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Super Easy Rum Runner Recipe

By: Kita · Published May 17, 2019 · Updated: Jan 6, 2023 · This post may contain affiliate links

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It’s the escape you’ve been looking for; this frozen Rum Runner recipe delivers just that. The relaxation you need to kick off the week's stress with the perfect blend of rum, and liquors; raspberry, orange, and pineapple juice. If one doesn’t do the trick, have another! It’s the escape you’ve been looking for; this frozen Rum Runner recipe delivers just that.

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If you are as obsessed with beach life and enjoying toast-worthy cocktails all year long, you stumbled onto the right spot.

Who doesn’t have visions of fruity frozen brews and running away to warm tropical sunshine with a fruity frozen brew in hand? Sipping on this magical cocktail will take your mind on a short vacation beside a glistening beach.

The perfect way to celebrate the everyday moments in your life is with this delicious tropical cocktail that is a blend of citrus and lush fruit juices, grenadine, dark and light rums, with the unique inclusion of raspberry and banana liqueurs.

Come and make these rum runner frozen recipes now!

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What is a Rum Runner?

With the start of prohibition in 1920 begins the story of the Rum Runners. One of the most famous, Captain William McCoy began bringing rum from Bimini and the rest of the Bahamas into south Florida.

Similar to “Bootlegging,” Rum Running was the smuggling of alcohol into places where it was outlawed. by water in particular. Often the larger vessels would transfer the cargo to smaller skiffs just outside of the US territorial waters, where it would then be rowed ashore under cover of darkness.

To maximize profits, the rums were often mixed with water, cheaper brands, moonshines, and flavored liquids, then rebranded and sold as high-end libations.

Legend says that the Rum Runner cocktail was created in the 1950s at the Holiday Isle Tiki Bar in Islamorada, Florida, but its basis lies in the mixed rums of the prohibition.

ingredients for a rum runner.

Frozen Rum Runner Ingredients

There are likely as many variations of the rum runner as bars that serve it. Paramount to its character, a Rum Runner involves multiple types of alcohol. What you'll need:

  • Rum
  • Banana liquor
  • Juice
  • Grenadine

Other things you can add that are delicious in this rum runner cocktail:

  • Raspberry liquor
  • Blackberry liquor
  • Fruit skewer
  • Classic drink umbrella (gives that luxury vacation feel)

Let’s Make a Frozen Rum Runner

When you get the craving (the NEED!) for a good drink you want simple, am I right? 

No one wants a big fuss when the time comes to kick off your shoes and mentally vacate from daily stress. 

Choose your favorite rum, add your banana and raspberry liquor to the blender filled with ice, follow up with your pineapple and orange juice, and a splash of grenadine.

Just a few pulses till you get that perfect smoothie texture and there you have it! It cannot get any easier, just 4 minutes and you are ready to kick back. 

The sky is the limit when it comes to mixing it up.

Love dark rum? Pour it on strong! 

Is Blackberry liqueur on your hotlist? Go for it! 

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of rum is best?

This recipe calls for coconut rum. If you don’t have any on hand, you can use regular rum with a bit of coconut extract.

Can I use store-bought juice?

I always say, the fresher the better, but you can definitely use store-bought pineapple and orange juice.

Can I make this a mocktail?

Absolutely! You can choose your favorite non-alcoholic rum.

What can I substitute for rum?

Some might say it’s not a true rum runner if you leave out the rum, but you can always try brandy, whiskey, or Cognac.

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How to Store Rum Runner Frozen Cocktails

Although it’s not possible to successfully store this frozen, you can pre-mix all your other ingredients to have on hand in your refrigerator. When you are ready to start the party just pour the mixture into your ice-filled blender and blend until smooth or break out the cocktail shaker and have it on the rocks!

frozen rum runner cockails

Frozen Cocktails might just be my favorite way to cool down and relax on a summer night. Try these out!

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Frozen Rum Runner Cocktails | Kita Roberts PassTheSushi

Frozen Rum Runner Cocktails

This Frozen Rum Runner should deliver just the relaxation you needed to kick off the weekend. If not, have two.
4.62 from 65 votes
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American
Author: Kita
4 mins
Serves: 2 cocktails

Equipment

  • Grenadine Syrup
  • Tropical Luau Umbrella (200 Count)
  • JoyJolt Nova Non-leaded Crystal Old Fashioned Whiskey Glasses

Ingredients

  • 3 oz coconut rum
  • 2 oz banana liquor
  • 2 oz raspberry liquor
  • splash grenadine
  • 2 oz pineapple juice
  • 2 oz orange juice
  • orange slices for garnish

Instructions

  • Combine rum, banana liquor, raspberry liquor, greadine, pineapple juice, and orange juice in a blender with lots of ice cubes.
  • Pulse a few times for a smoothie like texture.
  • Pour into glasses and serve with orange slices and fancy little cocktail umbrellas.

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Notes

**If you are feeling a little extra dangerous, top with a thin layer of 151**

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 275kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 1g | Sodium: 6mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 28g

Nutritional informations provided as a courtesy and is only an approximatation. Values will changes based on ingredients used.

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  1. Rachel @ Baked by Rachel says

    August 22, 2014 at 8:13 am

    These are way too cute with those mini umbrellas! Definitely hoping a glass appears before me today 😉

    Reply
    • Clint says

      May 25, 2019 at 6:07 pm

      A really good recipe. We thought it was a bit heavy on the banana, so I tried doubling the oj and it worked perfectly!

      Reply
  2. amanda @ fake ginger says

    August 22, 2014 at 8:51 am

    bahaha Food bloggers lead such glamorous lives! I totally want one of these tonight.

    Reply
  3. Erin @ The Spiffy Cookie says

    August 22, 2014 at 8:59 am

    Well that sums up my life pretty well haha. Minus the full time job thing but that's definitely how I felt while in grad school full time, especially since I was in the lab nearly 7 days a week. But even now with my part time job I find it difficult to keep up sometimes. IDK how I managed it while in grad school! But either way, we could all use one of these cocktails.

    Reply
  4. Samantha @FerraroKitchen says

    August 22, 2014 at 12:14 pm

    Oh that was great to read. I wa too tired to cook dinner after baking all day, so we ordered pizza the other night. Ya, I get it.

    And I have very fond memories of 151...on my 21st birthday. And that's all I remember..lol

    Reply
  5. Liz @ Floating Kitchen says

    August 22, 2014 at 2:19 pm

    You are cracking me up. #foodbloggerproblems! This cocktail looks FAB. Happy to see you are still holding onto summer (me too - but with ice cream!).

    Reply
  6. Kristi @ Inspiration Kitchen says

    August 24, 2014 at 9:09 am

    Wow. Kita, you just described MY Friday night. Yes, the glamorous job of food blogging. 🙂 This drink looks fabulous by the way. It's drinks like these that get food bloggers THROUGH Friday nights! Hahahaha!

    Reply
  7. RavieNomNoms says

    August 25, 2014 at 12:27 pm

    Sounds like a great Friday night to me! 🙂

    The rum runner looks delicious!!

    Reply
  8. Megan {Country Cleaver} says

    August 27, 2014 at 11:31 pm

    Dayummm, we so fancy. Gotta love blogging, at least we have legit reasons to mix fancy drinks like this all day!

    Reply
  9. Olya AMANOVA says

    September 01, 2019 at 4:30 pm

    Easy to read and easy to make step by step recipes. I do not know what can be better. You've managed to make is desirable to accomplish right away. It sounds great and I'm sure tastes just as awesome.

    Reply
  10. eli says

    September 01, 2019 at 8:56 pm

    Yum that looks so delicious! I am a big fan of frozen cocktails so I will have to try this one for sure.

    Reply
  11. Heather says

    September 01, 2019 at 9:44 pm

    These are beautiful drinks. I know a few people that would really enjoy them.

    Reply
  12. Vasu Devan says

    September 01, 2019 at 10:50 pm

    I have had frozen cocktails before but the one here looks really "cool". 🙂 🙂 One of the best drinks for summer, I say.

    Reply
  13. B says

    September 02, 2019 at 12:55 pm

    Loved your accurate description of food blogging lol. This cocktail recipe also looks so good that I will have to give a try myself soon.

    Reply
  14. Kara says

    September 05, 2019 at 10:49 am

    Oh my, these look amazing. I so need to try one

    Reply

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