Rum Runner is a vibrant and fruity cocktail made with rum, banana liqueur and tropical fruit flavors. Sweet and refreshing, it is one of the most popular Caribbean-style drinks, especially in beach bars and summer evenings.
The Rum Runner cocktail originated in the 1950s in Islamorada, Florida, USA. As the story goes, the cocktail was born out of a mix that a bartender at the Holiday Isle Tiki Bar made to utilize the different liquors and rums he had on hand. The resulting drink was so popular that it quickly became the bar's most popular cocktail.
The name of the cocktail comes from an expression that dates back to the prohibition era in America. The term "rum runner" was the name given to sailors who smuggled alcoholic beverages in the 1920s. These smugglers, who carried rum from the Caribbean to America, were especially active off the coast of Florida. Hence the name of the cocktail refers to this adventurous period.
“Life sometimes creates its most beautiful stories from unexpected mixtures.”
Over time, the Rum Runner has become one of the most important drinks in tropical cocktail culture. It is known as a fun and easy-drinking cocktail thanks to its fruit flavors and the warm character of the rum. Today, it is one of the most popular summer cocktails served in beach bars and vacation spots.
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Ingredients
Unit System
40 mlDark Rum
20 mlBanana Liqueur
20 mlBlackberry Liqueur (Crème de Mûre)
40 mlPineapple Juice
20 mlLime Juice
10 mlGrenadine
·Ice
Pineappleslice (garnish)
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Method
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Add rum, banana liqueur, blackberry liqueur, pineapple juice and lime juice into the shaker.
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Add plenty of ice and shake well.
3
Fill the glass with ice and pour the mixture over it.
4
Finally, add the grenadine to give the drink a slight color transition.
5
Garnish with a pineapple slice and serve.
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Bartender Tips
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Pineapple juice determines the tropical character of the cocktail, use fresh if possible.
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Too much banana liqueur can make the drink too heavy, keep it balanced.
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Adding grenadine last gives the cocktail a nice color transition.
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