Straight Up/Neat
Definitely the ideal way to enjoy most spirits is to have them neat, even though the taste isn’t necessarily pleasant. Mixers might help you sip your drink easily but they also dilute the original flavor.
We highly recommend you have your rum straight up to appreciate its true glory. You can also sip water in between or eat snacks to cleanse your palette. You can add some ice or a splash of water in case the rum feels too strong.
Have It In A Cocktail
Start with the classics and go for popular rum cocktails like Manhattan or a Daiquiri. You can also start with the OG mix of rum, lime, and sugar (shaken with ice).
Rum And Coke
Rum and coke is an old yet controversial pairing that is loved by many and frowned upon by some. If you’re team coke, you can definitely go ahead and mix it with your rum. If we talk about taste, coke, in itself, is a strong beverage and when you combine it with rum, it definitely creates a drink oozing with strong flavors.
Rum And Juice
We all enjoy the illusion of having health benefits while consuming alcohol. Mixing rum with your favorite juice can definitely make you feel better about drinking.
If the juice is strong in flavor, it can definitely take away the bitterness of rum and make it more palatable. You can also try to mix your rum with coconut water and see if it works for you.