Rum Runner
The Rum Runner is a fruity and refreshing cocktail that embodies the spirit of tropical escapism. This drink is believed to have been invented in the 1950s at the Holiday Isle Tiki Bar in Islamorada, Florida. It's a colorful concoction that combines rum with a variety of fruit flavors, making it a perfect beachside sipper.
Equipment
- Blender
- Hurricane glass or large glass
- Measuring Jigger
Ingredients
- 1 oz light rum
- 1 oz dark rum
- 1/2 oz blackberry liqueur
- 1/2 oz banana liqueur
- 1 oz orange juice
- 1 oz pineapple juice
- 1/2 oz lime juice
- Splash of grenadine
- Crushed ice
Instructions
- In a blender, combine light rum, dark rum, blackberry liqueur, banana liqueur, orange juice, pineapple juice, lime juice, and a splash of grenadine.
- Add a cup of crushed ice and blend until the mixture is smooth.
- Pour the mixture into a hurricane glass or other large glass.
- Garnish with an orange slice and a cherry, if desired.
Notes
The Rum Runner can also be made without a blender by shaking the ingredients with ice and then straining into the glass. Adjust the sweetness to your liking by varying the amount of grenadine.