Bacardi Cocktail

• Despite the name, this cocktail is effective with any rum, light or dark. A Bacardi cocktail is made by mixing 4 parts rum with 1 part grenadine. After it is shaken it is poured into a tall glass over ice and sour mix is added to taste. A cherry and an orange wedge are used to garnish.

Rum Runner

• The rum runner is a tropical rum-based cocktail consisting of 1 part dark rum, 1 part light rum, 1 part banana liqueur, 1 part blackberry brandy and a dash of grenadine, sour mix and orange juice to top. This cocktail is traditionally served in a highball glass over ice.

Rum Daisy Cocktail

• This is a refreshing cocktail that can be enjoyed frozen or over ice. To make a rum daisy, add 5 parts light rum, 2 parts lemon juice and 1 part grenadine to a cocktail shaker. Shake thoroughly and serve over crushed ice. Garnish with a lemon twist.

El Presidente Cocktail

• According to Fabulous Cocktail Recipes, this cocktail was named after Gerardo Machado, Cuba's fifth president. Cuba is well-known for its rum production.

  An el presidente is made with 3 parts rum, 1 part dry vermouth, 1 part curacao and a splash of grenadine. It is served in a chilled martini glass with a lemon twist to garnish.

Hurricane Cocktail

• The hurricane originated in New Orleans and is a favorite among tourists. This is a complex cocktail, made with 3 parts light rum, 3 parts dark rum, 2 parts lime juice, 2 parts orange juice, 1 tablespoon of passionfruit syrup, 1 tablespoon of superfine sugar and 1 teaspoon of grenadine. All of the ingredients are shaken up with ice and served in a highball glass and garnished with a wedge of orange and a cherry.