As the summer sun starts to shine, there’s nothing quite like a refreshing tropical cocktail to beat the heat. And when it comes to adding a touch of exotic flair to your drinks, Meyer’s Rum is the perfect ingredient. With its sweet and citrusy flavor profile, this versatile spirit lends itself perfectly to a range of delicious and easy-to-make cocktails that are sure to be a hit at your next summer soiree.
From classic Tiki drinks like Mai Tais and Painkillers, to fruity twists on old favorites like Daiquiris and Margaritas, Meyer’s Rum is the perfect base for a summer of sipping. And in this article, we’ll take you on a tropical tour of 18 mouth-watering recipes that showcase the best of what this amazing rum has to offer. So grab your blender, your shaker, and your favorite cocktail glass – it’s time to get tropical with Meyer’s Rum!
Meyer’s Rum Coconut Mojito
A refreshing twist on the classic mojito, this recipe combines the sweet and creamy flavors of coconut with the rich taste of Meyer’s Rum.
Ingredients:
– 2 oz Meyer’s Dark Rum
– 1 oz fresh lime juice
– 1 oz simple syrup (equal parts water and granulated sugar, dissolved)
– 1/2 cup club soda
– Handful of ice
– Sprig of fresh mint leaves
– Toasted coconut flakes for garnish
Instructions:
1. In a cocktail shaker, gently press the mint sprigs with a muddler or the back of a spoon to release the oils and flavor.
2. Add lime juice, simple syrup, and rum to the shaker.
3. Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds.
4. Strain the mixture into a highball glass filled with ice.
5. Top with club soda and garnish with toasted coconut flakes and a sprig of fresh mint.
Cooking Time: None, just chill and serve!
Pineapple Meyer’s Rum Punch
Pineapple Meyer’s Rum Punch Recipe
Summary: This refreshing rum punch combines the sweetness of pineapple with the warmth of Meyer’s rum, perfect for a summer evening gathering or special occasion. With its vibrant color and fruity flavors, this drink is sure to please.
Ingredients:
– 2 cups pineapple juice
– 1 cup Meyer’s Rum
– 1/2 cup orange juice
– 1/4 cup grenadine syrup
– Splash of lemon-lime soda (optional)
– Fresh mint leaves for garnish
Instructions:
1. In a large pitcher, combine pineapple juice, Meyer’s Rum, and orange juice.
2. Stir well to combine.
3. Add grenadine syrup and stir gently to distribute evenly.
4. Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
5. Just before serving, add a splash of lemon-lime soda if desired (this will give the punch a bit of fizz).
6. Garnish with fresh mint leaves and serve.
Cooking Time: None
Tropical Meyer’s Rum Mai Tai
Escape to the islands with this refreshing twist on a classic cocktail. This Tropical Meyer’s Rum Mai Tai combines the sweetness of Meyer’s rum with the tartness of lime and the richness of orgeat syrup.
Ingredients:
– 2 oz Meyer’s Dark Rum
– 1 oz fresh lime juice
– 1/2 oz orgeat syrup (almond-flavored)
– 1/2 oz dark rum
– 1/4 oz simple syrup (equal parts water and granulated sugar, dissolved)
– Splash of club soda
– Lime wheel, for garnish
– Sprig of mint, for garnish
Instructions:
1. Fill a shaker with ice.
2. Add Meyer’s Rum, lime juice, orgeat syrup, dark rum, and simple syrup to the shaker.
3. Shake vigorously for 10-12 seconds to combine and chill ingredients.
4. Strain into a rocks glass filled with ice.
5. Top with a splash of club soda.
6. Garnish with a lime wheel and sprig of mint.
Cooking Time: None, just shake and serve!
Meyer’s Rum Banana Daiquiri
Experience the sweet and tangy combination of ripe bananas, Meyer’s rum, and fresh lime juice in this creamy daiquiri recipe.
Ingredients:
– 2 ripe bananas
– 1 1/2 oz Meyer’s Original Dark Rum
– 1 oz fresh lime juice
– 1 oz simple syrup (equal parts water and granulated sugar, dissolved)
– 1 cup ice
– Whipped cream and banana slices for garnish (optional)
Instructions:
1. In a blender, combine the bananas, Meyer’s rum, lime juice, and simple syrup.
2. Blend until smooth and creamy, stopping to scrape down the sides of the blender as needed.
3. Add ice and blend until the mixture is thick and frosty.
4. Pour into chilled glasses and garnish with whipped cream and banana slices, if desired.
Cooking Time: None, as this recipe is a frozen treat!
Enjoy your Meyer’s Rum Banana Daiquiri!
Spiced Meyer’s Rum Hot Buttered Rum
This recipe combines the richness of butter, the warmth of spices, and the smoothness of Meyer’s Rum for a delightful winter treat. Perfect for cold nights or as a festive holiday drink.
Ingredients:
– 1 1/2 oz Meyer’s Rum
– 1 tablespoon (14g) unsalted butter
– 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
– 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
– 1/16 teaspoon ground cloves
– 1/2 cup (120ml) heavy cream
– 1 tablespoon brown sugar
Instructions:
1. In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat.
2. Add the cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Whisk until well combined.
3. Pour in the Meyer’s Rum and whisk until smooth.
4. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes or until heated through.
5. Stir in the heavy cream and brown sugar until dissolved.
6. Remove from heat and serve immediately.
Cooking Time: 10 minutes
Meyer’s Rum Mango Margarita
Meyer’s Rum Mango Margarita Recipe
Elevate your margarita game with this refreshing twist on a classic cocktail, featuring Meyer’s Rum and sweet mango puree. Perfect for warm weather or any occasion that calls for a fruity and fizzy drink.
Ingredients:
– 2 oz Meyer’s Rum
– 1 oz mango puree
– 1 oz lime juice
– 1/2 oz triple sec
– Salt, for rimming glass
– Lime wheel, for garnish
Instructions:
1. Rim a rocks glass with salt.
2. In a cocktail shaker, combine Meyer’s Rum, mango puree, lime juice, and triple sec.
3. Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds.
4. Strain the mixture into the prepared glass.
5. Garnish with a lime wheel.
Cooking Time:
– Preparation time: 2 minutes
– Total time: 2 minutes
Caribbean Meyer’s Rum Painkiller
A refreshing tropical cocktail that combines the warmth of rum with the coolness of coconut, perfect for sipping on a hot day.
Ingredients:
• 2 oz Meyer’s Dark Rum
• 1 oz Coconut Cream
• 1 oz Pineapple Juice
• 1/2 oz Grenadine Syrup
• Splash of Club Soda
• Ice
• Lime wedges (optional)
Instructions:
1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
2. Add Meyer’s Dark Rum, coconut cream, pineapple juice, and grenadine syrup to the shaker.
3. Shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds to combine and chill the ingredients.
4. Strain the mixture into a hollowed-out pineapple or glass filled with ice.
5. Top with a splash of club soda.
6. Garnish with a lime wedge, if desired.
Cooking Time: None! This cocktail is ready in just minutes.
Meyer’s Rum Ginger Lime Smash
This refreshing cocktail combines the spicy warmth of ginger with the sweetness of Meyer’s rum and a squeeze of fresh lime juice, perfect for warm weather gatherings or any occasion that calls for a lively drink.
Ingredients:
– 2 oz Meyer’s Rum
– 1 oz Freshly squeezed lime juice
– 1/2 oz Ginger liqueur (such as Domaine de Canton)
– 4-6 oz Ginger ale
– Lime wheel, for garnish
– Sprig of fresh mint, for garnish
Instructions:
1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
2. Add Meyer’s Rum, lime juice, and ginger liqueur.
3. Shake vigorously for 10-12 seconds to combine and chill ingredients.
4. Strain the mixture into a Collins glass filled with ice.
5. Top with ginger ale.
6. Garnish with a lime wheel and sprig of fresh mint.
Cooking Time: None needed! Just shake, strain, and serve.
Passion Fruit Meyer’s Rum Sour
Elevate your cocktail game with this tropical twist on the classic rum sour. The sweetness of passion fruit puree pairs perfectly with the bold flavors of Meyer’s Rum.
Ingredients:
– 2 oz Meyer’s Dark Rum
– 1 oz fresh lime juice
– 1/2 oz passion fruit puree
– 1/2 oz simple syrup (1:1 sugar and water, dissolved)
– Egg white
– Dash of Angostura bitters
– Ice
– Lime wheel, for garnish
Instructions:
1. In a cocktail shaker, combine rum, lime juice, passion fruit puree, simple syrup, and egg white.
2. Dry shake (without ice) to emulsify the ingredients, about 10-15 seconds.
3. Add ice to the shaker and shake vigorously for another 10-15 seconds.
4. Strain into a rocks glass filled with ice.
5. Dash Angostura bitters on top.
6. Garnish with a lime wheel.
Cooking Time: None
Meyer’s Rum Dark and Stormy
Meyer’s Dark and Stormy Recipe
Combine the bold flavors of dark rum and ginger beer with a squeeze of fresh lime juice for a refreshing cocktail perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients:
– 1.5 oz Meyer’s Dark Rum
– 4 oz Ginger Beer
– Juice of 1 Lime
– Ice
– Lime wheel (optional, for garnish)
Instructions:
1. Fill a highball glass with ice.
2. Pour in the Meyer’s Dark Rum.
3. Top with ginger beer.
4. Squeeze in the lime juice.
5. Stir gently to combine.
6. Garnish with a lime wheel, if desired.
Cooking Time: None! This cocktail is ready to serve as soon as you’ve assembled it.
Tropical Meyer’s Rum Piña Colada
Transport yourself to a tropical paradise with this refreshing twist on the classic piña colada, featuring Meyer’s rum for a subtle orange and lemon flavor. This creamy cocktail is perfect for sipping by the pool or beach.
Ingredients:
– 2 oz Meyer’s Rum
– 2 oz coconut cream
– 4 oz pineapple juice
– 1/2 oz simple syrup (equal parts water and granulated sugar, dissolved)
– Splash of club soda
– Pineapple wedges and cherry for garnish
Instructions:
1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
2. Add Meyer’s Rum, coconut cream, pineapple juice, and simple syrup.
3. Shake vigorously for 10-15 seconds to combine and chill the ingredients.
4. Strain the mixture into a hollowed-out pineapple or glass filled with ice.
5. Top with a splash of club soda.
6. Garnish with pineapple wedges and cherry.
Cooking Time: None! Enjoy immediately.
Meyer’s Rum Hibiscus Cooler
Beat the heat with this refreshing cocktail that combines the sweetness of Meyer’s Rum with the tartness of hibiscus syrup. Perfect for sipping on a warm summer day.
Ingredients:
– 1 1/2 oz Meyer’s Rum
– 4 oz pineapple juice
– 2 oz hibiscus syrup (see note)
– Splash of sparkling water
– Ice
– Lime wedges and fresh mint leaves for garnish
Instructions:
1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
2. Add Meyer’s Rum, pineapple juice, and hibiscus syrup.
3. Shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds to combine and chill ingredients.
4. Strain the mixture into a glass filled with ice.
5. Top with a splash of sparkling water.
6. Garnish with a lime wedge and fresh mint leaves.
Cooking Time: None! Just mix and enjoy!
Spiced Meyer’s Rum Eggnog
Spiced Meyer’s Rum Eggnog Recipe
This creamy and indulgent eggnog recipe is infused with the warm spices of cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice, perfectly balanced by the smooth richness of Meyer’s rum. Perfect for the holiday season or any special occasion.
Ingredients:
– 2 cups heavy cream
– 1 cup whole milk
– 1/2 cup sugar
– 4 large eggs
– 1 tsp ground cinnamon
– 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
– 1/4 tsp ground allspice
– 1/4 cup Meyer’s rum
– Salt to taste
Instructions:
1. In a medium saucepan, combine heavy cream, whole milk, and sugar. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has dissolved and the mixture is hot but not boiling.
2. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
3. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice.
4. Gradually add the warm cream mixture to the egg mixture, whisking until smooth.
5. Stir in Meyer’s rum and salt to taste.
6. Chill in refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
Cooking Time: None (assembly only)
Meyer’s Rum Guava Collins
Elevate your summer gatherings with this refreshing twist on the classic Collins cocktail, featuring Meyer’s rum and guava puree. This sweet and tangy drink is perfect for warm weather sipping.
Ingredients:
– 2 oz Meyer’s Dark Rum
– 1 oz freshly squeezed lime juice
– 1/2 oz guava puree
– 3 oz club soda
– Ice
– Lime wheel, for garnish
– Sprig of mint, for garnish (optional)
Instructions:
1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
2. Add Meyer’s rum, lime juice, and guava puree to the shaker.
3. Shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds to combine and chill the ingredients.
4. Strain the mixture into a Collins glass filled with ice.
5. Top with club soda and garnish with a lime wheel and sprig of mint (if using).
Cooking Time: None! This recipe is ready in just a few minutes.
Caribbean Sunset Meyer’s Rum Cocktail
Transport yourself to a tropical paradise with this vibrant and refreshing cocktail. A perfect blend of sweet, tangy, and fruity flavors that will leave you feeling like you’re sipping on a Caribbean sunset.
Ingredients:
– 1 1/2 oz Meyer’s Original Dark Rum
– 1/2 oz Freshly squeezed lime juice
– 1/2 oz Simple syrup (equal parts water and granulated sugar, dissolved)
– 1/4 oz Orange curaçao
– Splash of pineapple juice
– Ice
– Lime wheel, for garnish
Instructions:
1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
2. Add Meyer’s Rum, lime juice, simple syrup, and orange curaçao to the shaker.
3. Shake vigorously for 10-15 seconds to combine and chill ingredients.
4. Strain the mixture into a chilled glass filled with ice.
5. Top with a splash of pineapple juice.
6. Garnish with a lime wheel.
Cooking Time: None! This cocktail is ready in just a few shakes.
Meyer’s Rum Coconut Cream Pie Martini
Meyer’s Rum Coconut Cream Pie Martini: A Tropical Twist on a Classic Cocktail
Escape to the islands with this creamy and indulgent martini, featuring Meyer’s rum, coconut cream, and a hint of pie crust.
Ingredients:
– 2 oz Meyer’s Dark Rum
– 1 oz coconut cream
– 1/2 oz heavy cream
– 1/2 oz simple syrup
– 1/4 oz lime juice
– 1/4 oz grenadine
– Pinch of salt
– Edible gold dust (optional)
Instructions:
1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
2. Add Meyer’s rum, coconut cream, heavy cream, simple syrup, lime juice, and grenadine to the shaker.
3. Shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds to combine and chill ingredients.
4. Strain the mixture into a chilled martini glass.
5. Sprinkle a pinch of salt around the rim of the glass, if desired.
6. Garnish with a lime wheel or edible gold dust, if desired.
Cooking Time: None (ready in 5 minutes)
Enjoy your tropical getaway in a glass!
Meyer’s Rum Pineapple Ginger Fizz
Experience the tropical flavors of the Caribbean with this refreshing cocktail, featuring Meyer’s rum, pineapple juice, and a hint of ginger. Perfect for warm weather gatherings or as a unique twist on traditional cocktails.
Ingredients:
– 1 1/2 oz Meyer’s Original Dark Rum
– 4 oz Pineapple Juice
– 1/2 oz Fresh Lime Juice
– 1/2 oz Ginger Liqueur (such as Domaine Canton)
– Splash of Soda Water
– Ice
– Pineapple wedges and mint leaves for garnish
Instructions:
1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
2. Add Meyer’s rum, pineapple juice, lime juice, and ginger liqueur.
3. Shake gently to combine and chill the ingredients (about 15-20 seconds).
4. Strain the mixture into a chilled glass filled with ice.
5. Top with a splash of soda water.
6. Garnish with pineapple wedges and mint leaves.
Cooking Time: None, as this is a cocktail recipe!
Meyer’s Rum Citrus Spritz
Elevate your cocktail game with this refreshing twist on the classic spritz. This sweet and tangy drink is perfect for warm weather gatherings or anytime you need a pick-me-up.
Ingredients:
– 2 oz Meyer’s Rum
– 1 oz freshly squeezed grapefruit juice
– 1 oz Prosecco or sparkling wine
– 1/2 oz triple sec
– Slice of orange, for garnish
– Ice
Instructions:
1. Fill a glass with ice.
2. Pour in the Meyer’s Rum, grapefruit juice, and triple sec.
3. Top with Prosecco or sparkling wine.
4. Stir gently to combine.
5. Garnish with an orange slice.
Cooking Time: None! This drink is ready in just a few minutes.
Summary
Beat the heat with these refreshing tropical Meyer’s Rum recipes! Summer is here and it’s time to break out the rum. From classic cocktails like the Mai Tai and Piña Colada, to fruity twists on old favorites like the Banana Daiquiri and Mango Margarita, we’ve got you covered. Spice things up with our Spiced Rum Hot Buttered Rum or try something new like the Ginger Lime Smash and Hibiscus Cooler. Whether you’re hosting a backyard BBQ or just need a quick pick-me-up, these 18 tropical recipes are sure to quench your thirst.