# What combines with rum?

Rum pairs best with bananas, mangoes, sugar and tropical fruit. See all 50 ingredients that combine with rum, ranked from good to made for each other.

Rum is a sweet, distilled alcohol that is made from sugarcane. It is popular in many cocktails, such as the Mojito. Rum pairs well with other sweet ingredients, such as pineapple, coconut, and lime. It can also be paired with savory ingredients, such as ginger, garlic, and chili peppers.

## Flavour notes

- **Intensity:** moderate–loud
- **Weight:** light–heavy

## Classic partners (strength 3 of 4)

- [bananas](https://whatcombines.com/with/bananas.md)
- [mangoes](https://whatcombines.com/with/mangoes.md)
- [sugar](https://whatcombines.com/with/sugar.md)
- [tropical fruit](https://whatcombines.com/with/tropical_fruit.md)

## Reliable matches (strength 2 of 4)

- [coconut and coconut milk](https://whatcombines.com/with/coconut_and_coconut_milk.md)
- [ginger](https://whatcombines.com/with/ginger.md)
- [kumquats](https://whatcombines.com/with/kumquats.md)
- [lychees](https://whatcombines.com/with/lychees.md)
- [mint](https://whatcombines.com/with/mint.md)
- [raisins](https://whatcombines.com/with/raisins.md)
- [sweet potatoes](https://whatcombines.com/with/sweet_potatoes.md)

## Also good with (strength 1 of 4)

- [almonds](https://whatcombines.com/with/almonds.md)
- [apricots](https://whatcombines.com/with/apricots.md)
- [butterscotch](https://whatcombines.com/with/butterscotch.md)
- [calvados](https://whatcombines.com/with/calvados.md)
- [caramel](https://whatcombines.com/with/caramel.md)
- [cashews](https://whatcombines.com/with/cashews.md)
- [cherries](https://whatcombines.com/with/cherries.md)
- [chestnuts](https://whatcombines.com/with/chestnuts.md)
- [cinnamon](https://whatcombines.com/with/cinnamon.md)
- [coffee and espresso](https://whatcombines.com/with/coffee_and_espresso.md)
- [cream cheese](https://whatcombines.com/with/cream_cheese.md)
- [dates](https://whatcombines.com/with/dates.md)
- [fresh figs](https://whatcombines.com/with/fresh_figs.md)
- [grapefruit](https://whatcombines.com/with/grapefruit.md)
- [grapes](https://whatcombines.com/with/grapes.md)
- [guavas](https://whatcombines.com/with/guavas.md)
- [hazelnuts](https://whatcombines.com/with/hazelnuts.md)
- [honey](https://whatcombines.com/with/honey.md)
- [italian cuisine](https://whatcombines.com/with/italian_cuisine.md)
- [kiwi fruit](https://whatcombines.com/with/kiwi_fruit.md)
- [limes](https://whatcombines.com/with/limes.md)
- [macadamia nuts](https://whatcombines.com/with/macadamia_nuts.md)
- [mandarin oranges](https://whatcombines.com/with/mandarin_oranges.md)
- [maple syrup](https://whatcombines.com/with/maple_syrup.md)
- [mascarpone](https://whatcombines.com/with/mascarpone.md)
- [melon/muskmelons](https://whatcombines.com/with/melonmuskmelons.md)
- [nutmeg](https://whatcombines.com/with/nutmeg.md)
- [nuts](https://whatcombines.com/with/nuts.md)
- [passion fruit](https://whatcombines.com/with/passion_fruit.md)
- [pears](https://whatcombines.com/with/pears.md)
- [pecans](https://whatcombines.com/with/pecans.md)
- [pine nuts](https://whatcombines.com/with/pine_nuts.md)
- [pumpkin](https://whatcombines.com/with/pumpkin.md)
- [shoulder pork](https://whatcombines.com/with/shoulder_pork.md)
- [sweet plantains](https://whatcombines.com/with/sweet_plantains.md)
- [tenderloin pork](https://whatcombines.com/with/tenderloin_pork.md)
- [vanilla](https://whatcombines.com/with/vanilla.md)
- [walnuts](https://whatcombines.com/with/walnuts.md)
- [white chocolate](https://whatcombines.com/with/white_chocolate.md)

Source: https://whatcombines.com/with/rum