Is Bob Marley’s sunny island calling you? Are you in need of tropical retreat without too much effort? Jamaica , with its balmy breezes and pineapple tress, is filled with historic plantation houses that have been turned into first-class hotels such as the Pineapple House (designed by Ralph Lauren) in Montego Bays’ Round Hill resort. Just steps from the sandy beach, you can treat yourself to the Rum Around, the infamous cocktail mixed by head barman Kingsley. Garnished with cherries and a wedge of fresh pineapple, this sweet, cheering libation will have you and your guests partying island style in no time!
To Sip: Rum Around
Serves 4
- 10 oz./ 296 ml pineapple juice
- 4 oz./118ml light rum
- 4 oz./118ml dark rum
- 2 oz./59ml coconut nectar
- 2 oz./59ml cherry juice
* for garnish pineapple slices and maraschino cherries
Mix ingredients together in a pitcher and pour into ice-filled glasses. Garnish with pineapple slices and cherries.
Serve with: Plantain chips and fruit based salsa
About the Author: Colleen Mullaney is an entertaining maven and author of It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere, has crafted savory drinks that will satisfy your palate and help you discover so of the most amazing places on the planet.
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