Rum…you can drink it neat, on the rocks, mix it with coke or enjoy it in a cocktail. There's a reason why drinking rum is so popular. Rum is a fantastic and versatile base for a wide range of extremely popular cocktails from Mojito, Daiquiri, and Pina Colada to Dark 'n Stormy and Hurricane.

But we’ve been there, done that and frankly, it’s easy to get bored. Since you, SLY dogs are such creative creatures, you deserve to drink only the best of the best. So, let’s discover the exciting world of mixology that will blow your minds! 

What to mix with spiced rum - for the beginners

What does spiced rum go with and what can I mix it with? These are the questions all beginners ask, so here's a list of simple and but popular choices of mixers you can add to rum, if you're looking for something quick to hit the spot:

• Orange juice
• Cranberry juice
• Pineapple juice
• Apple juice
• Coke
• Tonic water
• Ginger beer

The (not so) classic recipes 

Who said that some rules aren’t meant to be broken? An easy way to start experimenting further is by adding a twist to world-famous cocktails.

For instance, if you take a gentlemen-favourite Old-Fashioned and substitute bourbon with dark rum, you get an incredibly complex and aromatic drink. On a hotter day, try a more refreshing variation with Rum Moscow Mule. The combination of rum, lime juice, and ginger beer is so fantastic, you would be making seconds before even finishing the first serving.

Mix it up with a SLY DOG twist 

Now for the fun bit - introducing our SLY DOG recipes - a specially curated range of spiced rum cocktails created by our fantastic team of dedicated experts at SLY DOG. After all, spiced rum makes for a perfect cocktail component! We have a cocktail here for everyone, so let's take a look...

SLY DOG Frozen Watermelon Daiquiri

The combination of juicy watermelon and our spiced rum is incredible on its own, but if you add a touch of lime juice and blend it all with ice, you would end up with a decadent sorbet for adults. Just add a straw and enjoy the taste of summer, whatever the season!

SLY-Tai - the upgraded Mai-Tai

The king of Tiki cocktails. All it takes is a combination of the SLY DOG Rum, cointreau, lime, and pineapple juice topped with some orgeat syrup. Once shaken and poured over ice, just add a splash of grenadine to the mix and you will have a sunset in your glass. A vibrant and simple fruity drink is the ultimate summer addition that will brighten up any old day.

SLYeye - an Espresso Martini with a twist

A fantastic cocktail recipe for those that need that extra kick of energy. This elegant mixture combines rum, coffee liqueur, double espresso, some guinness syrup, and tonka & chocolate bitters. You can craft this baby from scratch, making your own syrup and bitters in the kitchen. The added bonus - you are left with plenty of hand-made ingredients that can enrich so many other recipes: be it your 5 o’clock cup of coffee (the Irish kind), a pecan pie, or an ice cream topper, you would be delighted with the versatility of these addictive flavours.

Sneaky Screwdriver

In a foul mood? Not a problem, we know what will fix that - a perfect boost of vitamin C and some delicious SLY DOG spiced rum. Add a touch of angostura bitters and garnish with a slice of orange and you’re good as new! 

Notoriously Fashioned

This fancy spiced rum cocktail simply screams class. A mix of rum, orange bitters, salted caramel, and maple, all fitting nicely into a rocks glass with a fancy ice cube. A little tip: squeeze an orange peel over the glass to release essential citrus oils and you’ll instantly elevate the taste of this notoriously fashioned drink.   

STONED SLY-ito

This Cuban Classic is elevated using SLY DOG Stoned Fruit Rum to add a sweet twist with a real bite. A refreshing combination of lime wedges, soda water, fresh mint and peach. Mixed together in a tall glass filled with crushed ice to the brim, you get a delicious Cuban punch with a spiced twist.

The Great Fruit Escape

Not too dissimilar to a mojito, this summer thirst-quenching calls for: SLY DOG Spiced Rum, Grapefruit Juice, Sugar, Soda and Mint. Shake the ingredients hard (excluding the soda!), strain, top and garnish. It really is that simple! Sharp and moreish, this is a go-to.

SLY 'N' Stormy

Such a fantastic long drink and, oh, so easy to make! It’s exactly what it sounds like, a rum and ginger beer cocktail, but words cannot express how delicious this combination of spices are that hit just the right notes!

SLY DOG’s Autumnal Sun

If you’re well-equipped and possess a cocktail shaker, then you must try out this recipe. It calls for rum, orgeat, and lime juice. Well-shaken and strained over ice into a highball glass, the drink is topped with premium ginger ale to complete this irresistible fiery potion.

Add a bit of spice to your life today with SLY DOG

Drinking spiced rums doesn't have to be the same old thing over and over again. Hopefully our specially curated cocktails will leave you feeling inspired. Start creating today and don’t be afraid to come up with your own ridiculouSLY creative combinations at home!