At a glance
Start with Daiquiri
Daiquiri takes about 5 minutes and lists 60 ml of white rum.
A crisp Cuban classic balancing white rum, fresh lime, and superfine sugar.
The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are sourness (4/5) and strength (4/5).
Make DaiquiriMeasurements and preparation
How much white rum should you use?
Start with your chosen recipe’s amount. These examples show how the quantity and preparation change between drinks.
Daiquiri
For 1 serving · Shaken · 5 minutes
Cuban-style white rum.
Full recipe and measuresBetween the Sheets
For 1 serving · Shaken · 5 minutes
Full recipe and measuresMary Pickford
For 1 serving · Shaken · 5 minutes
Full recipe and measuresFind your next drink
9 cocktails using White Rum
Compare the ingredient amounts and what else you need. Each recipe includes ml, cl, oz and parts, preparation steps and a tasting profile.
30 ml · ShakenBetween the Sheets
A carefully balanced shaken classic led by white rum, with cognac and triple sec.
Also needed: cognac, triple sec, and lemon juice. 5 minutes.
60 ml · ShakenDaiquiri
A crisp Cuban classic balancing white rum, fresh lime, and superfine sugar.
Also needed: lime juice and white sugar. 5 minutes.
60 ml · ShakenHemingway Special
A dry, citrus-led rum cocktail with grapefruit, lime, and maraschino.
Also needed: grapefruit juice, maraschino liqueur, and lime juice. 5 minutes.
15 ml · BuiltLong Island Iced Tea
A potent citrus highball combining five spirits, lemon, sugar, and a short cola top.
Also needed: vodka, tequila blanco, gin, triple sec, lemon juice, simple syrup, and cola. 5 minutes.
20 ml · ShakenMai Tai
A balanced rum sour with almond, orange, and bright lime.
Also needed: aged rum, triple sec, orgeat, and lime juice. 6 minutes.
45 ml · ShakenMary Pickford
A carefully balanced shaken classic led by white rum, with pineapple juice and maraschino liqueur.
Also needed: pineapple juice, maraschino liqueur, and grenadine. 5 minutes.
45 ml · BlendedMissionary's Downfall
A carefully balanced blended classic led by white rum, with pineapple juice and fresh lime juice.
Also needed: pineapple juice, lime juice, honey syrup, and mint. 5 minutes.
45 ml · MuddledMojito
A crisp Cuban highball of white rum, fresh lime, cane sugar, mint, and soda water.
Also needed: mint, white sugar, lime juice, and soda water. 7 minutes.
50 ml · BlendedPiña Colada
Creamy coconut, ripe pineapple, and rum blended into a cold escape.
Also needed: pineapple juice and coconut cream. 8 minutes.
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What to mix with white rum
These ingredients appear together in the recipes above. Follow the full recipe for quantities and balance.
Lime Juice
Used with white rum in 5 of the linked recipes.
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Used with white rum in 3 of the linked recipes.
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Used with white rum in 3 of the linked recipes.
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Used with white rum in 2 of the linked recipes.
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Used with white rum in 2 of the linked recipes.
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Used with white rum in 2 of the linked recipes.
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White Rum cocktail questions
Which cocktails use white rum?
Daiquiri, Between the Sheets, and Hemingway Special use white rum. Daiquiri lists 60 ml for 1 serving. Compare the 9 recipes below for the remaining ingredients and preparation steps.
How much white rum do I need for a cocktail?
Daiquiri lists 60 ml for 1 serving; Between the Sheets lists 30 ml for 1 serving; Mary Pickford lists 45 ml for 1 serving. Use the amount in your chosen recipe: these examples are different drink specifications, not interchangeable ratios.
What else do I need to make Daiquiri?
Alongside white rum, the required ingredients for Daiquiri are 20 ml lime juice and 2 bar spoons white sugar. Its shaken preparation takes about 5 minutes. Open the recipe for optional garnishes and the complete method.
Is white rum required or optional?
White Rum is required in 9 of the 9 linked recipes. Every recipe in this collection lists it as a required ingredient.
Evidence
Sources & editorial note
Recipe amounts, preparation notes and ingredient combinations come from Kokto’s dated 100-recipe catalog. Counts cover this published set. Recipes are listed alphabetically; the quick starting point uses preparation time, then required-ingredient count. Taste scores are Kokto’s recipe profiles, not customer ratings. Ingredient combinations describe the linked recipes rather than substitution advice.
- Daiquiri: quantities, method and source notesInternational Bartenders Association — Daiquiri
- Between the Sheets: quantities, method and source notesCocktail App English editorial cocktail batch 60
- Mary Pickford: quantities, method and source notesCocktail App English editorial cocktail batch 60
- Kokto governed 100-recipe catalogIngredient identity, required/optional status, amount and method
- White Rum image source and attributionCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved