Welcome to our Exmoor Rum cocktail blog for cocktails using Rum as the lead!

Whether it’s a spiced rum cocktail, white rum cocktail or our own Exmoor Valley of the Rocks look no further than our list of the top 5 rum cocktails by Exmoor Distillery. There is no better advice than from the makers of the rum themselves John and Nicola Smith. Check out of list below and comment on your favourite! Can you guess which one is John’s favourite?

  1. Classic Mojito – Top of the list for summer sipping! Probably the best white rum cocktail ever created, and you can make it even better with our Blackmoor Silver Rum!
  • 50ml Blackmoor Silver Rum
  • 25ml of fresh lime juice
  • 12 Fresh Mint Leaves
  • 15ml Simple Syrup
  • 25ml Soda

Method – Squeeze the lime into the glass, add syrup and mint to the glass and press them together. Add your crushed ice as desired. Pour Blackmoor Silver Rum and stir, Finish with the soda pour and garnish!

  1. Daiquiri Shaken – Second is a traditional shaken Daiquiri. Another white rum cocktail on our list of top 5 rum cocktails.
  • 50ml Blackmoor Silver Rum
  • 25ml Lime Juice
  • 2 Tablespoons of Fine Sugar

Method – Add lime to the sugar and stir.  Pour the Blackmoor Silver Rum and fill the shaker with Ice as desired. Shake! Strain into desired Dartington crystal glass.

Or a Strawberry Daiquiri alternative. Here’s the recipe for the best Strawberry Daiquiri

  • 50ml Blackmoor Silver Rum
  • 25ml Fresh Lime Juice
  • 25ml Simple Syrup
  • 6 Strawberries
  • 1 Cup of Crushed Ice
  • 1 Strawberry to garnish

Method – As above just crush the lime with strawberries!

  1. Spiced Rum Punch – This will spice up all gatherings with this fruity but punchy spiced rum cocktail!

Method – Mix all liquids in a large container, refrigerate until chilled, Add Ice to a Dartington crystal glass and garnish!

  1. Frozen Pina Colada – Tropical flavour, creamy an absolute must for the hot summer days. A rum cocktail for the summer!

Method – Blend all ingredients and garnish and serve!

  1. Exmoor Valley of the Rocks. Created with our award winning handmade British rum. This rare and incredible drink will leave an impression of Exmoor that will stay with you for life! Exmoor Valley of the Rocks.
  • 50ml Exmoor Rum
  • 2 Large Ice Cubes
  • Add water to achieve desired ABV.

Method – Add Ice, Pour Rum and use water to set your ABV as desired.

That sums up our list of best rum cocktails from Exmoor Distillery. Enjoy your summer with some of the best rum cocktails and let us know how you get on by sending us a photo if you use any of our rums. Remember it’s even better if it’s made with our Exmoor Rum! And if your curious John’s favourite is Exmoor Valley of the Rocks.