3 winter rum drinks that will warm you up
When you say rum, most people automatically imagine the sea, sand, and hot summer evenings. But rum has a much broader character than it seems at first glance. Thanks to aging in oak barrels, tones of vanilla, caramel, dried fruit, and spices, it can be the perfect companion even during winter.
Its warming properties are most noticeable during the cold months – whether in simple highballs, spicy drinks, or when sipping slowly after a hard day on the slopes. We have selected three rum tips for you that prove that rum also has its place in winter.
Sherry Winter Highball
Dos Maderas + Ginger Ale
orange peel, cinnamon
This drink proves that winter cocktails don't have to be heavy or overly sweet. Dos Maderas, rum with its sherry character, it brings a delicate sweetness, notes of dried fruit, and an elegant depth to the glass, which blends beautifully with the ginger freshness of a quality ginger ale.
Orange peel adds an aromatic citrus accent, while cinnamon enhances the winter atmosphere and gently warms you up. The result is a balanced highball that is perfect for long winter evenings.
Taste profile: elegant, delicately sweet
Tip: serve in a tall glass with plenty of ice
Recipe:
Ingredients:
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40 ml Dos Maderas Rum 5+5
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120 ml Thomas Henry Ginger Ale
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orange peel
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1 cinnamon stick
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ice
Procedure:
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Fill a highball glass with ice to the brim.
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Add Dos Maderas rum.
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Top up with chilled ginger ale.
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Gently stir with a bar spoon.
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Twist the orange peel over the glass to release the essential oils, then add it to the drink.
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Garnish with a cinnamon stick.
Spiced Rum Chalet
Relicario alebo Terra Verde + Ginger Spice
clove, lime
If a winter rum drink had its own "mountain chalet," it would look exactly like this. Spiced Rum Chalet is spicy, distinctive, and warming - perfect after returning from the cold or after a day of skiing.
Relicario or Terra Verde they have a naturally rich flavor profile, which gains even more layers when combined with ginger spice. Cloves add a typical winter spiciness, while lime pleasantly refreshes and balances the drink's fullness.
This cocktail works great even without complicated techniques - all you need is a few quality ingredients and the right proportions.
Flavor profile: spicy, distinctly warming
Tip: add the whole clove directly to the glass for a more intense aroma
Recipe:
Ingredients:
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45 ml Relicario or Terra Verde Rum
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120 ml Ginger Spice
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1 clove
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1 lime moon
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ice
Procedure:
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Put ice in a tall glass or tumbler.
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Add rum of your choice.
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Add ginger spice.
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Mix gently to combine the flavors.
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Put a whole clove in the drink.
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Garnish with lime – gently squeeze it over the glass and place it inside.
After Ski Sipping Rum
Carúpano 18
clean or with a drop of water
Not every winter rum needs to be mixed. Sometimes all you need is a quality glass and a moment of peace. Carúpano 18 is exactly the type of rum that deserves attention and time.
Long aging gives it smoothness, complexity, and a pleasantly warming character. A drop of water can open up its aroma and highlight the subtle tones of wood, vanilla, and dried fruit. The ideal drink for moments when you're in no hurry.
Ideal for: slow sipping by the fireplace, after skiing, or in the evening after work
Tip: serve in a low glass at room temperature
Recipe:
Ingredients:
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40–50 ml Carúpano 18
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a few drops cold water (optional)
Procedure:
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Pour the rum into a low tumbler or nosing glass.
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Serve at room temperature.
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Add a few drops of water to open up the aroma, according to taste.
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Enjoy slowly, without ice.
Winter calls for different flavors, a slower pace, and more relaxation. And rum fits into this season more naturally than you might expect.
Rum isn't just for the sea. It's also for the snow.
