Rum Cocktails to Match Any Season

Tweaking the temperature of these classic drinks renders them perfect year-round

Rum Cocktails to Match Any Season
With a little temperature adjustment, classic rum cocktails—like the Hot Toddy—make for happy sipping any time of year. (Larisa Niedle)
From the Dec 15, 2022, issue

Most rum cocktails are served icy cold, whether on the rocks, straight up or frozen. The daiquiri, piña colada and dark ’n’ stormy all evoke tropical vacations and hot days when we seek a sweet cooler. But long before the days of ice machines and jet-setting to the Caribbean, rum was the spirit of colonial America, a savory, all-weather drink enjoyed warm or hot. Get our recipes for hot and cold versions of the Hot Toddy, Hot Buttered Rum and Jamaican Coffee, plus rum recommendations! 

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