--- title: "The Best Spiced Rum Mixers: What to Mix It With" url: https://dilay1949spicedrum.com/spiced-rum-mixers description: "The best mixers for spiced rum, ranked — from ginger beer and cola to apple juice and soda. What to mix with spiced rum for an easy, great-tasting drink." lang: en --- The Spiced Rum Guide # The Best Spiced Rum Mixers: What to Mix With Spiced Rum Last updated 26 August 2026 ◆ SERVES & MIXERS ◆ Quick answer The best mixers for spiced rum are ginger beer, cola, ginger ale, apple juice and soda water with lime. Ginger beer is the standout — its dry heat lifts the rum's warming spice — while cola is the easy crowd-pleaser. Below, every good mixer ranked, with the ratio to use. Try Dilay 1949 Panjabi Spiced Rum. BUY DILAY 1949 PANJABI SPICED RUM (https://shop.dilay1949spicedrum.com/) ## The best mixers for spiced rum, ranked 1. **Ginger beer — the best of all.** Dry, fiery ginger beer amplifies the warm spice in the rum without smothering it. Build 1 part rum to 3 parts ginger beer over ice with a wedge of lime. Our signature serve (https://dilay1949spicedrum.com/spiced-rum-cocktails/ginger-beer). 2. **Cola — the classic, easy option.** Cola's caramel sweetness rounds out the rum's spice. Add lime to stop it being too sweet. Spiced rum & coke (https://dilay1949spicedrum.com/spiced-rum-cocktails/spiced-rum-and-coke). 3. **Ginger ale — a lighter, sweeter, more delicate alternative to ginger beer.** Good if you find ginger beer too fiery. 4. **Apple juice — an underrated autumn/winter match.** Cloudy apple juice and spiced rum taste like liquid apple pie; serve over ice or gently warmed. It is also the base of our spiced rum punch recipe (https://dilay1949spicedrum.com/spiced-rum-cocktails/spiced-rum-punch). 5. **Soda water + lime — the lowest-calorie, most refreshing serve.** Lets the rum lead, with bubbles and citrus to lengthen it. Add mint and sugar and you are most of the way to our spiced rum mojito recipe (https://dilay1949spicedrum.com/spiced-rum-cocktails/spiced-rum-mojito). 6. **Lemonade — sweet and simple;** a summer garden serve, best with plenty of lime and mint. ## A quick word on ratios For long drinks, start at 1 part spiced rum to 3 parts mixer (about 50ml rum to 150ml mixer) over a full glass of ice, then adjust to taste. Always add a squeeze of fresh lime — it cuts sweetness and lifts the spice. For neat pours, ice and cocktails as well as mixers, explore our guide to how to drink spiced rum (https://dilay1949spicedrum.com/how-to-serve-spiced-rum). ## What not to mix it with Skip heavy, sugary energy drinks and overly sweet cordials — spiced rum is already lightly sweetened, so piling on more sugar flattens its character. When in doubt, add lime, not sugar. ## Frequently asked questions ### What is the best mixer for spiced rum? Ginger beer. Its dry, spicy heat complements the rum's warming spice better than any other mixer. Cola is the best easy-drinking alternative. ### What can I mix with spiced rum? Ginger beer, cola, ginger ale, apple juice, soda water with lime, and lemonade all work well. A squeeze of fresh lime improves nearly all of them. ### Is spiced rum and coke a good drink? Yes — it's a classic. Cola's sweetness balances the rum's spice; add lime to keep it balanced. ### What is the healthiest mixer for spiced rum? Soda water with fresh lime is the lowest-calorie mixer, keeping a serve to around 65–70 calories. See spiced rum calories (https://dilay1949spicedrum.com/spiced-rum-calories). Choosing a festive bottle to mix with? See our guide to the best rum for Christmas (https://dilay1949spicedrum.com/christmas-rums). 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! 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