Dang! It’s hot!! We were looking through our list of rum recipes to find the coldest one possible for this weekend by the pool and realized that there were a few that we’ve posted since our post “Frozen Rum Concoctions“. So, we thought we’d compile a second list of our coldest drink recipes so you have more frosty choices! Warning – each one of these is capable of bringing on a brain freeze!
Spring showers bring light, fruity and delicious rum cocktails?
If you’re like us, when the weather finally starts to warm and winter fades away, we lean towards cocktails that are a bit lighter, fruity and refreshing. Here’s a list of 5 that will add a little “Spring” to your rum drink list.
One of the tastiest ingredients used in tropical drinks in my opinion, is pineapple – fresh pineapple if possible! This frosty drink calls for 1 and 1/2 cups of pineapple per drink and for the best taste possible, we used a fresh pineapple cut into chunks. At least half of the pineapple used should be frozen for the creamiest effect.
This drink is considered a daiquiri, which traditionally are not overly sweet and just a bit tart due to the addition of lime juice. If you like a sweet drink, cut back on the amount of lime juice and bump up the amount of simple syrup added. And if you like your drink even tarter, add more lime to taste!
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This weeks Friends Foto submissions left us thirsty and longing for time on a beautiful beach. It’s been so much fun seeing the tropics through your eyes. Thank you all for sharing your great pics.
Not only did we have the usual trouble of choosing which pictures to post (if we add too many, you wouldn’t be able to open the post!), but we also had a heck of a time picking the one to use for the cover. In the end we chose the one we did, not only ’cause it’s a great picture, but we kinda liked the explanation too :)
Rum Drinks – Treasure Cay, Abaco by Cari Rioux
photo: Cari Rioux My name is Cari Rioux and I took this picture when we arrived to our destination in Treasure Cay, Abaco. We had a Goombay Punch, Pina Colada and a Bahama Mama! The first of many different Rum Therapy’s on many different Cay’s.
The next two photos are from Carol Rocco who sent in 6 stunning photos of Drinks in the Tropics. When I asked about them, she said, “a year of living in the Caribbean makes for 10,000 awesome pics”.She and her husband had just returned from living on St. John for a year. You can check out their fun blog on their year in the Caribbean here: roccosinparadise.com
We picked two of Carol’s photos for this theme, although if we had room, we would have added them all!
Stoli & Grapefruit in Dominica by Carol Rocco
photo: Carol Rocco Stoli/Grapefruit – Made with fresh grapefruit picked right off the tree in Dominica!
Cruzan by an infinity pool by Carol Rocco
photo: Carol Rocco Cruzan infinity pool view on St John
Rum Punch served in coconuts in Grand Bahama by Tony Dupuy
photo: Toni Dupuy I took this pic at Paradise Cove, Grand Bahama. We had rum punch served right in the coconuts and drank them at this quaint little beach shack in the Bahamas! Elvis cut the coconuts fresh while we watched and mixed the rum punch himself.
The next two photos are from Carol Lassiter who also sent in a number of great shots. We especially like the first one, ’cause that’s the same look we have when we get a taste of our first rum drink on vacation!
Drinks at High Tide, St. John by Colleen Lassiter
photo: Colleen Lassiter
Drinks in St. John by Colleen Lassiter
photo: Colleen Lassiter
Lot 12 koozie on the beach in Cozumel, Mexico by Michelle Tarbush
photo: Michelle Tarbush Location: Cozumel Mexico Why it’s special: We are from Dallas and a part of a group called “Lot 12”. Who get together for big Country/Tropical concerts (Kenny Chesney, Zac Brown, etc) and tailgate. We missed the biggest concert of our time yesterday for George Strait’s Cowboy Rides Away concert with many artists. We ended up taking our Lot 12 koozie with us to the beach to take a picture and remind our Lot 12 Family we were thinking of them.
Painkillers at The Beach Bar, St. John by Kristi Landis
photo: Kristi Landis Painkillers (happy hour) at The Beach Bar on St. John
Rum Punch in Cruz Bay, St. John by Lynn Mohamad
photo: Lynn Mohamad
This Rum Punch photo was taken in Cruz Bay, St. John.
Sitting and relaxing in one of the beach bars on the waterfront in Cruz Bay is always a special experience: great views, delicious tropical drinks, waves lapping on the beach a few feet away and beautiful sunsets.
Beer in Nassau at Christmas by Joe O’Sullivan
photo: Joe O’Sullivan It isn’t a great rum drink (the Goombay Smashes came later that week) but it was a great beer in Nassau at Christmas time.
Great Mudslide at Iggies at Bolongo Bay, St. Thomas by Mark and Terry Webb
photo: Mark and Terry Webb My family and I travel to the US and BVI as often as possible from 1 to 3 trips a yr. We have a ritual of stopping as soon as we get the car rental to stop at a different location for a welcome to the Islands beverage. It is so much fun!!! We love the Islands!! And the mudslides!!!
Thanks again for ALL submissions!
Watch for the last Friends Foto Theme to be announced this coming Sunday!
At last – BBQ and picnic season is almost here! Looking for some new and rummy recipes for the adults at an upcoming get together? We’ve listed just a few delicious ideas below. For some delicious rum drinks to go along with these tasty treats, be sure to check out our Rum Recipes by Category and Rum Recipe Picture Directory.
Watermelon Rum Freeze
Watermelon Rum Freeze
Cold, refreshing and fruity – with a punch of rum of course! Make it in large batches and store it in the refrigerator for a cold summer party beverage! Watermelon Rum Freeze Recipe
Piña ColadaCupcakes
Piña Colada Cupcake
Ahhh….Piña Coladas. The taste simply transports us back to the islands. With only 1/4 c. rum in the recipe, these tasty cupcakes don’t pack quite as much punch as the actual cocktail, but that means you can probably enjoy them anytime! Piña Colada Cupcake Recipe
Rum Glazed Spare Ribs
Rum Glazed Spare Ribs
A dark rum creates a delectable glaze for these spare ribs, which start cooking in the oven and finish off on the grill. Rum Glazed Spare Rib Recipe
Mojito Jello Shots
Mojito Jello Shots
Although not the easiest to put together, these little works of art are really yummy too. Don’t have enough time to make something this fancy? No problem – just pour into the plastic shot glasses – not quite as beautiful a presentation, but just as tasty. Mojito Jello Shot Recipe
Dirty Pirate Poptails
Dirty Pirate Poptails
Yum. These adult treats are cold, refreshing and rumlicious. Just right for a hot summer day. Dirty Pirate Poptail Recipe
Frozen Mojito Pie
Frozen Mojito Pie
And last – but certainly not least! Frozen Mojito Pie – my, oh my, oh my.I should’ve made two right off the bat.Creamy and cool with a refreshing taste of lime. Frozen Mojito Pie Recipe
Unfortunately we’re not on our favorite island swaying in a hammock this weekend, but we’re still looking forward to relaxing and enjoying a little Rum Therapy in our own backyard. We ran across this recipe from Sailor Jerry called “Backyard Tea” that sounds just like what we’re looking for – easy, cold, refreshing and spiked with some tasty Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum.
*We love bringing you amazing rum recipes! Our recipes may contain affiliate links to products that we use. If you click the link and make a purchase, we may receive a small commission (at no additional cost to you). Thank you for your support in helping us to continue providing rumlicious, tropical recipes!
There’s booze in the blender and soon it will render That frozen concoction that helps me hang on…Jimmy B.
Nothing like a hot summer day to get ya thinking of a frozen concoction! If you think one might help you hang on this weekend, here are a few suggestions – with rum, of course!
Light and refreshing and not too sweet – the perfect summer rum drink! Play with the ratio to make it just right for you. More pomegranate juice or lemon juice to increase the tartness, more lemon lime soda to increase the sweetness, or use diet lemon lime soda if you want to cut back on the calories! Ahhh…enjoy!
*We love bringing you amazing rum recipes! Our recipes may contain affiliate links to products that we use. If you click the link and make a purchase, we may receive a small commission (at no additional cost to you). Thank you for your support in helping us to continue providing rumlicious, tropical recipes!
What a way to ring in the New Year! The delectable taste of a mojito topped off with some festive Champagne. This recipe makes 2 but it can easily be made into bigger batches. Prepare the mojito portion ahead of time and just add the Champagne right before serving so that you can enjoy the party too!
Happy New Year!
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1/2c.Simple Syrup(make your own with equal parts water and sugar)
1/2c.Packed Mint Leaves(plus a few extra for garnish)
2Small Limes
2/3c.Light Rum
Ice
Champagne or Sparkling Wine
Instructions
(If you purchased simple syrup, skip this step) In a small saucepan over high heat, combine the sugar and water just until the sugar dissolves. Cool to room temperature.
Combine the 1/2 c. simple syrup with the mint leaves and lime wedges in a large glass and muddle well.
Add the rum and stir gently.
Fill two Champagne glasses with cracked ice and strain in the mixture, filling the glasses about 2/3 full.
Top it off with Champagne or sparkling wine, garnish with the mint and serve.
Unfortunately we’re not on our favorite island swaying in a hammock this weekend, but we’re still looking forward to relaxing and enjoying a little Rum Therapy in our own backyard. We ran across this recipe from Sailor Jerry called “Backyard Tea” that sounds just like what we’re looking for – easy, cold, refreshing and spiked with some tasty Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum.
Light and refreshing and not too sweet – the perfect summer rum drink! Play with the ratio to make it just right for you. More pomegranate juice or lemon juice to increase the tartness, more lemon lime soda to increase the sweetness, or use diet lemon lime soda if you want to cut back on the calories! Ahhh…enjoy!
What a way to ring in the New Year! The delectable taste of a mojito topped off with some festive Champagne. This recipe makes 2 but it can easily be made into bigger batches. Prepare the mojito portion ahead of time and just add the Champagne right before serving so that you can enjoy the party too!
