{"id":105681,"date":"2024-09-10T13:53:00","date_gmt":"2024-09-10T11:53:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dreamyachtcharter.com\/blog\/five-best-rum-cocktails-for-a-taste-of-the-caribbean\/"},"modified":"2024-10-31T10:46:09","modified_gmt":"2024-10-31T09:46:09","slug":"five-best-rum-cocktails-for-a-taste-of-the-caribbean","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dreamyachtcharter.com\/gb\/blog\/five-best-rum-cocktails-for-a-taste-of-the-caribbean\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Best Rum Cocktails for a Taste of the Caribbean"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Best Rum Cocktails for a Taste of the Caribbean<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

White sand beaches, salty ocean breezes and a rum cocktail \u2013 the three are virtually inseparable!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The distilled alcoholic beverage we call rum is so deeply associated with the Caribbean \u2013 and the sea \u2013 for good reason. The first production of distilled rum took place on sugarcane plantations of the Caribbean in the 17th century. Remarkably, sugar farmers of the time had no use for the molasses left behind as a byproduct of sugar production, and planters often dumped the unwanted sticky-sweetness into the sea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Luckily for the planters \u2013 and the rest of us \u2013 someone eventually connected sugarcane molasses with the distillation process, resulting in the Caribbean rums that we have come to know, and perhaps even love!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The drink\u2019s acclaim was advanced by the transport means of the day \u2013 the ship-going, spirit-loving crews that famously included the British Royal Navy and, you guessed it, the pirates of the Caribbean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rum still plays a big role in the culture of most islands of the West Indies, with some of them staking a claim to particular rum concoctions that they call their own. And today we can hardly imagine an island holiday without partaking in some form of the delicious spirit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read on to discover some of the best Caribbean rum cocktails that just might help inspire your next tropical sailing holiday<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A top local Antiguan rum cocktail – the Antiguan Smile<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Antigua<\/a> is a long-known sailor\u2019s paradise, with countless dreamy beaches and coves for exploring, as well as plenty of Caribbean cocktail bars for tasting the local rum. One Antigua claim-to-fame is the refreshing Antigua Black Pineapple \u2013 touted as the world\u2019s sweetest! So its not surprising that the islanders have called upon this special fruit to star in the local drink known as the Antiguan Smile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But perhaps the most important ingredient is the Cavalier rum, produced on-island by the Antigua Distillery Limited since 1947. This clear rum is aged a minimum of two years to create a mellow flavour perfectly matched to the creme de banana and pineapple juice in this aptly-named tropical delight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A local rum cocktail of St. Martin – Guavaberry Kir<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A refreshing Guavaberry Kir is the perfect addition to a sunny, sandy St. Martin<\/a> holiday. Locally made Guavaberry liqueur is the main ingredient \u2013 made from aged rum, cane sugar and wild island-grown guavaberries. Just add champagne to the sweet liqueur for a refreshing and extravagant taste that blends the island\u2019s Euro and Caribbean roots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Visit the St. Martin Guavaberry shop in Philipsburg to take home your own bottle of this unique liqueur.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The most popular drink in Martinique <\/strong>Caribbean cocktail bars<\/strong> – Ti\u2019 Punch<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ti\u2019 Punch (pronounced \u201ctee paunch\u201d) is the national drink of the French island of Martinique and means \u201csmall punch\u201d in Creole. This simple drink has only three ingredients, allowing the taste of the rum to shine. While nearly every Caribbean island produces rum, Martinique rum is said to be some of the very best. So sip it straight up \u2013 or in a delightful, uncomplicated cocktail like the Ti\u2019 Punch. Just combine Rhum Agricole (Martinique\u2019s French rum made from pressed sugarcane rather than molasses) and Sirop de Canne (raw sugar), and garnish with a lime!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Head to the French Caribbean islands of Martinique<\/a> or Guadeloupe<\/a> to try the most authentic versions of this unique tasty cocktail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Jost Van Dyke, British Virgin Islands: Visitors travel from near and far to sip the world famous “Painkiller” cocktail as they relax on the beach in front of Soggy Dollar Bar on Jost Van Dyke, British Virgin Islands.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean cocktails of the British Virgin Islands – The Painkiller<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Painkiller, traditionally made using Pusser\u2019s Rum, found its beginning at the Soggy Dollar Bar on the island of Jost Van Dyke in the British Virgin Islands<\/a>. The bar was owned by an English woman named Daphne Henderson, and boaters came from all around to try her tasty, tropical Painkiller concoction. The Pusser\u2019s Rum founder, Charles Tobias, often visited the tiny bar \u2013 trying to duplicate the recipe in his own kitchen. His version, the Pusser\u2019s Painkiller is the recipe that is now widely shared and loved throughout the Caribbean and beyond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tobias\u2019 recipe is a simple \u201c4-1-1\u201d ratio \u2013 four parts pineapple, one part cream of coconut and one part orange juice, with the amount of rum left to your own judgment!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Miss Emily\u2019s famous rum cocktail of the Abaco Islands \u2013 Goombay Smash<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Miss Emily\u2019s Blue Bee Bar in the Abaco Islands of the Bahamas<\/a> has become famous for the Goombay Smash cocktail that promises to transport you instantly to \u201cisland time\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Created by Emily Cooper (aka Miss Emily) at the small Blue Bee Bar establishment in the village of New Plymouth on Green Turtle Cay, the rum-based Goombay Smash is now known, and copied, the world over. You\u2019re unlikely to experience a true Goombay Smash anywhere else, as Miss Emily keeps her recipe a closely guarded secret \u2013 although some say it contains coconut rum, dirty rum, apricot brandy, and pineapple juice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Set sail on your own rum-inspired Caribbean sailing charter<\/a> to discover these Caribbean cocktails and more! Private yacht charters are available in each of these stunning island destinations \u2013 perfect for enjoying time with family and friends. If you\u2019re new to sailing, or simply want to relax and leave everything to us, we have holiday options for you! Hire a qualified skipper to chart your course, or opt for a cabin cruise adventure with curated itinerary and all meals included.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Get in touch with our expert charter planners now<\/a>, and embark on your own rum-inspired sailing holiday.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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