First Impressions
Ruta Maya's Cocolime is a rum-based coconut and lime liqueur, sustainably made at Travellers distillery in the heart of Belize City. At 36%, it's a liqueur rather than a full rum, and it's designed squarely for tropical cocktails.
Tasting
The nose is coconut cream and fresh lime — straightforward and tropical. The rum base provides a clean foundation without asserting itself too forcefully.
The palate is sweet and tropical. Coconut and lime zest provide the main flavour notes, sugarcane sweetness supports everything, and the body is smooth and liqueur-like. It does exactly what it promises.
The finish is short with coconut, lime, and a clean sweet close.
The Bottom Line
At £30.25, Ruta Maya Cocolime is a functional cocktail ingredient rather than a sipper. Use it in Pina Coladas, pour over ice cream, or mix with pineapple juice for a quick tropical drink. The sustainable production credentials are a bonus.
