Fun fact: did you know that back in the 1800s, rum used to be a type of currency? Yes! Before fiat and cryptocurrencies, rum was so valuable that it was used as a form of exchange. Sailors during those days would receive rum as part of their benefits package! Would you have invested in $RUM? This is simply because rum can make you feel like you've been taken TO THE MOON. 

Rum drinkers are known to be the king of good times! You know who else is the king of good time? Our favorite rapper, Drake. Just like Drizzy’s diverse range of music, rum is a liquor that you can create a variety of cocktail mixes with!



If you’re craving for some fun and chill, try out these rum cocktail recipes that are easy to make. While you’re at it, try blasting some music. Have a listen to our playlist of Drake’s passionfruit covers! 

1. Plantation Mojito Cocktail x Rando, ellie D. 

Since the summer season is over, why not recreate summer memories? This mojito cocktail is a great refreshing drink that will surely give you a taste of summer. To make a Plantation Mojito Cocktail, you will need to:

1. Pour the rum, the lime, the syrup in your highball glass, add a large handful of fresh mint and muddle gently.

2. Fill the glass half full with crushed ice and stir with a spoon to mix everything well.

3. Fill the rest of the glass with more crushed ice.

4. Top with soda and garnish with a mint bouquet.

The soulful rendition of Rando, Ellie d’s version of Passionfruit with this Plantation Mojito Cocktail will make you feel like you’re out on a private island, peacefully sipping your mojito cocktails. 

2. Plantation Ginger Storm x Cornelius' Passionfruit

The name Ginger Storm perfectly describes the intense flavors in this cocktail! The ginger beer + rum gives that deep and spicy taste. The kick of tangy flavors from lime juice simply makes 

This Ginger Storm cocktaiCreate this deep and spicy rum mix by:

1. Fill a highball glass with ice cubes.

2. Add your Plantation Original Dark rum into it.

3. Pour in ginger beer and lime juice.

4. Stir with a bar spoon and garnish with a lime wedge. Enjoy!

While you listen to the rock type of Passionfruit cover by Cornelius, you can sip a Ginger Storm! You’re sure to enjoy the blend of flavors of beer and rum’s deep and spicy taste. Not to mention, ginger beer and passion fruit is also a great choice of food pairing. 

3. Mantuano Julep x Matt Franco

An easy delightful cocktail for your chill brunches with friends and family:

1. Bring out the following ingredients:

50 ml Diplomático Mantuano
12.5 ml sugar syrup
Mint leaves
Glass Julep cup
Crushed ice

Passionfruit - Piano Version by Matt Franco is a great brunch type of music, the type of music you play in the background while hosting your guests. Offer your guests some Mantuano Julep and play Matt Franco’s Passionfruit cover for you and your guests to have great brunch conversations.

4. Less is More x Mabel’s Passionfruit

To make a Less is More cocktail and impress your guests, you simply need to:

1. Prepare the following:

60 ml Diplomático Reserva Exclusiva
1 splash of soda
1 orange peel
1 ice sphere

Mabel’s Passionfruit + the Less is More cocktail is a bedroom type of jam; the type you listen to when you’re ready to settle down and you simply want to relax and unwind! If you don’t know who Mabel is, she’s a singer worth paying attention to! Based from the UK, this 25 year old English singer has constantly been breaking chart records and landing producing records.

5. Jerry Loves Ginger x Yaeji's Passionfruit

The Jerry Loves Ginger is quite simple to make:

1. Ingredients for this cocktail are:

30ml Sailor Jerry Rum
Top up with Ginger Ale
Lemon garnish (or candied Ginger)

Korean-American singer Yaeji’s mellow cover of Passionfruit is the best song to listen to while sipping your Jerry Loves Ginger Cocktail during your long work nights. If you’re working on something that requires you to stay up all night, you can accompany your long night with Jerry Loves Ginger and Yaeji’s music! This bittersweet, tangy cocktail will have you vibing to Yaeji’s rendition. 

6. Don Papa Darker Don Cocktail Pack x Drake’s Passionfruit

If you’re familiar with Dark and Stormy, this Don papa Darker Don Cocktail is quite similar but with a special twist. To make this cocktail, we need:

1. Muddle half a calamansi into a tall glass.

2. Pour Don Papa Rum.

3. Add ice.

4. Mix in Ginger Beer.

5. Stir.

Of course, the O.G. Passionfruit by Drake is best listened to with Don papa Darker Don Cocktail Pack! It’s the best booze and music for the next time you catch up with your best friend. While your stories might last longer than the song… playing the original Passionfruit while enjoying your Don Papa Darker Don cocktail will get you in the mood to catch up for a sweet and substantial conversation!

7. The Don’s Spring Spritz x Benny Sings

To make The Don’s Spring Spritz for your weekend chill:

1. Prepare these ingredients:

50ml Don Papa 7yo
20ml rhubarb and thyme syrup
10ml lime juice
Topped with soda

Save the best for last: Dutch-pop musician Benny Sings’ version of Passionfruit is one of the most famous renditions out there. If you haven’t heard of it, here’s your sign to do so! This cover is perfect for your roof-top or balcony type of chill. Even without a panoramic view of the city, or cool breeze, Benny Sings’ Passionfruit + The Don Spring Spritz cocktail will make you feel like you’re in a place with a great view. Truly, music has the power to move you!

Whether your tito is named “Don Papa or his nickname’s “Sailor Jerry”,you can count on rum to give you a worry-free time. Enjoy your well-deserved ‘me-time’ and maybe check out Boozy's Rum Fest this Friday? It’s time to chill, unwind, and relax.