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I've curated this list of 14 Frozen Drinks with Rum, the fourth post in my Summer Drinks Around the World series, in conjunction with Episode 175 Food, Feminism, and Fury with my podcast guest, Geraldine DeRuiterand her recipe for Nesselrode Pie.
Rum is the ultimate summer spirit. Imagine yourself on a tropical vacation, enjoying sunny days on a sandy beach surrounded by happy people, with a rum-based cocktail in hand. Classics like piña coladas and daiquiris make it easy to see why rum is synonymous with hot summer days. Originating in Barbados from the cultivation of sugarcane, rum quickly became a global success and is now often mixed with tropical fruits and fruit juices. Below are many delicious recipes that combine different types of rum and fresh ingredients that will help cool you off on a hot day on the beach or in your backyard.
Make sure to check out the other posts in the Summer Drinks Around the World series!
How to Use This List
- Unlike the other posts in this series, I didn't categorize the rum drinks, instead, I simply listed each drink with a description beneath it.
- Some of the frozen drinks listed below aren't traditionally frozen but instead shaken in a cocktail shaker. However, I thought they sounded delicious and couldn't leave them out!
Piña Colada
This list had to start with this classic cocktail. Created in Costa Rica, more specifically in San Juan, you only need three ingredients to achieve a mouthwatering drink with this easy recipe: coconut cream, pineapple juice, and light rum.
source: Discover Puerto Rico
Pina Colada Recipe
Cooks in 5 minutesJust three ingredients makes the best tropical cocktail - and you can easily make this without rum to make it a virgin pia colada.
Bushwacker
The best way to enjoy the warm weather this summer is with some fun summer rum drinks, aka a Bushwacker! If you like rum and ice cream floats, then this is the perfect drink for you. Sweet, cold, and boozy, this drink is bound to make your taste buds sing in delight when you try this recipe.
Bushwackers
Cooks in 5 minutesA simple Bushwacker recipe with ice cream, so you can enjoy the creamy, frozen cocktail at home. Only 6 easy-to-find ingredients
Lava Flow
When it comes to tropical rum drinks, this is one of the best to whip up. It combines equal parts piña colada and strawberry daiquiri into the perfect summertime drink for those who can't choose just one.
Lava Flow Drink (Cocktail Recipe)
Cooks in 10 minutesLava Flow Drink is two delicious Hawaiian cocktails in one! Beat the summer heat with a refreshing frozen cocktail.
Frozen Rum Runner
The frozen rum runner is a tropical delight, blending fresh juice with rum for a refreshing treat. Garnished with orange slices, this cocktail brings a burst of citrus to your summer gathering.
Frozen Rum Runner Cocktails
Cooks in 4 minutesThis Frozen Rum Runner should deliver just the relaxation you needed to kick off the weekend. If not, have two.
Frozen Blue Hawaiian
This colorful drink gets its electric blue color from the addition of blue curacao, but with the addition of pineapple juice, cream of coconut, sweet and sour mix, and of course, light rum blended with lots of ice gives you not only a visually fun looking drink, but a tasty one as well. Add a pineapple slice or two to the side of a tall glass, a paper umbrella, and a straw, and there you have a great drink to enjoy your summer day with.
Frozen Blue Hawaiian Cocktail
Cooks in 5 minutesThis frozen blue Hawaiian cocktail has wonderful tropical flavors - they're the perfect combination of light rum, blue curacao, coconut, and pineapple. Plus, this cocktail is blue. How fun is that?! Garnish with fresh pineapple and you have the perfect pick-me-up on a dreary day.
Frozen Berries and Rum
This great summertime drink uses simple ingredients so you won't have to leave your house to get a restaurant-quality drink that is easy to make, refreshing, and perfect for any occasion.
Mixed Berry Rum Slushies
Cooks in 10 minutesMixed Berry Rum Slushies are perfectly sweet, tart, and refreshing. Cool down with a frosty glass on a hot night!
Pearl Diver
The Pearl Diver is a delightful tropical drink that blends orange juice with a hint of Angostura bitters for a refreshing summer escape.
Pearl Diver Cocktail (With Simplified Gardenia Mix)
Cooks in 5 minutesThis revived tiki classic is a luxurious blend of rums, lime, orange, bitters, and a spiced, sweet honey butter mix known as Dons Gardenia Mix.
Dirty Banana
A Dirty Banana is a delicious, creamy blend of banana liqueur, coffee liqueur, and rum. Top it off with a maraschino cherry on a swizzle stick and you have the perfect cocktail that fits both a tropical vacation and a backyard summer BBQ.
Dirty Banana Cocktail
Cooks in 5 minutesThis Dirty Banana cocktail recipe is a dangerously delicious and boozy frozen drink recipe loaded with rum, banana, coffee, and chocolate flavors! Ready to serve in just 5 minutes!
Frozen Bahama Mama
Sip on a Bahama Mama cocktail, a tropical delight featuring coconut rum that will transport you straight to the sunny shores of the Bahamas!
Frozen Bahama Mama
Cooks in 10 minutesOne sip of this Frozen Bahama Mama and you'll feel like you're in the tropics! Grenadine, OJ, pineapple juice, rums, lime juice, and ice, make this tropical delight the perfect way to cool off.
Frozen Mojito
A classic mojito is one of the most famous rum drinks in the United States and it is easy to see why with tangy fresh lime juice, fresh mint, white rum, simple syrup, and ice that makes it a refreshing drink for any time of the year. This recipe, however, takes it one step further and makes a minty fresh mojito frozen. This is a great way to elevate an already great drink to another level, especially for these hot summer days!
Frozen Mojito
Cooks in 15 minutesLimy, minty, refreshing frozen Mojitos are great for a party. You can make them ahead and they get even frostier in the freezer!
Daiquiri
A classic daiquiri is a great choice for a hot summer day. Unable to pick just one to showcase, I've included a variety of this classic drink to inspire you beyond the popular strawberry flavor.
Strawberry Daiquiri
Cooks in 10 minutesThis refreshing frozen strawberry daiquiri recipe combines sweet strawberries, tart lime, and smooth rum to create the perfect summer cocktail. Great for parties, BBQs, or just a quiet afternoon at home!
Banana Daiquiri
Cooks in 10 minutesA banana daiquiri is a refreshing summer drink with only 4 ingredients. Whip it up for an afternoon by the pool or an evening on the patio!
Frozen pineapple daiquiri
Cooks in 5 minutesThis frozen pineapple daiquiri is incredibly easy to make and just the kind of refreshing cocktail you need on a warm day.
Frozen Watermelon Daiquiri
Cooks in 125 minutesThis easy frozen cocktail recipe is summer party ready! Non-alcoholic variation in the recipe notes.
Try this Vintage NYC Dessert Made With Rum: Nesselrode Pie!
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Top Mixers for Rum
If none of the rum-based cocktails above appeal to you, this article from Fine Dining Lovers lists 10 of the most popular rum mixers:
- Pineapple juice
- Cola
- Tonic water
- Lemons or limes
- Club soda
- Ginger beer (or ginger ale)
- Flavored seltzer
- Coconut water
- Orange juice
- Grapefruit juice
source: Fine Dining Lovers
Is Rum a Healthier Alcohol?
A light or white rum is generally going to be lower in calories and have less sugar than dark alcohol, according to USA Today. However, it is important to note that all alcohol has calories and contains little nutritional value. As I have said many times before, moderation is key!
source: USA Today
More Summer Drink Recipes Around the World
Frozen Drinks with Rum: 13 Easy Summer Rum Cocktail Recipes
13 Frozen Rum drinks ideas for a hot summer day!
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Ingredients
Piña Colada from Crazy for Crust
Bushwacker from Memeinge
Lava Flow from The Slow Roasted Italian
Frozen Rum Runner from Pass The Sushi
Frozen Blue Hawaiian from Bake It With Love
Frozen Berries and Rum from Iowa Girl Eats
Pearl Diver from Moody Mixologist
Dirty Banana from Sugar And Soul
Frozen Bahama Mama from 365 Days Of Baking And More
Frozen Mojito from Panning The Globe
Daiquiri Strawberry from Little Sunny Kitchen
Daiquiri Banana from Real Life Of Lulu
Daiquiri Pineapple from Caroline's Cooking
Daiquiri Watermelon from Striped Spatula
Directions
- Listen to Episode 175 Food, Feminism, and Fury with my podcast guest, Geraldine DeRuiter and learn about her vintage NYC recipe for Nesselrode Pie while you make these Rum Cocktail recipes!
Notes
- Listen to Episode 175 Food, Feminism, and Fury with my podcast guest, Geraldine DeRuiter and learn about her vintage NYC recipe for Nesselrode Pie while you make these Rum Cocktail recipes!
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