Rum Runner

Name: Rum Runner
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 1 serving
Cuisine: Caribbean
Ingredients: Ice cubes; 1 ounce light rum; 1 ounce dark rum; 1 ounce blackberry liqueur; 1 ounce banana liqueur; 1 ounce orange juice; 1 ounce pineapple juice; Splash grenadine syrup; Optional garnishes: Maraschino cherry, orange slice or pineapple wedge

Total Time Prep/Cook Time: 10 min.

Yield 1 serving

Test Kitchen Approved

One sip of a rum runner drink can trick you into thinking you’re enjoying an island paradise, especially if a colorful paper umbrella is involved.

Ingredients

Ice cubes
1 ounce light rum
1 ounce dark rum
1 ounce blackberry liqueur
1 ounce banana liqueur
1 ounce orange juice
1 ounce pineapple juice
Splash grenadine syrup
Optional garnishes: Maraschino cherry, orange slice or pineapple wedge

Directions

Fill a shaker three-fourths full with ice. Add the rums, liqueurs, juices and grenadine. Cover and shake for 15-20 seconds or until condensation forms on outside of shaker. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass with ice. Garnish as desired.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 365 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 1mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (28g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.

The rum runner is thought to have originated in Florida, using rum that was transported from the Bahamas during Prohibition. It was a great way for speakeasies to use up extra inventory before new liquor arrived. —Shawn Barto, Palmetto, Florida

Recipe Creator

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