Today is National Rum day, and to celebrate, Male Standard is kicking off the celebrations with our right-hand man, Captain Morgan! With his flagship The Satisfaction gracing TV screens (you can catch the video exclusives before they air tonight here), showcasing the story of the icon who created the bottle of nectar we’ve all come to adore, we wanted to show you some neat ways on how you can stir rum into your summer shenanigans. Rum is a perfect addition to any below deck bar, and it’s origins add a delicious aroma to these chest-warming concoctions that we know you’ll love. Choose from the Classic Morgan’s for a sturdy take on these traditional “matey” recipes, or an infused spice blend with added cherry that we reviewed here for a kick that summons the seven seas. Below are three pirate themed recipes to get you in the swashbuckling mood, all are pirate approved!
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.
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.
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
Leave a comment below and let us know which one get’s you in the swashbuckling mood!
