Rum Runner is a tropical fruit drink built from coconut rum, blackberry brandy, orange juice, pineapple juice, and cranberry juice. This version is a juicy long drink rather than a served-up cocktail.
Fill a hurricane glass with ice. Add Malibu rum, blackberry brandy, orange juice, pineapple juice, and cranberry juice, then stir until cold. Serve without garnish.
Serve in a hurricane glass over ice with a red-orange tropical color. Keep it ungarnished until the final image is generated.
Pair it with coconut shrimp, jerk chicken, grilled fish tacos, fruit salsa, or spicy barbecue.
Rum Runner recipes are associated with Florida Keys bar culture and tropical rum drinking, though formulas vary widely by bar.
Best for beach-style menus, summer parties, and tropical long-drink service.
Malibu gives coconut sweetness, blackberry brandy adds dark berry, orange and pineapple provide tropical body, and cranberry gives tart color.
Tropical, juicy, relaxed, and party-friendly.
Add a small dark rum float for more depth, or shake briefly before pouring over ice for a colder, more integrated version.
10%
⚠️ Alcoholic beverage: not suitable for minors, pregnant individuals, or designated drivers. Please enjoy responsibly.
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