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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.

two mixed berry rum slushies garnished with tiny wild raspberries and styled with strawberry leaves

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!
Each recipe is formatted as the title of the recipe, followed by a "|" symbol and then the blog or person who it is from.

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 | Crazy for Crust

This Pina Colada recipe has just three ingredients and is the easiest way to make a tropical drink at home - with rum or as a mocktail!

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.

Bushwacker Recipe | Memeinge

A 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 | The Slow Roasted Italian

A Lava 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.

Rum Runner | Pass The Sushi

This easy frozen Rum Runner is a mix of rum, fruity liquors, and juice blended with crushed ice for a perfect cocktail recipe

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 | Bake It With Love

I love frozen blue Hawaiian cocktails for their wonderful tropical flavors - they're the perfect combo of light rum, blue curacao, coconut, and pineapple!

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.

Strawberry-Basil Ginger Cocktail | Iowa Girl Eats

Strawberry-Basil Ginger Cocktail is a refreshing and easy vodka cocktail recipe featuring the fresh summer flavors of strawberry and basil!

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 Tiki Cocktail | Moody Mixologist

The Pearl Diver is a tiki cocktail made with rum, lime, oranges, and a sweet, spiced “secret” ingredient. Like so many classic tiki drinks, this recipe was almost lost to history. Fortunately, tiki historian...

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 Frozen Cocktail | Sugar And Soul

This 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 | 365 Days Of Baking And More

One 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 | Panning The Globe

This frozen mojito is frosty and refreshing. Make it ahead - it will get extra frosty in the freezer. Scoop into glasses and enjoy the best summer cocktail!

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.

Frozen Strawberry Daiquiri | Little Sunny Kitchen

Create the ultimate strawberry daiquiri at home! This easy, sweet, tangy cocktail recipe is perfect for cooling off on hot summer days.

Easy Banana Daiquiri | Real Life of Lulu

A 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 | Caroline's Cooking

This frozen pineapple daiquiri is incredibly easy to make and just the kind of refreshing cocktail you need on a warm day. Taste a sip of paradise!

Frozen Watermelon Daiquiri | Striped Spatula

Cool off with a frozen watermelon daiquiri! This easy summer cocktail is perfect for entertaining. Non-alcoholic variation included!

Nesselrode Pie Recipe (Vintage New York Dessert)

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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

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