A diverse category of sugarcane spirits including light, dark, aged, and spiced varieties. It’s used in 71 cocktails on Garnish.
The original Donn Beach Zombie with gold Puerto Rican rum, dark Jamaican rum, and 151-proof Demerara rum—the authentic recipe that launched the tiki craze.
A neon cousin of the Long Island—vodka, gin, rum, tequila, and blue curaçao with citrus and lemon‑lime soda.
A pre‑Prohibition rum sour—white rum, lime juice, and a blush of grenadine shaken icy cold.
Tropical vacation glass—light and dark rum, coconut, pineapple and citrus with a hint of coffee liqueur.
Sparkling tropical Italian classic—gold rum, Galliano, pineapple, and lime topped with Prosecco for herbaceous fizz.
A Sidecar spin with split base—cognac and light rum shaken with Cointreau and lemon for a bright, potent classic.
The legendary Mai-Kai Tiki cocktail featuring dark rums, tropical juices, and coffee—a complex, powerful creation representing the pinnacle of Polynesian Pop culture.
Tropical crowd‑pleaser—light rum, blue curaçao, pineapple, and cream of coconut for an electric‑blue vacation in a glass.
A split‑base Sidecar—cognac meets light rum with Cointreau and lemon for a brighter, tropical‑tinged classic.
A decadent, creamy, and deceptively potent frozen cocktail that occupies a unique space between a tropical Piña Colada and a rich dessert-like Mudslide. Born in the U.S. Virgin Islands in 1975, this 'adult milkshake' harmoniously blends coffee, chocolate, and coconut flavors.
A rum caipirinha—light rum muddled with fresh lime and sugar over crushed ice for a breezy, tropical refresher.
A tropical twist on the classic espresso martini, featuring rum instead of vodka for warm, molasses-rich complexity with coffee and vanilla notes.
A sophisticated interpretation of the New Orleans classic using milk washing to create crystal clarity while preserving the rum and passion fruit essence.
A modern classic transformation using milk washing to create crystal clarity while preserving the signature rum, Campari, and pineapple harmony.
A modern classic cocktail that marries the tropical, tiki-style bitterness of the original Jungle Bird with the rich, roasted complexity of coffee.
Barbadian classic—blackstrap rum with falernum and a dash of bitters over ice.
Simple and iconic—light rum, fresh lime, and cola over ice for a crisp, refreshing highball.
A crisp Cuban rum sour that showcases perfect balance—just rum, lime and sugar shaken icy cold.
Trademark Bermudan highball of Gosling's Black Seal rum over fiery ginger beer with a squeeze of lime.
A bolder take on the Bermuda classic—extra dark rum with spicy ginger beer and fresh lime over ice.
The boozy apex—Suffering Bastard with added bourbon and rum, lime, bitters, and ginger beer.
A darker take on the Mojito—aged rum, demerara sweetness, mint, and lime built tall with soda.
Donn Beach's 1937 masterpiece that transformed the rustic Jamaican punch into a complex tiki classic with three distinct rums, falernum, grenadine, and Angostura bitters.
A Cuban aristocrat: lightly aged rum stirred with blanc vermouth, dry orange curaçao, and a hint of real grenadine—silky and elegant.
A potent tiki classic—light rum, gin, and brandy shaken with citrus and orgeat, finished with a float of fino sherry.
A blender classic—white rum, lime, and sugar blended smooth with ice.
El Floridita’s dry daiquiri rendered frosty—white rum, grapefruit, lime, and a touch of maraschino blended with ice.
The New Orleans storm turned slushy—rum, passion fruit, citrus, and grenadine blended with ice.
El Floridita’s dry daiquiri for Hemingway—white rum balanced with grapefruit, lime, and a touch of maraschino.
Winter warmer—dark rum with spiced butter batter and hot water in a preheated mug.
Pat O'Brien's rum-heavy crowd pleaser from New Orleans—equal parts light and dark rum balanced by fresh lemon and lush passion fruit for a dangerously smooth punch.
Malaysia's 1970s tiki gift: blackstrap rum, Campari, pineapple and lime shaken into a bittersweet tropical sipper.
Tropical showstopper—strawberry purée 'lava' over a coconut‑pineapple rum colada base.
A modern reimagining of the classic Piña Colada, prioritizing fresh ingredients, balanced flavors, and lower caloric content without sacrificing the transportive, tropical essence.
A cranberry‑tinted LIIT—vodka, gin, rum, tequila, triple sec, lemon and cranberry over ice.
Equal parts vodka, gin, rum, tequila and triple sec shaken with lemon and cola for a famously boozy "iced" tea.
The complex, grapefruit-driven, and historically significant forerunner to the more famous Trader Vic's Mai Tai, created by the father of tiki culture, Donn Beach.
The quintessential tiki concoction marrying a blend of rums with lime, orange curaçao, and nutty orgeat.
Beachy highball—coconut rum with pineapple and cranberry over ice.
A lush, tropical cocktail that represents a natural and sublime evolution of its famous parent, the Piña Colada, by introducing the rich, honeyed sweetness of mango.
A Cuban‑era rum classic—white rum with pineapple, grenadine, and a touch of maraschino shaken and served up.
Don the Beachcomber classic—light rum blended with pineapple, lime, peach liqueur, mint, and honey for a frosty tiki sipper.
Cuba's iconic highball of rum, lime, mint, and sugar lengthened with bubbly soda for ultimate refreshment.
Three‑rum classic—blend of rums with lime, grapefruit, and honey syrup over a cone of crushed ice.
A modern classic—aged rum, lime, mint, and Angostura bitters shaken and topped with brut Champagne.
Dark rum, pineapple, orange, and cream of coconut shaken over ice and dusted with nutmeg—the British Virgin Islands' signature sipper.
A quintessential New Orleans cocktail born of wartime necessity, this potent and deceptively drinkable concoction evolved from a simple three-ingredient sour to a complex, fruit-forward punch.
Blended white rum, coconut cream, and pineapple juice create a creamy island escape in a glass.
A defiant evolution of the Painkiller born from a trademark lawsuit, featuring a complex blend of three rums, acid-adjusted orange juice, and modern mixology techniques for superior balance and depth.
Dark rum punch with citrus and spice—the Caribbean's signature party drink.
Trinidad classic—demerara rum swizzled with mint, lime, and demerara syrup over crushed ice with Angostura bitters.
A modern adaptation of the legendary Ramos Gin Fizz, substituting gin's botanical structure for rum's diverse sugarcane notes while maintaining the luxurious, cloud-like texture.
A Negroni reimagined with aged rum and a dash of mole bitters—warming, chocolatey spice over a bittersweet backbone.
A deceptively simple and profoundly refreshing cocktail that marks a pivotal moment in the evolution of the Collins family of drinks. It transforms the gin-based Tom Collins into a distinctly Caribbean icon with Cuban-style rum.
The tourist-friendly evolution of Trader Vic's original Mai Tai, featuring the addition of pineapple and orange juices that transformed it into a globally recognized symbol of tropical leisure.
A modern adaptation of the classic New Orleans Vieux Carré, substituting aged rum for cognac to create a warmer, sweeter profile that bridges Caribbean and Crescent City influences.
Trader Vic–era tiki classic—light rum and Cognac shaken with orange, lemon, and orgeat, served tall over crushed ice with a lush mint crown.
The sophisticated, adult evolution of the beloved non-alcoholic classic, elevated with dark rum while maintaining the familiar sweet and effervescent profile.
The foundational mixed drink that built the art of cocktail making, evolved from a 17th-century British sailors' necessity into a sophisticated and endlessly adaptable concoction featuring aged rum and aromatic spices.
A contemporary evolution of the Malaysian Jungle Bird that introduces warming spices like cinnamon, allspice, and clove, creating a complex interplay of bitter, sweet, tropical, and spiced notes perfect for both summer and cooler evenings.
A vibrant, fruit-forward variation of the iconic Piña Colada, blending tropical rum, coconut, and pineapple with fresh strawberries for a creamy, refreshing drink with beautiful pink hue.
The bigger, bolder, bourbon-fueled cousin of the Long Island Iced Tea. With six spirits and a fresh sour mix, it epitomizes the 'everything is bigger in Texas' philosophy while maintaining surprising balance when crafted with quality ingredients.
Donn Beach's WWII tribute—rhum agricole and Demerara rum layered with falernum, allspice dram, citrus, honey, and a dash of bitters, served tall over crushed ice.
Martinique's elemental ritual: rhum agricole blanc lightly sweetened with cane syrup and perfumed by a lime coin—served neat, small, and potent.
A visually striking, vibrant green variation of the Long Island Iced Tea, distinguished by Midori melon liqueur. This potent disco-era cocktail prioritizes bold aesthetics and sweet melon flavor over subtle complexity.
A potent and complex tiki cocktail that simplified and popularized Don the Beachcomber's original secret recipe. Victor Bergeron's more approachable version helped make the Zombie a global staple of Polynesian-themed restaurants.
Trader Vic's definitive version of Planter's Punch - a harmonious blend of bold Jamaican rum, bright citrus, and just enough sweetness to create a refreshingly complex tropical experience.
A vibrant rum punch celebrating the golden age of punch with tropical fruit juices, following the classic 'one of sour, two of sweet, three of strong, four of weak' formula.
A modern, dessert-style blended cocktail featuring banana, rum, and tropical flavors with a creamy, indulgent profile perfect for vacation-minded relaxation.
A classic tropical cocktail celebrated for its vibrant, sunny hue and refreshingly complex flavor profile, blending rum with the distinctive vanilla-anise notes of Galliano L'Autentico.
Don the Beachcomber's infamous blend of rums, citrus, and spice that launched the tiki craze—tropical, potent, and theatrical.