Want to bring the essence of the Caribbean to your next party? Caribbean cocktails are all about bold flavors, from the smooth sweetness of rum to the zing of fresh citrus and tropical fruits. Follow my simple recipes to create delicious drinks that are guaranteed to liven up any gathering and transport your guests to a Caribbean paradise.
Caribbean Cocktails
Caribbean cocktails are vibrant and diverse, often featuring rum as a key ingredient. This guide covers notable Caribbean drinks, detailing their ingredients and preparation methods.
Piña Colada
The Piña Colada is a classic Caribbean cocktail known for its tropical flavor. It originated in Puerto Rico and is made with:
Ingredients:
- 2 oz light rum
- 1 oz coconut cream
- 1 oz heavy cream
- 6 oz fresh pineapple juice
- 1/2 cup crushed ice
Instructions:
- Blend all ingredients until smooth.
- Pour into a chilled glass.
- Garnish with a pineapple slice and maraschino cherry.
Daiquiri
The Daiquiri is a refreshing Cuban cocktail that’s simple yet delicious.
Ingredients:
- 2 oz white rum
- 1 oz lime juice
- 3/4 oz simple syrup
Instructions:
- Shake ingredients with ice.
- Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
- Garnish with a lime wheel.
Mai Tai
The Mai Tai is a popular Tiki drink with Caribbean roots.
Ingredients:
- 1 oz light rum
- 1 oz dark rum
- 1/2 oz orange curaçao
- 1/2 oz lime juice
- 1/2 oz orgeat syrup
Instructions:
- Shake all ingredients with ice.
- Pour into a rocks glass.
- Garnish with a mint sprig and lime slice.
Rum Punch
Rum Punch has a storied history in the Caribbean.
Ingredients:
- 1 part lime juice
- 2 parts simple syrup
- 3 parts rum
- 4 parts water
- Dash of bitters
Instructions:
- Mix all ingredients in a large container.
- Add ice and stir well.
- Serve in a glass with a fruit garnish.
Mojito
The Mojito is a refreshing cocktail from Cuba.
Ingredients:
- 2 oz white rum
- 1/2 oz lime juice
- 1 tsp sugar
- 6 fresh mint leaves
- Soda water
Instructions:
- Muddle mint leaves with sugar and lime juice.
- Add rum and ice, then top with soda water.
- Garnish with a mint sprig.
Cuba Libre
The Cuba Libre is an iconic cocktail featuring rum and cola.
Ingredients:
- 2 oz rum
- 1/2 oz lime juice
- Coca-Cola
Instructions:
- Fill a glass with ice.
- Add rum and lime juice.
- Top with Coca-Cola.
- Garnish with a lime wedge.
Painkiller
The Painkiller hails from the British Virgin Islands, offering a creamy and fruity experience.
Ingredients:
- 2 oz Pusser’s rum
- 4 oz pineapple juice
- 1 oz orange juice
- 1 oz cream of coconut
Instructions:
- Shake all ingredients with ice.
- Pour into a chilled glass.
- Garnish with grated nutmeg and a pineapple slice.
Dark ‘n’ Stormy
The Dark ‘n’ Stormy is a Bermudian cocktail with a spicy kick.
Ingredients:
- 2 oz dark rum
- 3 oz ginger beer
- Lime wedge
Instructions:
- Fill a glass with ice.
- Add ginger beer.
- Float rum on top.
- Garnish with lime.
Hurricane
The Hurricane is a vibrant, fruity cocktail popular in New Orleans.
Ingredients:
- 2 oz light rum
- 2 oz dark rum
- 1 oz passion fruit juice
- 1 oz orange juice
- 1/2 oz lime juice
- 1 tbsp simple syrup
- 1 tbsp grenadine
Instructions:
- Shake all ingredients with ice.
- Strain into a Hurricane glass filled with ice.
- Garnish with an orange slice and cherry.
Bahama Mama
The Bahama Mama is a tropical cocktail with a blend of multiple fruit juices and rum.
Ingredients:
- 1/2 oz coffee liqueur
- 1/2 oz dark rum
- 1/2 oz coconut liqueur
- 1/4 oz 151 proof rum
- 1 oz lemon juice
- 2 oz pineapple juice
Instructions:
- Shake all ingredients with ice.
- Pour into a tall glass filled with ice.
- Garnish with a pineapple slice and cherry.
Planter’s Punch
Planter’s Punch is a Jamaican favorite with a rich history.
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 oz dark rum
- 1 oz lime juice
- 1/2 oz simple syrup
- 3 dashes Angostura bitters
Instructions:
- Shake all ingredients with ice.
- Pour into a glass filled with ice.
- Garnish with a lime wheel and mint sprig.
Zombie
The Zombie is a potent cocktail with a blend of three rums.
Ingredients:
- 1/2 oz 151 proof rum
- 1 oz light rum
- 1 oz dark rum
- 1/2 oz lime juice
- 1/2 oz falernum syrup
- 1/2 oz grenadine
- Dash of bitters
Instructions:
- Blend all ingredients with ice.
- Pour into a chilled glass.
- Garnish with a mint sprig.
Blue Lagoon
The Blue Lagoon is a refreshing cocktail known for its bright blue color.
Ingredients:
- 1 oz vodka
- 1 oz blue curaçao
- Lemonade
Instructions:
- Fill a glass with ice.
- Add vodka and blue curaçao.
- Top with lemonade.
- Garnish with a lemon slice.
Ti’ Punch
Ti’ Punch is a simple yet strong cocktail from Martinique.
Ingredients:
- 2 oz Rhum Agricole
- 1 lime slice
- 1/2 tsp cane sugar
Instructions:
- Squeeze and drop the lime slice into a glass.
- Add sugar and rum.
- Stir until the sugar dissolves.
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