4 Delicious Spiced Rum Cocktails You Need to Try

Need some spiced rum cocktails for your Pusser's Gunpowder Proof Spiced? Here are some delicious recipes you need to try!

Are you bored of standard classic cocktails? Sure, they're good, but sometimes it's fun to experiment with a wide variety of cocktails.

Whether you're having a drink at home after work or setting up for a gathering, there are plenty of great spiced rum cocktails that you can try out. Don't limit yourself!

Keep reading for our top 4 favorite spiced rum cocktail recipes.

1. Spicy Mai Tai

Mai Tais are classic rum cocktails. Using spiced rum gives the drink an extra kick that's perfect for a day by the pool or even by the fireside dreaming of warmer days. 

For our spin on this drink, you're going to need:

  • 1/2 oz white rum
  • 1 1/2 oz Gunpowder Proof Spiced
  • 1 oz orange curacao
  • 3/4 oz lime juice
  • lime wheel (for garnish)
  • mint sprig (for garnish)

Making it is simple. For this version, all you have to do is put all of the liquid ingredients into a shaker full of ice. Pour it into your favorite cocktail glass and garnish it with the mint sprig and lime.

For some added flair, add a fun cocktail umbrella!

2. Spiced Pina Colada

Looking for a tropical drink that's a bit sweeter? Keep it simple with a fruity drink that everyone at your next pool party will love.

For this drink, you're going to need:

  • 1 1/2 cups of ice
  • 1/2 cup frozen diced pineapple
  • 2 oz coconut cream
  • 1/2 oz coconut rum
  • 1 1/2 oz Gunpowder Proof Spiced
  • pineapple slices (for garnish)

Put all of your ingredients in a blender. Blend until the drink is smooth and free of chunks. Pour the frozen cocktail into one large glass or two smaller glasses and top with a slice of pineapple. 

3. Spiced Rum Mojito

As the weather starts to warm up, you might be thinking that it's time to pull out the summer classics. So, why not spice it up a bit?

We're going to amp up your typical mojito with a twist. You'll need:

  • 1 1/2 oz Gunpowder Proof Spiced
  • 2 tsp caster sugar
  • 3/4 oz pineapple juice
  • soda water
  • ground nutmeg
  • 3 lime wedges
  • fresh ginger
  • 8 mint leaves
  • 2 pineapple slices (for garnish)

For the simplest version of this treat, muddle the lime wedges, sugar, mint leaves, and fresh ginger. Add in the spiced rum, pineapple juice, and crushed ice. The top with soda water and garnish!

4. Spiced Painkiller

So what about when you want something traditional like a Pusser's Painkiller? 

We love the simple Pusser's Painkiller as it is, but you can always spice it up a bit. You're going to need:

  • 2 oz Gunpowder Proof Spiced
  • 4 oz pineapple juice
  • 1 oz orange juice
  • 1 oz cream of coconut
  • freshly grated nutmeg
  • orange slice
  • maraschino cherry

Add all ingredients to a shaker and shake vigorously. Pour into a glass filled with ice. Grate fresh nutmeg on top! Garnish with an orange slice and cherry, it's just that simple!

Try These Spiced Rum Cocktails Today

So which of these spiced rum cocktails appeals to you? Whether you want something fresh and tropical or year-round and sweet, these rum cocktails are all sure to delight you and your friends. 

It's time to start stocking up on our famous rum for your cocktail menu.  Find your new favorite today.

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