---
title: "Spiced Rum Cocktails: 12 Easy Recipes | Dilay 1949"
url: https://dilay1949spicedrum.com/spiced-rum-cocktails
description: "12 easy spiced rum cocktails to make at home — from a classic Dark & Stormy to warming winter serves. Simple recipes using Dilay 1949 Spiced Rum."
lang: en
---

The Spiced Rum Guide

# Spiced Rum Cocktails: 12 Easy Recipes to Make at Home

Last updated 16 August 2026

◆ TWELVE SERVES ◆

Spiced rum is one of the most versatile spirits in your cabinet — its warm-spice notes work as beautifully in a summer highball as in a winter warmer. Below are twelve easy spiced rum cocktails, from three-ingredient classics to a proper Dark & Stormy, each one built around Dilay 1949 Spiced Rum for a smooth, characterful base. New to it? Start with what spiced rum is (https://dilay1949spicedrum.com/what-is-spiced-rum) or what to mix it with (https://dilay1949spicedrum.com/what-spices-are-in-spiced-rum), or read our guide to how to drink spiced rum (https://dilay1949spicedrum.com/how-to-serve-spiced-rum).

Try Dilay 1949 Panjabi Spiced Rum in any of these.

BUY DILAY 1949 PANJABI SPICED RUM (https://shop.dilay1949spicedrum.com/)

## The classics

Image: Spiced Rum & Coke made with Dilay 1949 Spiced Rum (https://dilay1949spicedrum.com/images/spiced-rum-and-coke.jpg)

### 1. Spiced Rum & Coke (https://dilay1949spicedrum.com/spiced-rum-cocktails/spiced-rum-and-coke)

The simplest serve there is — and still one of the best.

→ Full Spiced Rum & Coke recipe: https://dilay1949spicedrum.com/spiced-rum-cocktails/spiced-rum-and-coke

Image: Dark & Stormy (spiced rum variant) made with Dilay 1949 Spiced Rum (https://dilay1949spicedrum.com/images/dark-and-stormy.jpg)

### 2. Dark & Stormy (spiced rum variant) (https://dilay1949spicedrum.com/spiced-rum-cocktails/dark-and-stormy)

Spiced rum, fiery ginger beer and a squeeze of lime over ice. Our take on the classic.

→ Full Dark & Stormy (spiced rum variant) recipe: https://dilay1949spicedrum.com/spiced-rum-cocktails/dark-and-stormy

Image: Spiced Rum Old Fashioned made with Dilay 1949 Spiced Rum (https://dilay1949spicedrum.com/images/spiced-rum-old-fashioned.jpg)

### 3. Spiced Rum Old Fashioned (https://dilay1949spicedrum.com/spiced-rum-cocktails/old-fashioned)

Serves 1 · 3 mins

A stirred, spirit-forward sipper that lets the rum's spice lead.

→ Full Spiced Rum Old Fashioned recipe: https://dilay1949spicedrum.com/spiced-rum-cocktails/old-fashioned

- — 50ml Dilay 1949 Spiced Rum
- — 1 tsp demerara sugar syrup
- — 2 dashes Angostura bitters
- — Orange peel, to garnish
1. Stir rum, syrup and bitters with ice for 20 seconds.
2. Strain over a large ice cube in a rocks glass.
3. Express an orange peel over the top and drop it in.

Image: Spiced Rum Sour made with Dilay 1949 Spiced Rum (https://dilay1949spicedrum.com/images/spiced-rum-sour.jpg)

### 4. Spiced Rum Sour

Serves 1 · 3 mins

Bright, balanced and silky — the spice sits behind fresh lemon.

- — 50ml Dilay 1949 Spiced Rum
- — 25ml fresh lemon juice
- — 15ml sugar syrup
- — 15ml egg white (optional, for foam)
1. Dry-shake all ingredients without ice, then shake again with ice.
2. Strain into a chilled coupe.
3. Garnish with a lemon twist.

## Long & refreshing

Image: Spiced Rum & Ginger Beer made with Dilay 1949 Spiced Rum (https://dilay1949spicedrum.com/images/spiced-rum-ginger-beer.jpg)

### 5. Spiced Rum & Ginger Beer (https://dilay1949spicedrum.com/spiced-rum-cocktails/ginger-beer)

Two ingredients, endless refreshment — our signature serve.

→ Full Spiced Rum & Ginger Beer recipe: https://dilay1949spicedrum.com/spiced-rum-cocktails/ginger-beer

Image: Spiced Rum Mojito made with Dilay 1949 Spiced Rum (https://dilay1949spicedrum.com/images/spiced-rum-mojito.jpg)

### 6. Spiced Rum Mojito (https://dilay1949spicedrum.com/spiced-rum-cocktails/spiced-rum-mojito)

Muddled mint and lime with a spiced twist on the Cuban classic.

→ Full Spiced Rum Mojito recipe: https://dilay1949spicedrum.com/spiced-rum-cocktails/spiced-rum-mojito

Image: Spiced Rum Mule made with Dilay 1949 Spiced Rum (https://dilay1949spicedrum.com/images/spiced-rum-mule.jpg)

### 7. Spiced Rum Mule

Serves 1 · 3 mins

Crushed ice, lime and ginger beer in a frosted copper mug.

- — 50ml Dilay 1949 Spiced Rum
- — 15ml fresh lime juice
- — Ginger beer, to top
- — Lime wedge & mint, to garnish
1. Build over crushed ice in a copper mug.
2. Add rum and lime, top with ginger beer.
3. Stir gently and garnish.

Image: Spiced Rum Punch made with Dilay 1949 Spiced Rum (https://dilay1949spicedrum.com/images/spiced-rum-punch.jpg)

### 8. Spiced Rum Punch (https://dilay1949spicedrum.com/spiced-rum-cocktails/spiced-rum-punch)

A crowd-pleaser for parties, scaled for a jug.

→ Full Spiced Rum Punch recipe: https://dilay1949spicedrum.com/spiced-rum-cocktails/spiced-rum-punch

## Winter warmers

These hot serves dominate the UK Christmas cocktail search trends (https://dilay1949spicedrum.com/research/christmas-cocktails) each December — and if you are baking too, our guide to the rum for Christmas pudding (https://dilay1949spicedrum.com/rum-for-christmas-pudding) covers which bottle to reach for.

Image: Hot Buttered Rum made with Dilay 1949 Spiced Rum (https://dilay1949spicedrum.com/images/hot-buttered-rum.jpg)

### 9. Hot Buttered Rum (https://dilay1949spicedrum.com/spiced-rum-cocktails/hot-buttered-rum)

The ultimate cold-weather hug in a mug.

→ Full Hot Buttered Rum recipe: https://dilay1949spicedrum.com/spiced-rum-cocktails/hot-buttered-rum

Image: Spiced Rum Hot Chocolate made with Dilay 1949 Spiced Rum (https://dilay1949spicedrum.com/images/spiced-rum-hot-chocolate.jpg)

### 10. Spiced Rum Hot Chocolate

Serves 1 · 5 mins

Cocoa, cream and nutmeg with a warm spiced backbone.

- — 40ml Dilay 1949 Spiced Rum
- — 250ml hot chocolate (your usual recipe)
- — Whipped cream & grated nutmeg, to serve
1. Make your hot chocolate.
2. Stir through the rum off the heat.
3. Top with cream and a grating of nutmeg.

Image: Spiced Hot Toddy made with Dilay 1949 Spiced Rum (https://dilay1949spicedrum.com/images/spiced-hot-toddy.jpg)

### 11. Spiced Hot Toddy

Serves 1 · 5 mins

Honey, lemon and cinnamon — the classic, spiced.

- — 50ml Dilay 1949 Spiced Rum
- — 2 tsp honey
- — 25ml fresh lemon juice
- — 150ml hot water
- — Cinnamon stick & lemon slice
1. Stir honey and lemon into hot water.
2. Add the rum.
3. Garnish with a cinnamon stick and lemon slice.

Image: Mulled Spiced Rum made with Dilay 1949 Spiced Rum (https://dilay1949spicedrum.com/images/mulled-spiced-rum.jpg)

### 12. Mulled Spiced Rum

Serves 4 · 15 mins

Apple juice, orange and whole spices, warmed gently for four.

- — 200ml Dilay 1949 Spiced Rum
- — 400ml apple juice
- — 1 orange, sliced
- — 2 cinnamon sticks, 4 cloves, 2 star anise
- — 1 tbsp honey
1. Warm everything gently in a pan for 10–15 minutes without boiling.
2. Ladle into heatproof glasses.

## Frequently asked questions

### What mixes well with spiced rum?

Cola, ginger beer, ginger ale and apple juice are the easiest mixers. See our full guide to spiced rum mixers (https://dilay1949spicedrum.com/what-spices-are-in-spiced-rum).

### What is the best spiced rum for cocktails?

Choose a spiced rum with genuine spice character rather than heavy sweetness so it stands up to mixers — Dilay 1949 is built for exactly this.

### Can you drink spiced rum neat?

Yes — a well-made spiced rum like Dilay 1949 can be sipped neat or over a single large ice cube, much like the Old Fashioned above without the extras.

Dilay is for adults of legal drinking age. Please drink responsibly.

← BACK TO JOURNAL: https://dilay1949spicedrum.com/blog
RETURN HOME: https://dilay1949spicedrum.com/

## Structured data

```json
[
  {
    "@context": "https://schema.org",
    "@type": "Product",
    "name": "Dilay 1949 Spiced Rum — Panjabi Spiced Rum",
    "brand": {
      "@type": "Brand",
      "name": "DILAY 1949"
    },
    "description": "Panjabi Spiced Rum with cardamom, ginger, black pepper and a gentle chilli warmth. No added sugar. 70cl, 40% ABV.",
    "image": "https://dilay1949spicedrum.com/og-image.jpg",
    "sku": "DILAY-1949-N01",
    "category": "Spirits / Spiced Rum",
    "aggregateRating": {
      "@type": "AggregateRating",
      "ratingValue": "5",
      "bestRating": "5",
      "reviewCount": "6"
    },
    "review": [
      {
        "@type": "Review",
        "author": {
          "@type": "Person",
          "name": "Manish"
        },
        "reviewRating": {
          "@type": "Rating",
          "ratingValue": "5",
          "bestRating": "5"
        },
        "reviewBody": "It's dangerously drinkable! Beautifully smooth with a great kick of spice."
      },
      {
        "@type": "Review",
        "author": {
          "@type": "Person",
          "name": "Harpreet"
        },
        "reviewRating": {
          "@type": "Rating",
          "ratingValue": "5",
          "bestRating": "5"
        },
        "reviewBody": "Really smooth with plenty of character and a great balance of spice."
      },
      {
        "@type": "Review",
        "author": {
          "@type": "Person",
          "name": "Sunny"
        },
        "reviewRating": {
          "@type": "Rating",
          "ratingValue": "5",
          "bestRating": "5"
        },
        "reviewBody": "The cardamom seriously pops, if you like cardamom you will love this."
      },
      {
        "@type": "Review",
        "author": {
          "@type": "Person",
          "name": "Nimesh"
        },
        "reviewRating": {
          "@type": "Rating",
          "ratingValue": "5",
          "bestRating": "5"
        },
        "reviewBody": "Really nice smell, and nice flavour."
      },
      {
        "@type": "Review",
        "author": {
          "@type": "Person",
          "name": "Jag"
        },
        "reviewRating": {
          "@type": "Rating",
          "ratingValue": "5",
          "bestRating": "5"
        },
        "reviewBody": "Amazing spiced rum, didn't expect this to be this good! Neat over ice, or mixed with coke and ice, makes for a refreshing long drink."
      },
      {
        "@type": "Review",
        "author": {
          "@type": "Person",
          "name": "Manjinder"
        },
        "reviewRating": {
          "@type": "Rating",
          "ratingValue": "5",
          "bestRating": "5"
        },
        "reviewBody": "I found it refreshing to find a spiced rum that feels unique rather than just another vanilla-heavy blend."
      }
    ],
    "offers": {
      "@type": "Offer",
      "price": "40.00",
      "priceCurrency": "GBP",
      "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock",
      "url": "https://shop.dilay1949spicedrum.com/products/dilay-1949-panjabi-spiced-rum-70cl"
    }
  },
  {
    "@context": "https://schema.org",
    "@type": "Organization",
    "name": "DILAY 1949",
    "url": "https://dilay1949spicedrum.com/",
    "logo": "https://dilay1949spicedrum.com/og-image.jpg",
    "foundingDate": "1949",
    "description": "Panjabi Spiced Rum makers. Born of the akhara — the energy of pehlwani and the spice box of the Panjab, bottled."
  },
  {
    "@context": "https://schema.org",
    "@type": "WebSite",
    "name": "Dilay 1949 Spiced Rum",
    "url": "https://dilay1949spicedrum.com/"
  },
  {
    "@context": "https://schema.org",
    "@type": "ItemList",
    "name": "Spiced Rum Cocktails: 12 Easy Recipes",
    "itemListElement": [
      {
        "@type": "ListItem",
        "position": 1,
        "name": "Spiced Rum & Coke",
        "url": "https://dilay1949spicedrum.com/spiced-rum-cocktails/spiced-rum-and-coke"
      },
      {
        "@type": "ListItem",
        "position": 2,
        "name": "Dark & Stormy (spiced rum variant)",
        "url": "https://dilay1949spicedrum.com/spiced-rum-cocktails/dark-and-stormy"
      },
      {
        "@type": "ListItem",
        "position": 3,
        "name": "Spiced Rum Old Fashioned",
        "url": "https://dilay1949spicedrum.com/spiced-rum-cocktails/old-fashioned"
      },
      {
        "@type": "ListItem",
        "position": 4,
        "name": "Spiced Rum Sour",
        "url": "https://dilay1949spicedrum.com/spiced-rum-cocktails#classics"
      },
      {
        "@type": "ListItem",
        "position": 5,
        "name": "Spiced Rum & Ginger Beer",
        "url": "https://dilay1949spicedrum.com/spiced-rum-cocktails/ginger-beer"
      },
      {
        "@type": "ListItem",
        "position": 6,
        "name": "Spiced Rum Mojito",
        "url": "https://dilay1949spicedrum.com/spiced-rum-cocktails/spiced-rum-mojito"
      },
      {
        "@type": "ListItem",
        "position": 7,
        "name": "Spiced Rum Mule",
        "url": "https://dilay1949spicedrum.com/spiced-rum-cocktails#long"
      },
      {
        "@type": "ListItem",
        "position": 8,
        "name": "Spiced Rum Punch",
        "url": "https://dilay1949spicedrum.com/spiced-rum-cocktails/spiced-rum-punch"
      },
      {
        "@type": "ListItem",
        "position": 9,
        "name": "Hot Buttered Rum",
        "url": "https://dilay1949spicedrum.com/spiced-rum-cocktails/hot-buttered-rum"
      },
      {
        "@type": "ListItem",
        "position": 10,
        "name": "Spiced Rum Hot Chocolate",
        "url": "https://dilay1949spicedrum.com/spiced-rum-cocktails#winter"
      },
      {
        "@type": "ListItem",
        "position": 11,
        "name": "Spiced Hot Toddy",
        "url": "https://dilay1949spicedrum.com/spiced-rum-cocktails#winter"
      },
      {
        "@type": "ListItem",
        "position": 12,
        "name": "Mulled Spiced Rum",
        "url": "https://dilay1949spicedrum.com/spiced-rum-cocktails#winter"
      }
    ]
  },
  {
    "@context": "https://schema.org",
    "@type": "Recipe",
    "name": "Spiced Rum Old Fashioned",
    "image": "https://dilay1949spicedrum.com/images/spiced-rum-old-fashioned.jpg",
    "author": {
      "@type": "Organization",
      "name": "Dilay 1949"
    },
    "description": "A stirred, spirit-forward spiced rum Old Fashioned that lets the rum's warm spice lead.",
    "recipeCategory": "Cocktail",
    "recipeCuisine": "Cocktail",
    "keywords": "spiced rum old fashioned, spiced rum cocktail",
    "recipeYield": "1 cocktail",
    "totalTime": "PT3M",
    "recipeIngredient": [
      "50ml Dilay 1949 Spiced Rum",
      "1 tsp demerara sugar syrup",
      "2 dashes Angostura bitters",
      "Orange peel, to garnish"
    ],
    "recipeInstructions": [
      {
        "@type": "HowToStep",
        "text": "Stir rum, syrup and bitters with ice for 20 seconds."
      },
      {
        "@type": "HowToStep",
        "text": "Strain over a large ice cube in a rocks glass."
      },
      {
        "@type": "HowToStep",
        "text": "Express an orange peel over the top and drop it in."
      }
    ]
  },
  {
    "@context": "https://schema.org",
    "@type": "Recipe",
    "name": "Spiced Rum Sour",
    "image": "https://dilay1949spicedrum.com/images/spiced-rum-sour.jpg",
    "author": {
      "@type": "Organization",
      "name": "Dilay 1949"
    },
    "description": "A bright, silky spiced rum sour shaken with fresh lemon and sugar syrup.",
    "recipeCategory": "Cocktail",
    "recipeCuisine": "Cocktail",
    "keywords": "spiced rum sour, spiced rum cocktail",
    "recipeYield": "1 cocktail",
    "totalTime": "PT3M",
    "recipeIngredient": [
      "50ml Dilay 1949 Spiced Rum",
      "25ml fresh lemon juice",
      "15ml sugar syrup",
      "15ml egg white (optional, for foam)"
    ],
    "recipeInstructions": [
      {
        "@type": "HowToStep",
        "text": "Dry-shake all ingredients without ice, then shake again with ice."
      },
      {
        "@type": "HowToStep",
        "text": "Strain into a chilled coupe."
      },
      {
        "@type": "HowToStep",
        "text": "Garnish with a lemon twist."
      }
    ]
  },
  {
    "@context": "https://schema.org",
    "@type": "Recipe",
    "name": "Spiced Rum Mule",
    "image": "https://dilay1949spicedrum.com/images/spiced-rum-mule.jpg",
    "author": {
      "@type": "Organization",
      "name": "Dilay 1949"
    },
    "description": "A spiced rum mule built over crushed ice with lime and ginger beer.",
    "recipeCategory": "Cocktail",
    "recipeCuisine": "Cocktail",
    "keywords": "spiced rum mule, spiced rum cocktail",
    "recipeYield": "1 cocktail",
    "totalTime": "PT3M",
    "recipeIngredient": [
      "50ml Dilay 1949 Spiced Rum",
      "15ml fresh lime juice",
      "Ginger beer, to top",
      "Lime wedge & mint, to garnish"
    ],
    "recipeInstructions": [
      {
        "@type": "HowToStep",
        "text": "Build over crushed ice in a copper mug."
      },
      {
        "@type": "HowToStep",
        "text": "Add rum and lime, top with ginger beer."
      },
      {
        "@type": "HowToStep",
        "text": "Stir gently and garnish."
      }
    ]
  },
  {
    "@context": "https://schema.org",
    "@type": "Recipe",
    "name": "Spiced Rum Hot Chocolate",
    "image": "https://dilay1949spicedrum.com/images/spiced-rum-hot-chocolate.jpg",
    "author": {
      "@type": "Organization",
      "name": "Dilay 1949"
    },
    "description": "Spiced rum hot chocolate topped with whipped cream and grated nutmeg.",
    "recipeCategory": "Cocktail",
    "recipeCuisine": "Cocktail",
    "keywords": "spiced rum hot chocolate, winter spiced rum drink",
    "recipeYield": "1 cocktail",
    "totalTime": "PT5M",
    "recipeIngredient": [
      "40ml Dilay 1949 Spiced Rum",
      "250ml hot chocolate (your usual recipe)",
      "Whipped cream & grated nutmeg, to serve"
    ],
    "recipeInstructions": [
      {
        "@type": "HowToStep",
        "text": "Make your hot chocolate."
      },
      {
        "@type": "HowToStep",
        "text": "Stir through the rum off the heat."
      },
      {
        "@type": "HowToStep",
        "text": "Top with cream and a grating of nutmeg."
      }
    ]
  },
  {
    "@context": "https://schema.org",
    "@type": "Recipe",
    "name": "Spiced Hot Toddy",
    "image": "https://dilay1949spicedrum.com/images/spiced-hot-toddy.jpg",
    "author": {
      "@type": "Organization",
      "name": "Dilay 1949"
    },
    "description": "A spiced rum hot toddy with honey, lemon and a cinnamon stick.",
    "recipeCategory": "Cocktail",
    "recipeCuisine": "Cocktail",
    "keywords": "spiced hot toddy, spiced rum hot drink",
    "recipeYield": "1 cocktail",
    "totalTime": "PT5M",
    "recipeIngredient": [
      "50ml Dilay 1949 Spiced Rum",
      "2 tsp honey",
      "25ml fresh lemon juice",
      "150ml hot water",
      "Cinnamon stick & lemon slice"
    ],
    "recipeInstructions": [
      {
        "@type": "HowToStep",
        "text": "Stir honey and lemon into hot water."
      },
      {
        "@type": "HowToStep",
        "text": "Add the rum."
      },
      {
        "@type": "HowToStep",
        "text": "Garnish with a cinnamon stick and lemon slice."
      }
    ]
  },
  {
    "@context": "https://schema.org",
    "@type": "Recipe",
    "name": "Mulled Spiced Rum",
    "image": "https://dilay1949spicedrum.com/images/mulled-spiced-rum.jpg",
    "author": {
      "@type": "Organization",
      "name": "Dilay 1949"
    },
    "description": "Mulled spiced rum warmed gently with apple juice, orange and whole spices.",
    "recipeCategory": "Cocktail",
    "recipeCuisine": "Cocktail",
    "keywords": "mulled spiced rum, winter spiced rum drink",
    "recipeYield": "4 servings",
    "totalTime": "PT15M",
    "recipeIngredient": [
      "200ml Dilay 1949 Spiced Rum",
      "400ml apple juice",
      "1 orange, sliced",
      "2 cinnamon sticks, 4 cloves, 2 star anise",
      "1 tbsp honey"
    ],
    "recipeInstructions": [
      {
        "@type": "HowToStep",
        "text": "Warm everything gently in a pan for 10–15 minutes without boiling."
      },
      {
        "@type": "HowToStep",
        "text": "Ladle into heatproof glasses."
      }
    ]
  },
  {
    "@context": "https://schema.org",
    "@type": "FAQPage",
    "mainEntity": [
      {
        "@type": "Question",
        "name": "What mixes well with spiced rum?",
        "acceptedAnswer": {
          "@type": "Answer",
          "text": "Cola, ginger beer, ginger ale and apple juice are the easiest mixers for spiced rum."
        }
      },
      {
        "@type": "Question",
        "name": "What is the best spiced rum for cocktails?",
        "acceptedAnswer": {
          "@type": "Answer",
          "text": "Choose a spiced rum with genuine spice character rather than heavy sweetness so it stands up to mixers."
        }
      },
      {
        "@type": "Question",
        "name": "Can you drink spiced rum neat?",
        "acceptedAnswer": {
          "@type": "Answer",
          "text": "Yes, a well-made spiced rum can be sipped neat or over a single large ice cube."
        }
      }
    ]
  }
]
```