When the skies darken and the mood becomes reflective, the perfect cocktails can help brighten the mood. Tanduay, the World’s Number 1 Rum, created the best ones that offer the right amount of zest and warmth on a gloomy day.
Whether enjoyed alone or with friends, these rum-based concoctions are a treat during the rainy days. They highlight the distinct flavors and complexity of Tanduay rums, showcasing why the iconic Philippine brand continues to receive raves and awards from different parts of the globe.
Featured in the recipes are the Tanduay Asian Rum Gold and the Tanduay Asian Rum Silver, two of Tanduay’s most-awarded rums. Most recently, the former received a bronze medal while the latter received a silver from this year’s New Orleans Spirits Competition.
The Tanduay Asian Rum Gold has previously been bestowed a gold quality award from the Monde Selection Quality Institute, a double gold from the 2022 San Francisco World Spirits Competition, a gold from the 2018 International Review of Spirits, and a gold from the 2017 International Review of Spirits of the Beverage Testing Institute, among others.
The Tanduay Asian Rum Silver has received the platinum award from the SIP Awards in 2022, a gold from the San Francisco World Spirits Competition in 2018, a gold from the International Review of Spirits, and more.
Also featured in the recipes are the Tanduay Rum Dark and Tanduay Rum White, two of the brand’s top-selling products.
New Fashion With Tanduay Asian Rum Gold
With a taste profile of mature honey and hints of toasted oak, almond, and vanilla, the Tanduay Asian Rum Gold has a pure distinctive taste that is further brought out in this zesty cocktail.
Ingredients
- 2 oz Tanduay Asian Rum Gold
- 1 piece Orange Wheel
- 2 pieces Cocktail Cherries
- Orange Bitters
Procedure
Muddle orange wheel and cherries in an old-fashioned glass. Add 4 drops of bitters. Fill with ice and pour in Tanduay Asian Rum Gold. Garnish and serve.
Victoria’s Negroni With Tanduay Asian Rum Silver
Ingredients
- 1 oz Tanduay Asian Rum Silver
- 1 oz Sweet Vermouth
- 1 oz Campari
- Orange peel for garnish
Procedure
Stir in all ingredients with ice in a mixing glass until completely chilled. Rub the side of an orange twist onto the rim of a rock glass. Strain mixture into the glass with fresh ice. Garnish with orange twist.
Glass Garden With Tanduay Rum Dark
A sweet rum that’s great for a variety of mixed drinks, the Tanduay Rum Dark has a smooth, medium-length butterscotch, frozen custard, cola, and caramel apple finish.
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz Tanduay Rum Dark
- 3 oz Green Apple Juice
- 1 oz Lime Juice
- 0.5 oz Simple Syrup
Procedure
Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker, shake until fully- chilled. Doublestrain into a coupe glass. Garnish with tarragon and serve immediately.
Guava Basil Mint With Tanduay Rum White
With its satiny, soft, dry yet fruity light body and even, brisk sweet cream finish, the Tanduay Rum White offers tropical flavors that bring the sunshine on dark, rainy days.
Ingredients
- 2 oz Tanduay Rum White
- 5 pieces Basil Leaves
- 0.75 oz Lemon Juice
- 1 oz Guava Syrup
Procedure
Shake all ingredients in a cocktail shaker, until well-chilled. Double strain in a flute glass. Garnish with a basil leaf.
Tanduay has been declared the World’s Number 1 Rum for the seventh consecutive year by Drinks International Magazine after selling 23.4 million case liters in 2023. It is the only Philippine rum brand to hold this title.