Spiced Rum based cocktails recipes

There's nothing quite like a drop of spiced rum to kick things off! Especially in a delicious cocktail! The perfect base for many cocktails and one that gives the perfect amount of flavour and kick to your drink.

Here at the Sweet Potato Spirit Company we have crafted our very own spiced rum, bringing to you a smooth and aromatic spirit bursting with rich flavours of molasses and cherry undernotes. So whether your making cocktails for a party crowd or simply wanting a cosy cocktail at home these are our top 4 picks, perfect for any occasion...

Mojito

Ingredients:

•  50ml Spiced Rum
• 25ml Lime Juice
• 15ml Sugar Syrup (you can swap this out for 2 tsp of caster sugar, if you prefer)
• 6-8 Mint Leaves
• Soda Water
• Garnish with a lime wedge & sprig of mint

Method:

1. Lightly muddle together the mint leaves, sugar syrup/sugar and lime juice in a tall glass.
2. Add the spiced rum into the glass and fill with crushed ice.
3. Top the drink up with soda water and gently stir.
4. Garnish with a sprig of mint and a lime wedge.

Dark 'n' Stormy

Ingredients:

• 50ml Spiced Rum
• 150ml Ginger Beer
• 10ml Lime Juice
• Bitters
• Garnish with a lime wedge

Method:

1. Fill a highball glass with ice.
2. Pour the ginger beer and lime juice into the glass.
3. Float the spiced rum on top by slowly pouring over the back of a spoon.
4. Top with a dash of bitters.
5. Garnish with a lime wedge.

Cuba Libre

Ingredients:

• 50ml Spiced Rum
• 120ml Cola
• 10ml Lime Juice
• Garnish with a lime wedge

Method:

1. Fill a highball glass with ice.
2. Add the spiced rum and fresh lime juice into the glass.
3. Top with cola and gently stir.
4. Garnish with a lime wedge.

Mai Tai

Ingredients:

• 40ml Spiced Rum
• 20ml Dark Rum (this is to float on top)
• 15ml Orange curaçao
• 10ml Almond Syrup
• 25ml Lime Juice
• Garnish with a sprig of mint, lime slice and a cherry

Method:

1. Add the spiced rum, orange curaçao, almond syrup and lime juice into a cocktail shaker with lots of ice.
2. Shake the mix until well chilled.
3. Strain the mix into a rocks glass with crushed ice.
4. Float the dark rum on the top of the drink, this is done by slowly pouring the spirit over the back of a small spoon.
5. Garnish with a sprig of mint, a lime slice and a cherry.

So there you have it, how to turn our Sweet Potato Spiced Rum into the ultimate crowd pleasers and the tastiest spiced rum cocktails ever! If you have any spiced rum cocktail recipes of your own make sure you tag us on Instagram @sweetpotatospiritcompany we love to see everyone's creations!

Ready to try these recipes? Or even just invent your own? Shop our Spiced Rum here for the ultimate cocktail base and to start creating the best spiced rum cocktails at home!