Cocktail
Rum Runner
How to make a Rum Runner - the fruity tiki classic from the Florida Keys with light and dark rum, blackberry and banana liqueur plus pineapple and orange juice.
6 minPrep time
mediumDifficulty
Hurricane glassGlass
1Serving(s)
The Rum Runner is a colorful tiki drink from the Florida Keys that combines fruity liqueurs with light and dark rum. Banana and blackberry liqueur give it its characteristic sweetness and color, while the dark rum float provides depth. A perfect companion for balmy summer evenings.
Instructions
- Fill a hurricane glass with crushed ice.
- Add light rum, banana liqueur, blackberry liqueur and pineapple juice to the shaker with ice.
- Shake hard for about 12 seconds.
- Strain into the prepared glass.
- Pour the dark rum on top as a float.
- Garnish with an orange slice and cocktail cherry.
Garnish: Orange slice and cocktail cherry
Pro tip: Carefully float the dark rum over a bar spoon onto the drink at the end - this gives a nice color layering and a bold rum note in the first sip.
Frequently asked questions
Where does the Rum Runner come from?
The Rum Runner was invented in the 1950s at the Holiday Isle tiki bar on Islamorada in the Florida Keys to use up surplus liqueurs.
Which rum works best?
A combination of light and dark rum works ideally - the light rum stays in the background, the dark float brings depth and aroma.
Can I make the Rum Runner without crushed ice?
Yes, you can also use regular ice cubes, then the drink is less diluted and a bit bolder in flavor.
Ingredients
- Light rum3 cl
- Banana liqueur3 cl
- Blackberry liqueur3 cl
- Pineapple juice6 cl
- Dark rum (to float)2 cl
- Crushed iceas needed
