Rum, a pirate's favorite drink. It just might be your favorite too, does that make you a pirate? Most likely not, but that's okay. We have researched and collected all our favorite rum drinks around The Venetian. From shaken, stirred, and on the rocks, we have a drink for every type of rum drinker. See our favorites on this perfectly curated list. Cheers.
01 Electra Cocktail Club
At Electra, you will find drinks of all kinds that are bold and modern. Rum is one of the primary focuses at Electra. With that in mind, you will want to order up the Disgruntled Mai Tai. Prepared on the rocks, are two rums, aperol, lime, curaçao, orgeat, and underberg. If you are a Mai Tai lover, then you will enjoy this "disgruntled" version of the classic. Whether you are looking for a cocktail or rum neat, Electra has exactly what every rum drinker needs.
Fun Tip. Make the Disgruntled Mai Tai at home. Try this easy-to-follow recipe. Combine 1 oz. rum, 1 oz. Aperol, 1 oz. fresh lime, 0.5 oz. Orgeat, and 0.5 oz. Curacao in a mixing tin. Dry shake and pour over crushed ice into a double rocks glass. Add additional crushed ice until mounted on top. Garnish with a windswept parasol, sprig of mint, and an up-side-down mini bottle of Underberg.
Learn More04 Mott 32
Mott 32 embodies modern Hong Kong culture while embracing flavors from all over China. This is reflected in their cocktail menu as well. When looking through the Mott 32 signature cocktails, you will stumble upon a unique rum beverage. This cocktail is named the Forbidden Rose. This fun rum cocktail is an infused rum, with passion fruit, Lychee chili, lemon, flower, and egg white. Go a little adventurous with your rum and try this full-bodied cocktail today.
Fun Tip. Make the Forbidden Rose at home. Try this easy-to-follow recipe in the comfort of your own home. Combine 2 oz. of infused rum, 1 oz. of passion fruit, 1 oz. Lychee chili, .5 oz. fresh lemon juice into a shaker with 1-2 ice cubes. Shake vigorously. Pour into a coupe cocktail glass, garnish with 1 oz. whipped egg white, and 2-3 edible flowers.
Learn More05 CHICA
CHICA has a dynamic mixology program that you will be wanting to share with your friends and family. The drinks are crafted for their heritage and made to fit the modern, dynamic venue of CHICA. One of our top rum picks at CHICA is the Tamarind Guava Colada. This refreshing spin on a colada is mixed with rum, fresh lime, tamarind, coconut cream, and guava nectar. After one sip, you will be wanting more.
Fun Tip. Make the Tamarind Guava Colada at home. Try this easy-to-follow recipe in the comfort of your own home. Combine 2 oz. of rum, .5 oz. fresh lemon juice, .5 oz. of tamarind, .5 oz. coconut cream, and .5 oz. of guava nectar into a shaker with 1-2 ice cubes. Shake vigorously. Pour into a hammered copper tumbler over ice.
Learn More06 Buddy V's
When you think of rum, you might not think Italian. However, we have a special cocktail up our sleeves when you head on over to Buddy V's. From the Cake Boss himself comes a cocktail list of Italian American specialties. One of our top picks for rum on their menu is the Caipirinha Italiana. This unique rum cocktail is mixed using small batch rum. Then combined with fresh blackberries, guava nectar, prickly pear, and orange juice. It’s so refreshing you can already taste it.
Fun Tip. Make the Caipirinha Italiana at home. Try this easy-to-follow recipe in the comfort of your own home. Combine 2 oz. of small batch rum, 1 oz. fresh blackberries, .5 oz guava nectar, .5 oz prickly pear juice, and .5 oz orange juice into a shaker with 1-2 ice cubes. Shake vigorously. Pour over ice into a hurricane glass.
Learn More07 Yardbird
With shared plates, craft cocktails, and critically acclaimed fried chicken, Yardbird is your next stop for rum. An ideal place for a cocktail and a meal, there are unique libations available on their cocktail menu. Our rum recommendation falls under "Just an Old Fashioned Love Song." Rum lovers will rejoice when ordering the Bananagrams. Mixed with two types of rum (yes, two.), spiced banana syrup, and Mexican chocolate bitters. Any rum lover will not be disappointed with this old fashion love song.
Fun Tip. Make the Bananagrams at home. Try this easy-to-follow recipe in the comfort of your own home. Combine 2 oz. of dark rum, 2 oz. of white rum, 1 oz. spiced banana syrup, .5 oz. of Mexican chocolate bitters into a shaker with 1-2 ice cubes. Shake vigorously. Pour over ice ball into a low ball glass.
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