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- Written by: Tom McKay
- Category: Rum
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From bright and citrus-forward to slow and warming — three ways with the rum on the shelf, including one built specially around Don Papa.
Daiquiri
Rum, lime, sugar — the original three-ingredient classic, done right.
From the shelf: Bacardi Carta Blanca
Ingredients
- 2oz white rum
- 1oz fresh lime juice
- ¾oz simple syrup
Method
- Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice.
- Shake hard for 10–15 seconds.
- Double strain into a chilled coupe glass.
Mojito
Mint, lime and soda — built for a warm evening on the patio.
From the shelf: Bacardi Carta Blanca
Ingredients
- 2oz white rum
- ¾oz fresh lime juice
- 2 tsp sugar (or ½oz simple syrup)
- 8–10 fresh mint leaves
- Soda water, to top
Method
- Gently muddle the mint with the sugar and lime juice in a highball glass.
- Fill the glass with crushed or cubed ice.
- Add the rum and stir.
- Top with soda water and stir once more.
Don Papa Old Fashioned
The classic build, swapped onto Don Papa's vanilla and caramel notes.
From the shelf: Don Papa Rum
Ingredients
- 2oz Don Papa Rum
- 1 tsp simple syrup (or maple syrup)
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
- Orange twist, to garnish
Method
- Add the syrup and bitters to a rocks glass with a splash of water.
- Add the Don Papa and a large ice cube.
- Stir for 20–30 seconds until well chilled.
- Express an orange twist over the top and drop it in.