Rum

Using frozen strawberries means no need for ice cubes. White rum adds just enough booze and fresh lime juice, bright acidity.

Rich and satisfying, this warm winter drink provides unparalleled cozy vibes.

Adjacent to a piña colada, this tropical cocktail gets a splash of citrusy blue liqueur.

This tres leches cake recipe gets its tenderness from the addition of a fourth type of milk and a kick from a shot of rum.

Malted milk powder adds toasty, caramel-like undertones to this warming winter drink. Splurge on a good vanilla, since its the primary flavoring here.

Rum and velvety brown butter enhance this twist on the espresso martini.

Among the most famous of the cocktails to emerge from the “tiki” movement of the 1930s and ’40s, the mai tai was also one of the most argued over.

With glacéed fruit, spices, and no small amount of rum, this elegant fruitcake recipe is no joke.

A blend of two icons, the Sazeraquiri is greater than the sum of its parts.

Skip the muddling and grab the blender to make this frozen riff on a mojito.

Ditch the shaker and break out the blender. We’re cooling off with lightning-fast frozen daiquiris.

The Smoke Show uses bourbon, rum, and cinnamon syrup to make a cocktail so delectable, it doubles as dessert. 

Like a well-worn shirt, this rum, rye, and coffee cocktail has the right balance of moody and vibrant.

This delightfully floral and fruity cocktail is made with rhum agricole, elderflower liqueur, Aperol, and lime.

When made correctly, the Long Island Iced Tea is a bright, balanced cocktail with a totally reasonable amount of booze. (No, seriously.)

This layered tres leches cake is sandwiched with strawberries, mangoes, and whipped cream for a knockout version of the popular dessert everyone will love.

Making this cocktail is as simple as it gets; you only need dark rum, ginger beer, and a quick squeeze of lime.