Best Value Rum (Under $50) + Cocktail Recipes
Hunting for the best value rum? Maybe you’re hosting a party soon. Or perhaps you just want to scoop up a bottle for sipping. Either way, you want to walk away from the experience with a happy wallet. We get it. Today, we’ll present you with four inexpensive picks that are great for drinking neat or mixing in a cocktail!
And check out our recipes for some signature rum cocktail classics -- some with a new twist you’ve possibly never tried before.
Best Value Rum - Around $50
Zacapa 23 - $39.99 - $44.99
Zacapa 23 - $39.99 - $44.99
This is a great one to serve neat. Truly, you’ll start craving it. But you might also try it in a Dark and Stormy. Check out this recipe!
| DARK AND STORMY RECIPE
- 1.5 oz. Zacapa 23 Rum Mix. Add a little lime zest. Serve over ice, garnished with a lime wedge. |
Bumbu Original - $34.99 - $39.99
Bumbu Original - $34.99 - $39.99
It’s super aromatic and smooth. Bumbu’s craft cocktail, the Banana Daiquiri, is a knock-out. Hello, tropical island vibes! Get the recipe from them right here, or read the details below.
| BUMBU BANANA DAIQUIRI RECIPE
- 2 oz. Bumbu Rum Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice, and shake for 20 seconds. Strain into glass. Garnish with banana chips or a lime wedge. |
Best Value Rum - Around $25
Appleton Estate White - $19.99 - $24.99
Appleton Estate White - $19.99 - $24.99
This is medium-bodied. It’s packing more flavors than your typical white rum. We love it in a piña colada. Those make for excellent batch cocktails for parties. But this is a decent summer sipper, too.
| PIÑA COLADA RECIPE
- 2 oz. Appleton Estate White Rum Blend all the ingredients. Add a scoop of ice, and blend until it’s smooth. Garnish with citrus wedges/twists and fresh mint. |
Blue Chair Bay White - $19.99 - $24.99
Blue Chair Bay White - $19.99 - $24.99
It’s a good rum to have on hand. Sweet and smooth if you want to sip neat. But it’s ideal for cocktails, too. We like this idea from @bluechairbayrum. It’s a stunning, pink, refreshing cocktail.
| WATERMELON CUCUMBER MOJITO RECIPE
- 1.5 oz. Blue Chair Bay White Rum Muddle watermelon, cucumber, lime, and mint. Combine the rest in a shaker. Shake with ice for 15-20 seconds. Then strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a watermelon wedge and a fresh sprig of mint. |
Delicious Best Value Rum
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