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Rum Runner
By Kel in KC

When I drink Rum Runners I make them a lot different then it shows on here. 1 shot of Bacardi 1 shot of Malibu Rum 1 shot of Captain Morgan Cranberry juice, orane juice, Pineapple juice Top it off with a bit of 151. garnish it with a lime and orange. great drink...... a little strong but worth it!!!!

I'm with Kel
By Dan

I've been trying to find the recipe for a rum runner and have come across several, even one made with Gin (wouldn't that be a Gin Runner?) The closest recipe to the one I'm used to is Kel's, but I seem to remember Bacardi light, Bacardi dark & Bacardi coconut rums added to the mix. If this drink is made correctly, it is extrememly strong, but you can't taste the rum, so be carefull cause you're drunk before you know it. P.S. If any of my old bartenders from Ybor City read this, please e-mail me your version of the recipe so I can introduce it to the people in my new home, NY.

N'awlins Style Rum Runner
By Nikki

We make these in N'awlins, but they are made with Captain Morgan spiced rum, Dekuyper blackberry brandy, Creme de Banana, Grenadine and orange juice.

Correction

Kel is making a Zombie or something real close to it, not a Rum Runner. The above is correct for Rum Runner.

NYBartender

I'm with Kel all the way. I was taught lt. rum, dk. rum, malibu rum, pineapple, oj, top with grenadine. It's a RUM runner for goodness sakes! It makes sense to use 3 different rums. A zombie has lt. rum, dk. rum, and apricot brandy, pineapple, oj, grenadine.

With Kel
By Ben

Kel's "Rum Runner" is the version I've been taught - and it's pretty tasty! But look out!!

need some help
By wayne

I went to a party where they drilled a hole in a coconut and put the rumrunner in it. I would like to try this BUT im not to good at math. What is the ratios of mixture to make a pitcher of rum runners

MsFltrBy

I love "Rum Runners", but my friend and I found a pre-mixed frozen concentrate made by "Bacardi" back in mid '90's like the Daquiri and Pina Colada, but very unfortunately we haven't been able to find it again anywhere. Does anyone know where we can get it.

Rum Runner, not Hurricane
By Bartender

Kel, A rum runner is my favorite drink. You have to have blackberry and banana liquor to make a rum runner. You can add pineapple, orange and cranberry juice to it, but you have to include blackberry and banana liqour. With out that, your making a hurricane or zombie.

Bacardi Rum Runner Mix

I'm not a fan of mixes when I can avoid them (takes all the soul out of the spirits :), but the Bacardi Mixes are back on the market, and we saw their Rum Runner mix at Kroger just a few minutes ago. It'll be in the frozen goods aisle.

bottleslinger

NY Bartender here...The concept behind the Zombie to to add as many types of rum yet at the same time masking the taste of them, that first recipe seems more of a Zombie version..New Orleans has it more correct..but hell this is bartending..not splitting DNA cells.

Rum Runner in MA
By Jay

I work at a bar and we make our rum runner w 1/2 oz of banana liquor,malibu,bluesberry, wilderberry, and barcardi limon, 1 1/2 oz cran,sour, oj

Blizzard Beach

Tried these on holidays last spring and really enjoyed them! I'll definately try a couple of these versions and hopefully they'll take me back to our day at Blizzard Beach! LD SK,Canada

Florida Bartender
By Hillbilly

The original "Rum Runner" is from the Tiki Bar in Islamorada Fla. 3/8 oz bacardi lt rum 3/8 oz bacardi 151 rum 3/4 oz creme de banana 3/4 oz blackberry brandy 3/8 oz grenadine 3/4 oz lime juice enough ice to blend right Then float your favorite [capt morgan, 151, meyers dark, etc] Hang on

tarpon lodge

The best rum runner on the beach is at the Tarpon Lodge on Pine Island Florida. Very fancy and the bar tender floats whipped cream on top! GREAT Don't know the recipe though.

Bartneder Florida now Vermont
By Tina

Rum Runners are my favorite...I also make them a little diffrent. Myers Rum, Bacardi Rum, grendine, Pinnapple juice, cranberry juice and orange juice...decorate with sliced pinnaple& cherrys What is even better on a sunny hot day is to save your pinnapple shells (freeze them) and use them as your glass!

Bartneder Florida now Vermont
By Tina

I forgot all about the Blackberry brandy...you must add this to make it a REAL rum runner

Tiki Bar Junkie
By Miami Native

Congrats to those from Florida! You can not make a Rum Runner without Banana liquor and Blackberry brandy. It is what it is! The Tiki Bar in Islamorada may be often imitated, but never duplicated!!!

Rum Runner Mix
By Rick

You should be able to get the frozen bacardi Rum Runner mix at any supermarket. Also, another really good drink (if you drink them frozen) is mixing half Rum Runner half Pina Colada... It's been named "Pain In The A$$" If anyone's ever been to Ocean City, MD and went to a bar names Secrets you know what I mean. I think I'll be trying "Kel's" version tonight... Thanks

Daytona chic

Geeze.....men. A rum runner HAS to have the blackberry and the banana or it is not a rum runner!! We make them 'Pains in the A--es' too by swirling them with a pina colada like a candy cane.....topping it with pina colada on top with a rum runner drop in the middle and a 151 bacardi floater. No zombies.....etc. LOL

rumrunners by boston bartender

This is a great drink! I've had the same version in Ft.Lauderdale and the Bahamas. You have to have blackberry brandy and banana liquer in this drink. Start with 1 1/2 oz. bacardi, 1/2 o z. blackberry, 1/2 oz. banana liquer, sour mix, grenadine. Blend with ice to freeze and then top with shot of 151 bacardi. Enjoy!

Carribean Amphibian

My favorite drink. You def need the Blackberry brandy and the Banana liquer. But if you want to take the easy road Bacardi does sell it in pre-made bottles with all the liquor inside. Look for it in liquor stores. Looks like it made to be on the rocks, not frozen though.

10 years + bartending
By Run Around Sue

As we all know, recipes morph over the years, but to get an ACTUAL Rum Runner, follow the very first recipe posted. It is sort of like the younger folks who now think that a martini automatically comes with vodka...us older folk know better. And we've been drinking for a lot longer...

MMMMM.......
By BeenGold

I ain't no bartender, but I am a conniseur of alcohol, and I personally like my Rum Runners like this: Lt. rum, Dk. rum, Malibu rum, pineapple juice, orange juice, and a little grenadine on top, now I first had this drink when I was in the key's where the Rum Runner was originated many years ago, If you do not have the same recipe, then it's all wrong, this is my favorite drink ever, and I ain't no youngster, So try it my way B-4 you say I'm wrong. and I should tell you it is a bit of a creeper in other words you'll be drunk by your 5th one but won't know it yet B-cuz it's so fruity, and it's color is Pink when made right. See me on myspace.com, peace..

The Original South Beach Rum Runner
By Scott

Hmm...After a bit of thought I suppose I'll give it up, however, as my sister says You'll be hard pressed to get a straight answer from me regarding amounts so here goes! **********Enjoy at your own risk********** Bacardi light Bacardi dark Blackberry Brandy Bananna Liquor Grenidine Ice Blend Add two Cherries Top with 151 *******************************************

ummm not to my liking

I really like it made this way pour 3/4oz ea of Malibu and white Rums, 1/2oz Banana Liquor, 2oz ea of pineapple and cranberry juices. Then float it with Meyers Dark Rum Best Rum Runner I've ever tasted!

FYI-bacardi mix :)

The bottled Bacardi mix is terrible. I used to buy the frozen mix, & add in mangoes, grapefruit & bananas-it was fantastic! Too bad I can't find it anymore, but now that I have these great recipes, I won't need it anymore-thanks everyone!!

Malibu Shmalifu! Here's the ORIGINAL RR recipe!
By Carl in Key West

This is the original recipe that hails from the Holiday Isle Tiki Bar in Florida Keys. Rum Runner Ingredients: * 7/8 oz Blackberry brandy * 7/8 oz Banana liqueur * 1/2 oz Black rum * 1/2 oz 151 proof rum * 5/8 oz Grenadine * 1 oz Lime juice Mixing instructions: Freeze in blender and serve in 12 Oz. glass. Creator/contributor's comments:

one more voice for the keys original
By Carmine

I'm glad a few people came forward to dispute the recipes with juice. Any Florida bartender should know the original Holiday Isle Tiki Bar ingredients: rum, 151, blackberry, banana, grenadine and lime juice. Period. No pineapple, sour, OJ, etc. And always frozen, not on the rocks. Any variations may be fine cocktails,but they're not rum runners.

Best Rum Runner
By Steve F., VA

I've been making these for years as follows: 1/2oz Rum 1/2oz Myer's Rum 1/2oz Banana Liquor 1/2oz Blackberry Brandy dash Grenadine splash of OJ (you can add more if you want a toned-down version) 1/2oz 151-Rum floater (optional)

Best Rum Runner
By Steve F., VA

I've been making these for years as follows: 1/2oz Rum 1/2oz Myer's Rum 1/2oz Banana Liquor 1/2oz Blackberry Brandy dash Grenadine dash Sour Mix splash of OJ (you can add more if you want a toned-down version) 1/2oz 151-Rum floater (optional)

funny, just looking for a recipe

no arguments with anyone, however I would like to point out that SEVERAL bars in Ft. Myers Beach FL serve a kick a** drink they call a rum runner. I was looking for recipe but what they serve does sound more like Hurricane, no banana flavor, its also pink and topped with 151. I can see where the confusion comes from.

blackberry brandy - Chambord
By Karen, Atlanta GA

Trying to decide if I need to make a trip to the store - can Chambord be used for the Blackberry Brandy or is it completely different? I have all the ingredients for the Tiki Bar recipe but not the brandy - only Chambord.

Kel's Rum Runner
By Throwdown

If y'all ever get out to the west coast, head up to South Lake Tahoe and stop at the Beacon. They are famous, at least on the Left Coast, for their rum runners. Kel's recipe is spot-on to their's, and they will sneak up on you on a sunny day.

By Mr Ed

I agree the one made in Ft Myers are GREAT. The Lani Kai makes them best on the beach I always considered them Rum Runners

disney rum runner
By walt

while at downtown disney the rum runner was fantastic does anyone know that exact recipe

Fletch

Ive found that when making a rum drink that I've never heard of I mis dark rum, Captain Morgan, pineapple juice, a splash of orange and make it pink with Grenadine. Lady came in this weekend asking for Rum Runner and about drank me out of dark rum she had so many. Guess she liked them.

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