Pope Rum cocktails at a glance
| Cocktail | Pope Rum and glass |
| Hurricane | 12 cl, tall wine glass |
| Negroni | 4 cl, short whisky glass |
| Daiquiri | 6 cl, cocktail glass |
| Old Fashioned | 5 cl, short glass |
| Espresso Martini | 5 cl, martini glass |
| Mojito | 5 cl, tall glass |
| Mai Tai | 4 cl, short glass |
| Dark ’n’ Stormy | 5 cl, tall glass |
| Rum Punch | 5 cl, tall glass |
| Rum Sour | 5 cl, short glass |
| Christmas Toddy | 5 cl, hot with boiling water |
| Cocoa Old Fashioned | 5 cl, short glass |
Pope Rum cocktails: recipes from Hurricane to Espresso Martini
POPE Hurricane – A tropical classic with a modern twist
Let yourself be carried straight to the pulsing streets of New Orleans, where jazz fills the air and cocktails are served with character. It was right 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 stockroom full of rum – a spirit nobody really wanted. To get the rum moving, he created a fruity, colourful drink that quickly became a favourite with the city's party crowd.
Now POPE has breathed new life into this classic and made it even more irresistible. With its smooth 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 purée
– 1.5 cl sugar syrup
– 1 cl grenadine
How to make it:
Pour all ingredients into a shaker with plenty of crushed ice
Shake well until the drink is ice cold and delicious
Strain into a tall wine glass filled with crushed ice
Garnish with a slice of orange and a cherry for the classic look, if you like
The result? A fresh, fruity and seductive cocktail with tropical notes and a little bit of history in every sip. Perfect for warm summer evenings, festive occasions – or just when you want to treat yourself to something extra nice.
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 between bitterness and sweetness. It's traditionally made with gin, but with POPE this iconic drink gets new life. POPE's fruity, slightly sweet notes work wonderfully with the bitter Campari and the rich sweet vermouth and give 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 ingredients into a shaker with crushed ice and shake well. Strain into a short 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 seasoned Negroni fans and for those curious about a bitter but balanced cocktail.
Whether as an aperitif before dinner or a relaxed treat at the weekend, POPE Negroni is a safe choice.
POPE Daiquiri – A tropical classic with character
The Daiquiri is the epitome of Caribbean elegance. A simple but refined cocktail that comes from Cuba and became popular with American sailors and bar regulars such as Ernest Hemingway. With POPE the Daiquiri gets 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 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 irresistible – 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 replaced by POPE, which gives the drink a warm, smooth and slightly more exotic character.
Recipe – POPE Old Fashioned:
– 5 cl POPE
– 1 sugar cube or 1 cl sugar syrup
– A few dashes of Angostura bitters
– Orange peel for garnish
How to make it:
Stir the sugar and bitters together in a short glass. Add POPE and one large ice cube, and stir until the drink is ice cold. Finish with a twist of orange peel over the glass.
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 could "wake me up, and then f*** me up." The result? An iconic cocktail that combines caffeine and alcohol in perfect harmony. With POPE as the base the drink gets a smoother, 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 ingredients with ice and strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with three whole coffee beans for the classic look.
POPE Espresso Martini is perfect as an after-dinner cocktail – or when you just need a little extra energy with style.
Fresh and tropical Pope Rum recipes: Mojito, Mai Tai and Dark ’n’ Stormy
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, the flavour becomes 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)
– Soda water
– Crushed ice
How to make it:
Gently muddle the mint leaves with the lime juice and sugar syrup in a tall glass. Add POPE and crushed ice, and stir well. Top up with soda 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 "fantastic" in Tahitian – and that's exactly what this drink is. A tropical cocktail with lots of character, where POPE adds great depth and a fruity finish that makes it irresistible.
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
– Optional: a splash of dark rum as a float
How to make it:
Shake all ingredients with ice and strain into a short 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
Dark ’n’ Stormy is Bermuda's national cocktail and a perfect mix of rum and ginger. With POPE the drink gets a smoother, fruitier touch that still goes well with the spicy ginger beer.
Recipe – POPE Dark ’n’ Stormy:
– 5 cl POPE
– 1 cl fresh lime juice
– 10 cl good ginger beer
– Lime wedge for garnish
How to make it:
Fill a tall glass with ice. Pour in POPE and lime juice, and top with ginger beer. Stir gently, and garnish with a lime wedge.
A refreshing and lightly spicy cocktail – ideal in both summer and winter.
Festive and warm rum cocktails with Pope: Rum Punch, Rum Sour, Christmas Toddy and Cocoa Old Fashioned
POPE Rum Punch – Festive and colourful
Rum punch is a real crowd-pleaser – a colourful and fruity cocktail that is all about the party. With POPE you get a rich 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 dash of Angostura bitters (optional)
How to make it:
Shake all 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 a tropical mood.
Perfect for summer parties and colourful occasions!
POPE Rum Sour – An elegant classic with an edge
Rum Sour is a sophisticated and slightly tart cocktail that really lets the flavour of 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 few dashes of Angostura bitters
How to make it:
Shake all ingredients without ice (dry shake) if you use egg white, and then with ice. Strain into a short glass with ice. Garnish with lime zest or a few 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 and spiced notes. A great 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
– Slice of lemon and a clove or two for garnish
How to make it:
Stir the honey and lemon juice into the hot water, add POPE and stir. Garnish with cinnamon stick, lemon slice and cloves.
Perfect for cosy winter evenings and cold December nights!
POPE Cocoa Old Fashioned – Dessert in a glass
This luxurious twist on an Old Fashioned combines POPE's sweet, spiced notes with deep cocoa and orange. An intense and smooth experience for those who love dessert cocktails with an edge.
Recipe – POPE Cocoa Old Fashioned:
– 5 cl POPE
– 0.5 cl cocoa liqueur or chocolate syrup
– 2 dashes of orange bitters
– A small splash of sugar syrup if you want it a little sweeter
How to make it:
Stir all ingredients with ice in a mixing glass and strain into a short glass with one large ice cube. Garnish with orange peel and a little grated dark chocolate for extra decadence.
A perfect drink for cosy evenings by the fireplace – or to finish a special dinner.
About Pope Rum and Pope Spirits
Prefer cooking? Then we can recommend
our food recipesAbout Pope Spirits:Det Danske Vinkompagni (the Danish Wine Company) is located in Kolding. Besides trading good wine and spirits in very close cooperation with some of Denmark's leading wholesalers, the small company also has a stated mission to share and spread knowledge about good wine and fine spirits. Claus Wilms has done exactly that since 1997, when he founded the small company together with his wife Anette.
This story begins one of the first days of 1985, when Claus was hired as the youngest consultant at an old, conservative wine company, where he was given responsibility for the exotic North Jutland. After four years it became a two-year detour as a hotel manager, 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, also at a couple of other wine companies, the foundation was laid for Det Danske Vinkompagni. And it's still there.
All this long experience has now recently launched the Wilms family on a new little adventure in the form of a spiced rum blended from some of the best from Guatemala, Nicaragua and Trinidad and Tobago. This blend, full of exotic fruit and spices, was shipped to Denmark with good rock sugar added and reduced to a pleasant 35% with mineral-rich Bornholm spring water for a unique flavour and perfect balance.
Pope Rum is a very pleasant acquaintance. The aroma is seductively exotic with notes of sweet citrus fruit, vanilla and mild pepper, and the taste is warm, spicy, smooth and exotic with a fine undertone from the 10 years in oak casks. It's lovely on its own but can easily handle being shaken up with lime, orange, passion fruit and grenadine.
| Rum | Pope Spiced Rum, spiced rum |
| Strength | 35% |
| Bottle | 70 cl |
| Origin | Rum from Guatemala, Nicaragua and Trinidad and Tobago |
| Ageing | 10 years in oak casks |
| Water | Bornholm spring water |
| Producer | Det Danske Vinkompagni, Kolding |
Listen to our podcast about Pope Rum cocktails
The episode is in English and runs for 21 minutes. It is about how Pope Rum gives classic drinks like the Hurricane and the Negroni a tropical twist.
Our verdict: which Pope Rum cocktail should you start with?
Start with a Daiquiri. It has only three ingredients, and you can taste the rum clearly. If you want something festive, go for a Hurricane or a Rum Punch. If you like bitter, a Negroni with rum is a good choice, and in December the Christmas Toddy is the easiest. The rum has rock sugar added and a sweetness of its own, so taste as you go before you pour in all the sugar syrup.
Pope Rum cocktails: frequently asked questions
What is Pope Rum?
A 35% spiced rum from Det Danske Vinkompagni in Kolding. It is blended from rum from Guatemala, Nicaragua and Trinidad and Tobago.
How many Pope Rum cocktails are on this page?
Twelve, from Hurricane and Negroni to Mai Tai and Christmas Toddy.
What does Pope Rum taste like?
The aroma is exotic with sweet citrus fruit, vanilla and mild pepper. The taste is warm, spicy, smooth and exotic, with an undertone from 10 years in oak casks.
Can you drink Pope Rum on its own?
Yes, it is lovely on its own. It also handles being shaken with lime, orange, passion fruit and grenadine.
Which Pope Rum cocktail is the easiest?
Daiquiri and Dark ’n’ Stormy have only three ingredients. The Daiquiri is 6 cl Pope, 3 cl lime juice and 2 cl sugar syrup. The Dark ’n’ Stormy is 5 cl Pope, 1 cl lime juice and 10 cl ginger beer.
Can I make a Negroni with rum?
Yes. Use 4 cl Pope, 4 cl Campari and 4 cl Sweet Vermouth. With rum instead of gin it becomes rounder and more approachable, according to the recipe.
Which Pope Rum drink suits winter and Christmas?
Christmas Toddy: 5 cl Pope, 1 cl honey, 1 cl lemon juice, 10 cl boiling water and a cinnamon stick.
What do I need for an Espresso Martini with Pope?
5 cl Pope, 3 cl freshly brewed espresso, 2 cl coffee liqueur and optionally 1 cl sugar syrup. We stock Pope Cuppa coffee liqueur.
Who makes Pope Rum?
Det Danske Vinkompagni in Kolding, which Claus and Anette Wilms started in 1997.
Where can I buy Pope Rum?
At Whisky.dk: Pope Rum Spiced Original, 70 cl, 35%.
Read and shop on
You will find more recipes under rum recipes. If you want to cook with the rum, see our food recipes. The story of the Hurricane is on Wikipedia, and the producer has its own website. The whole Pope range is here.
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