Flavorful Tropical Rum Runner Cocktail with Banana Liqueur
A sweet, fruity, and balanced tropical cocktail featuring light and dark rum, banana liqueur, and tropical juices. Perfect for summer and easy to make.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Cocktail
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 oz light rum (e.g., Bacardi)
- 1 oz dark rum
- 1 oz banana liqueur (e.g., Giffard Banane du Brésil)
- 2 oz orange juice, fresh-squeezed if possible
- 2 oz pineapple juice, canned or fresh
- ½ oz grenadine syrup
- ½ oz fresh lime juice
- Ice cubes
- Optional garnishes: pineapple wedge, maraschino cherry, sprig of mint
Instructions
- Fill a hurricane or highball glass with ice to chill.
- In a cocktail shaker, pour 2 oz light rum, 1 oz dark rum, and 1 oz banana liqueur.
- Add 2 oz orange juice, 2 oz pineapple juice, and ½ oz fresh lime juice to the shaker.
- Add ½ oz grenadine syrup for color and sweetness.
- Fill the shaker halfway with ice cubes.
- Secure the lid and shake vigorously for 15–20 seconds until well mixed and chilled.
- Discard the ice from the chilled glass and strain the cocktail into it filled with fresh ice cubes.
- Garnish with a pineapple wedge, maraschino cherry, or sprig of mint. Optionally add a small paper umbrella.
Notes
Use fresh lime juice for best balance. Avoid using melted or diluted ice to prevent watering down the cocktail. Chill glasses ahead of time for a colder drink. Adjust sweetness or rum levels to taste. A splash of club soda can lighten the drink without losing flavor. For a frozen version, blend all ingredients with ice until smooth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail (approxim
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 5
- Carbohydrates: 20
Keywords: rum runner, banana liqueur, tropical cocktail, summer drink, easy cocktail, fruity cocktail, rum cocktail