While it may seem like everyday in Tampa, August 16th is the official National Rum Day.
Captain Morgan has released three new drink recipes to help celebrate. And if you can’t celebrate National Rum Day today, hold on to these recipes for Gasparilla!
Want to know more about the history of rum? Or the first cocktail ever? Check out our Captain Morgan Drink Series for more rum stories and recipes.
For a Group: PORT ROYAL PUNCH (Serves 25)
Ingredients:
- 2 46-oz. cans of pineapple juice
- 3 cups mango juice
- 1 750 mL bottle of Captain Morgan Original Spiced Rum
- 4.5 oz. grenadine
- 3 oranges sliced thinly and quartered
- 3 cans of Sprite for fizz
Directions: In a punch bowl or large serving vessel, add the above ingredients and stir. Serve over ice in a punch glass – or glass of your choosing.
Spiked Iced Tea: BLACK & GINGER TEA
Ingredients:
- 3 oz. Ginger Tisane (tea base)
- 1 oz. Captain Morgan Black Spiced Rum
- 1 Tablespoon agave nectar (or sweetener of choice)
- 1/4 oz. lemon juice
Directions: Brew tea base or tea bag in 6-8 oz. of water. Brew hot for four minutes and flash-chill, or cold for one hour. Shake with Captain Morgan Black Spiced Rum, sweetener and lemon juice, and pour into rocks glass over ice. Created by Owl’s Brew.
On the Rocks: CAPTAIN’S INVASION
Ingredients:
- 1 ¼ oz. Captain Morgan Sherry Oak Finish Spiced Rum
- ¼ oz. Grand Marnier® Liqueur
- ¾ oz. lime juice
- 2 dashes of bitters
Directions: Add all ingredients to an ice-filled rocks glass. Stir to blend and garnish with lime wedge. Created by Owl’s Brew.
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