Inspired by the variety of flavors in native Cayman cuisine, we created a family of rums to suit any taste and occasion. Get creative with Governor’s Reserve Rum flavors and share your cocktail ideas on Twitter or Facebook with #CaymanCocktail. We’ll be watching!
Find out more about premium Governor’s Reserve Rum flavors below.
A rich mahogany-hued rum with notes of molasses and barrel aging. Add it to these cocktails for added depth and flavor:
1 oz Gun Bay Vodka
1 oz Governor’s Reserve Dark Rum
1 oz Governor’s Reserve Banana Rum
1/2 oz H.H. Hutchings’ Blackberry
4 oz orange juice
Dash of falernum or grenadine
Float of Governor’s Reserve Overproof Rum
We used select Caribbean spices and premium Cayman rum to create this uniquely spirited concoction.
Muddle 3 lime wedges and 2 sprigs of mint
1.5 oz Governor’s Reserve Spiced Rum
4 oz watermelon puree
4 oz soda water
1/2 oz simple syrup
Serve over ice
Garnish with lime and a sprig of mint.
Hand-crafted and barrel aged for exquisite flavour, this golden amber rum enhances any rum cocktail. Try it in these:
Imagine you’re in our island gardens:
1 oz Governor’s Reserve Gold Rum
1 oz Governor’s Reserve White Rum
4 oz fresh ruby red grapefruit juice
1/2 oz honey mix (honey + hot water)
1 oz fresh lime juice
Shake and serve in grapefruit shell
Float of orange blossom water
Cayman’s delicious answer to Brazil’s favorite:
1.5 oz Governor’s Reserve Gold Rum
1 heaping tsp of brown sugar
1 lime cut into 8 chunks
Muddle with crushed ice until lime is well squeezed
Drizzle black strap molasses on top
Light-bodied and flavourful, this small-batch rum is perfect for refreshing drinks in any weather. Give it a mix in these:
Imagine you’re in our island gardens:
1 oz Governor’s Reserve Gold Rum
1 oz Governor’s Reserve White Rum
4 oz fresh ruby red grapefruit juice
1/2 oz honey mix (honey + hot water)
1 oz fresh lime juice
Shake and serve in grapefruit shell
Float of orange blossom water
Muddle:
10 fresh mint leaves
1/2 lime cut into 4 wedges
2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
Add:
1 cup ice
1.5 oz Governor’s Reserve White Rum
Top with club soda
A savory infusion of fresh coconut with premium Governor’s Reserve White Rum. Try it out in these cocktails:
1 oz Gun Bay Vodka
1 oz Governor’s Reserve Coconut Rum
1 oz pineapple juice
Shake with ice until frothy
Gently sink a dash of grenadine
Orange for garnish
2 oz coconut water
1 oz Governor’s Reserve Coconut Rum
1/2 a lime, squeezed
Drizzle of brown sugar syrup (or a dash of dark brown sugar)
Shake and serve in a coconut shell
We infused our premium rum with fresh, creamy banana flavors. It’s a perfect addition to your favorite tropical cocktails.
1 oz Gun Bay Vodka
1 oz Governor’s Reserve Dark Rum
1 oz Governor’s Reserve Banana Rum
1/2 oz H.H. Hutchings’ Blackberry
4 oz orange juice
Dash of falernum or grenadine
Float of Governor’s Reserve Overproof Rum
Known to be one of his favorites:
1 oz Governor’s Reserve Overproof Rum
1 oz Governor’s Reserve Banana Rum
1 oz H.H. Hutchings’ Blackberry
1 oz strawberry liqueur
Shake or blend with ice
Strength and good taste go together with our overproof rum. At 121 proof, it adds a kick to your punches. Try it here:
Known to be one of his favorites:
1 oz Governor’s Reserve Overproof Rum
1 oz Governor’s Reserve Banana Rum
1 oz H.H. Hutchings’ Blackberry
1 oz strawberry liqueur
Shake or blend with ice
Don’t go this one alone – and proceed with caution.
Fill shot glasses halfway with chilled lemonade
Layer Governor’s Reserve Overproof Rum on top
Garnish with fire (optional)
Extinguish and cool the glass before drinking
In champagne flute, add:
1 oz Hutchings’ Peach Scnapps
fill with chilled Andreola Prosecco
Garnish with fresh peach slice
1 oz Governor’s Reserve White Rum
1 oz honey mix (hot water + honey)
1/2 oz H.H. Hutchings’ Peach Schnapps
1/2 oz lime juice
1/4 cup diced fresh pineapple
1/4 cup (packed tight) mint leaves
Blend with 3/4 cup crushed ice
1 1/2 oz H.H. Hutchings’ Amaretto
3 oz sour mix
Shake with ice
Add a splash of lemon-lime soda
and maraschino cherries
1 1/2 oz Governor’s Reserve Gold rum
3/4 oz H.H. Hutchings’ Triple Sec
3/4 oz fresh lemon juice
Shake with ice
Serve in a sugar rimmed glass
2 oz Gun Bay Vodka
1 oz H.H. Hutchings’ Coffee Liqueur
3/4 oz heavy cream
Pour over ice
A decadent experience:
1 oz H.H. Hutchings’ Amaretto
1 oz H.H. Hutchings’ Coffee Liqueur
1 oz vanilla ice cream
Blend with 3/4 oz of crushed ice
Many prefer this way of enjoying a premium rum: pour neat.
Enjoy the waves of flavor while watching the Cayman sun set over Seven Mile Beach.
By Antonio Hafner of GOH restaurant
2 oz Seven Fathoms Rum
1/2 oz fresh lemon juice
1 oz honey
Shake and strain
pinch of cardamom
Garnish with blackberries, lemon twist and basil leaf
This one is dressed to impress:
2 oz Seven Fathoms Rum
1/2 oz Carpano Red Vermouth
1/2 oz Maraschino liqueur
Dash of angostura bitters
Shake and strain into a really nice glass
Garnish with a lemon peel
1.5 oz Gun Bay Vodka
4 oz cranberry juice
1 oz grapefruit juice
Stir with ice
Garnish with lime
