The Story Behind The Rum Runner
The Rum Runner cocktail memorializes the early days of Prohibition, when “rum-running” captains would load up their boats with liquor on the islands of Bimini and illegally transport them back to Florida.
First created in the 1950s by “Tiki John” Ebert at the Holiday Isle Tiki Bar in Islamorada, Fla., the Rum Runner is a classic Key West cocktail that blends both light and dark rums with flavored liqueurs and tropical fruit juice. Delicious and refreshing, this seaside delight offers a fusion of sweet fresh fruit and spicy rum — a combination that is widely loved for its ability to beat the heat.
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The Curaçao Rum Runner Recipe:
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Dante’s Hot Buttered Rum:
This take on the classic Hot Buttered Rum adds the fruity notes of rooibos tea and raspberry syrup to the cozy, decadent recipe.
Shannon Mustipher’s La Floridita Daiquiri Recipe:
Made famous by Bar La Floridita, this Daiquiri is light and refreshing, and a great introduction to the rum category.
The Cinnamon Bun Sipper Recipe:
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The Eggnog Flip:
Coming to us from NYC's Grand Army Bar, the Eggnog Flip is a speedier take on the beloved seasonal classic. Check out the recipe here!
