There’s nothing better than being on a sailboat, floating out on the ocean and looking at all the natural beauty…and everything looks much more beautiful with a Rum Runner in my hand! A Rum Runner is a fruity rum cocktail that everyone loves, even people who don’t normally love rum! I created this easy rum runner recipe after a recent sailing adventure. I made sure to ask the bartender what’s in his Rum Runner that makes his so good. He gave me the drink recipe and told me the secret ingredient that makes their version so special — it’s amaretto. Plus, I have a thing for amaretto. An amaretto sour was the first drink I ever ordered in a bar — extra cherries, please! Of course, there are a million versions and drink recipes for Rum Runners and really, any time you start combining rum and juice, you’re in for good times. But this is the version I adore!
Ingredients in a Rum Runner
Not sure what’s in a Rum Runner cocktail? The ingredients you’ll need for this rum and amaretto cocktail are:
Captain Morgan Spiced Rum Bacardi Light Rum Malibu Rum Amaretto Pineapple juice Grenadine Maraschino cherries or orange wedges, for garnishing
Note: Scroll down to the recipe card section of the post for the ingredients with amounts included and for more complete directions.
How to Make a Rum Runner
This is one of the easiest rum cocktails you can make! Exact rum runner ingredient ratios depend on preference, but here’s how I like to make mine:
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