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
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
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
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
