When it comes to cocktails, it’s easy to get lost trying to find the most elaborate, high-end drink you can imagine. Before you know it, your whole kitchen’s upside down, somehow there’s rum on every surface and you’re left with something that’s barely drinkable.
At V Rum, we believe that sometimes it’s best to keep things simple, using quality ingredients and doing it well. So, to help you do more with less, and hopefully save your kitchen from a dousing, we’ve put together our top six 3-ingredient rum cocktail recipes for you to try.
WHY 3-INGREDIENT COCKTAILS ARE PERFECT FOR ANY OCCASION
There are plenty of reasons to keep it simple with these easy cocktail recipes:
- Quick to mix – no mess, no fuss, no half a pineapple stuck to your ceiling
- Budget friendly – delicious cocktails shouldn’t require you to clear half the spirits aisle at your local supermarket to make one drink, just three ingredients make these rum drink recipes light on effort and your wallet
- Perfect for any occasion – with no elaborate prep or clean-up, these simple rum drinks are ideal whether you’re relaxing solo or entertaining the masses
- Perfect for cocktail newbies – whether you’re an experienced mixologist or a complete novice, these recipes are simple, delicious and satisfying to make
6 DELICIOUS 3-INGREDIENT RUM COCKTAILS TO TRY
1. CLASSIC RUM AND COKE
Ingredients (serves 1):
- V White Rum or V Spiced Rum
- Quality cola
- Lime wedge
Method:
- Add ice to your choice of glass
- Pour your chosen rum over the ice
- Top with cola
- Squeeze the lime wedge over the top and add whole to garnish
2. DARK ‘N’ STORMY
Ingredients (serves 1):
- Dark rum or V Spiced Rum
- Quality ginger beer
- Lime wedge
Method:
- Fill a glass with ice
- Add ginger beer, leaving space for rum
- Float rum over the top
- Squeeze the lime wedge to add juice
- Garnish with lime wheel (optional)
3. QUICK RUM PUNCH
Ingredients (serves 1):
- V White Rum
- Orange juice
- Grenadine
Method:
- Add rum, orange juice, ice and a dash of grenadine to a jug
- Mix
- Pour into a glass
- Garnish with fruit slices (optional)
4. COCONUT RUM COOLER
Ingredients (serves 1):
- V White Rum or coconut rum
- Pineapple juice
- Soda water
Method:
- Moisten the rim of a glass and dip into shredded coconut (optional)
- Add ice, a measure of rum and pineapple juice to a shaker and shake
- Pour into your glass
- Top with soda water
5. CLASSIC DAIQUIRI
Ingredients (serves 1):
- V White Rum
- Fresh lime juice
- Simple syrup (can be made at home using sugar and water)
Method:
- Add a measure of rum, a measure of lime juice and a dash of syrup to a shaker with ice
- Shake
- Strain into a cocktail glass
6. HOT BUTTERED RUM
Ingredients (serves 2):
- V Spiced Rum or dark rum
- 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter
- Seasoning mix (1 tablespoon of soft brown sugar, 1 tablespoon of ground cinnamon, ½ tablespoon of ground nutmeg)
Method:
- Add the seasoning mix to a bowl
- Melt the butter
- Gradually add the rum and melted butter to the bowl
- Pour into two mugs or heatproof glasses
- Garnish each with a cinnamon stick (optional)
TIPS FOR MAKING PERFECT 3-INGREDIENT RUM COCKTAILS
These easy rum cocktails are hard to get wrong, but there are a few tricks you can use to get the very best out of them:
- Use fresh juice and quality mixers to help enhance your rum
- Chill glasses in advance to keep drinks cool and fresh for longer
- Don’t skimp on the ice – it’s part of the drink
- Choose a top-quality rum like V Rum for unforgettable taste with every sip
MAKE DELICIOUSLY SIMPLE RUM DRINKS WITH V RUM
Good drinks start with quality spirits. At V Rum, we offer a range of delicious, British-made rums ideal for mastering the perfect cocktails. Browse our online store and make sure to join Team V to start earning V Points!
Need more inspiration? Check out our favourite heatwave-busting summer rum cocktails.
For any questions or more information, just speak to our friendly team by calling 023 8201 6200, emailing getintouch@vrum.co.uk or filling out our contact form.