Classic rum drink recipes to make for National Cocktail Day Chef Michael Symon has a new partnership with Diplomático Rum.

These recipes feature Diplomático Mantuano, a blend of Venezuelan rums that’s perfect for elevated rum cocktails.

Rum is a great spirit for mixing. But while a delicate white rum is the spirit of choice for a summer drink like a Daiquiri, this hot cider cocktail calls for something more robust.

The finish is long and sweet, with lingering vanilla and tropical fruit notes. This overproof rum is ideal for elevating run-based cocktails. Diplomatico, Mantuano Dark Sipping Rum, 40% ABV, 750 ml.

We review the best rums, from Diplomatico to Bumbu and The Real McCoy. Here, the best bottles of rum for cocktails or to sip on their own.

Making a classic negroni cocktail may sound simple, but there’s many tips and tricks on how to perfect the tasty recipe.

A simple banana infusion lends this extra-tropical rum old-fashioned cocktail a soft, subtle fruitiness. Short on time? Grab a bottle of banana liqueur.

Rum, which has a rich history in the Caribbean and beyond, is deserving of celebration in its own right, not just as an ingredient in Tiki drinks like Daiquiris and Pina Coladas.

We asked a few well-known bartenders for their recommendations for the best rums to mix into a traditional mojito.