While I generally don’t condone the use of store-bought premixes, I do want to see that any drinks made are of the best quality possible with what’s available. Not being familiar with your mix, I’m going to assume it’s a Bacardi product, meaning it will probably assume a white rum. If you’re willing to spend the cash, I’d say you should get yourself a bottle of Oronoco. Some might (ok, definitely will) call it a sin to mix that with a premix, but it’s an incredible white. If you’re looking for something a little less expensive but still better than Bacardi Silver, go with Matusalem Platino or Appleton White. Both are excellent mixing white rums.

Thanks for reading!

I have a margarita machine.I have some rum runner mix all I need is what rum to use.The mix is a concentrate add water and rum

Aw, I would’ve come to your rum party!

Well, I can understand being worried about mixing it with anything. The Oronoco is a fantastic rum that can easily be enjoyed neat or with only an ice cube.

I don’t have any recipes that call for Oronoco specifically, but I have used it as the white component in a variety of recipes – from mai tais to mojitos.

It makes a fantastic daiquiri as well (although I mean a real daiquiri, not something drowning in fruit juice).

If I had to choose, I’d probably suggest the mojito. Being made with Brazilian rum, you’d almost want to call it a Caipirinha, but since those are actually made with cachaca instead of rum, it can only technically be a mojito.

Dood’s Mojito
2 oz rum
1 oz simple syrup
Mint leaves
1 lime wedge
Ice
Soda

Mix the syrup and the rum into a shaker. Add the mint leaves and muddle well (you want to force the menthol into the drink). Add your ice and shake well. Pour into a tumbler and top with soda.

Word of warning: My approach will leave bits of mint leaves in the drink.

Hope this helps!!

I just purchased my best customer a bottle of Oronoco Rum. Any suggestions on cocktails for this type of Rum? He is worried about mixing anything with it.

Thanks!

I guess I will have to try those recipes. Blackberry brandy however will be difficult to find.

Added a link to Explore The Pour in the links section. Can’t believe I was missing that!

Great post Dood. Good to see another rum blog; I love blogs that focus on specific topics because they provide so much in-depth information. I love the story of McCoy and tell it to people at my bar all the time. Keep up the good work.