10 Dominican Rum Cocktails Recipes For Your Next Fiesta
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If you’re a fan of rum cocktails or tropical drinks, you’ll love this list of Dominican-inspired drinks. Dominican rums are known for their smoothness and rich flavors, making them perfect for crafting unforgettable rum cocktails. Each recipe features a recommended Dominican rum, known for its rich heritage, smooth flavor profiles, and deep cultural significance, for an authentic taste of the Caribbean.
*Please note: For convenience, I’ve also included U.S.-available alternatives alongside the Dominican rums, so you can easily recreate these drinks no matter where you are. Of course, feel free to use any rum you prefer to make these recipes your own. Let’s dive into these delicious recipes.
1. Cuba Libre
Ingredients:
- 2 oz Brugal Añejo (or Captain Morgan Añejo as a U.S. alternative)
- 4 oz cola
- 1/2 lime (juiced)
- Lime wedge (for garnish)
Instructions:
- Fill a highball glass with ice.
- Add Brugal Añejo and lime juice.
- Top with cola and gently stir.
- Garnish with a lime wedge and serve.
2. Piña Colada
Ingredients:
- 2 oz Barceló Blanco (or Cruzan Light Rum as a U.S. alternative)
- 4 oz pineapple juice
- 2 oz coconut cream
- Pineapple slice and cherry (for garnish)
Instructions:
- Combine Barceló Blanco, pineapple juice, and coconut cream in a blender with ice. Blend until smooth and creamy, with a thick but pourable texture.
- Blend until smooth.
- Pour into a glass and garnish with a pineapple slice and cherry.
3. Mamajuana Cocktail
Ingredients:
- 2 oz Candela Mamajuana Rum (or Captain Morgan Original Spiced Rum as a U.S. alternative)
- 1 oz honey
- 1/2 oz lime juice
- Splash of club soda
- Cinnamon stick (for garnish)
Instructions:
- Shake Candela Mamajuana Rum, honey, and lime juice with ice.
- Strain into a rocks glass over ice.
- Top with club soda and garnish with a cinnamon stick.
4. Rum Punch
Ingredients:
- 2 oz Barceló Gran Añejo (or Appleton Estate Reserve as a U.S. alternative)
- 1 oz orange juice
- 1 oz pineapple juice
- 1/2 oz grenadine
- Orange slice and cherry (for garnish)
Instructions:
- Fill a shaker with ice and add all ingredients.
- Shake well and strain into a tall glass filled with ice.
- Garnish with an orange slice and cherry.
5. Beach Side Chiller
Ingredients:
- 1.5 oz Candela Mamajuana Rum (or Captain Morgan Spiced Rum as a U.S. alternative)
- .5 oz Ron Macorix Coconut Rum (or Cruzan Coconut Rum as a U.S. alternative)
- 4 oz Pineapple Juice
- 1 oz Cream of Coconut
- 1 oz Orange Juice
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- 1 oz coconut water
- 1/2 oz simple syrup
- Soda water (to top)
- Pineapple leaves (for garnish)
Instructions:
- Combine Candela Mamajuana Rum, Ron Macorix Coconut Rum, pineapple juice, cream of coconut, orange juice, lime juice, coconut water, and simple syrup in a shaker with ice.
- Shake well and pour into a highball glass.
- Garnish with pineapple leaf.
6. Banana Mama
Ingredients:
- 2 oz Barceló Imperial (or Plantation Barbados 5 Year as a U.S. alternative)
- 1 oz coconut cream
- 1 oz pineapple juice
- 1/2 banana
- Pineapple chunk (for garnish)
Instructions:
- Blend Barceló Imperial, coconut cream, pineapple juice, and banana with ice.
- Pour into a tall glass and garnish with a pineapple chunk.
7. Dominican Delicious
Ingredients:
- 1.5 oz Ron Bermúdez Blanco Superior (or Bacardi Superior as an alternative)
- 0.5 oz Amaretto
- 1 marinated tangerine
Instructions:
- Marinate the tangerine in a glass.
- Add Ron Bermúdez Blanco Superior (or Bacardi Superior) and Amaretto.
- Stir well and enjoy over ice.
8. Rum Mojito
Ingredients:
- 2 oz Brugal Blanco Supremo
- 1/2 lime (cut into wedges)
- 6-8 fresh mint leaves
- 1 tsp sugar
- Soda water (to top)
- Mint sprig (for garnish)
Instructions:
- Muddle lime wedges, mint leaves, and sugar in a glass.
- Add Brugal Blanco Supremo and fill the glass with ice.
- Top with soda water, stir, and garnish with a mint sprig.
9. Tropical Sunrise
Ingredients:
- 2 oz Barceló Dorado (or Myers’s Original Dark as a U.S. alternative)
- 2 oz orange juice
- 1 oz pineapple juice
- 1/2 oz grenadine
- Orange slice and cherry (for garnish)
Instructions:
- Pour Barceló Dorado, orange juice, and pineapple juice into a glass with ice.
- Slowly drizzle grenadine for a layered effect.
- Garnish with an orange slice and cherry.
10. Coco Loco
Ingredients:
- 2 oz Ron Macorix Coconut Rum (or Cruzan Coconut Rum as a U.S. alternative)
- 2 oz coconut water
- 1 oz pineapple juice
- Pineapple wedge (for garnish)
Instructions:
- Shake Ron Macorix Coconut Rum, coconut water, and pineapple juice with ice.
- Strain into a chilled glass.
- Garnish with a pineapple wedge.
Enjoy these Dominican rum cocktails at your next gathering or simply to unwind with a tropical flair. Feel free to experiment with ingredients and proportions to create your own signature versions of these classic drinks. With these recipes, you’ll bring the essence of the Dominican Republic straight to your glass! Salud! (Cheers!)
