This recipe for rum runners comes straight from the Florida Keys, where they were created in the 1950s.
| Prep Time: | 5 mins |
| Total Time: | 5 mins |
| Servings: | 1 |
Ingredients
- 2 cups ice, divided, or as needed
- 1 fluid ounce pineapple juice
- 1 fluid ounce orange juice
- 1 fluid ounce blackberry liqueur
- 1 fluid ounce banana liqueur
- 1 fluid ounce light rum
- 1 fluid ounce dark rum
- 1 splash grenadine syrup, or more to taste
- 1 fluid ounce high-proof rum (such as Bacardi®151)
- 1 slice orange
Instructions
- Combine 1 cup ice, pineapple juice, orange juice, blackberry liqueur, banana liqueur, light rum, dark rum, and grenadine in a cocktail shaker; shake to combine.
- Fill a hurricane glass with ice. Pour in mixture. Add high-proof rum for a floater and garnish with orange slice.
Reviews
This is a good recipe, although I did tweak it a bit. I cut the pineapple and orange juices down to 3/4 oz and added 3/4 oz pomegranate juice. I also added 1/2 oz fresh lime juice. This cocktail really benefits from it’s addition. I was going to add a dash of grenadine, bit forgot. It was fine without it; the pomegranate juice added the right flavor, without too much sweetness, although the color of the drink probably would have been more attractive with it. I also didn’t bother with the 151 rum, the other rums were enough for me.
I absolutely love it. It was a challenge finding the blackberry liquor/brandy. Fantastic drink to share with your friends on a summer day. ❤️
This, this is a faithful recipe. I’d take out some ice unless you wanna be drinking just water.
Very good, simple recipe for rum runners. I find that the banana liquor easily overpowers some of the other components, but it’s easily corrected by adjusting amounts. Find what works for you!