Name: Ro's Rum Runner - A Tropical Cocktail to Transport You to the Caribbean Paradise
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 1.5 oz light rum; 1.5 oz dark rum; 2 oz pineapple juice; 2 oz orange juice; 1 oz banana liqueur; 0.5 oz grenadine syrup; Ice cubes; Pineapple wedge for garnish; Maraschino cherry for garnish

Indulge in the flavors of the Caribbean with Ro's Rum Runner. This tropical cocktail features a combination of dark and light rum, pineapple and orange juices, a hint of banana liqueur, and a splash of grenadine. Served over ice, this fruity and refreshing drink will transport you to a beachside paradise. Perfect for summer parties, backyard barbecues, or simply unwinding after a long day.

Ingredients

1.5 oz light rum
1.5 oz dark rum
2 oz pineapple juice
2 oz orange juice
1 oz banana liqueur
0.5 oz grenadine syrup
Ice cubes
Pineapple wedge for garnish
Maraschino cherry for garnish

Directions

Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes.
Add the light rum, dark rum, pineapple juice, orange juice, banana liqueur, and grenadine syrup to the shaker.
Shake vigorously for about 30 seconds to mix the ingredients well.
Strain the cocktail into a highball or Collins glass filled with ice cubes.
Garnish with a pineapple wedge and a maraschino cherry.
Serve and enjoy!

Interesting Facts

The Rum Runner cocktail was created in the 1950s in the Florida Keys by a bartender named Bert Flinn.

The original recipe included Bacardi rum, blackberry liqueur, banana liqueur, grenadine, and orange and pineapple juices.

The name 'Rum Runner' comes from the prohibition era when people would smuggle rum from the Caribbean to the United States.

The cocktail gained popularity in the 1970s and became a staple in tiki bars and beachfront resorts.

It is said that the Rum Runner was a favorite drink of Ernest Hemingway, the famous American novelist and avid rum enthusiast.