For anyone who loves the classics but wants an upgrade, we also have a POPE Old Fashioned, combining simple elegance with POPE's warmth and depth. Or treat yourself to a POPE Espresso Martini, where the Caribbean rum creates a soft, round balance between coffee and alcohol.
And when winter arrives, there is nothing better than a POPE Christmas Toddy - a warm, spiced drink that keeps the cold at bay and warms you from the inside.
Ready to discover more lovely recipes and find your favourite? Click on and read how to make these interesting cocktails yourself, guaranteed to impress your guests. Whether you are an experienced bartender or simply love a good drink, POPE is your new cocktail partner.
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POPE Hurricane - a tropical classic with a modern twist
Let yourself be taken straight to the buzzing streets of New Orleans, where jazz fills the air and cocktails are served with character. It was here, in the heart of the French Quarter, that the Hurricane was created in the 1940s. Pat O'Brien, owner of one of the city's most iconic bars, had a storeroom full of rum, a spirit nobody really wanted. To get the rum moving, he created a fruity, colourful drink that quickly became a favourite among the city's party crowd.
Now POPE has breathed new life into the classic and made it even harder to resist. With its soft flavour and warm notes, POPE fits perfectly in this exotic cocktail, a real carnival in a glass.
Recipe - how to make your own POPE Hurricane:
Ingredients:
- 12 cl POPE
- 3 cl freshly squeezed lime juice
- 3 cl freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1.5 cl passion fruit puree
- 1.5 cl sugar syrup
- 1 cl grenadine
How to make it:
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Pour all the ingredients into a shaker with plenty of crushed ice
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Shake thoroughly so the drink turns ice cold and lovely
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Strain into a tall wine glass filled with crushed ice
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Garnish with a slice of orange and a cherry for the classic look if you like
The result? A fresh, fruity, seductive cocktail with tropical notes and a little history in every sip. Perfect for warm summer evenings, festive occasions, or simply when you want to treat yourself to something extra good.
POPE Negroni - an Italian icon with a tropical twist
The Negroni is a timeless classic from 20th-century Italy, known and loved for its elegant balance of bitterness and sweetness. Traditionally it is made with gin, but with POPE this iconic drink gets new life. POPE's fruity, lightly sweet notes play beautifully with the bitter Campari and the full sweet vermouth, giving you a Negroni with depth, character and warmth.
Recipe - POPE Negroni:
- 4 cl POPE
- 4 cl Campari
- 4 cl sweet vermouth
How to make it:
Pour all the ingredients into a shaker with crushed ice and shake well. Strain into a low whisky glass filled with ice and garnish with a twist of orange peel for the classic Negroni look.
Tip: This version with rum instead of gin makes the Negroni both rounder and more approachable, perfect for hardened Negroni fans and for anyone curious about a bitter but balanced cocktail.
Whether as an aperitif before dinner or as a relaxed weekend treat, the POPE Negroni is a safe choice.
POPE Daiquiri - a tropical classic with character
The Daiquiri is the essence of Caribbean elegance. A simple but refined cocktail from Cuba, it became popular among American sailors and bar icons such as Ernest Hemingway. With POPE the Daiquiri gains an extra dimension: the fruity notes and clean flavour lift the classic to new heights.
Recipe - POPE Daiquiri:
- 6 cl POPE
- 3 cl freshly squeezed lime juice
- 2 cl sugar syrup
How to make it:
Shake all the ingredients with ice and strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with a thin slice of lime if you like.
A POPE Daiquiri is fresh, fruity and hard to resist, perfect as an aperitif or for long summer evenings.
POPE Old Fashioned - tradition meets tropical finesse
The Old Fashioned is one of the world's oldest cocktails, and it proves that simplicity is often the key to greatness. In this version bourbon is swapped for POPE, which gives the drink a warm, soft and slightly more exotic character.
Recipe - POPE Old Fashioned:
- 5 cl POPE
- 1 sugar cube or 1 cl sugar syrup
- A couple of drops of Angostura bitters
- Orange peel to garnish
How to make it:
Stir the sugar with the bitters in a low glass. Add POPE and a large ice cube and stir until the drink is ice cold. Finish with a twist of orange peel over the glass.
The POPE Old Fashioned is a modern reinterpretation of a true classic: simple, deep and full of charm.
POPE Espresso Martini - the perfect pick-me-up
The Espresso Martini was created in 1980s London when a model asked bartender Dick Bradsell for a drink that would "wake me up, and then f*** me up." The result? An iconic cocktail combining caffeine and alcohol in perfect harmony. With POPE as the base the drink gets a softer, rounder character and a lovely Caribbean edge.
Recipe - POPE Espresso Martini:
- 5 cl POPE
- 3 cl freshly brewed espresso
- 2 cl coffee liqueur (e.g. Kahlúa)
- 1 cl sugar syrup (optional)
How to make it:
Shake all the ingredients with ice and strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with three whole coffee beans for the classic look.
The POPE Espresso Martini is perfect as an after-dinner cocktail, or when you simply need a little extra energy with style.
POPE Mojito - a fresh classic with a Caribbean edge
The Mojito comes from Cuba and is known for its freshness and simple elegance. When POPE takes the lead role, the flavour turns extra round and fruity, and the natural sweetness of the rum balances perfectly with lime and mint.
Recipe - POPE Mojito:
- 5 cl POPE
- 2 cl freshly squeezed lime juice
- 2 cl sugar syrup
- Fresh mint (8-10 leaves)
- Sparkling water
- Crushed ice
How to make it:
Muddle the mint leaves gently with the lime juice and sugar syrup in a tall glass. Add POPE and crushed ice and stir well. Top up with sparkling water and garnish with a fresh sprig of mint and a lime wedge.
Perfect for warm summer evenings or as a welcome drink.
POPE Mai Tai - the taste of tropical paradise
Mai Tai means "excellent" in Tahitian, and that is exactly what this drink is. A tropical cocktail with plenty of character, where POPE adds a fine depth and a fruity finish that makes it hard to resist.
Recipe - POPE Mai Tai:
- 4 cl POPE
- 2 cl orange liqueur (e.g. Cointreau)
- 2 cl freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 cl orgeat (almond syrup)
- 1 cl sugar syrup
- Optionally a splash of dark rum to float
How to make it:
Shake all the ingredients with ice and strain into a low glass with crushed ice. Top with a little dark rum for extra depth if you like. Garnish with mint and a lime wheel.
An exotic explosion of flavour, perfect for festive occasions.
POPE Dark 'n' Stormy - a dramatic classic
The Dark 'n' Stormy is Bermuda's national cocktail and a perfect mix of rum and ginger. With POPE the drink gets a softer, fruitier stamp that still stands up well to the spiced ginger beer.
Recipe - POPE Dark 'n' Stormy:
- 5 cl POPE
- 1 cl fresh lime juice
- 10 cl good ginger beer
- Lime wedge to garnish
How to make it:
Fill a tall glass with ice. Pour in the POPE and lime juice and top with ginger beer. Stir gently and garnish with a lime wedge.
A refreshing, lightly spiced cocktail, ideal in summer and winter alike.
POPE Rum Punch - festive and colourful
Rum punch is a true crowd-pleaser, a colourful, fruity cocktail that breathes party. With POPE you get a full base with sweet, ripe notes that play well against the fresh fruit.
Recipe - POPE Rum Punch:
- 5 cl POPE
- 2 cl orange juice
- 2 cl pineapple juice
- 1 cl fresh lime juice
- 1 cl grenadine
- A splash of Angostura bitters (optional)
How to make it:
Shake all the ingredients with ice and strain into a tall glass filled with ice cubes. Garnish with an orange slice, a cherry or a cocktail umbrella for tropical atmosphere.
Perfect for summer parties and colourful occasions.
POPE Rum Sour - an elegant classic with an edge
The Rum Sour is a sophisticated, lightly tart cocktail that really lets the rum come into its own. POPE's fruity sweetness is beautifully balanced by fresh lime and a touch of sugar syrup.
Recipe - POPE Rum Sour:
- 5 cl POPE
- 3 cl fresh lime juice
- 2 cl sugar syrup
- (optional: 1 cl egg white for a creamy texture)
- A couple of drops of Angostura bitters
How to make it:
Shake all the ingredients without ice (dry shake) if you are using egg white, then again with ice. Strain into a low glass with ice. Garnish with lime zest or a couple of drops of bitters on top.
Elegant and well suited to an evening in good company.
POPE Christmas Toddy - Christmas in a glass
A twist on the classic hot toddy: POPE adds warmth and depth with its sweet, spiced notes. A fantastic way to warm up in the winter months.
Recipe - POPE Christmas Toddy:
- 5 cl POPE
- 1 cl honey
- 1 cl freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 10 cl boiling water
- 1 cinnamon stick
- A slice of lemon and a clove or two to garnish
How to make it:
Stir the honey and lemon juice into the hot water, add POPE and stir. Garnish with the cinnamon stick, lemon slice and cloves.
Perfect for cosy winter nights and cold December evenings.
POPE Daiquiri - tropical freshness with depth
The Daiquiri is one of the most classic rum cocktails, and using POPE gives you extra depth and character on the palate. It balances perfectly between acidity and sweetness: simple but refined.
Recipe - POPE Daiquiri:
- 5 cl POPE
- 2.5 cl fresh lime juice
- 1.5 cl sugar syrup
How to make it:
Shake all the ingredients thoroughly with ice and strain into a coupe.
Garnish with lime zest or a dried lime wheel for extra flair.
Fresh, tart and uplifting, perfect as a pre-dinner cocktail.
POPE Espresso Martini - coffee and rum in fine union
Espresso Martini with POPE? Yes please. Here you get the classic cocktail with a Caribbean twist. The rum's natural sweetness complements the bitter espresso and creates a smooth, sophisticated end to the evening.
Recipe - POPE Espresso Martini:
- 4 cl POPE
- 3 cl freshly brewed espresso
- 2 cl coffee liqueur (e.g. Kahlúa)
- 1 cl sugar syrup (adjust to taste)
How to make it:
Shake all the ingredients hard with ice, ideally for 15-20 seconds, and strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
Garnish with three coffee beans on top as tradition demands.
The perfect after-dinner cocktail.
POPE Cocoa Old Fashioned - dessert in a glass
This luxurious twist on an Old Fashioned combines POPE's sweet, spiced notes with deep cacao and orange. An intense, smooth experience for anyone who loves dessert cocktails with an edge.
Recipe - POPE Cocoa Old Fashioned:
- 5 cl POPE
- 0.5 cl cacao liqueur or chocolate syrup
- 2 drops of orange bitters
- A small splash of sugar syrup if you want it a little sweeter
How to make it:
Stir all the ingredients with ice in a mixing glass and strain into a low glass with one large ice cube.
Garnish with orange peel and a little grated dark chocolate for extra decadence.
A perfect drink for cosying up by the fire, or to round off a special dinner.
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About Pope Spirits:
Det Danske Vinkompagni is based in Kolding, Denmark. Besides trading good wine and spirits in very close cooperation with some of Denmark's leading wholesalers, the small company also has a declared mission to share and pass on knowledge about good wine and fine spirits. Claus Wilms has been doing exactly that since 1997, when he set up the little company together with his wife Anette.
This story begins on one of the first days of 1985, when Claus was hired as the youngest consultant in an old conservative wine company, given responsibility for the exotic north of Jutland. After four years came a two-year detour as a hotel director, after which he returned to the old company as a consultant, this time with southern Jutland and
Funen as his area. After six years of growing responsibilities, including at a couple of other wine companies, the foundation stone was laid for Det Danske Vinkompagni. And there it still lies.
All those years of experience have recently thrown the Wilms family into a new little adventure in the form of a spiced rum blended from some of the best of Guatemala, Nicaragua and Trinidad and Tobago. This blend, full of exotic fruit and spice, was shipped to Denmark, given good candy sugar and brought down to a comfortable 35% with mineral-rich spring water from Bornholm for a distinctive flavour and perfect balance.
Pope Rum is a thoroughly pleasant acquaintance. The nose is seductively exotic with notes of sweet citrus, vanilla and mild pepper, and the palate is warm, spiced, soft and exotic with a fine undertone from the 10 years in oak. It drinks nicely on its own but can easily take being shaken up with lime, orange, passion fruit and grenadine.
