Born in the sun-soaked Caribbean, rum has long held its place as a cornerstone of global drinking culture – and for good reason. Unlike many other spirits, rum offers a naturally sweet, full-bodied flavour profile, thanks to the unique compounds developed during its fermentation and distillation process.
Versatile and complex, rum is equally at home in a crafted cocktail or sipped neat. At Old Loves, Sydney’s underground rum bar, we invite you to experience this timeless spirit through three signature rum cocktails – each one a tribute to its tropical roots and bold character.
Mixed by Callum Marra, GM Old Loves, Sydney
1
Haymaker
- 45ml white rum
- 5ml lemon juice
- Sorrel soda
- Pour the rum and lemon juice into a highball glass
- Top with soda
- Garnish with lemon wheel and a fern frond
2
West Side Rumos
- 60ml Rumos Spirit Batch
- 30ml lemon juice
- 30ml vanilla cream
- 15ml simple syrup
- Egg white
- West Coast Cooler (top)
- Add all ingredients (sans West Coast Cooler) into milkshake maker with ½ scoop of crushed ice and blitz for 30 seconds
- Rest in freezer and top with West Coast Cooler
3
Pet Dragon
- 50ml Old Loves Rumbuie
- 20ml lemon juice
- 15ml Li Hing Mui Syrup
- 15ml egg whites
- Add all ingredients to cocktail shaker and shake vigorously until tins are frosted over
- Double strain into Nick and Nora glass
- Garnish with Micro Shiso sprig