Today's National Rum Day — here are 15 tropical rum cocktails you can make at home

Mango Aperol Daiquiri.The Confidante Miami Beach

• August 16 is National Rum Day, so if you're looking for a way to spend your Sunday afternoon, you should choose making rum cocktails.
• Whether you prefer dark or white rum, with fresh fruit juice, the spirit can easily transform into an island resort-worthy drink that you can enjoy from home.
• Try a classic Dark 'n Stormy or Mojito for a quick, refreshing fix, or go tropical with a Daiquiri or fruity Mai Tai.

As summer winds down (yes, it's already mid-August), you've probably had your fill by now of margaritas and rosés. What's next? Rum.

With origins in the Caribbean, rum is a spirit that's made from distilling and fermenting the molasses that's created as a by-product when sugarcane is processed into sugar. Rums can vary widely in aroma and flavor, from vanilla and caramel to cloves and spice, especially when comparing light versus dark rum.

But regardless of what kind of rum you like, or which bottle you have on hand, pretty much any rum can be whipped up into a yummy cocktail for your National Rum Day celebrations. Here are 15 recipes from iconic distilleries and expert mixologists.