What kind of alcoholic drinks can you make with rum?

Rum is a versatile spirit that can be used to make a wide variety of alcoholic drinks. Here's a breakdown of some popular categories:

Classic Cocktails:

* Daiquiri: Rum, lime juice, sugar

* Mojito: Rum, mint leaves, lime juice, sugar, soda water

* Pina Colada: Rum, pineapple juice, coconut cream

* Cuba Libre: Rum, Coca-Cola, lime juice

* Rum Old Fashioned: Rum, bitters, sugar, water

* Rum & Coke: Rum, Coca-Cola

* Planters Punch: Rum, pineapple juice, orange juice, lime juice, grenadine

* Mai Tai: Rum, orange curaçao, orgeat syrup, lime juice, dark rum

Other Cocktails:

* Hurricane: Rum, passion fruit juice, orange juice, lime juice

* Piña Colada: Rum, pineapple juice, coconut cream

* Zombie: Rum, lime juice, pineapple juice, grenadine, apricot brandy, etc.

* Painkiller: Rum, cream of coconut, pineapple juice, orange juice

* Dark & Stormy: Rum, ginger beer, lime juice

* Rum Swizzle: Rum, lime juice, simple syrup, bitters

Other Drinks:

* Rum punch: A mix of rum, fruit juices, and sometimes spices

* Rum and tonic: Rum, tonic water, lime juice

* Rum on the rocks: Rum served over ice

* Rum with soda water: Rum mixed with soda water

* Rum-based liqueurs: Many liqueurs are flavored with rum, such as Tia Maria, Kahlúa, Malibu, and Bacardi 151.

Beyond Cocktails:

* Rum can be used to flavor desserts, such as cakes, cookies, and pies.

* It can also be added to sauces, such as barbecue sauce, to give them a unique flavor.

The type of rum used can greatly affect the flavor of the drink. Light rums are typically used in cocktails, while dark rums are often used in more complex drinks or as a sipping rum.

When choosing a rum for your drink, it's important to consider your personal preferences and the flavor profile you are looking for.

If you're looking for inspiration, there are many online resources and cocktail books that feature rum recipes.