Often called Bermuda's national drink, the Bermuda rum swizzle is a classic example and features a mixture of black and gold ...

“Cocktail culture in the post-war era was fueled by escapism and the fantasy of island life in urban locations,” Andrew Holmes, the Bermuda brand director at Goslings Rum, tells Forbes.

Still, no visit to Bermuda is complete without trying some of its famous rum. Try a rum swizzle at the world-famous Swizzle Inn Pub & Restaurant or a dark 'n' stormy at any bar on the island.