What ingredients are in a Rum Runner?

1 1/2 oz Malibu rum, 1 oz Blackberry Brandy, 3-4 oz Orange juice, 3-4 oz Pineapple juice, 3-4 oz Cranberry Juice

What glass do you use for a Rum Runner?

A Rum Runner is traditionally served in a Cocktail glass.

How strong is a Rum Runner?

A Rum Runner has an estimated ABV of 3,76%.

How many calories are in a Rum Runner?

A Rum Runner contains approximately 322 calories per serving.

Rum Runner

Verre Cocktail glass

Difficulté Medium

Calories ~322 kcal

ABV 3,76%

Ingrédients

Instructions

Mix all ingredients in glass & add ice.

Tropical Tiki Fruity

The Rum Runner is a colorful tropical cocktail combining Malibu coconut rum, blackberry brandy, orange juice, pineapple juice, and cranberry juice for a layered, fruity drink. Its multiple juice components create a vibrant medley of tropical and berry flavors. Originally popularized at Florida Keys tiki bars, it is a staple of beach bar culture.

History & Origins

The Rum Runner is most commonly attributed to the Holiday Isle Tiki Bar in Islamorada, Florida, where it was reportedly created in the 1950s to use up excess bottles of rum. The recipe has since proliferated and diverged into many regional variations, making the original formula disputed. The name itself evokes Prohibition-era smugglers who transported rum from the Caribbean into the United States.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Sweet coconut and tropical fruit from the Malibu and pineapple juice, with a berry note from the blackberry brandy. Palate: Juicy and sweet, with layers of pineapple, orange, and tart cranberry balanced by the coconut rum's sweetness and the brandy's dark berry character. Finish: Light and fruity with a lingering tropical sweetness.

tropical fruity coconut berry sweet

Pro Tip

Shake all ingredients well with ice to fully blend the multiple juice components, then pour over fresh ice in the serving glass.

Data verified septembre 2017

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