Still Spirits White Rum proves your best beach cocktail bar is your own shed — ready to shake?

August 29, 2025

Sip Summer All Year: Homemade Beach Cocktails With Still Spirits White Rum

You know that feeling you get after your first sip of a holiday cocktail? Sunshine on your shoulders, a hint of salt in the air—and suddenly, your troubles feel two time zones away. That’s the magic bottled in those poolside mixes. Only now, you don’t need a beach or a bar tab to taste it.

From Motel Mojitos to Shed-Side Spritzers: Here's How We Got Here

Catch this: back in January, a mate brought a bottle of homemade white rum to a backyard cricket day. He’d mixed up a few mojitos in an old jam jar—nothing fancy. But the flavour? Spot on. It had that light sweetness and crisp punch that makes you feel like you’ve just stepped onto a tropical island.

That rum came from a batch he made himself using Still Spirits White Rum essence. No long distilling saga. No mess or mystery. Just his regular neutral spirit, a clean jar, and the right mix. The guy had cracked it.

Why Still Spirits White Rum Hits Differently

This isn’t the stuff of sugar-burn headaches and weird aftertastes. The Still Spirits White Rum essence is crafted to give you that smooth, slightly molasses-kissed flavour profile found in top-shelf rum. It’s tailor-made for cocktails like:

Mojitos: Refreshing, minty, and great for hot afternoons.
Daiquiris: Clean, sharp, and slightly citrusy.
Pina Coladas: Sweet, creamy—and surprisingly easy to make with the right combo.
Cuba Libres: Just cola, rum, and lime—but elevated when you control the base.

"The beauty is that you decide how strong or subtle the flavour is. Have it your way—not the bar staff’s way." — Candeece, Resident Homebrew Expert

How to Mix Up the Beach from Your Shed

If you’ve never made your own rum essence cocktail at home, here’s how easy it actually is:

Start with a clean, neutral spirit. Many brewers use a homemade sugar wash distilled through gear available in our store.
Mix in one half of the Still Spirits White Rum twin-pack with 1.125L of base spirit.
Rest it for a day or so to let the flavour round out.
Use in your favourite beachy cocktail recipe—just like a commercial rum.

No hidden steps. No unnecessary extras. Just good balance, great taste, and a drink that feels like a holiday in a glass.

A Quick Note on Quality & Control

Mass-market rums can be a mixed bag—especially if your taste buds have graduated past “whatever’s cheapest at the bottle-o.” With home flavouring, you’re in full control. Want it lighter for a midweek mixer? Easy. Want to add some punch for muggy summer parties? Done.

Better still, you know what’s in it. That’s something even the fanciest labels can’t always promise.

Simple Doesn’t Mean Boring

Some folks think making spirits at home has to be complicated. Thermometers. Charts. Way too many steps. But it doesn’t have to be like that—especially with products designed for everyday hobbyists, not lab techs.

Still Spirits White Rum is a perfect example of this shift—from overly complex methods to smart, clean solutions that keep the flavour and drop the drama. It’s ready-to-go. No base packs. No second round of filtering. Just stir, store, and serve.

We’ve talked to hundreds of makers who say the same thing: the minute they simplify the process, they actually start enjoying it more. That’s what keeps them coming back—not just for the drink, but for the pride in saying, “Yeah, I made that.”

Looking to Take It Further?

If this article sparked ideas, the good news is—we’re packed to the rafters with other spirit flavourings, filters, stills, and bottling gear to help you scale things up or try new recipes. Whether you want a clean white rum base for cocktails or a rich spiced rum for winter nightcaps, it starts with putting the right ingredients in your hands.

Here’s the kicker—most people think making great beach-style cocktails at home means buying expensive bottles or going full mixologist. But turns out? All you really need is a bit of flavouring know-how, the right gear, and some curious taste buds.