Rum Runner

Name: Rum Runner
Prep time: 3 min
Total time: 3 min
Yield: 1 serving
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: Jamaican aged rum — 30 ml; Light gold rum — 30 ml; Banana liqueur — 30 ml; Crème de Mûre liqueur — 15 ml; Pineapple juice — 60 ml; Lime juice (freshly squeezed) — 30 ml; Grenadine syrup — 10 ml

A fruity and sweet cocktail ∙ Shake ∙ 3 min ∙ 13.4%

Ingredients

~334 kcal per serving

Servings

Jamaican aged rum30 ml
Light gold rum30 ml
Banana liqueur30 ml
Crème de Mûre liqueur15 ml
Pineapple juice60 ml
Lime juice (freshly squeezed)30 ml
Grenadine syrup10 ml

Garnish

Pineapple wedge
Maraschino cherry

Instructions for 1 serving

Pre-chill a glass
Shake all ingredients with ice: Jamaican aged rum 30 mlLight gold rum 30 mlBanana liqueur 30 mlCrème de Mûre liqueur 15 mlPineapple juice 60 mlLime juice 30 mlGrenadine syrup 10 ml
Strain into the glass filled with crushed ice
Garnish with a pineapple wedge and a maraschino cherry

History

Rum Runner originated in the 1950s in the Florida Keys, born out of a bartender’s need to use surplus rum and liqueurs. Named after the Prohibition-era rum smugglers, this cocktail blends tropical fruit flavors with a distinctive rum funk, reflecting the adventurous tiki culture of the region. It remains a classic, celebrated for its vibrant complexity and historical roots in American tiki bars.