This Could Be The Most Fun You Ever Have With a Cocktail!
Rum is the most versatile spirit there is, but also one of the most misunderstood. At DropWorks, we’re on a mission to change that.
Founder and Master Distiller Lewis Hayes explains: “I’ve loved rum for decades. It’s the broadest, most exciting category in the world of spirits. But that breadth often makes it tricky to pin down. There are rums that taste like vodka, tequila, whisky- you name it. That’s exactly why we created Swap to Drop. It’s about showing people how brilliant British rum can be, especially in the cocktails that they already enjoy.”
So What is Swap to Drop?
It’s simple: take your favourite cocktail and switch the ‘obvious’ base spirit for a DropWorks Rum. That’s it! A Paloma with rum instead of tequila? Yes, it works. A Rum Old Fashioned instead of a whisky-based version? Absolutely. Espresso Martini but with Rum? Tried, tested and proven to be delicious!
Rum doesn’t just work in these drinks, it transforms them. And because DropWorks Rums are made for mixing, they Drop what feels like a new lease of life into your favourite serves.


“But why would I do that?”
Because you might just like it better! Rum is so versatile and quality Rum is delicious – you just have to try it.
Because DropWorks is part of the British rum movement, changing how rum is made, enjoyed and talked about, and you can be part of it too!
Because our rums are made right here in the UK, at Europe’s largest rum distillery (yep, we built it from the ground up), and supporting British businesses poses a whole host of benefits that I am sure we don’t even need to start on…
And finally, because quality should never be a luxury, it should be the standard. And that includes the liquid that goes into your cocktails. Because every drink, and everyone, deserves the good stuff.
“Flavour is subjective,” says Lewis, “but quality is not. That’s why when you start with a great rum, the drink just works, no matter who you are or how you drink it.”
What makes DropWorks different?
We’re serious about craft. Our distillery is built for scale, but it’s quality that drives every decision we make. From our fermentation process to our uniquely British ageing conditions. Cooler, more consistent temperatures mean longer maturation and richer flavour, just like Scotch whisky! Plus, by producing locally, we’re cutting carbon and championing sustainability.


Join the movement
Not keen on mixing at home? No problem. Loads of amazing bars and venues across the UK are taking part in Swap to Drop this year, so you can leave it to the professionals. You’ll find world-class cocktails made with DropWorks in all kinds of places, from cosy neighbourhood bars to the higher-end hangouts. Follow us on socials to stay up to date with venues near you taking part, and make sure to send us your Swap to Drop snaps- we love to see it!
So next time you’re sipping your go-to serve, ask yourself:
Could I Swap to Drop?
(Spoiler: the answer is yes!)