I enjoyed a bottle of Bacardi's Gold Rum, which I mix with Classic Coke on ice. It was pretty good.
Here's my question: What other flavors of Bicardi Rum should I try next for drinking with Coke, or other brands/styles/flavors of Run for mixing with coke ?
I won't be drikning the rum by itself, only with coke, so I don't need recommendations for sipping it, just mixing it with coke, in case that precludes brands to expensive or high brow to mix with coke.
What do you say ?
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February 21, 2026, 07:45 PM
gt2022
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Appleton Estate or Meyers put Bacardi to shame
February 21, 2026, 08:05 PM
reloader-1
The absolute best rum to pair with a Classic Coke is nowhere near Bacardi.
Try a solera style rum, Santa Teresa 1796 is the gold standard. $40, can be mixed or consumed neat.
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February 21, 2026, 09:27 PM
SpinZone
I'm a Captain Morgan Spiced Rum drinker so…
If you are happy with the Bacardi Gold, try switching the mixer. Cherry Coke, vanilla coke, Squirt, real ginger ale, or an orange soda.
I like Topper’s flavored rhums but I either shoot them or in a glass over ice. I don’t think Rum and Coke is improved by a flavored rum.
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February 21, 2026, 09:30 PM
oddball
The standard rum drink in our house is a Cuba Libre- Coca Cola, Appleton rum, and lime.
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February 21, 2026, 09:41 PM
BigSwede
Get some Mexican Coke, real sugar and glass bottles. Also, try Cruzan Rum
February 21, 2026, 10:27 PM
jprebb
I'm a fan of the Dominican Rums like Brugal Extra Viejo and Barcelo Anejo.
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February 21, 2026, 11:58 PM
StorminNormin
Maybe I am wrong, but I would think the brand of rum wouldn’t matter that much when mixed with Coke. I haven’t drank soda for almost 30 years, but when I did with alcohol, it was Bacardi and Coke. When I make Pina Coladas for my wife, I use Bacardi.
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February 22, 2026, 12:42 AM
SigSauerP226
I like Sailor Jerry and Coke. I feel like it tastes like Vanilla Coke and it’s pretty stiff. Sailor is 46% so it’s fun.
Or you can do Bacardi 151
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February 22, 2026, 07:48 AM
K550
Hi, I am staying "near Bacardi" with my recs: I second the 150 proof, and also "Bacardi 8"! cheers!
February 22, 2026, 08:33 AM
Johnny 3eagles
Oh God! Bacardi 151 and Coke. I thought those nights in Connecticut were erased from my brain.
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February 22, 2026, 08:58 AM
UTsig
I like Captain Morgan but with Diet Pepsi, shoot me! Another favorite is Baccardi and tonic with a lime wedge.
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February 22, 2026, 10:37 AM
BigSwede
^^^ Haven't had it in forever but The Capt and ginger ale is tasty
February 22, 2026, 11:03 AM
400m
Mt. Gay rum. That is the first rum I had that wasn’t Bacardi. It’s great neat or over a cube. I have heard of most of the other rums listed here and want to try them. The Appleton and Sailor Jerry I have tried. All are better than Bacardi in my opinion.
February 22, 2026, 11:08 AM
bdylan
I like Bacardi gold very much but another to try is Pusser's gunpowder proof.
February 22, 2026, 11:10 AM
nosticks
If you really want to barf, Coconut Rum and coke.
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February 22, 2026, 11:18 AM
vinnybass
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Originally posted by BigSwede: Get some Mexican Coke, real sugar and glass bottles. Also, try Cruzan Rum
This is the only Coke we drink @ casa de vinnybass.
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February 22, 2026, 12:23 PM
nhtagmember
Morgan Spiced, Myers, Appleton is my 3rd choice.
There are a couple very strong black rums that Ive had but not on a regular basis
February 22, 2026, 02:26 PM
gojoe
Classic Coke, Ron Rico rum, lemon wedge over ice
February 22, 2026, 04:14 PM
corsair
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Originally posted by SigSauerP226: I like Sailor Jerry and Coke. I feel like it tastes like Vanilla Coke and it’s pretty stiff. Sailor is 46% so it’s fun.