With National Rum Day right around the corner on August 16th, check out some tropical cocktails by SUGAR ISLAND RUM to enjoy before summer is over!
Cheers!
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Sugar Island Coconut Rum ($18.99)
The perfect rum for mixing up tropical and refreshing cocktails; Sugar Island Rum is made from sugar cane that is sourced from multiple Caribbean suppliers to ensure highest quality, and is carefully crafted in the Virgin Islands before it is transported to California for bottling. Bottled at 42 proof, Sugar island Coconut Rum has a real coconut aroma and taste.
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The Dizzy Mermaid
A must-have for the perfect summer afternoon, this colorful passion fruit and rum cocktail is as colorful as a mermaid.
2 parts Sugar Island Coconut Rum
2 parts Sugar Island Spiced Rum
2 parts passion fruit juice
1 part orange juice
Juice of half a lime
½ part simple syrup
½ part grenadine
Blue Curacao
Kiwi slice and strawberry for garnish
Build all ingredients, carefully float with Blue Curacao; garnish with sliced kiwi and strawberry.
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Island Time Spritz
1 part Sugar Island Coconut Rum
1 part Pineapple Juice
¾ part Lemon Juice
¾ part Aperol
¼ Simple Syrup
Sparkling Rose
Combine together over ice. Garnish with pineapple chunks on a skewer.
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Sugar Island Coconut Rum Swizzle
Created by Cody Goldstein – Founder of Muddling Memories and Head Bartender at Upholstery Store: Food and Wine
1.5 parts Sugar Island Coconut Rum
.75 parts Fresh Kiwi Puree
.25 parts Fresh Lemon Juice
.75 parts Pineapple Juice
In a glass shaker, add all ingredients, add ice and shake and strain over crushed ice. Garnish with Kiwi wheel and a pineapple leaf.
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Island Bound
Everything is better on Island Time. There’s no doubt when sipping on this tangy concoction it’ll help make your tropical dreams come true!
1 ½ parts Sugar Island Coconut Rum
1 part orange juice
1 part pineapple juice
2 parts lemon-lime soda
Build ingredients directly into tall glass with ice. Stir and garnish with an orange slice and cherry.
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