Find your pour with Appleton Estate’s cocktail picks
Published:Thursday | May 29, 2025 | 12:09 AM
The Appleton Estate On the Rum Museum, one of Jamaica’s newest “edutainment” spot located at 23 Dominica Drive in New Kingston, invites guests to explore more than just the rich history. It speaks to an experience that’s personal, flavourful, and uniquely Jamaican. As part of the temporary museum’s immersive journey through the brand’s rich legacy, visitors can take a fun personality quiz to discover which Appleton Estate cocktail best matches their vibe.
Whether bold and adventurous like the Stormy Valley, effortlessly refined like the Rare Old Fashioned, cool and classic like the Estate Daiquiri, spirited and sociable like the Signature X-Ale, or an elegant connoisseur who connects with the exclusive Joy’s Cocktail—a tribute to Master Blender Joy Spence.
Each mix reflects the individual preferences of visitors, offering a more personal way to experience the Appleton Estate range. It’s an invitation to explore the flavours and see which one feels right for you. Here are a few recipes worth trying at home:
Stormy Valley
Ingredients:
2 oz Appleton Estate Signature Rum
4 oz Ginger Beer
1 tsp Lime Juice
2 dash Bitters
Serve: Pour over ice and enjoy.
Rare Old Fashioned
Ingredients:
1 bar spoon brown sugar
3 dashes bitters
2 oz Appleton Estate 12-Year-Old Rare Casks Rum
1 orange twist
Serve: Muddle sugar and bitters, add rum, stir over ice, and garnish with an orange twist.
Estate Daiquiri
Ingredients:
2 oz Appleton Estate 8-Year-Old Rum
1 oz simple syrup
1 oz lime juice
Serve: Shake with ice and strain into a coupé glass.
Signature X-Ale
Ingredients:
2 oz Appleton Estate Signature
4 oz ginger ale
1 tsp lime juice
Serve: Pour over ice in a rocks glass, stir gently, and enjoy.
Joy’s Cocktail
Ingredients:
1 orange wedge
5 dashes bitters
2 oz Appleton Estate 8-Year-Old Rum
4 oz ginger ale
Serve: Squeeze and muddle orange wedge with bitters in a lowball glass, add rum and ginger ale, drop in the wedge, and stir.