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Rum Runner

Florida Keys in a glass

Glass Highball
Method Shaken
Garnish Orange Wheel

A tiki drink masquerading as a spritz — rum, banana liqueur, blackberry brandy, citrus. Named for Florida smugglers, but way more cheerful.

Ingredients

Method

Shake dark rum, banana liqueur, blackberry brandy, pineapple juice, orange juice, and lime juice with ice. Strain into a highball with fresh ice. Garnish with an orange wheel.

Created by Tiki John (John Elber) at Holiday Isle Tiki Bar, Islamorada, Florida Keys, circa 1970s. Named for historical rum smugglers of the Florida Keys. Per Difford's Guide #1715.

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