What is the best rum cocktail?

[gilad]

With the global rise of the Mojito over the last few years increasing the saleability of rum to the masses, I was curious to hear feedback on the best cocktails from those that have always loved rum?

[Joe Riley]

I like the list except for the fact that it is very limited.

My favorite rum cocktail that an experienced tiki bartender would have no trouble making would be either a Ti Punch or a Dark and Stormy.

My absolute favorite rum cocktail is the one that I co-invented - the Navy Cross

Of the ones you listed in your poll, I'd probably choose the Daiquiri, but I prefer the Papa Doble version, if that counts.

[gilad]

I agree the list is limited but I deliberately so.

The cocktails on the list are all very common place in any bar you go to with a claim to making cocktails.

My favourite has to be the Daiquiri from the list for its simplicity and story if nothing else.

However, I too think that a couple of my own are very good. Of course.

How do you make your cocktail?

[RonJames]

couldn't resist, cube libre for me. Its the one that started it long ago for me, and to this day when I get together with my brother in-laws in puerto rico, there is nothing better than a cube libre, shooting the breeze, and letting time go by.

Daiquiri's and mojitos are good too, if you're in the mood they can't be beat.

[Rum Balls]

I love 'em all, but I voted for the Mai Tai because it's one you can try so many combinations of rums in!

[UnkleNeeko]

I will agree with RonJames, Cuba Libre takes me there too...whether it is just a one drink night or an all day endeavor. However, rum punch was seriously considered.

[Mistahunter]

Put me on the Cuba Libre list as well...

Daiquiri was my runner up...

[Berbician]

It's surprisingly easy to "screw-up" a cocktail as straightforward as a rum punch.

I once asked for a rum punch in a bar in Georgetown (Guyana) and was brought two glasses - one with a shot of rum, and the other with some cherry juice. When the waiter saw the puzzled expression on my face, he promptly poured the rum into the cherry juice. I had to laugh . Needless to say, I never went there again.

[gatomalo]

What's the best cocktail? Hmm, that depends who's making them!

Unless I'm in a swanky bar which looks like it knows what it's doing (both of which are rare occurrences), I only drink cocktails at home. In my house I can control all the necessary factors and I don't feel so cheated if I screw up. I hate paying through the nose for a badly-made cocktail.

In the UK, when I go out, I go to good pubs and I drink ale. I would never order a rum cocktail in a pub. We have so much great beer in our pubs, and so little good rum, that there seems no point.

To answer the question, my favourite cocktail would probably be a mai tai (if made well). However my usual preferred cocktail at home is a simple Appletons V/X and ginger beer with a splash of fresh lime juice and triple sec.

[martybmccabe]

Originally Posted by Joe Riley

My absolute favorite rum cocktail is the one that I co-invented - the Navy Cross

Umm...sounds interesting...recipe?