History Lesson: Rum Runners were actually the folks who smuggled liquor; most often just to avoid higher state taxes in one region versus the other, but most notably during prohibition. Pirates were the original Rum Runners during the 1500s, right after the British government began taxing alcoholic beverages. It was during the same period that the term “Bootlegging” came into the language, as Rum Runners on land would often carry liquor in flasks in the long leggings of their boots to avoid detection.

The actual drink was invented in the 1950s, long after the end of prohibition. However, the name sounds cool.

Rum Runner - Recipe:

• 7/8 oz Blackberry brandy
• 7/8 oz Banana liqueur
• 1/2 oz Black rum
• 1/2 oz 151 proof rum
• 5/8 oz Grenadine
• 1 oz Lime juice

Shake with ice and strain in to cocktail glass.