Description
The Rum Runner is a fruity tropical cocktail that originated in the Florida Keys. It blends light and dark rum with banana liqueur, blackberry liqueur, and fruit juices to create a smooth, sweet drink with a bold island flavor. Served over ice, it’s perfect for summer parties, beach days, or relaxing evenings.
• Prep Time: 5 minutes
• Total Time: 5 minutes
• Servings: 1
• Ingredients
- 1 ounce light rum
- 1 ounce dark rum
- ½ ounce banana liqueur
- ½ ounce blackberry liqueur (such as crème de mûre)
- 1 ounce orange juice
- 1 ounce pineapple juice
- ½ ounce grenadine
- 1 cup crushed ice
- Orange slice and maraschino cherry for garnish
• Direction
- Fill a cocktail shaker with crushed ice.
- Add the light rum, dark rum, banana liqueur, blackberry liqueur, orange juice, and pineapple juice to the shaker.
- Shake well for about 10 to 15 seconds until chilled.
- Fill a tall glass with fresh crushed ice.
- Strain the mixture into the glass.
- Slowly pour the grenadine into the drink so it settles toward the bottom.
- Garnish with an orange slice and maraschino cherry before serving.
• Optional Tips / Variations
- Blend the drink with ice instead of shaking for a frozen Rum Runner.
- Use coconut rum for part of the light rum to add a tropical coconut flavor.
- Add a splash of lime juice for a slightly more balanced, citrusy taste.
- For a stronger cocktail, increase the dark rum by ½ ounce.
