Still Spirits just fixed your dodgy cocktails—because you deserve more than ‘close enough’

July 30, 2025

Why Your Next Mojito Deserves Better Than Store-Bought Rum

We’ve all been there. You line up a fresh bunch of mint, cut wedges of juicy lime, clink ice into the glass... only to realise the rum tastes like someone stirred it with a paintbrush. Flat, sharp, and nothing like that cool, clean finish you were promised.

That’s where something like Still Spirits White Rum steps in—with the kind of precision and flavour you’d expect from a high-shelf label, but made right in your own shed.

This isn’t some mystery mix or average essence. It’s a game-changer for anyone tired of masking rough spirits with too much sugar or soda. People using this rum essence often tell us the difference is instant: clean-tasting, slightly sweet, crisp on the finish and perfectly balanced for cocktails.

From ‘It’ll Do’ to ‘Bloody Oath’, Fast

Setting this up couldn’t be simpler: mix the pre-measured twin pack with your neutral spirit (no extra base required), shake, and you’ve got the kind of white rum that stands on its own—and holds its own in anything from a Cuba Libre to a Daiquiri. It’s the small tweak that makes your homemade shine like a pro job.

"I poured a mojito for my mate using the Still Spirits version... he asked what brand I’d bought. That’s when I knew I'd nailed it."

The aroma? Clean with a trace of molasses. The flavour? Smooth, lightly sweet, with none of that harsh ethanol sting. This kind of control over your own spirit quality used to feel complicated or a bit mythical. Now it’s three steps, your call on flavour strength, and boom. Bottled quality that feels handcrafted—because it is.

Simple Switch, Massive Lift

The best part? It beats the average store haul in more ways than taste. You’re not battling mystery ingredients or dodgy additives. There’s no long waiting game, no base packs, and definitely no chance of rocking up to a BBQ with a spirit that tastes like disappointment.

This is a white rum you can tweak, refine, and make entirely yours. Like things a tad sweeter? Add a spoon of golden syrup before bottling. Want stronger molasses notes? Age it on toasted oak chips for a week. Unlike pre-bottled options, you’re in the driver’s seat.

What’s In the Bottle (And What’s Not)

Flavour Type: Crisp white rum with soft molasses notes
Volume: 29ml x 2 (makes 2 x 1.125L of spirit)
Required Add-ons: None. Just add spirit and go

We’ve had customers mix up a bottle mid-morning and be handing it out with pride by that same night—and more than one has said it’s their new go-to for every social night in the shed.

Take Your Cocktails Seriously (Without Taking Yourself Seriously)

Here’s what this really is: less faffing around with hit-and-miss bottles, more confidence in what you’re pouring. Whether it’s your Friday night mojito or the rum base for your new winter spiced liqueur, Still Spirits White Rum essence brings consistency without compromise.

Pair it with a top-notch carbon filter setup and your favourite neutral spirit, and you've got quality every time—a system that just works. If you’re already dialling in your gear and improving your process, don’t let your cocktails lag behind.