Rum Runner

A fruity rum cocktail with blackberry, banana, and citrus sweetness.

Base spirit

Rum

Style

Tiki

Glassware

Tall glass

Technique

Shake

Rum Runner combines light and dark rums with blackberry and banana liqueurs plus citrus for a lush, sweet tropical drink. Served blended or shaken, it is playful and indulgent with berry-forward character.

A tall Rum Runner with crushed ice, berry garnish, and pineapple leaf.

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 oz light rum
• 1 oz dark rum
• 0.5 oz blackberry liqueur
• 0.5 oz banana liqueur
• 1 oz orange juice
• 0.5 oz lime

Did you know?

“Florida tiki bars named the drink after Prohibition‑era smugglers who transported rum along the coast.”

Source:Smuggler’s Cove; PunchDrink archives

Bartender's Note

Moderate banana liqueur to avoid overwhelming berry notes.

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How to make the Rum Runner

1Add light rum, dark rum, blackberry liqueur, banana liqueur, orange juice, and lime to a shaker filled with ice
2Shake until well chilled
3Strain into a tall glass
4Garnish with berry skewer and serve

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