3 EASY Spiced Rum Cocktails (Better than Captain Morgan)

Looking for easy spiced rum cocktails that actually taste balanced and grown-up? This video proves spiced rum cocktails can do way more than just a basic mixer job. So if you're looking for what to mix with spiced rum, this video has the answer. In this video, I’m making 3 easy spiced rum cocktails that blow past the usual Captain Morgan serve. These are proper spiced rum cocktails built for flavour, balance, and drinkability – not sugar overload. You’ll see how spiced rum works brilliantly in classic-style drinks like a Hurricane cocktail, a spiced riff on the Jungle Bird cocktail, and a bold take on a Caipiríssima. These recipes show exactly what to mix with spiced rum if you want drinks that people actually ask for again. I’m also talking through what makes the best spiced rum for cocktails, why some brands work better than others, and how using a higher-quality rum (like DropWorks Rum) instantly improves the final drink – even with simple builds. Perfect for home bartenders, rum lovers, and anyone bored of predictable spiced rum drinks, these spiced rum recipes are quick, approachable, and ideal for easy cocktails at home. 👉 In this video you’ll get: • 3 easy spiced rum cocktails anyone can make • Better alternatives to Captain Morgan serves • Spiced rum riffs on classic rum cocktails • Clear ideas on what to mix with spiced rum • Bar tips from Steve the Barman for better balance If you think spiced rum is only good for one kind of drink, this video will change your mind. =========================================== *ABOUT ME* I'll teach you how to easy cocktails to make at home, and put fun & unique riffs on simple Classic Cocktail Recipes. My mantra is Faff Free, Fun & Easy Cocktail recipes. No Mixology. No Geekery. All’s you’ll get is REALLY easy Cocktails. If you have to spend more than 30 seconds making an ingredient... it's too much hassle! So whether you make Cocktails at home, or you're a Home Bartender looking for more fun Classic simple Cocktail recipes, my easy drinks should suit you perfectly! *GET EXCLUSIVE CONTENT* https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyINMpVwcI4d1eHELvbidTg/join =========================================== *RECIPES* Daiquiri vs Caipirinha I love a Daquiri, but you could make it Caipirinha Style IF you don’t want to shake. 60ml Dropworks Spiced Rum 30ml Lime Juice 20ml Sugar Lime Garnish + Limes Riff on the Hurricane 60ml Dropworks Spiced Rum 60ml Tropical Juice, Pineapple, Passion Fruit 20ml Grenadine 15ml Lime Juice - up to you Pineapple Garnish Jungle Bird 60ml Dropworks Spiced Rum 20ml Vault Bitter (Campari/Aperol) 60ml Pineapple Juice 15ml Lime Juice 15ml Sugar Syrup Pineapple & Mint Garnish =========================================== (Some links below are affiliate links which do pay me a small commission) *Friends of the Channel*; 🎅 REÀL SYRUPS - https://stblive.uk/real-puree 🎅 MASTER OF MIXES - https://stblive.uk/MasterOfMixes 🎅 BOIRON PUREE - https://bit.ly/Boiron-Puree 🎅 DUTCH BARN VODKA - https://stblive.uk/BUY-Dutch-Barn-Vodka 🎅 DROPWORKS ENGLISH RUM - https://stblive.uk/Dropworks 🎅 STELLAR & LOVERS RUMs - https://stblive.uk/MrDaiquiriSpirits 🎅 RON CUBAY CUBAN RUM - https://stblive.uk/RonCubayRum 🎅 FLAGUERIE CALVADOS - https://stblive.uk/Flaguerie-Calvados 🎅 HA’PENNY GIN & WHISKEY - https://stblive.uk/HaPenny-BM 🎅 PALMA GIN - https://stblive.uk/PalmaGin 🎅 SLY DOG RUM - https://stblive.uk/SlyDogRum 🎅 FORTUNELLA - https://stblive.uk/Fortunella 🎅 TEQUILA 38 - https://stblive.uk/Tequila_38 🎅 DUBAI 38 CHOCOLATE LIQUEUR - https://stblive.uk/Dubai 🎅 Ms BETTERS BITTERS - https://stblive.uk/MsBettersBitters *Other Brands I recommend*; 🎅 VAULT APERITIVO - https://bit.ly/VaultAperitivo 🎅 CROSSIP NON-ALCOHOL SYRUPS - https://stblive.uk/crossip 🎅 CHINOLA - https://bit.ly/Chinola 🎅 TEMPUS FUGIT - https://bit.ly/tempus-fugit-spirits *Stuff from Drinkstuff*; 🎅 CHEAP ESSENCE COCKTAIL GLASSES - https://stblive.uk/essence-glasses 🎅 CHEAP COCKTAIL EQUIPMENT - https://stblive.uk/BarAtDrinkstuff 🎅 BRISTOL SYRUPS - https://stblive.uk/bristol-syrups 🎅 FRONA DRIED FRUIT COCKTAIL GARNISHES - https://bit.ly/FronaFruit 🎅 BARFLY COCKTAIL EQUIPMENT - https://stblive.uk/barfly-tools 🎅 ARTIS COCKTAIL GLASSES - https://stblive.uk/artis-glassware 🎅 URBAN BAR EQUIPMENT - https://stblive.uk/Urban-Bar =========================================== *TIMESTAMPS* 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:00:17 - Daiquiri and Caipirissima 00:04:41 - Easy Hurricane Cocktail 00:08:22 - Jungle Bird Cocktail 00:11:55 - Conclusion