National Rum Day is approaching on Aug. 16, so it’s the perfect time to plan a celebration. Sandals Resorts, the all-inclusive Caribbean resort company, shared signature rum cocktails from their mixologists so rum fans can enjoy resort-style drinks at home.
The Bar at Coconut Grove – Sandals Royal Bahamian
Coconut Grove is a lively lounge area that brings Bahamian beach vibes into the heart of the resort day and night. The beach bar offers sea views with swing-style seating, live music, food trucks and a relaxed atmosphere. For those who can’t visit in person, here are two rum-based cocktails you can make at home.
Dragon in the Coconut © Sandals Resorts
- Dragon in the Coconut: Kingston 62 white rum, coconut rum, Wray & Nephew overproof white rum, fresh lime, pineapple and a dragon fruit float.
- Mango Mai Tai: House rum blend with orgeat, pineapple, orange juice, mango and fresh lime, finished with a float of dark rum.
Mr. B’s Bar – Sandals Royal Bahamian
Located near the resort’s Butch’s Chop House, Mr. B’s Bar honors founder Gordon “Butch” Stewart with a nautical theme that reflects his love of the sea. The bar highlights two distinctive rum-forward cocktails:
Banana Bread Old Fashioned © Sandals Resorts
- Banana Bread Old Fashioned: Appleton signature rum combined with Jim Beam whiskey, banana liqueur and black walnut bitters for a rich, dessert-like twist on a classic old fashioned.
- Passionate Mule: Hibiscus-infused Don Q passion fruit rum, fresh citrus and ginger beer for a bright, effervescent cocktail.
SKY Bar – Sandals Royal Barbados
At Sandals Royal Barbados the rooftop SKY Bar elevates the Caribbean pool bar experience with sweeping views of Barbados’ St. Lawrence Gap. If you can’t visit, recreate these two resort favorites at home.
The DB © Sandals Resorts
- Reimagined Strawberry Daiquiri: Kingston 62 Gold rum blended with fresh strawberries, lime and simple syrup for a bright, refreshing frozen cocktail.
- The DB: A creamy, indulgent mix of dark rum, crème de cacao, bananas, milk and simple syrup for a dessert-style drink with Caribbean character.
Whether you prefer fruity, refreshing blends or rich, spirit-forward creations, these Sandals Resorts recipes offer a range of rum-forward cocktails to celebrate National Rum Day at home. Cheers to enjoying Caribbean-inspired flavors and discovering new favorite drinks.