the OTHER cocktails you can be enjoying with this delicioius liquor? Try one of these 16 rum cocktails and you'll be jumping for joy in no time.
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Smashed Watermelon Rum Cocktail
Watermelon calls our names all summer long, and rum in this agua fresca-style cocktail is absolutely required.
Dark & Stormy
A classic cocktail with ONLY two ingredients? Sign us up! Get the recipe.
Blue Devil Cocktail
There's nothing truly evil about this cocktail … Unless you have a third, and then you'll be wishing you hadn't ever discovered how tasty it was! Get the recipe.
Raspberry Champagne Rum Punch
Rum may be our one true love, but adding champagne to it doesn't make us cheaters, does it? Get the recipe.
Pineapple Rum Punch
We already know that pineapples and rum go together, so why not spice things up a bit with this delightful cocktail? Get the recipe.
Spicy Thai Basil Cucumber Cocktail
The only thing truly Thai about this recipe is the yummy basil. But, hey, there's nothing wrong with that, right? Get the recipe.
St. Germain Cocktail with Pineapple Juice
Pineapple and St. Germain and rum? OKAY! We're on board. Get the recipe.
Tropical Rum Punch
A traditional rum punch is only made better by the tropical version that we SO had to fall in love with.
Blood Orange Blackberry Rum Punch
Whenever the times call for something extra fancy, blood orange is there to answer that call. The blackberries help, too.
Black Cherry Rum Zombies
If you want a scary (as in SCARY GOOD) cocktail, look no further than this one fit for any Halloween party.
Vanilla Pear Rum Cocktail
For a light and flavorful drink, you can't go wrong with the classic combo of vanilla and pear.
About Figgin' Thyme
Suited for fall AND summer drinking, thyme and figs make this cocktail one that you simply won't be able to forget.
Busted Banana Barrel
A sinful banana cocktail is EXACTLY what you'll be wanting to drink after a long, hard day… Thankfully this one obliges in spades.
Purple People Eater Cocktail
Purple isn't necessarily a color you would expect to see in your drink, but this one is surely to win over your heart in no time.
The Painkiller
This drink is SO tasty (and SO boozy!) that you'll probably want to stick to just one… But don't worry, it's WELL worth it.
Blueberry Lemon Smash Rum Cocktail
Perfect for the summer heat, or even to just remind you of warmer months later in the year, this cocktail is one to keep in your repertoire for years to come.
