Rum

Keep it simple and light with this large-format play on the Daiquiri, where the dial is turned all the way up with the addition of black tea and dried citrus.

Hibiscus punch with ground ginger, roasted pineapple, and fresh lime. Rum optional.

In our cold-weather version of the mojito we sub out white rum for rich, brooding blackstrap and mint for muddled rosemary.

This riff on the Negroni cocktail is made with rum and a rich blend of oloroso and Pedro Ximénez sherries. 

This traditional Trinidadian cocktail sings with the island’s most beloved ingredients and flavors. White rum meets citrus, spice, and creamy dairy—don’t skip the nutmeg on top.

There's nothing better than puffy yeasted buns saturated in rum syrup, especially when it's inspired by the citrusy Mai Tai cocktail.

Bath duck in a spiced (nutmeg, allspice) and spicy (habanero) marinade, stick it in the oven, ignore it for five hours, then serve it with fixings for build-it-yourself tacos.

This recipe looks more daunting than it actually is. You basically make a bread dough with a bit of butter and egg in it, knead it for a while, the leave it alone to do its thing.

This eats like a cross between a pecan pie, sticky toffee pudding, and a butterscotch sundae.

There are only a few ingredients in this party-friendly pomegranate-rum punch.

This riff on a classic tiki cocktail uses a rich simple syrup to add sweetness without watering things down.

Simplifying the traditional dessert baba au rhum (sweet, yeasted cakes soaked in rum) with store-bought brioche makes it no less an impressive way to end an evening.

Butter adds velvety texture and comforting flavor to this special-occasion cocktail, a combination of our two favorite winter warmers.

Hard ciders can range from bone-dry to rather sweet, so take a sip and adjust the simple syrup if needed.

Combining favorite fall fruits and spices with sparkling cider, rum, and wine gives sangria a refreshing new spin.

Pineapple cups make a fun presentation for this frosty summer cocktail, but if you're short on time, just use regular cocktail glasses instead.