Best Rums for Pina Coladas

There are few cocktails more synonymous with kicking back and relaxing in the sun than the piña colada. (Heck, it even has an unofficial anthem.) The drink combines rum, tropical pineapple juice and cream of coconut, all blended into a frozen concoction perfect for sipping poolside, beachside or wherever chill vibes reign supreme. But without the right rum, you might find your piña colada a tad lackluster—which we think is a crime.

To ensure you never find yourself with a sub-par frozen drink, we pulled together the best rums for piña coladas.

The Best Rums for Piña Coladas

FAQs

What Is Rum Made From?

Short answer: Sugarcane.

“Rum is made when fresh-pressed sugarcane juice, cane sugar or cane sugar byproducts (most commonly molasses) are fermented and distilled,” Kara Newman previously wrote for Wine Enthusiast.

Is Rum Gluten Free?

Yes, more likely than not rum is going to be gluten free. However, if it is flavored after distillation, those additives can sometimes contain gluten. To be extra sure, check the producer’s website.

What Are Other Rum Cocktails?

Rum is an expansive category of spirits produced all over the world. It’s often used in the popular Piña Colada or variations like the Puerto Rican Piña Colada. But it’s incredibly versatile, lending it to a whole host of cocktails. For starters, we can’t overlook the classic Hemmingway Daquiri.

If you are trying to keep with the tropical feeling of piña coladas, reach for a Rum Runner. This cocktail combines dark rum with a whole host of other spirits and fresh fruit juices. There’s also the Hurricane, which was created back in 1933. It calls for both light and dark rum along with passion fruit, orange and pineapple juices—in other words, it’s the perfect cocktail for a hot summer day.

There’s also this playful take on the Daiquiri. It adds Rhum Agricole Blanc along with a few extra ingredients. The best part? It’s a batch cocktail so it’s party ready.

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Published on May 17, 2023