Island-Style Meals Everyone Can Enjoy

Cooking with rum in safe, creative, and delicious ways.

Guess what? It’s absolutely OK to use rum in the kitchen—especially if it’s the good stuff. Whether you’re easing into the day with stovetop oatmeal or grilling fruit skewers for a backyard meal, Kōloa Rum can elevate even the simplest dishes into something memorable.

Some recipes can leave trace amounts of alcohol behind (just like using Vanilla Extract), but the flavor? It lingers—in the best way possible. Here are four inspired, real-life ways to cook with rum beyond the usual desserts and sauces.