Spirits

Rum

Spirit
43.75% ABV
23 drinks

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✓You enjoy tropical, caramel or molasses-forward cocktails.
✓There are 23 drinks on WhatDrink using this.

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✗You prefer dry, neutral or strongly bitter spirits.

At a Glance

69 kcalCalories

43.75%ABV

0gSugar

0gCarbs

SpiritType

23Recipes

Ingredient nutrition is approximate and varies by brand, recipe and preparation.

What is Rum?

Rum is a sugarcane-based distilled spirit used in Daiquiris, Mojitos, tiki drinks, punches, highballs and stirred cocktails. It can bring light cane-spirit freshness, richer molasses notes, spice, fruit or vanilla depending on the rum style used.

What does Rum taste like?

Sugarcane-based and style-dependent: light rum can be clean and lightly sweet, while aged or dark rums can show molasses, vanilla, caramel, spice, dried fruit or oak. Rum pairs strongly with lime, mint, pineapple, coconut, ginger, bitters and tropical fruit.

Rum profile

Mixability: HighIntensity: BoldBalancedBeginner-friendly: High

Best used for: daiquiris, mojitos, tropical drinks, sours

Appears in 23 recipes
High-strength spirit (43.75% ABV)

Ways to use rum

Cocktails (15)Punches (6)Coffee cocktails (1)

Flavour profile

LightSugarcaneVanilla

Recipes using this

Observed quantities

Observed in single-serve recipes: middle half 29.57–59.36 ml; median 44.68 ml.

In the measured recipes in this dataset — from 16 observed uses.

Scoped nutrition

Calories (per 100 ml): 230
Sugar (per 100 ml): 0 g
Carbs (per 100 ml): 0 g

Ingredient nutrition is approximate and varies by brand, recipe and preparation.

Diet compatibility

Gluten-FreeCompatible
KetoCompatible
Low-CarbCompatible
Low-SugarCompatible
VeganCompatible
VegetarianCompatible

Based on the listed ingredient only — a public recipe facet, not medical, allergy or coeliac advice. Specific brands and preparation can change compatibility.

Trust & methodology

Canonical ingredient/component authority assembled from reviewed identity, recipe, flavour, nutrition, diet and substitution evidence. Observed quantities and co-use patterns are descriptive, not prescriptions or universal recommendations.

Evidence last updated: 2026-07-16T02:53:30.320595+00:00

Drink counts and recipe data are based on published WhatDrink recipes. Figures may vary as new recipes are added.

Rum — common questions

How many cocktails are made with Rum?: There are 23 cocktail recipes featuring Rum in the WhatDrink database.
What are the most popular cocktails made with Rum?: Top-ranked cocktails made with Rum include Espresso Rumtini, Rum Cooler, Rum Toddy. Rankings are based on recipe quality and data completeness.
What is the ABV of Rum?: Rum has an ABV of approximately 43.75%. The exact strength varies by brand and expression.
What do the sensory profile dimensions mean?: Sensory profile dimensions describe key flavour characteristics: Intensity (light to bold), Sweetness (dry to sweet), Mixability (how versatile it is in cocktails) and Beginner-Friendly (acquired taste to easy intro). Each scale helps you compare Rum with similar ingredients at a glance.
How do I use the Rum sensory profile to find drinks I like?: If you enjoy the intensity and flavour profile of Rum, look for other ingredients or cocktails with a similar profile. Compare Intensity, Sweetness and Mixability to find substitutes or discover new cocktails in the same flavour family.