The 10 Best Rums for Mojitos

A blend of two rum styles from Jamaica and the Dominican Republic, Ten to One Caribbean White Rum brings a whole lot of flavor to your mojito. With herbal, grassy aromas and a zesty body with notes of white pepper and lemongrass, Ten to One Rum will give your mojito recipe a little zing.

Welcome guests to your home with a mojito made with Port of Entry Rum. This white from from End of Days Distillery is surprisingly complex. Port of Entry Rum is sweet and buttery with a rich body. And that’s why it’s a rum that’ll work wonders on your mojito, because it gives dimension without ever being overpowering.

Roulaison Distilling Co. brings rum back to its pre-industrial roots with their Traditional Pot Distilled Rum. Made with an alembic pot still, Roulaison adheres to time-tested rum-making traditions. And the result is a rum perfect for making mojitos that’s filled with sweet notes of pineapple and pear and a long smoky finish.

Muddy River Distillery had one mission when they set out to make their Coconut Carolina Rum: bring island flavors inland. Rich coconut flavor runs throughout every drop of this small batch rum. Coconut Carolina Rum gives your mojito recipe a creamy body and delicious sun-kissed coconut flavor.

We can’t talk about unique flavored rums without mentioning another from the Muddy River portfolio: Basil Carolina Rum. A favorite of the North Carolina distillery’s owner, this rum is infused with local Genovese Basil, giving it a light green tint and a burst of herbal flavor. Basil Carolina Rum is perfect for freshening up your mojito recipe.

SelvaRey is on a mission to redefine the rum category. In fact, the stunning SelvaRey White Rum is actually a blend of three and five year old rums. Filtering the rum through charcoal removes the color but keeps all the wondrous flavor. From the mind of Bruno Mars, SelvaRey White Rum takes your mojito recipe to new heights.

This exceptional rum comes from Indiana. And while that may not be the origin you’re imagining for your rum, River City Rum from Three Rivers Distilling Co. will have you changing your tune. Notes of floral arrangements, citrus zest and a lingering sweetness punctuate River City Rum, and will give your mojito an added layer of flavor. 

Two crucial ingredients make up Dented Brick Craft Rum: Virgin Island rum and limestone-filtered water from the distillery’s artesian well. Dented Brick Distillery’s craft rum is filled with refreshing flavors like agave nectar, green apple, and coconut, making for a unique, invigorating mojito recipe.

Here’s a crowd-pleasing rum from Oregon’s veteran-owned 4 Spirits Distillery that’s perfect for making mojitos. 4 Spirits Silver Rum is bright and complex, highlighting rum’s natural sweetness. Rich notes of sugarcane and molasses are underscored by hints of tropical fruit, including passionfruit.