The best summer drinks with rum

Summer, one of the most appreciated and loved seasons, is present in many places around the world. For this reason, we pulled together for you a varied but exquisite selection of Diplomático rum-based cocktails that will make your summer days and nights shine even brighter. Here it goes:

 

1. Signature summer cocktails: our brand ambassadors @Miguel Escandell, @Javier Vicuña and @Jon Lister have created 3 unique summer cocktails, easy to prepare and to enjoy at home anywhere.

 

• Diplogato with Reserva Exclusiva:

  A delicate cocktail that combines perfectly the softness of Reserva Exclusiva, the sweetness of Sherry and the bitterness of coffee, to which a delicious scoop of ice cream is added as the final touch.

 

35 ml Diplomático Reserva Exclusiva

15 ml Sherry PX

1 pinch of salt

2 drops of chocolate bitters

35 ml American coffee

1 scoop ice cream (flavor to taste)

 

 

• Mantuano Afternoon Punch:

  The most refreshing and delicious punch for your summer nights based on Diplomático Mantuano.

 

600 ml Diplomático Mantuano

500 ml chilled green tea

15 orange peels

1g strips of saffron

Garnish with Maraschino cherries

 

 

 

 

• Planas Coconut Coffee:

  Can you imagine the warm flavor of coconut combined with the tropical aromas of Diplomático Planas? This summer cocktail, based on our aged white rum, will delight any summer after lunch.

 

35 ml Diplomático Planas

65 ml cold coffee

10 ml coconut cream / Coconut cordial

25 ml tonic soda

Garnish with shredded coconut

 

 

 

 

2. Classic summer cocktails: we gave the most refreshing traditional cocktail recipes a twist with the Diplomático touch to turn your summer moments into an even more pleasant experience.

 

• Piña Colada:

  If you love sweet and tropical cocktails, our Planas Piña Colada will be your favorite.

 

 

45 ml Diplomático Planas

60 ml Pineapple juice

45 ml Coconut milk

A few drops of lime juice (to taste)

 

 

 

 

 

• Old Cuban:

  The classic cocktail that combines, like no other, a velvety flavor thanks to Reserva Exclusiva but with a sparkling touch.

 

50 ml Diplomático Reserva Exclusiva

25 ml lemon juice

20 ml sugar syrup

5 mint leaves

2 drops of Angostura bitters

Top up with champagne, cava or Prosecco

 

 

 

• Summer Tiki:

  A classic presentation, in a Tiki glass, containing a unique combination of Mantuano spicy notes mixed with the fruity flavors of summer.

 

 

 

40 ml Diplomático Mantuano

100 ml pineapple juice

20 ml lime juice

20 ml multi-fruit syrup

Half banana