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Rum Runner Cocktail

Rum Runner Cocktail

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Sure! Here’s a fun, island-style and humor-infused version of the Rum Runner Cocktail recipe, complete with a humanized touch and a lighthearted call to action.


 

🌴 Rum Runner Cocktail – Island Mischief in a Glass 🍹


Storytime First…

Legend has it the Rum Runner was born in the Florida Keys, crafted by a bartender who looked at his leftover booze and said, “Let’s make this a party.” Fast forward to now, and it’s your tropical ticket to forgetting emails exist and that Karen from accounting is still sending calendar invites.

🍹 What You’ll Need (aka: Vacation in a Shaker):

  • 1 oz light rum (for when you’re feeling fancy)
  • 1 oz dark rum (for when you’re feeling mysterious)
  • 1/2 oz banana liqueur (because potassium, right?)
  • 1/2 oz blackberry liqueur (it’s fruit, it’s healthy, don’t ask questions)
  • 1 oz orange juice (Vitamin C, baby)
  • 1 oz pineapple juice (because this is a vacation, not a board meeting)
  • Splash of grenadine (for drama)
  • Optional: 1/2 oz overproof rum floated on top (aka: “the decision-maker”)


🥄 How to Make It (Shake it like you mean it):

  1. Throw all ingredients (except the overproof rum) into a shaker with ice.
  2. Dance a little. Then shake it like you’re trying to impress someone.
  3. Strain into a hurricane glass filled with fresh ice.
  4. If you’re feeling bold (or like it’s Friday), float the overproof rum on top.
  5. Garnish with a pineapple wedge, cherry, or a tiny umbrella that screams “I have no responsibilities today.”

🌞 Serving Vibes:

Best enjoyed on a porch, poolside, or anywhere you can see water and pretend it’s the Caribbean—even if it’s just a kiddie pool in your backyard.

 

🏝️ Ready to Rum?

Grab your shaker, summon your inner beach bum, and sip your way into island time. Warning: May cause spontaneous limbo dancing and a mysterious accent.


👉 Shake it up. Sip it down. Repeat responsibly.