Miami is a city that knows how to have a good time, and there’s no better way to celebrate than with a refreshing rum cocktail in hand. National Rum Day falls on August 16th, and to help you get into the spirit this weekend, we’ve rounded up five of our favorite rum-based recipes from some of Miami’s hottest culinary hotspots. Whether you’re looking for a Piña Colada or something a little more exotic, we’ve got you covered. So grab a glass and raise a toast to summertime fun!
Byblos – Old Cuban
- 1.5 oz. Ron Zacapa
- 3 oz. Chandon Brut
- .25 oz. lime juice
- Three dashes of Angostura Bitters
- Lemon wheel (for garnish)
- Mint spring (for garnish)
Directions:
Combine all ingredients, shake and strain into a coupe glass, and garnish with a lemon wheel and mint sprig.
Byblos Miami is located at 1545 Collins Avenue in Miami Beach. www.byblosmiami.com
- 2 oz – White Rum
- 0.5 oz – Blackberry puree
- 0.75 oz – Lime juice
- 0.75 oz – Simple syrup (equal parts white sugar and water)
- 5 – mint leaves
La Cocina Cocteleria – Nooo Que Bueno
- 2oz Brugal 1888
- 1/2oz Sweet Vermouth
- 1oz Homemade Cafecito Syrup
- 3 Dashes of Angostura Bitters
La Cocina Cocteleria is located at 1000 E 16th St in Hialeah www.kushhospitality.com
Sweet Liberty – Queen’s Park Shizzle
- 1 oz. Flor de Cana 4 Year anejo rum
- 1 oz. Paranubes rum
- .5 oz. Peach liqueur
- .75 oz. Lime juice
- .74 oz. Simple syrup
- 10-12 Mint leaves – torn
Directions:
Add some crushed ice to the glass. Add mint and lime juice & churn with a spoon. Add batch and more crushed ice. Stir again. Add Prosecco (1 oz). Cap with crushed ice and douse with a lot of Angostura in a beer tulip glass. Garnish with a large mint sprig + straw, + Ango bitters.
Sweet Liberty is located at 237 20th St in Miami Beach. www.mysweetliberty.com
